Wendy Wira
wwira @ sandi.net
Education:
San Diego State University. Single-Subject Teaching Credential (English, Latin), 2008 - 2009.
University of Southern California. M.A. (plus coursework and exams for Ph.D.), Classics, 2007.
San Diego State University. B.A. (magna cum laude, honors, Phi Beta Kappa), Classics, 1999.
Teaching Interests:
English Language Arts, English Grammar, Writing, Latin Language, Latin Literature, Roman
Civilization and History, Greek Language, Greek Literature, Greek Civilization and History.
Teaching Experience:
Fall 2009 - present: Teacher, La Jolla High School. Latin 1-2, Latin 3-4, Latin 5-6, AP Latin, English Language Arts (9th and 10th Grades).
Spring 2009: Student Teacher, La Jolla High School. English Language Arts (11th Grade).
Fall 2008: Student Teacher, Standley Middle School. English Language Arts (7th Grade).
2007 - 2009: Lecturer, San Diego State University, Summer Session. Accelerated Elementary Latin.
2006 - Present: Independent Latin Teacher and Tutor.
2002: Lecturer, San Diego State University, Summer Session. Accelerated Elementary Latin.
2001 - 2004: TA, Assistant Lecturer, University of Southern California. Latin I, Latin II, Greek I,
Roman Civilization, Classical Mythology.
2000: Lecturer, San Diego State University, Summer Session. Accelerated Elementary Latin.
Honors and Awards:
2013-2014: Site Teacher of the Year, La Jolla High School.
2009: Philip Halfaker Award for Outstanding Single Subject Student Teacher, San Diego State University.
2004-05: Fellowship, University of Southern California.
2003: Teaching Award, Roman Civilization, University of Southern California.
2002: USC Senior Classical League Laurel Award, Outstanding Mentor to Undergraduates.
2001: Travel Grant, University of Southern California.
2001: Teaching Award, Latin I, University of Southern California.
2000-01: Fellowship, University of Southern California.
1999: Phi Beta Kappa, San Diego State University.
1999: Golden Key National Honor Society, San Diego State University.
1999: Robert and Paula Cottam Memorial Scholarship, San Diego State University.
1998: Eta Sigma Phi National Classics Honor Society, San Diego State University.
1998: Viola Granstaff Memorial Scholarship, San Diego State University.
1997: Friends of Classics Charter Scholarship, San Diego State University.
References available upon request.