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Massachusetts Certified (K-12) Latin Teacher, teaching in Newton.
Myrna W.

1,048 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $70
Response time: 11 minutes
Myrna W.'s Photo

Massachusetts Certified (K-12) Latin Teacher, teaching in Newton.
Massachusetts Certified (K-12) Latin Teacher, teaching in Newton.
Myrna W.

1,048 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

1,048 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Myrna


Bio

I am a creative but serious teacher who usually has a great rapport with students. I have over 15 years of teaching experience at levels ranging from Middle School through university. I currently teach in Newton and have many prize-winners in the National Latin Exam, taken each spring.

I take a two-pronged approach to tutoring: the first is to work with students to get them up to date with current material; the second is to find their weaknesses and things they don't understand, and...

I am a creative but serious teacher who usually has a great rapport with students. I have over 15 years of teaching experience at levels ranging from Middle School through university. I currently teach in Newton and have many prize-winners in the National Latin Exam, taken each spring.

I take a two-pronged approach to tutoring: the first is to work with students to get them up to date with current material; the second is to find their weaknesses and things they don't understand, and reteach the material or the basics to enable them to catch up. I have fixed problems in as few as 4 sessions, or have worked with reticent students intermittently for two years.

I am familiar with most of the textbooks and, if the student wants me to, I talk with the current teacher to support the student in meeting current expectations.

I can tutor two students in a session, provided they are both equally committed to the task and the chemistry is good, so families can save a little on the tutoring. Also, I am flexible in scheduling sessions, provided I have 24 hours notice.

I should add that I speak French, live in Wellesley, and specialize in Grammar. As a public school teacher in Massachusetts, I have a background check on file, so I have not requested a new one for this position.

Given the recent rise in the cost of gasoline, I might have to negotiate a surcharge if the round trip is more than 40 miles. Please contact me via this website. I look forward to meeting you.


Education

Wellesley
Latin
Yale
Masters
Syracuse
MBA

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $70
  • Rate details: Because of the increase in the price of gas and extended travel time, I have to add a surcharge of $10 for students living more than 12 miles from my home.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Corporate Training

Grammar,

Grammar

I have more than 25 years of Latin teaching experience. I have been tutoring with Wyzant for more than 10 years. I have a BA from Wellesley College and an MA in Classics from Yale. (And an MBA from Syracuse University). I enjoy working individually with students, and as a retiree, my schedule is very flexible.
Latin

Latin

I have taught for over 15 years, at all levels. I am still teaching in Newton Public Schools. I have been tutoring students for 4 years, so I have re-read all the major texts very recently.

Elementary Education

Grammar,

Grammar

I have more than 25 years of Latin teaching experience. I have been tutoring with Wyzant for more than 10 years. I have a BA from Wellesley College and an MA in Classics from Yale. (And an MBA from Syracuse University). I enjoy working individually with students, and as a retiree, my schedule is very flexible.
Vocabulary

English

Grammar,

Grammar

I have more than 25 years of Latin teaching experience. I have been tutoring with Wyzant for more than 10 years. I have a BA from Wellesley College and an MA in Classics from Yale. (And an MBA from Syracuse University). I enjoy working individually with students, and as a retiree, my schedule is very flexible.
Vocabulary

Language

Latin

Latin

I have taught for over 15 years, at all levels. I am still teaching in Newton Public Schools. I have been tutoring students for 4 years, so I have re-read all the major texts very recently.

Ratings and Reviews


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Reviews

great teacher, very patient!

Myrna was amazing and really helpful. She went above and beyond with my son, and he got an A on his test. She is fantastic!

Lauren, 48 lessons with Myrna

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Myrna has done wonders for my son (8th grade). She helped to fill in a lot of gaps in his grammar and has worked with him patiently to make sure he understands the material. I would highly recommend Myrna. Even after only a few sessions, his test taking went up dramatically.

Sabrina, 20 lessons with Myrna

Excellent teacher!!

Highly educated tutor with a touch for kids. Myrna managed to keep my active nine year engaged for an hour. Communications with her leading to the appointment was excellent. I am delighted she can travel to my house to teach the kid in person. I am sure my son will master Latin in short order.

Armah, 77 lessons with Myrna

Patient and experienced tutor

Myrna is an excellent Latin tutor. She has helped our son move his grade up to an A in a short amount of time. Her knowledge of the subject and knowing what to review with our son for his better overall understanding is fantastic. I highly recommend her.

Tara, 3 lessons with Myrna

Myrna is a great tutor!

My daughter had her first lesson with Myrna today, and she is a great tutor. She is nice, friendly, and she guided my daughter through very much. Thank you, Myrna!

Amy , 1 lesson with Myrna

Awesome tutor!

My niece had a wonderful session with Myrna! I highly recommend to anyone who needs help with Latin! Thank you Myrna!

Joseph , 6 lessons with Myrna

Thank Goodness for Myrna!!

My son, a discerning 12 year old boy (aka recalcitrant to tutoring) LOVES Myrna. After the last session, he admitted, "Mom, that was extremely helpful." When does THAT happen??

Rebekah, 117 lessons with Myrna

Excellent tutor

Myrna W. has been tutoring my son in Latin and English for two years. She is proficient in both subjects and extremely patient. We are so grateful to have found her!

Donna, 41 lessons with Myrna

Nice and super experienced teacher!

My daughter has been taking Myrna's Latin lessons since this summer 2014. Since my daughter wanted to get a good start with Latin in school, Myrna helped a lot. Myrna is very helpful with tons of experiences. She is familiar with many different textbooks. My daughter said without Myrna's help, she could not have received an "A+". Thanks!

Ritsuko, 71 lessons with Myrna

Excellent Tutor

Mrs. W. has been tutoring my 8th grader for the past few months. She has been a pleasure to work with, my son has been energized in his Latin studies and his grades have shown significant improvement. Mrs. W. has developed a close bond with my son while keeping him focused on the task at hand. I would recommend Mrs. W. highly.

William, 30 lessons with Myrna
Tutor responded:

Thanks so much for taking time to write the review. I really enjoy working with your son. He'll be hard to replace, but I thank you for your help. I'll keep some time for him come the end of May. And please be sure he lets me know how the NLE came out for him...probably around the end of April.

Hourly Rate: $70
Response time: 11 minutes
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