Award-Winning Latin Tutors in Clifton, NJ

...demonstrate those feelings to my students. I encourage learning by creating a relaxed environment for students, stimulating conversation about concepts being presented and organizing material in a way that makes it easiest to understand. I treat subject matter as interconnected, emphasizing that everything students are learning fits together into a holistic understanding of the world, from which they develop their personal worldview. Finally, I believe that respect for my students is one of the most...

...am committed to helping my students reach their full academic potential. When it comes to test prep, I work carefully with my students to design a personalized program of study that takes advantage of their strengths and addresses their weaknesses, so that on test day they’ll earn their highest possible score. Outside of the SAT/ACT, my areas of strength are in reading, writing, language (Latin), and history. I believe that learning is an inherently enjoyable...

...university in Germany, England and North America, and worked personally with students of all ages and backgrounds. I see learning as a lifestyle, and I believe a person's ability to learn is what empowers them to make change in their own life and in the lives of others. My own life has been full of learning, and this has inspired me to travel, meet new people, try new things and always expand my own horizons....

...tutored students in economics and statistics, and also work with clients on subject test areas for the Advanced Placement exams, as well as standardized test preparation such as for the SAT I and II, GRE and LSAT. I especially enjoy helping students prepare for standardized tests because I remember how helpful a compelling guide and mentor can be during the often stressful process of testing and preparation for it. In addition to performing well on...

...am a classical musician, a singer, and a composer; I perform all around the world. I have experience working with all age groups and I first started tutoring at age 15. I am a patient, engaging, and fun tutor. I've been in New York for three years, and I love it here. In my spare time I play tennis, read books, or go to the beach with friends. I'm sure if I tutor you, you...

...Latin, French, and Spanish, which I speak fluently. Furthermore, my teaching has been shaped by many years of working as a high-school history/social studies teacher. I have taught Global History, and several electives like Political Philosophy, Modern Latin America, Strategic Thinking, and Religion. I have also taught test preparation and ESL. This background enables me to provide instructive, substantive lessons, understand and draw upon each student's needs and potentialities, and to unlock his or her...

...coursework in acting at Lee Strasberg, Stella Adler, Princeton, BADA at Oxford, and Yale School of Drama. It has also been a joy to help students prepare for forensics public speaking competitions. What fascinates me about theater, literature, Latin, etc. is the ways in which past generations speak to us in the present with their very similar, very human experiences. Virgil, for instance, describes a dark cave in which the hero Hercules tests his strength....

...examination), Reading, Writing, History, AP History (I received a 5 out of 5 score on both the European and American History AP examinations), Biology, SAT preparation, and ACT preparation throughout my high school and collegiate career as well as during my tenure as a certified Math teacher. I also have experience tutoring graduate Masters and PHD candidates in the fields of Latin language acquisition and advanced Latin prose. Moreover, I was a History major at...

...with Latin and German, as well as certification in P-12 Education and TESL. I have a relentless passion for language learning; other than Latin and German, I am teaching myself French and Russian. Foreign Languages can be tough, but it is our greatest bridge to communication and expressions with other cultures, present and past. In my spare time, I love to hike, binge on Netflix documentaries, and Hulu originals. I am also a hobbyist writer...

...Holy Cross and an M.B.A. with a concentration in finance from Wake Forest. My primary areas of focus are SAT, Latin, Study Skills and Organization, Critical Reading, Essay Writing, Grammar and Literature. I find out what frustrations students are having and work with them to develop strategies to address their individual needs. In particular, I believe strongly in my writing and critical thinking skills and I believe that I can leverage these strengths to help...