Top Latin Tutors serving Smithtown
Claire: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I am a Columbia University graduate who majored in Political Science, Classics and History. I have also spent the last year as an English teacher in Connecticut. I am available to tutor in New York City and the Stamford, CT area or online.
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Classics, Political Science & History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800
Christopher: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...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 during high school and now as I approach the end of my undergraduate education, and while I cannot of course guarantee particular results for...
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Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Classics
Zach: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...education among the most noble of professions where both parties, student and teacher, benefit and learn. What makes me an excellent tutor? Over the course of my life I have had the good fortune of cultivating a variety and number of skill sets, some of which are academic and social in nature. While I certainly consider academic prowess important for the success of any instructor, I would say the most important skill set I have...
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Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
Zarrin: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...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 Chemistry classes. As a NYC native, and a Bronx High School of Science graduate I understand that students are constantly under pressure and competition. My goal is to make sure students understand and believe in their own prowess while continuing to improve their skills and capacities. I hope that...
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Mount Holyoke College - Bachelors, Neuroscience and Behavior / Child Development
ACT Reading: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
James: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...of the most fundamental aspects of a society's wellbeing, and that it is the duty of those of us who have been graced with the advantages of a good education to give back in some way; one of my motivations for tutoring is to do my part in that way. In my free time, I love playing piano, running, riding my bike, and learning languages. My strongest academic interests are languages and literature, math, and...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Humanities (focus on paleography); Math
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Tara: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...my 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...
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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
Leonard: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...that the correct response is often less important than the reasoning used to reach said response. I honestly believe that anyone can learn anything given enough time and patience. I try my best to not only be a teacher but also a role model to my students and to interact with them as people not just clients. Most importantly, I believe that being challenging, but also patient and supportive yields the best results. I will...
Education & Certification
Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Math
Daniel: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I grew up in Belgium before moving to Los Angeles in 2010, and now I live in New York. I graduated with a Bachelor's in Bioethics and Natural Sciences and recently was accepted to medical school. I am a native French and Dutch speaker (don't worry - my English is good, too!) but I also love studying and teaching sciences, including physics, general and organic chemistry, biology, as well as math and Latin.
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American Jewish University - Bachelor in Arts, Bioethics and Natural Sciences
Sarah: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...everything 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,...
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Clark University - Bachelor in Arts, Physics and Mathematics
SAT Math: 700
SAT Writing: 700
William: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...students. My strengths include language, writing, and literary analysis. I can also offer test prep help to students struggling with the SAT writing or critical reading sections, or the subject tests and AP Exams in Latin or English Literature. My philosophy is that students who are happy, engaged, and excited about the material, regardless of ability level, are the best learners. For test prep, this means avoiding the hysteria that many feel about the exams...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Classical Languages and Literature
Oxford - Masters, Classical Languages and Literature
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Frank: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
My entire professional life has been devoted to enlightening students to be active learners in reading, writing and appreciating the English language I have been an educator for over four decades because the more I teach my students ,the more I learn from them! Let's enjoy this adventure together!
Education & Certification
University of Bridgeport - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Michigan-Flint - Master of Arts, English
Gunja: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...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...
Education & Certification
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - Associate in Science, Premedicine
ACT English: 31
David: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...I can proofread essays, perform long division, translate difficult texts, and find the derivative. Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, my plans were to attend Columbia's School of Social Work, where I was hoping to counsel foster youth. Unfortunately, I've had to defer my enrollment to Columbia, but I'm still just as passionate about education and child welfare as ever. My goal as a tutor is to share with my students an excitement for learning,...
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Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Italian
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Jay: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...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 students improve their own skills. I'm a big sports fan - especially baseball, football and golf - and I love running,...
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College of the Holy Cross - Bachelor in Arts, History
Wake Forest University - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
State Certified Teacher
SAT Writing: 730
Cherub: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...also had the single honor to work with Project Reach Youths high school students who were mostly from battered homes. Once again, my past experience with abuse and openness to share made me a trusting companion for my students to open up to and so I was able to break barriers and was able to help them academically as well as emotionally. Nothing happens by accident as far as I am concerned. I am woman...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelors, Biological Science
University at Buffalo - Current Grad Student, Medicine
Kylie: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I believe that everyone has the ability to excel. I help my students to do this by working with them to understand the subject deeply. I try to make it seem easy, because nobody likes learning when it's hard.
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Fordham University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Jamil: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...to go above and beyond to find the right method in order to overcome a situation that my student is faced with. My teaching methods varies with different individuals. I like to approach situations that is the best for my student. My key skills in communication, adaptability, along with an engaging personality and teaching style, our tutoring session will be exemplary. Some of my hobbies include filmmaking, guitar, ukulele, watching classic movies, museums, and picnics....
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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice - Bachelor in Arts, History
Ethan: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I'm a current engineering undergrad at Columbia University in applied mathematics. Really interested in machine learning and biology. Classical language and history are also pretty neat. Former rower and swimmer. I graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy in 2016.
Education & Certification
Columbia Univeristy - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
Emily: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...2018, having double majored in Classics and Classical Civilization. I studied Latin in Columbia University's Classics Post Baccalaureate program. I am currently at Columbia University as a first year MA student in Classics with a focus in Latin Literature. I have been taking Latin classes for 11 years, and I have tutored for 5 years (2 years in high school, 3 years in college). I love Latin and getting to know new people, and so...
Education & Certification
Colby College - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Columbia University in the City of New York - Certificate, Classics
Scott: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...beginning my pre-medical post-baccalaureate studies at Columbia. I greatly enjoy helping students of all ages to understand concepts, just as I have at Columbia where I would frequently guide my fellow peers through physics problems. I want to help students feel the "Ah ha!" moment of grasping a concept and breaking complex problems down to simple solutions. As a former swimmer and triathlete, I enjoy keeping physically fit. In my spare time, I enjoy playing...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Columbia University in the City of New York - Certificate, Premedicine
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