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Jacqueline
As a dedicated educator with a PhD in German Studies from Cornell University, I am passionate about nurturing student success through personalized tutoring. With over 7 years of teaching experience, I specialize in a wide array of subjects, including AP courses in Physics, English, and Calculus, as ...
Cornell University
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Cornell University
Master's/Graduate
Yale University
Bachelor

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Stella
I'm a current PhD student in the history department at Georgetown University who is also an experienced instructor with Varsity Tutors. As a recipient of several degrees, the most recent being a BA in history from Hillsdale College and a MA in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies from Stanfo...
Stanford University
Master's/Graduate
Clark College
Associate

Certified Tutor
2+ years
A Bachelor's in Ancient Greek and a PhD in English give Martin an unusual depth with classical languages — he reads Latin not just as a grammar exercise but as living literature. He digs into everything from Cicero's rhetorical structures to Virgil's hexameter, connecting syntax and vocabulary to th...
Duke University
PhD
Yale University
PhD

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Emily
I am an Ivy-league graduate (Princeton summa cum laude) and an editor for an academic publishing press. I have years of experience teaching and mentoring at the university level (University of Notre Dame), and I've also tutored students in chemistry, math, the arts, and humanities from elementary sc...
University of Notre Dame
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Princeton University
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Certified Tutor
2+ years
William
A PhD mathematician who also prepared for the SAT Subject Test in Latin, William brings the same precision he applies to proofs to the task of parsing Latin syntax — every sentence becomes a logical puzzle where case endings and verb forms are the variables to solve. His background in philosophy and...
MIT
PhD
University of Chicago
PhD

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Lucy
I have a PhD from Brown University and an MPhil from the University of Oxford, both in Classics. My area of specialty is the Late Antique Latin poet Claudian and his works. I am also the Assistant Director of the Writing Program and Writing Center at a small liberal arts college, where I teach acade...
Brown University
Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Dickinson College
Bachelor's

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Shannon
I have always been a highly ambitious student and strive to learn in everything I do. In high school I became enthralled with my ACT exams, embracing the challenge and being reinvigorated with each improvement I could make; over the course of a year, I self-studied from a 21 to a 34 and even had fun...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Currently pursuing a PhD in Classics at the University of Washington, Nicole lives in Latin daily — reading original texts, parsing complex subjunctive constructions, and tracing how vocabulary shifts across centuries of Roman literature. She taught Latin to 5th and 6th graders at Basis.Ed, which me...
Hofstra University
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Certified Tutor
2+ years
I've been lucky to have attended some fine educational institutions, though I don't come from the kind of background where such opportunities can be taken for granted. I believe every student should have the same opportunities as I've had, and I want to do everything I can to make those opportunitie...
Harvard University
AM
Columbia College
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Certified Tutor
2+ years
A Stanford Classics honors graduate, Sawyer reads Latin the way it was meant to be read — as a living system of grammar, rhetoric, and cultural context, not just declension tables to memorize. Whether a student is parsing their first ablative absolute or translating Vergil's hexameter, he connects e...
Stanford University
Bachelor's
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As a current PhD student in Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto, I am passionate about helping students unlock their potential and achieve their academic goals. I received my Bachelor of Applied Sciences from the University of British Columbia, where I specialized in Biomedical Engineering with a focus on Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering. Growing up, I attended an international multilingual school. Throughout this time, I accumulated years of experience helping fellow students in a wide range of languages, including English, Portuguese, Spanish, and German. Today, I continue to offer tutoring services in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics, with a particular enthusiasm for Cellular Biology and Genetics. After graduating, I aspire to purse a career in clincal cancer genomics. Outside the academic realm, I enjoy traveling and exploring new cultures, which continually broadens my perspective and enriches my life experiences. I look forward to helping students achieve their own academic aspirations and career goals. Together, we can navigate the challenges of your coursework and build a strong foundation for your future success.
