Top Latin Tutors serving New York City
Hannah: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...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 other topics. I look forward to working with you!
Education & Certification
Bard College - Bachelor in Arts, Music
Hasan: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...New Brunswick with a BA in Classics, Summa cum laude. I was also Pre-Med, so I have taken all the rigorous science courses. I am currently applying to medical school. Because of my passion for literature and science I have much experience in the humanities with writing and critical reading but also since I have taken and scored well on the MCAT I have a strong grasp of the material in the science subjects.
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Rob: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...coach who has spent the past four years teaching debate, philosophy, and public speaking at the University (Binghamton University and the University of Rochester), and High School (Stuyvesant High School) level. Before that, I attended Binghamton studying history. I am available to tutor a wide-range of subjects including American, European, and World History, writing, and reading comprehension. My educational philosophy revolves around adapting myself and the material to the student and making the learning experience...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor in Arts, History
Dennis: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...ions. I have also worked at the Norfolk State University Department of Engineering, designing, simulating, optimizing, and building light filters for wavelength-division optical-electronic multiplexers. Another field I study is the mathematics of quasicrystals and aperiodic tilings, such as the Penrose tiling of rhombuses. Outside of school I play the trombone and piano, and enjoy hiking and bicycling. I teach first aid skills and lead camping trips for freshman orientation. Learning can be hard alone, but...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Marlene: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
I received my Masters Degree in Special Education from Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY. I was a classroom teacher for 13 years, I am a certified Special Education Teacher. I believe that all children can learn, each child learns in his or her own way. I will keep trying to find the technique that works best for each of my student's so that they can go forward toward reaching their educational goals.... All students can...
Education & Certification
Herbert Lehman - Bachelors, Recreation Education
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus - Masters, Special Education
Rebecca: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...makes them ask more questions and arrive at more answers -- overall, for them to be able to determine where their own passions lie. This could be as elemental as applying their interests to whatever it is they are studying, be it finding literary bits about ancient sport to practice Latin grammar or envisioning the perfect essay in relation to a perfect layer cake. My students have ranged from the pre-K to university levels. For...
Education & Certification
Fordham College at Lincoln Center - Bachelor in Arts, Classical languages / history
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Verbal: 770
SAT Writing: 740
Vivian: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...I hope I can inspire a love of learning in each of my students. This is practical. Finding the beauty in a particular concept, realizing its elegance, makes understanding difficult material not only enjoyable but also a little easier. In each session, I encourage open communication about any difficulties my students have with the day's material. Students must feel comfortable enough to express when they don't understand a concept - no matter how seemingly insignificant. With...
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Current Undergrad Student, History
SAT Verbal: 790
SAT Writing: 800
Andrew: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
I have been tutoring SAT/ACT/AP exams for the past year and have a total of 3 years experience tutoring at an elementary-high school level. In my free time I love to travel, surf and rock climb.
Education & Certification
University of Richmond - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT English: 35
SAT Writing: 740
Maia: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...in May with a major in Literature, and currently work as a high school English teacher. My thesis explored the use of mise en abyme, a post-modern literary device, in graphic novels. My six years of work as an outdoor instructor in Vermont have nurtured my passion for experiential education, which I have completed through my work as a writing and French tutor. I have extensive experience editing college essays and helping students prepare for...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Eloise: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...in addition to tutoring a middle schooler in math once a week. For the past three years I worked as a research assistant at John Jay College of Criminal Justice where I studied memory distortion. I am a US Presidential Scholar semifinalist, a member of Congresswoman Maloney's Congressional Youth Committee, and an intern for the Children's Museum of the Arts. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, Science,...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Neil: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...media start-up. I first began tutoring in high school and have successfully helped many middle school and high school students improve their grades and/or prepare for standardized tests. While I'm comfortable teaching in many subject areas, my specialty is standardized test preparation. In addition to having a strong understanding of the subject matter covered on these exams, test-taking strategy is a strength of mine, including time management and general multiple choice strategy. I was a...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Economics
Jaclyn: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...with you. First, I'd like to give you a little information about my background. I am a graduate of Muhlenberg College with a BA in Business Administration and Dance. While at Muhlenberg, I was a tutor for the academic resource center in subjects such as math, writing, business, and dance. In addition, I have been a dance teacher for the past 10+ years for both private and group classes. I have experience teaching all ages...
