Private Small Group Latin Lessons
Students can sign up for a block of customizable one-on-one Latin lessons to support an existing Latin course or learn content in an independent study style.
Larissa Laver
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(233)
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What's included
10 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. As this is a customizable class, homework is available if and whenever students want it. Homework is, however, not a requirement for this course.Assessment
Like homework, assessments (quizzes, tests, etc.) are optional and available upon request. If students or parents want them, I can make them available. I can also grade them (with or without a letter/percentage).Grading
Written progress reports and/or grades are available upon request from parent/guardian.Class Experience
This course listing is for private Latin lessons. I will meet students where they are academically in their understanding of Latin, and we will work together to build their understanding of grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of the Latin language. I can provide support to students who may be struggling in an existing Latin class, or I can work with them to create a Latin class from scratch. For those wishing to create a customized Latin course, here is a list of the textbooks and novellas I currently work with and can teach from: 1) Hans Orberg's Lingua Latina series (Familia Romana, Colloquia Personarum, and Roma Aeterna) 2) Cambridge Latin Course - Units 1, 2, 3, 4 3) Wheelock's Latin 4) Oxford Latin Reader 5) Jenney's Latin 6) Learn to Read Latin by Andrew Keller and Stephanie Russell 7) Latina Mythica (a fun supplemental text for intermediate students) 8) Sacri Pulli: A Tale of War and Chickens (Vanderpool) 9) Ego, Polyphemus (Olimpi) I have taught extensively with the Lingua Latina series and Cambridge Latin Course texts; in my formal Outschool Latin classes, I work from the Lingua Latina series. Original Latin works (e.g. Vergil's Aeneid) are available as course content upon request.
Other Details
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
4.9
233reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from Brandeis University
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Gordon College
Hello! I’m Larissa Laver and I’ve been teaching since 2008. I’ve worked with young children through young adults over the years: I have taught Pre-K through collegiate level courses and literally every grade in between at some point in my career. I mainly have taught Latin language from elementary through advanced levels, and occasionally teach Ancient Greek as well. I also teach Ancient Greek and Roman History courses, Classical Mythology, and the Homeric Epics. I have traveled extensively in Greece and Italy, and what I learned on those adventures often finds its way into my lessons.
I consider myself a lifelong learner and am always digging deeper to discover more about the world we live in, its history, peoples, languages, religions, cuisines, and more! I also love when my students challenge me with their amazing questions and observations. I spend much time reading and researching in the hopes of being a better citizen of the world and educator.
When I'm not engaged in academic pursuits, I spend my time with my amazing husband. Together we love to travel, play tennis, and hang out with our pet chickens! When I'm on my own, I love kickboxing, yoga (sometimes outside with the chickens!), and gardening (also with the chickens).Reviews
Live Group Class
$200
for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
30 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-3 learners per class
