Award-Winning Latin Tutors serving Bergen County, NJ

...my interests extend to languages (French, German, Hebrew, and Latin) and to the study of religion. Since I first caught what a former professor of mine called the "reading bug" back in college, I have come to discover a simple truth: literature can reinvent the world. So when I am not reading, or hiking with my dog, or helping my wife out at the barn, I spend my time writing, trying to create a book...

...all throughout high school. I will be a peer writing tutor at Middlebury in the fall. I have a passion for the humanities (especially writing) and languages, and I hope to share that with my students. Despite struggling with math and science throughout middle and high school, I declared my major in neuroscience because of how fascinated and challenged I was by the subject. I wish to inspire more students to appreciate the challenges that...

...In addition to Spanish and English, I also speak Italian, French, and am learning German. Learning these languages as an adult, and the first two as a child, has given me a wide perspective of what it takes to learn a new tongue at different ages. I also enjoy a successful career on stage as a mezzo-soprano, performing opera, zarzuela, chamber and orchestral repertoire around the world. As a musician, I have learned that many...

I attended the University of Pennsylvania for undergrad where I studied English and took many STEM courses (chemistry, organic chemistry, statistics, calculus, advanced biology) as a part of my liberal arts education. I have also taken classes at Hunter College post-grad. I went to Poly Prep Country Day School for high school. I enjoy trying new recipes and new workouts as hobbies. I was born and raised in Brooklyn.

...Vergil, Livy, Tacitus, Horace, Seneca, St. Jerome, and St. Augustine. I have taught dozens of students ranging from 4 to 64 years old, and have discovered that the secret weapon in successful tutoring is true passion for the subject material. It means I'm thrilled every time one of my students begins to understand a grammar concept or reads alone, and that enthusiasm for both small victories and language and literature that is yet to be...

...especially passionate about foreign languages, the humanities, and social sciences. I received four consecutive gold medals on the National Latin Exam when I was in high school, so I am eager to help students who are struggling with the subject. I also specialize in the areas of English-language writing, grammar, and reading comprehension. I have wanted to be a teacher from a rather young age, and I am grateful to have the chance to help...

...move with the student's interests - talking about a student's hobby, while practicing a particular grammatical structure, for example, or making unusual and absurd sentences out of a vocabulary list. This mixing of regular life and the classical world indeed often tends towards the laughable. Instead of detracting from learning, however, I find that laughter is most often a sign of involvement and motivation. From a neurological standpoint, laughter is a sign of new mental...

...tutoring, critical analysis of fiction and theory, and dramatic literature. My teaching philosophy is focused on a student's growth and increasing his or her ability to work independently. First I explain and discuss the information and strategies the student needs. Then I point out instances where the student can use the strategies (and guide the student through them if need be). Lastly, I back off a bit, allowing the student to use strategies on his...

...classics and archaeology. I have taken Latin and ancient Greek through the graduate level. I received a 5 on a number of AP exams while in high school, including AP Latin, AP World History, AP US History, AP English Language, and AP English Literature. For the past year, I was working at Pace University as an Academic Coach. I helped students with their coursework in various subjects as well as essay writing. I want every...

...are working on and mix it with the topic they are passionate about. I work with students to work on both their strengths and weaknesses. I care most about learning and I understand that every student is different and that learning happens at varied speeds. I focus on the student what makes them special. I specialize in Music (Piano, Composition etc) but also teach many other subjects such as Math, Latin, Spanish, Literature and many...

...Having tutored through my years of undergrad in the fields of English/Literature/Writing and SAT prep, I turned to help of my own with Varsity Tutors. As I prepared to take my LSAT I soon realized how crucial that help would be, without them I would never have gotten as far as I have. In life you need to know when its ok to ask for help and in prepping for the any major standardized test,...

I specialize in tutoring math to middle school students and up. I fell in love with math and I think with the right instructor anyone can learn to love math. Many people find math difficult but I believe that with a little time, patience and fun, I can help you excel. ... We will create goals together and track our progress to reaching the goals.... I will go over the concept in-depth and work with them...

...College Science Outreach program. I love helping students achieve their goals and having the unique opportunity to work as a facilitator for learning and discovery! I bring my unique background in theatre education to every subject as I approach teaching and learning with a creative edge. When I'm not doing schoolwork or making art, I love listening to podcasts, cooking veggies (and pasta), and spending time with my friends. I look forward to the opportunity...

...Editor for undergraduate and graduate students. Since I began tutoring with Varsity in December of 2016, I have expanded my expertise to include all pre-school, elementary and junior-high level subjects. My focus remains on writing, reading and literary subjects when teaching high school, higher education, adult learners, and ESL students. The success I have gained as a high-demand, Private Tutor, is evidence of my quality teaching skills and versatility. There is no end to what...

...day's material. Students must feel comfortable enough to express when they don't understand a concept - no matter how seemingly insignificant. With the information my students relay, I can tailor each session appropriately. Ultimately, I want to give my students tools that will help them succeed in their academic careers. Oftentimes, half of the battle with learning anything new is overcoming the fear of being incapable or of failing. I hope that through the techniques...

...identify areas of strength and weakness academically, ask good questions, and develop successful study habits which will help them do well in the future and excel in more than the topics I am tutoring them in. I hope to make the lessons fun and engaging, especially for students who are struggling so they have the motivation they need to succeed in school. I look forward to meeting you and working towards your goal of academic...

...tutoring junior high and high school students in math and science as a freshman in high school, and have continued refining these skills throughout my time in college. I completed the MCAT in March 2017, and still vividly remember the study strategies that resulted in a successful score. My high school students have had great success on the SAT Subject Test in Biology, often scoring in the high 700s on their first attempt. I am...

...in history. In college I acted as an editor for the Oberlin Review and as research assistant to an English professor. I spent one semester abroad at Trinity College in Dublin, and another semester at the Williams-Mystic maritime studies program in Mystic, Connecticut. It was an eclectic undergraduate experience that left me interested in many different things and wanting to learn much more. I'm working on that. My main interests are literature, film, and travel....

...for over ten years. Nevertheless, I have always carried a profound interest in teaching and tutoring throughout my career while working on Wall Street and within the financial industry. In particular, I enjoy English literature, mathematics, the sciences as well as learning and teaching languages. With time, I increasingly became aware of my fondness for tutoring and teaching while helping youngsters, adolescents and adults alike with a variety of subjects and thus, decided to dedicate...

...UChicago, I have had the opportunity to deepen and broaden my knowledge base, adding Biblical Hebrew and German to my list of languages and studying Indo-European linguistics, which will help me point out connections between Latin and other languages with which students from diverse backgrounds may be familiar. I also was blessed to study under Dr. Margaret Mitchell, who, rare among professors with her incredible record of research and publications, displays a passion for teaching...