Award-Winning Latin Tutors serving Newark, NJ

...learn! My own enthusiasm and curiosity are some of my greatest teaching assets as I've found the feelings are contagious within my students. My experience working with diverse groups of students and learners, including special education students, makes me uniquely attuned to each students individual needs. I also believe that learning at its core is a fun and exciting process. I would love to bring all of my skills to you or your family!

I am a first year at the University of Virginia majoring in Computer Science.

...school allowed me to study Greek abroad in Athens, Greece; and another scholarship in the name of the Pope's Latinist, Reginald Foster, brought me to Rome, Italy to study Classical, Medieval, Renaissance, and mostly spoken Latin through the Paideia Institute. Furthermore, I encourage students to find the beauty of Latin and Greek for their own sake, which still nonetheless echo through every modern discipline today. In this way, they will become better readers and writers,...

...my commitment to adapt my teaching methods to suit their needs, ensuring that every session is a personalized and enriching experience. As a tutor, I am not just an educator but also a mentor and guide. I am committed to providing constant support, celebrating each milestone, and fostering a sense of accomplishment at every step of the journey. My commitment to continuous improvement means that I am constantly refining my techniques and exploring innovative approaches...

I am a junior at Allegheny College who is majoring in Economics and triple-minoring in Mathematics, Psychology, and Dance and Movement Studies. Growing up, I was always one of the students who helped my classmates when they didn't understand certain problems.

...a week. In addition to my commitment to education equity, I also have an interest in community events and engagement. This has led me to serve on many committees and community advisory boards at the Rubin Museum, working to organize free public events for the greater New York City community. I am also a member of the Young Professionals Board for Jumpstart, as I am still committed to Education Equity and enjoy giving back to...

...College Application Essays, Writing/English, Math, Dance, and Organizational Skills to name a few. Most importantly, you should know I emphasize communication for my tutoring sessions. I want you to feel comfortable asking questions regardless of how many times I have to repeat an answer and if I need to adjust my approach I certainly will. I am extremely patient and understand everyone learns at their own pace. These sessions are ultimately for you to reach...

...of their ability on these sometimes stressful exams. As a tutor, I strive to keep students engaged by employing a more hands-on approach to learning. I aim to minimize time spent "lecturing" and instead focus on working together with students to solve problems. I've found tutoring sessions to be most productive when students remain actively involved in the learning process. I played soccer through college and remain an avid sports fan. In my free time...

...try to help students understand the "historical method" as easily as possible through exposure to historical sources and understanding of their uses--I also frequently approach history from a so-called "bottom-up" or microhistorical approach, which I've found in teaching Roman Republican history can be very useful for students in understanding how a society functioned, which is crucial for their understanding of causality of events. These methods of approaching teaching in these particular subjects served me well...

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 opportunities available to every student.

...because I understood the struggles students face when language is a barrier. I was an ESL student myself in elementary school, so I understand the importance of patience and how that can shape a student's learning experience. Some children I taught math to were involved in their learning and assessed their knowledge through fun 'game' based exercises. I was able to observe the academic gains from children working collaboratively in groups. The most rewarding thing was...

...Bachelor's degree from Princeton University in 2013 and I am currently working on getting my Master's in Mental Health Counseling at Adelphi University. I have worked as a school counselor for the past 9 years. I am a life-long learner and am interested in helping others deal with their academic difficulties and become excited about their own learning. I am passionate about English, Literature, History, and Latin and helping others improve in these areas.

...Latin. My approach to tutoring is strengthening the basics and then teaching the complex. Students are like buildings; they must have an unbreakable foundation before they can be built up. Also, I find that students learn best through examples, and so I always introduce new topics through examples to help facilitate the learning process. My greatest passion is soccer, which I love to both play and watch, and I also enjoy reading and table tennis.

...as I looked towards the daunting world of law school I knew I needed help to reach my full potential. 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...

...S. Lewis! Throughout my education I have always supported my peers and enjoyed working with them on a wide variety of subjects, most especially history, literature, and languages! Having myself grown up in the public school system and experiencing the public classroom again as a volunteer tutor during my time in graduate school I have developed a passion for addressing some of the challenges students often encounter in large classes where extra support is not...

...Undergrad and will be going into Medical School in July. Tutoring has always been one of my favorite hobbies. I love working with students of all change. One of my favorite parts of tutoring is the ah-hah moment. When I here ah-hah moment from the student, the joy I feel is unparalleled to any other joy. That feeling surpasses all feeling and I hope I can as a tutor help you get to the ah-hah...

I am passionate about Latin and the Classics. This language has not only been intrinsically helpful, but has also strengthened my passion for English grammar and writing. I'd love to share my passion and aid in your knowledge!

...Tennessee State University. My particular areas of expertise are assisting students with writing projects at any stage of the writing process, including brainstorming, outlining, researching, writing rough drafts, and editing. I also enjoy working with ESL students as they develop their conversational skills, reading comprehension, and writing. Furthermore, I assist with test preparation for both the GRE and the GMAT. Personally, I love all genres of literature, and I maintain a broad range of interests...

...I am able to explain things to people and remain calm in doing so. I tutor math (up to Calc I), English (up to AP-level), Spanish (up to AP-level), Physics (Regents-level), German (up to intermediate), French, Latin (both elementary), and the SATs and GREs. Of the subjects I've tutored so far, I'd say math is my favorite because it is highly objective and it comes very naturally to me. My interests outside of academics include...

Loving math and helping others go hand in hand for tutoring. I like the accomplishments when students achieve what they need mathematically and succeed in their courses or with standardized tests as a result.