Mark Russell
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Motivated Classics Masters student seeking a Latin teaching position at the high school level in the PA area. Passionate about Latin and Greek language, with over a decade of study, and eager to make learning ancient languages fun and enjoyable for students while maintaining a professional classroom environment. Available for part time substitute teaching, and full time teaching upon graduation Spring 2024. Praxis certified, and currently enrolled in a certification program at Wilson College.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tutor
Villanova University
08.2022 - Current
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
- Leveraged technology to accelerate learning by proving students with easy-to-access information.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
Teacher's Assistant
Villanova University
08.2022 - Current
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Education
MA in Classical Studies, Latin and Greek -
Villanova University
05.2024
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Classics: Latin and Greek -
University of Pennsylvania
01.2022
BA in Communication Studies, Minor in Classical Studies -
College of Wooster
01.2012
Kent School
01.2007
Skills
- Student Evaluation
- Greek and Latin Grammar and Syntax
- Reading Comprehension
- Homework Assistance
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Online Teaching
- College-Level Instruction
- Video Conferencing
- Vocabulary Expansion
- Extensive Greek and Latin Vocabulary
Certification
- Praxis 5601 Certified, 200/200, 2024
Languages
Latin
Full Professional
Greek
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Russian
Elementary
Timeline
Tutor
Villanova University
08.2022 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Villanova University
08.2022 - Current
MA in Classical Studies, Latin and Greek -
Villanova University
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Classics: Latin and Greek -
University of Pennsylvania
BA in Communication Studies, Minor in Classical Studies -
College of Wooster
Kent School
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