Top Latin Tutors serving New York City

Jason: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...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 dedicated students to achieve academically.
Education & Certification
Vassar College - Bachelors, Drama (education minor)
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - Masters, Linguistics
GRE Verbal: 166

Sean: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...if anyone else agrees. I attended the Brunswick School in Greenwich, CT from 2002-2006. I worked hard, and I did very well. I was admitted early to Harvard my senior year, where I enrolled in Fall 2006. Long story short, my father was chronically ill, and I left school to help care for him. He required more care, and for longer, than anticipated, but it was not a choice I would ever reverse. And if,...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Classical Stuides
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Zarrin: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...a Mount Holyoke College graduate with a degree in Neuroscience and Philosophy. As an alum of a liberal arts institution, I have gained a passion for teaching from previous my mentors and experiences. Therefore, I would like to use this platform to support young students in their academic goals and endeavors. I have 6+ years of experience tutoring in STEM and Humanities from grades K-12. I also have experience tutoring in college level Biology and...
Education & Certification
Mount Holyoke College - Bachelors, Neuroscience and Behavior / Child Development
ACT Reading: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410

Tara: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...medical courses are necessary skills for my own academic success. And so, I am more than happy to share my study strategies, techniques, and tips with students. My strengths lie within the sciences (e.g. AP Biology, Biochemistry, AP Chemistry), followed by mathematics. I also enjoy teaching and tutoring Latin. Believe me when I say it's a beautiful language! During my pursuit of an M.D. degree, I have acquired a minor of Psychology, which has taught...
Education & Certification
City College of New York-CUNY School of Medicine - Bachelors, B.S./M.D. program at Sophie Davis School, Psychology minor
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Lila: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...needs something different depending on their grade level, learning style, background, and academic goals and I tailor my teaching style to my students. My main goal when I tutor is to have my student leave the session knowing that they learned a ton and that their grades will show it! At the same time, my passion for the subjects I teach is contagious and I love to see my students get excited about a subject...
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Bachelors, Linguistics
Harvard University - Masters, Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Studies Program

Sarah: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...am patient, encouraging, and have good communication and classroom management skills. I do not get frustrated if my students do not understand something right away; instead, I look for an alternative way to explain whatever is confusing to my students. My goal is not simply to help my students improve their grades, but rather to teach reliable study skills, encourage interest in the subject, and, most importantly, instill a passion for learning.... I enjoy working with...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, Classics
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London - Masters, Advanced Theatre Practice
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 740

Sita: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...courses. While I love math and teaching, I found that working working full-time at a university is not for me. The heavy teaching loads and constant pressure to publish research results left me run down and exhausted, and that's not how I want to live and work. I want to enjoy teaching and working on research while also having time to be a person and enjoy life. I recently moved to pursue other interests, while...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Portland State University - Master of Science, Mathematics
University of Jyvaskyla - Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics

Josh: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...that each student comes to a problem or subject from a different angle. The trick is not only to find the approach that works for the student, but also to boost the student's own investment in finding the methods that work best. I believe a student learns best when choosing to engage with the subject on a personal level. In my free time, I enjoy writing, reading, outdoor activities e.g. hiking, playing board and video...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science, Classics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Bradley: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...create more motivation to learn. I always try to gear the way I teach to my students' learning styles and make them feel less self-conscious and more confident about making mistakes and explaining their thought process. I am good at convincing my students that they will see more rewards from their persistence. I have worked with several students who were scoring in the seventies on tests and quizzes when I started working with them who...
Education & Certification
University at Buffalo - Bachelors, Greek and Latin literature
SAT Verbal: 720

Rebecca: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...academic standards but also to be critical thinkers and curious, well-informed human beings. I recently completed a dual degree at Indiana University and moved to New York to take a gap year before beginning graduate school. As a scholarship student at IU, I majored in economics, cognitive science, and piano performance. Outside of tutoring, you can find me playing or teaching piano, doing jigsaw puzzles, watching TED talks, running, or trying a new food or...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Economics and Mathematics (interdepartmental), Cognitive Science, Music Performance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 770

Sarah: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...from math, literature, to French and Latin. I have worked mostly with high school, college students and adults, but have also helped younger students accomplish their goals. I love teaching and find it wonderful when I help my students understand complex concepts. Though hard science can be scary, all my students have come to have a much deeper understanding of it which is a reward in itself. In my free time I enjoy traveling, playing...
Education & Certification
Clark University - Bachelor in Arts, Physics and Mathematics
SAT Math: 700
SAT Writing: 700

Leonard: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...wide variety of subjects. There is no confusion too small or problem too complicated that I cannot help with if not solve. I am exceptionally dedicated to my students; ensuring that they not simply memorize concepts or regurgitate facts but truly understand the material. I ask them to defend their answers which teaches them that the correct response is often less important than the reasoning used to reach said response. I honestly believe that anyone...
Education & Certification
Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Math

Amy: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
Hello, my name is Amy. I have been an educator for years. I am a Certified Teacher in Pre-K through Sixth Grade and Biology and General Science 7-12 with a Master's degree in Education. As a young girl, I aspired to be a teacher.
Education & Certification
CUMY - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Wagner College - Master of Science, Education