Ethan
Essay Editing Tutor • +13 Subjects
Hello! I am a recent Master's graduate in Conflict Resolution, having completed my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Harvard, with 8+ years of College Essay, language tutoring, and general youth mentorship under my belt. While new to Varsity Tutors, I have spent the past 5+ years mentoring hundreds of students across the globe on their college application essays. My mentees have been accepted to top universities such as MIT, Cornell, Tufts, UC Berkley, and more! I take pride in supporting students craft application narratives that are unique and compelling, surpassing the admissions expectations while remaining authentic. College essay writing can be intimidating, tricky, and unfamiliar, I'll help you turn black box prompts into clear and convincing personal stories. I provide ground-up assistance, customizing our lessons according to your university goals regardless of where you find yourself in the process. I am also fluent in French (AP, SAT II, Citation from Harvard, professional speaking experience) and proficient in Latin (AP, SAT II, National Latin Exam Summa Cum Laude 4x). I'm passionate about languages, and I'll bring that expertise and excitement to our sessions. I look forward to collaborating with you to achieve your college and language goals!
Courtenay
SSAT- Middle Level Tutor • +44 Subjects
History Major and Jewish Studies Minor from the University of Virginia. Juris Doctor from the Georgetown University Law Center. I enjoy working with students of all ages in a range of different subjects. I am committed to developing tailored learning plans designed to help each student achieve his or her goals.
Sarah
AP Biology Tutor • +32 Subjects
I am an undergraduate student at Columbia University pursuing a bachelor's degree in history and literature. I tutor a wide variety of subjectsall things related to literacy and social studies; Standardized Tests; Latin; AP subjects; and basic math. In high school, I won two national awards for writing and attended many writing workshops and peer review sessions; I've since helped many of my friends develop their writing skills. I've taught middle school students clarinet and struggle and adapt to learning the fundamentals of rhythm, sight-reading, and expression. I'm passionate about teaching because I think that teaching students difficult material expands their mindsets as well as their skill sets. I believe that it is possible to learn anything given practice and an openness to ask questions, so learning new things is fundamentally an exercise in inquisitiveness and willingness to accept new challenges.
Zach
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +46 Subjects
I am a Yale University Berkeley College graduate of the Yale Class of 2012 with an Intensive B.S. in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. Eager for tutoring opportunities, I welcome any of you who wishes to undergo SAT/PSAT or ACT Test Preparation that will get you the scores you need for admission to the college of your choice. As for my experience, I have tutoring experience in both one-to-one settings, going as far back as high school, and group/classroom settings, especially from my 4 years of tutoring with Yale MATHCOUNTS. As a likely future graduate student myself, it is my general goal in life to continue the tradition of passing forth knowledge. Not surprisingly, I have always considered tutoring and education among the most noble of professions where both parties, student and teacher, benefit and learn. What makes me an excellent tutor? Over the course of my life I have had the good fortune of cultivating a variety and number of skill sets, some of which are academic and social in nature. While I certainly consider academic prowess important for the success of any instructor, I would say the most important skill set I have developed is that of adaptability. If a tutor can adapt him/herself to the mode and manner of thinking of another, the tutor, as well as the tutor's audience, will have especially effective and enriching transactions.
George
ACT English Tutor • +22 Subjects
Hello! I am a third-year law student at Georgetown Law looking to provide academic and test-prep advice. I have applied to undergraduate schools and law school and have lots of experience going through the application process. I know it can be a stressful time, and I'd love to help however I can. This includes the SAT, ACT, and LSAT, all of which I have done well on (1550 / 35 / 174). I'm also happy to help with various academic subjects, particularly statistics and math up to AP Calculus; writing and grammar; and Latin. Look forward to meeting you all!
