Vito

Certified Tutor

Language is more than vocabulary and grammarit's a way of thinking, connecting, and expressing who we are. I bring years of experience in journalism, writing, and language analysis to my tutoring, with a special focus on Italian language and culture, writing skills, and communication. Whether a student is preparing for an AP Italian exam, working on an essay, or simply aiming to become a more confident speaker, I tailor each session to their goals and learning style.

My background in journalism includes decades of published work in both Italian and English, some of which can be found at www.vitotaormina.com. I've also worked in the field of artificial intelligence, helping to refine language modelsan experience that sharpened my ability to analyze language with clarity and precision.

My tutoring style is adaptive, thoughtful, and rooted in human connection. I believe that every moment is an opportunity for deeper understanding. My goal is to build confidence, nurture curiosity, and help students truly feel and own the Italian languagenot just memorize it.

I'm especially drawn to nature, metaphysics, and rediscovering old truths in modern contexts. I enjoy literature, philosophy, martial arts, chess, and playing wind musical instruments.

Writing is my lifelong passion. I recently completed a young adult novel blending magical realism and speculative fictionan eco-thriller with a supernatural pulse. I hope it inspires both young and older readers to respect each other, nature, and our planet.

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Vito’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Degree: Excelsior College (Formerly Regents College) - Bachelor's, Sociology

Hobbies

I’m a certified nutritionist, soccer coach, personal trainer, and kickboxing instructor. Outside of tutoring, I’m a martial artist and firm believer in "mens sana in corpore sano"—a sound mind in a trained body. That mindset shapes not only how I live, but how I write and teach: with focus, clarity, and energy. I’m especially drawn to nature, metaphysics, and rediscovering old truths in modern contexts. I enjoy literature, philosophy, martial arts, chess, and playing wind musical instruments. Writing is my lifelong passion. I recently completed a young adult novel blending magical realism and speculative fiction—an eco-thriller with a supernatural pulse. I hope it inspires both young and older readers to respect each other, nature, and our planet.

Tutoring Subjects

Adult Health and Wellness

AP European History

AP Italian Language and Culture

AP U.S. Government & Politics

AP US History

AP World History

Artificial Intelligence

Chess

CLEP Prep

CLEP History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present

CLEP Introductory Sociology