About Me

I’m a Latin tutor with over five years of experience helping students move beyond memorization and into real understanding. I hold a Master’s degree in Latin from the University of Florida and a PhD in Modern Humanities with a minor in Classical Greek literature from Florida State University.My approach combines deliberate, repetitive practice with stories about the words. Grammar and vocabulary are always connected to history and enduring questions, so what students learn actually sticks.For example, when reading ancient descriptions of nature, I might contrast them with familiar modern scenes—such as comparing the Stone Giants in The Hobbit with the opening of The Sound of Music. The first presents mountains as dangerous and threatening (closer to the ancient view), while the second presents them as beautiful and inspiring.Students who engage with the language at this level tend to become more motivated readers of Latin.

Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: Who are your sessions best for?
A: I work best with students who are curious, struggling to keep up, or looking to get ahead. Whether you're preparing for a test or building real understanding, I tailor sessions to each learner.Q: Do you work with homeschoolers?
A: Yes. I regularly tutor homeschool students and can align sessions with your curriculum or create a custom learning path.Q: How do I get started?
A: Click “Book a Free Intro” to schedule a short, no-obligation meeting to discuss goals and fit.Q: What’s your cancellation policy?
A: No stress—sessions can be rescheduled for a time that works better for you.Q: What makes your approach different?
A: I combine deliberate practice with deep thinking—structured repetition, guided exercises, and frequent feedback—along with connections to stories, history, and ideas that make learning stick.

What are the Weaknesses of Using AI As a Pedagogical Tool?Clearly, one has to carefully use AI in writing. You can't have AI write a paper for you, but you can banter with it as you toss around ideas for your paper in your head. Usually, you can use a grammar check like 20th century writers used a spellcheck, but you should always openly state this in a footnote and check with the professor first. If the professor is emphasizing basic grammar skills in, say, a college freshman composition class, the professor may not want the AI to do the grammar check.Regarding math, AI is certainly not, in my experience, infallible. It sometimes struggles with screenshot pictures and, also, with complex third level questions. But this AI weakness can improve your math skills: because you can't trust it completely, you have to follow and understand its logic which overall improves its skills. Especially in third level sets, a couple of AI tools can be helpful in comparing one against the other.

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