Marcus Porto
Lexington,KY
Summary
Classically educated instructor with 9 years of experience teaching a broad range of subjects, including Latin, Greek, Ancient and Modern History, Classical Literature, Drama, Geometry, Natural Science, Philosophy, and Theology, both online and in-person, to students of various age groups. Seeking a position at a Classical School to continue shaping the hearts and minds of young learners through goodness, truth, and beauty.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
University of Kentucky
Lexington, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Delivered over 150 hours of Latin instruction at both beginning and advanced levels to an interdisciplinary cohort exceeding 30 undergraduates.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
Greek and Latin Instructor
Veterum Sapientia Institute
, Remote Work
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Delivered over 520 hours of instruction in beginning and advanced Latin, Greek, Latin Poetry, Scriptural Latin and Composition to more than 40 adult learners.
- Instructed over 100 students in 2 week-long fully immersive Latin summer programs in Alabama and North Carolina
Classical education Instructor and Curriculum Designer
Instituto Hugo de São Vitor
Porto Alegre, Brazil
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Taught Drama, Natural Science, to over 50 high schoolers in the Liberal Arts curriculum
- Designed and taught a 40 hour long Greek Mythology filmed course
- Designed Curricula for all the above-mentioned classes in addition to Ancient and Modern Languages
Independent Private Humanities Tutor
Tutoring Business
, Remote Work
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Taught Latin and Greek, English, Euclidian Geometry, Philosophy and Theology to tutees preparing to take standardized tests, College exams, or simply seeking to refine their knowledge
Socratic Tutor and Lecturer
Newman Institute
, Remote Work
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Led 120 hours of online discussions on classical works such as Plato´s Dialogues and Boethius’ Consolation of Philosophy to 90 students
- Lectured on Classical and Modern literature such as Sophocles' and Shakespeare’s Tragedies to 200 students for 3 semesters
Middle School Humanities Teacher
Great Hearts Veritas Preparatory Academy
Phoenix, USA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Planned and instructed over 2,000 hours of immersive Latin classes, Classical History, and English Literature to 100 middle-schoolers
Education
M.A. - Classics
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky01.2025
B.A. - Liberal Arts
Thomas Aquinas College
Santa Paula, California05.2020
Certificate of Fluency - Ancient Languages
Accademia Vivarium Novum
Villa Falconieri, Rome, Italy06.2016
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Engaging Instructional Delivery
- Team Leadership
- Lesson Planning
- Effective Classroom Management
- Adaptability Skills
- Student Assessment
- Reliable Work Performance
- Analytical Problem-Solving
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
University of Kentucky
01.2023 - Current
Greek and Latin Instructor
Veterum Sapientia Institute
01.2021 - 01.2023
Classical education Instructor and Curriculum Designer
Instituto Hugo de São Vitor
01.2021 - 01.2023
Middle School Humanities Teacher
Great Hearts Veritas Preparatory Academy
01.2020 - 01.2021
Socratic Tutor and Lecturer
Newman Institute
01.2018 - 01.2022
Independent Private Humanities Tutor
Tutoring Business
01.2016 - 01.2023
M.A. - Classics
University of Kentucky
B.A. - Liberal Arts
Thomas Aquinas College
Certificate of Fluency - Ancient Languages
Accademia Vivarium Novum
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