Joseph
Writing Tutor • +18 Subjects
Biographical Profile: Joseph T Moller, M.A. Joseph Moller earned his B.A. from The Catholic University of America in Latin and Greek where he also studied German and French literature and was awarded a prize For Excellence in Latin. After building beach houses in Rhode Island, in partnership with two friends and starting the New Earth Wood and Stone Company, he began graduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania where he earned an M.A. in Classical Studies in 1977. The son of a mathematics professor and eldest of nine children, he grew up in Washington, DC benefiting from a rigorous Catholic education, first at his local parish school then from seventh grade on at St. Anselm's Abbey School, the city's premier college preparatory school for boys. There he studied Latin for six years, French for five, and Greek for four, and began a life-long love of language study, literature, and linguistics. Married in 1976, to Regina Paliotta, who holds a doctorate in French literature, the couple have five, now grown, children (and three grandchildren) who have continued their parents' dedication to service as teachers, social workers, and therapists. In 1979 after teaching in New England preparatory schools Joseph moved his family to Meriden, CT where he still resides. Together Joseph and Regina founded Transitus House, a family-based residential therapeutic program for adolescents. That center provided milieu therapy, counselling, intensive academic tutoring, experiences in carpentry, gardening and other manual work, and outdoor programs for thirty teenagers over a period of six years. As his own family grew, Joseph transitioned into a career in IT, and Regina into a teaching career at the Academy of Our Lady of Mercy Lauralton Hall that spanned thirty years. Joseph retired after a successful career in systems analysis and technology management in 2007 as an IT Director. He then returned to his first love: teaching, which he continues to this day as tutor in Latin, Greek and English and remedial reading tutor and writing coach. He is currently pursuing a second masters degree in English literature at CCSU, and he continues to enjoy hiking, backpacking and gardening. Statement of Teaching Philosophy Latin Instruction Everyone is capable of learning Latin, and every student can benefit from the study of Latin. Many and immense benefits accrue to students who learn Latin at least to the point of being able to read, if not speak it, with proficiency (I do believe that spoken Latin has its place). Since the unique benefits of Latin are well known through tradition, anecdote, and research, it is not necessary to discuss them here. It is my belief that the study of Latin is best approached as a cross-curricular subject. Because the Latin language and Roman culture have both had enormous influence on subsequent European and American language, literature, art, and political and social institutions, a full study of Latin requires investigation of all these areas. Learning and Teaching Each student at a given stage of development presents different needs, abilities, and experiences. It is clear then that all students do not learn in the same way and, therefore, teachers must be creative enough to meet each student individually using any of the available methods or styles and adapting them as necessary Although learning is ultimately an individual responsibility and accomplishment, it is best undertaken as an interactive, or in its fullest, as a community activity. Students learn from each other as well as from their teachers. The best model for this remains the question and answer dialogue introduced by Socrates in ancient Athens. There are many tools available to support the study of Latin. Textbooks are only one of them and should not be used in isolation. Visual presentations, dramatic dialogues, even games and crafts, as well as participation in intramural and extramural groups such as the Junior Classical League are all important in the Latin classroom. Assessment Although mastery of the language may be considered the primary standard, a variety of assessments must be used throughout a Latin course so that each student has the opportunity to succeed. In no case should a student be penalized in any way for not mastering material as fast as another. As with any skill, the point is that the skill has been mastered, not how long it took to get there or how many mistakes were made along the way. All assessments should reflect this. It is of the utmost importance that academic expectations be clearly set forth at the beginning of each course, that evaluations be scrupulously objective, frequent, and available to students for timely review. Responsibilities of Teachers The role of teachers is not only to provide knowledge. Teachers must also be facilitators of discussion through productive questioning and encouragement of students= own ideas. While encouraging them to learn from one another, teachers continually learn from their students. The classroom is a community of learners where students cooperate with one another, and willingly share ideas and suggestions Teachers must also ensure that their classroom is a supportive environment conducive to learning and governed by mutual respect. It is essential that behavioral and procedural expectations be set with input from students, clearly and in writing, so that students, parents and teachers can commit to meeting them. These expectations must also acknowledge that all school rules will apply without exception. These expectations set the stage for the expeditious, objective, and respectful handling in accordance with school policies of any disciplinary issues that may arise. It is also the responsibility of teachers to communicate freely and frequently with parents, counselors, and administrators so that all may contribute to building a learning alliance with the student.
Mark
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +65 Subjects
I am convinced that the successes in my life have come from hard work and learning how to work in the right way and that natural talent is irrelevant. I try to push my students to accomplish their best while at the same time being happy with most results. I have taught almost 140 classes in Composition. I have achieved my PhD and have professional reading fluency in Greek and Latin. I finished a Masters in Latin from the University of Florida in the summer of 2018. I have six undergraduate Latin classes from Patrick Henry College with a 3.8 GPA. I have 3 years experience teaching overseas second language learners, including 1 year at an institute in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and 2 years at an American college in Bahrain. I am here to help you in any way that I can and only as long as you need me.
