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Vanessa E.

Private tutor in Dubuque, IA

Education

B.A. Latin with Minor in Studio Art, Creighton University, Omaha, NE (2008) M.A. Classics, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA (2012) PhD Classics, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA (expected 2018), working on a dissertation about Second Sophistic intersections between fiction, religion, public speaking, and philosophy.

Experience

I have extensive experience as a course instructor in the following areas: Latin, Greek Mythology, Ancient Medicine, persuasive speaking and writing, composition, ancient literature, Greek civilization, English word etymology, and medical and technical terminology. I have pedagogical training in how to teach Classics and persuasive writing and speaking. I also have extensive experience as a copy-editor, research, and creative writer. I am well acquainted with the difficulties of academic, technical and creative writing and editing.

Subject Expertise

Latin 3 World History World Literature Writing World Civilization Vocabulary Test Prep Latin Latin 1 Latin 2 IB Classical Languages SL Latin 4 Literary Analysis Literature Other Persuasive Writing Reading SAT Subject Test in Latin Study Skills Study Skills And Organization Technical Writing 11th Grade Reading Essay Editing Fiction Writing Foreign Language Grammar and Mechanics Greek Drawing Creative Writing Classics 10th Grade Reading 10th Grade Writing English 11th Grade Writing 12th Grade Reading 12th Grade Writing Ancient and Medieval Heritage AP English Language and Composition AP Latin AP English Literature and Composition AP Studio Art: Drawing IB Classical Languages HL

Availability

Weekdays in the afternoon

Can Meet

Up to 10 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

I am an avid language learner who has learned to read (though sadly not speak!) French, German, Middle and Modern Welsh, and Old Irish. In my free time, I engage in multiple artistic and creative endeavors, including knitting, playing violin, drawing, watercolor painting, and constructing miniatures. I love to read classical novels and thoroughly enjoy engaging with bright young minds when I am able.

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