Education & Certification
Muhlenberg College - Bachelor in Arts, Business Administration and Management
Jacob: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...immigration paralegal before beginning my Ph.D. in German at New York University in 2011, which I am still pursuing. As a Ph.D. student I have taught both discussion sections of required humanities courses and stand-alone German language courses at all levels; both of these kinds of courses require significant one-on-one work with students in office hours. I am most passionate about helping students improve their writing, analyze literary texts, learn a foreign language, and understand...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, German
New York University - Doctor of Philosophy, German
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Katie: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...teaching! I love this work because I have had tutors throughout my own education and I know how much of an impact they can make. Having that kind of personal support made a huge difference in my education, and I hope to do that for others. While in college, I tutored music theory, ear training, and piano. Music has always been one of my favorite subjects to help others with because I come from a...
Education & Certification
The Hartt School of Music Dance and Theatre - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Musical Theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Verbal: 720
SAT Writing: 730
Andrea: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...our fast-paced, communication-based society. The internet has largely replaced libraries with lightning-speed delivery of information. I ride this speed wave with my passion for knowledge and self-mastery, a passion that I strive to instill in my students, whether they are taking a standardized test, writing an academic essay, trying to improve their grades, or simply attempting to increase their skill level in a particular subject. Improving one's mental skills is never a wasted endeavor; such...
Education & Certification
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice - Bachelors, Forensic Psychology w/ Minor in Literature
Rebecca: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...a Brandeis University and a credentialed tutor with a passion for teaching students and watching them flourish as learners. I hope to make the best use of all of my students' time and cater to their specific needs. As singer, I have studied Voice for many years, and I love sharing my expertise in singing with students and aspiring singers. As an English Education major, I also focus on reading and writing, as well as...
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Lauren: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
Passionate lifelong learner and educator who believes that all learners are special, learn differently, and have the desire to excel. Not all great minds think alike, we all think differently as our skills and talents shape us and make us who we are- education is a gift that should be shared and recycled infinitely :)
Education & Certification
Pace University-New York - Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
CUNY Brooklyn College - Masters in Education, Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
Mumana: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...English, and Spanish. With hundreds of hours of tutoring experience through Khan Academy's tutoring platform, I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of students, delivering personalized, one-on-one support. My tutoring approach is focused on making complex concepts accessible and engaging. I use various teaching methods to cater to different learning styles, helping students comprehend the material and develop a genuine interest in the subject. Whether assisting high school students with exam...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Matthew: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...I have been honing my German language skills and plan to pursue an advanced degree in Europe some time in the near future. My tutoring experience ranges from ESL to standardized tests. I've worked as an assistant debate coach and paper grader, too. I believe strongly in the virtues of the examined life; I enjoy aiding students with topics--there are a great number of them--that promote critical reflection upon, and quite often adjustment to, our...
Education & Certification
University of Utah - Bachelors, Philosophy (English Literature, History minors)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 740
SAT Writing: 780
Jason: New York City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in New York, NY
...time off from school this winter. I am a computer science and classics double major, which may seem like a strange combination, but I think my broad range of interests is a huge strength of mine, and it allows me to successfully tutor a wide variety of subjects. I am passionate about tutoring Latin and Math, and one of my favorite tutoring experiences came when I participated in a program where I helped Italian students...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Private Latin Tutoring in New York City, NY
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Varsity Tutors can connect students and professionals of all skill levels with an experienced New York City Latin tutor who has the skills and availability needed to take their study sessions to a new level. Whether you're seeking a language instructor for you or your student, there are New York City Latin tutors who can provide one-on-one learning opportunities that can keep you focused and motivated. There are many impactful ways in which a Latin mentor can supplement your or your student's language studies.
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.
Perhaps you or your student would prefer studying with your instructor in-person. We can connect students with local New York City Latin tutors who are ready to help. Simply arrange to meet with your mentor at a location of your choosing, whether you're most comfortable working at the coffee shop by your office or your student enjoys studying at the Jefferson Market Library.
Alternatively, you or your student can enroll in an online Latin language course to study alongside other motivated students as you work to build a stronger grasp of the language. Hosted in a virtual classroom, you can take part in in-depth lessons with an expert instructor. Every month, new two- and four-week course sections start at concurrent times, so you or your student can sign up for something that fits into your schedule with ease.
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