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Chad Turner

Winchester,CA

Summary

I fell in love with Latin and Greek language and literature in high school. As an educator, my passion is helping students see the connections between the Ancient World and our own. Not only the connections between languages, but also between cultures and across millennia.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

High School Latin Teacher

Temecula Preparatory School
Winchester, CA
08.2025 - 02.2026
  • Designed engaging Latin curriculum integrating classical literature and history.
  • Facilitated immersive language experiences through interactive activities and cultural events.
  • Developed assessment tools to evaluate student progress and comprehension effectively.

Middle and High School Latin Teacher

Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet School
Nashville, TN
08.2024 - 05.2025

I taught 7th grade Introduction to Latin as well as Latin 1-3 Honors classes.

7 of 21 students who took the National Latin Exam won awards, including 3 silver medalists.

I designed a Classical Mythology course as an English elective.

High School Latin Teacher

Twin Peaks Classical Academy
Longmont, CO
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Developed strong relationships with students, motivating them to excel.
  • Worked closely with established teachers to ensure school's culture was integrated in my classroom.
  • Helped students develop important skills and study habits to assist them in lifelong learning.
  • Helped 9 of 11 students win awards in the National Latin Exam.

High School Latin Teacher

Piedmont Classical High School
Browns Summit, NC
08.2020 - 09.2022
  • Taught multiple sections of Latin across multiple grades.
  • Worked closely with members of the Foreign Languages department to promote school's classical mission.
  • Utilized multiple teaching strategies and assessment methods to accommodate needs of EC students.

7th-8th Grade Latin Teacher

St. John The Baptist School
Costa Mesa, CA
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Facilitated learning of Latin using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.

7th-8th Grade Latin Teacher

St. Martin of Tours School
Los Angeles, CA
08.2010 - 04.2014
  • Facilitated learning of Latin using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.

Visiting Asst. Professor of Classics

Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2002 - 06.2004
  • Taught Introductory Greek, Intermediate Latin and Classical Mythology.

Visiting Asst. Professor of Classics

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
08.2001 - 06.2002
  • Taught Intermediate Latin and Classical Mythology.

Visiting Asst. Professor of Classics

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
08.2000 - 06.2001
  • Taught Introductory Greek, Intermediate Greek, Latin poetry in translation and Classical Mythology.

Education

M.A., Ph.D - Classical Studies

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
01-2001

Bachelor of Arts - Classical Languages

Carleton College
Northfield, MN
06-1993

Skills

  • Instruction in Ancient Greek and Roman Languages and Literature
  • Curriculum Design
  • National Latin Exam Prep

Timeline

High School Latin Teacher

Temecula Preparatory School
08.2025 - 02.2026

Middle and High School Latin Teacher

Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet School
08.2024 - 05.2025

High School Latin Teacher

Twin Peaks Classical Academy
01.2023 - 06.2023

High School Latin Teacher

Piedmont Classical High School
08.2020 - 09.2022

7th-8th Grade Latin Teacher

St. John The Baptist School
08.2019 - 06.2020

7th-8th Grade Latin Teacher

St. Martin of Tours School
08.2010 - 04.2014

Visiting Asst. Professor of Classics

Kalamazoo College
08.2002 - 06.2004

Visiting Asst. Professor of Classics

Vanderbilt University
08.2001 - 06.2002

Visiting Asst. Professor of Classics

Syracuse University
08.2000 - 06.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Classical Languages

Carleton College

M.A., Ph.D - Classical Studies

Loyola University Chicago