Benjamin: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...prep, algebra and calculus I, computer science (Java and C) and building reading and writing skills (including essay assignments). I have experience tutoring and mentoring middle school and high school students. My tutoring style is relaxed but efficient; I always try to keep the material interesting and focus on the big picture over minutiae. When I'm not tutoring, I occupy my time by reading, swimming, playing tennis, eating Chipotle, and finding new music.
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, English
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Sarah: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...and German tutoring, and college essay coaching. Having worked in undergraduate admissions at a top 50 research university for 3 years, I know exactly what top colleges are looking for, and I'm ready to help you get into the school of your dreams. Whether you need tutoring in the Humanities, test prep strategies, or individualized essay assistance, I know that I can help you achieve your goals and reach academic success. Thanks for reading, and...
Education & Certification
Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Universitaet fuer Musik und darstellende Kunst - Certificate, Music Performance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800

Letizia: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...for company employees. I do not have a favorite subject, I love them all. I tutor students according to their needs and abilities. Every student is capable of learning. I have a strong background in music. I studied Bel Canto at the Bellini Music Conservatory in Palermo, Sicily. I sing in the church choir (20+ years). I love all kinds of music, but my favorite are Opera and Classical. I also enjoy crocheting, needle point...
Education & Certification
Montclair State University - Bachelors, Italian/Spanish
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - PHD, Italian Language and Literature

Brianna: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...as well as college. I also have experience with SAT and ACT prep as I obtained high scores on those standardized tests as well as the MCAT (medical school admissions exams). My goal is to help your student succeed. I like to help students move from a point where they need lessons and reteaching provided to a point where they become Masters of their own learning. Not only do I want students who work with...
Education & Certification
Fairfield University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
National University of Ireland at Galway - Master of Science, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 33
Emma: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...a student at Duke University studying English, Entrepreneurship, and Photography. I have several years of experience tutoring privately and volunteering as an assistant teacher for elementary school children aged 4-10 years old. I am available to tutor English at all pre-collegiate levels. This may include anything from learning letters to improving in-depth writing and analysis skills. I am also available to tutor Mathematics at an elementary school level. Outside of school, I spend my time...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Alexis: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...from all levels (kindergarten to adults) in a private institute in Daejeon, Korea to help improve their conversational English. In my experience, helping struggling students prepare for the EIKEN (an English Proficiency Standardized Test), we always seem to have the most fun prepping for the interview stage of the exams. While I can tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Spanish, French, History and Linguistics. My passion and discipline for learning...
Education & Certification
CUNY Lehman College - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics

Brian: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...greatest pleasures is the transfer of information. Whether it be in my classroom, in the gym or everyday life, I love environments that allow for this data exchange. I have been instructing ELA and tutoring for over 2 years to both American and foreign students. I'm a personable, active listener who is passionate about producing creative, engaging lessons while guiding learners to the answers they seek. I've been known to use the term sherpa! Sherpa...
Education & Certification
Lehigh University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
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How can a New York City Latin tutor near me help me in my language goals?
Though Latin is referred to as a "dead" language, it is a classic Western European language that served as the precursor to the Romance languages like Italian and French. While it isn't the spoken tongue of a community, it is commonly used in a variety of professions, including scientific research, law, and medicine. In addition, it can be useful to know Latin when it comes to learning other languages. Luckily, a New York City Latin tutor can assist you or your student as you work towards fluency in the Latin language.
Personalized New York City Latin tutoring is centered around you as an individual student. From the start, your mentor can get to know your or your student's unique learning requirements, including strengths, weaknesses, and goals. With this information, a personal instructor can create a learning plan that can keep a student working efficiently as they practice pronouncing Latin phrases and vocabulary. Your mentor can identify the areas of Latin in which you have the most room for development, such as the three gender nouns and the system of word endings. Unlike with English, Latin is an inflected language that uses the ending of words to express the meaning of a statement.
New York City Latin tutors have an arsenal of teaching tools at their disposal, allowing them to tailor their approach to suit the student. No two students learn in quite the same way, which can have an impact on your or your student's ability to fully understand new information. Your educator can test out different teaching techniques while making note of the ones that you were most receptive to. For instance, if you prefer tangible items and visuals, your Latin mentor can help you expand your grasp of masculine, feminine, and neuter nouns using color-coded flashcards. Maybe your student learns best through verbal activities. Their instructor can use rhythm and music to help them quickly recall vocabulary words.
When it comes to learning a new language, you or your student can face some common obstacles. A personal instructor can provide opportunities for you to overcome those. One of the most common pitfalls is a lack of opportunity to practice. A private instructor can immerse you deep into the language, leading each session entirely in Latin. This can help you make progress more readily than you might have otherwise as you have regular and consistent practice with pronunciation, grammar, verbs, and more. This technique can help you boost your confidence in your Latin communication skills.
New York City Latin tutors have the experience necessary to dive deep into the language and assist you as you work towards your goals. Your mentor can identify any gaps in your Latin knowledge, allowing them to adjust your study sessions to fill in those gaps. By solidifying your foundational grasp of Latin, you can work towards a stronger understanding of the material you need to know.
How can I fit personalized New York City Latin tutoring into my life?
Private New York City Latin tutoring can be flexible and convenient. When you contact us, we take your family's schedule into account, as well as your student's learning preferences, to connect you with a mentor who can accommodate you. Students don't have to choose between their family life and their desire to become fluent in Latin. Whether you'd prefer to study online or in-person, private instruction can be just the thing to help you remain focused as you go after your language goals.
Online New York City Latin tutoring is conducted from our Live Learning Platform, where you can engage directly with your instructor from anywhere you have an internet connection. The platform allows you to communicate with your mentor using video chat. The document editor is shared between you and your instructor, whether you need to work on your grasp of Latin sentence structures, or you need to practice choosing the right gendered noun when it calls for it. The platform even records your sessions and stores them so that you can review them in between lessons.
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