Jia
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +45 Subjects
As a recent college graduate, I fully understand the pressure to succeed in the modern education system. I have tutored classmates throughout high school through our National Honor Society. In college, I also worked with many different people to support each other in our undergraduate courses. After the COVID-19 pandemic, I believe education is at risk of returning to basic memory rather than true understanding and application of knowledge. Rather than focusing on grades, my teaching and learning philosophy involves using education as a tool to view the world in new ways. I have a passion for all subjects, ranging from chemistry, to writing, to philosophy, and love the inherent connection between all subjects. I especially enjoy teaching math and science, with an interest in writing and literature as well. I hope to share this same passion with everyone--students, peers, and teachers.
David
ACT English Tutor • +10 Subjects
I'm a massive Tolkien fan (test me!) and Trekkie as well as a current grad student at Yale in New Testament/Early Christianity, and a recent magna cum laude graduate of Brigham Young University in Near Eastern Studies. I love learning and have been blessed with an affinity for standardized tests. I'm here to help you with the LSAT and the GRE Verbal Reasoning section. My teaching philosophy is focused on helping students understand the internal logic of test questions. Let's work through some questions together!
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Latin verbs change based on person, number, tense, mood, and voice—creating hundreds of forms that feel overwhelming without a strategic approach. A tutor breaks this down by teaching the underlying patterns (principal parts, tense stems, and endings) rather than memorizing lists, helping you recognize conjugations in actual texts and build confidence with forms like the subjunctive and perfect tense that often trip up students.
Reading authentic Latin requires managing long sentences with embedded clauses, understanding word order patterns, and recognizing rhetorical devices—skills that go far beyond basic grammar. A tutor guides you through sentence structure analysis, teaches you to identify key grammatical relationships, and builds your ability to parse difficult passages, making texts like the Gallic Wars or Catilinarian Orations genuinely comprehensible rather than frustrating.
Latin vocabulary sticks best when you encounter words repeatedly in context and understand their roots—which inform English, Spanish, French, and other languages. A tutor helps you build active vocabulary through reading practice, teaches you to recognize word families and prefixes/suffixes, and uses spaced repetition with actual Latin sentences rather than isolated lists, making retention natural and meaningful.
Classical Latin grammar rules sometimes don't match what authors actually wrote—Cicero breaks his own rules for rhetorical effect, and poetic Latin uses different conventions than prose. A skilled tutor teaches you the core rules first, then shows you how real authors use (and bend) those rules, helping you develop intuition for what's grammatically correct versus what's stylistically intentional.
While written Latin is the primary focus, proper pronunciation helps with memorization, meter recognition in poetry, and understanding how Romans actually spoke. A tutor can teach you the restored classical pronunciation system, help you hear the stress patterns that affect meaning, and practice reading aloud—skills that deepen your connection to the language and make scanning Latin verse much easier.
Latin texts are full of cultural references—political systems, religious practices, daily life details—that are essential to understanding what you're reading. A tutor weaves in historical and cultural context as you encounter texts, explaining references to Roman government, mythology, and society so you're not just translating words but actually comprehending the author's meaning and rhetorical purpose.
AP Latin exams test both translation accuracy and comprehension of unseen passages, requiring you to recognize grammatical structures quickly and understand author intent. A tutor builds your scanning speed, teaches you to identify key grammatical markers instantly, provides practice with unfamiliar texts, and helps you develop strategies for the multiple-choice comprehension section—all skills that go beyond classroom preparation.
Beginning Latin students need strong foundational grammar (cases, declensions, conjugations) and confidence-building through manageable texts; advanced students need to tackle complex syntax, develop translation nuance, and build reading speed with authentic authors. A tutor tailors instruction to your level—scaffolding fundamentals for beginners or pushing into subjunctive clauses, indirect statements, and stylistic analysis for students aiming for AP success or college placement.
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