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Mark

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Mark

Undergraduate Degree
Mark's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Algebra

Few Latin tutors can match Mark's depth: a Master's in Latin from the University of Florida, a PhD, and professional reading fluency that extends to parsing dense prose and poetry at sight. He digs into everything from noun declensions and subjunctive mood for newer students to Virgil's hexameter an...

Education

The Florida State University

Undergraduate Degree

William

Certified Tutor

2+ years

William

PhD
William's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Statistics Graduate Level

A PhD mathematician who also prepared for the SAT Subject Test in Latin, William brings the same precision he applies to proofs to the task of parsing Latin syntax — every sentence becomes a logical puzzle where case endings and verb forms are the variables to solve. His background in philosophy and...

Education

MIT

PhD

University of Chicago

PhD

Stella

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Stella

Master's/Graduate
Stella's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
ACT
AP English Literature and Composition
AP English Language and Composition

I'm a current PhD student in the history department at Georgetown University who is also an experienced instructor with Varsity Tutors. As a recipient of several degrees, the most recent being a BA in history from Hillsdale College and a MA in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies from Stanfo...

Education

Stanford University

Master's/Graduate

Hillsdale College

Bachelor

Clark College

Associate

James

Certified Tutor

2+ years

James

AM
James's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
SAT Reading
English Grammar and Syntax
Essay Editing

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 opportunitie...

Education

Harvard University

AM

Columbia College

AM

Joseph

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Joseph

AM
Joseph's other Tutor Subjects
High School English
Middle School English
Latin 4
Latin 3

Biographical Profile: Joseph T Moller, M.A. Joseph Moller earned his B.A. from The Catholic University of America in Latin and Greek where he also studied German and French literature and was awarded a prize For Excellence in Latin. After building beach houses in Rhode Island, in partnership with ...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

AM

Cassandra

Certified Tutor

Cassandra

Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature
Cassandra's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SSAT- Upper Level

Having taught Latin 1 through Latin 4, Cassandra covers everything from first-declension nouns to translating Virgil and Cicero at an advanced level. Her literary training means she doesn't just parse grammar mechanically — she unpacks how word order, meter, and rhetorical figures create meaning in ...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
Amy

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Amy

Bachelor in Arts, English
Amy's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
ACT Writing

Having tutored high school Latin students while studying English and journalism at the University of Pennsylvania, Amy knows how to bridge the gap between memorizing paradigm charts and actually reading Latin with confidence. She zeroes in on building the kind of grammatical intuition — recognizing ...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
SAT
1560
Alexander

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Alexander

Bachelor's
Alexander's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
Finite Mathematics
College Algebra
Multivariable Calculus

Covering all four levels of Latin plus Spanish, Alexander brings a multilingual perspective that sharpens how he teaches tricky grammar concepts — when a student struggles with the dative case, he can draw parallels to indirect object pronouns in Spanish to make the logic click. His broad humanities...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Ruth

Certified Tutor

Ruth

M.S.Ed
Ruth's other Tutor Subjects
10th-11th Grade Writing
10th-11th Grade Reading
1st Grade math
Calculus

Ruth's University of Chicago English degree and SAT Subject Test preparation in Latin mean she's spent serious time with the language's grammar, vocabulary, and literary roots — not just skimming declension charts but actually working through how Latin sentence structure operates. Her high school te...

Education

University of Chicago

M.S.Ed

University of Chicago

B.A. in English and Theatre

Test Scores
SAT
1520
Leonard

Certified Tutor

Leonard

Bachelor in Arts, Math
Leonard's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

Leonard's math degree from Columbia might seem like an odd fit for Latin, but the same structural reasoning that powers algebraic proofs — isolating variables, applying rules in sequence, testing whether an answer holds up — maps directly onto parsing case endings and conjugating verbs. He leans int...

Education

Columbia University

Bachelor in Arts, Math

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William

Calculus Tutor • +25 Subjects

I am most interested in tutoring students in Latin or in English literature. I can also teach elementary Ancient Greek to any interested 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 and focusing on the material itself with a realistic view of how to get the most out of the test. For Latin and English Literature, this means forgetting about right and wrong and discovering the joy of interpretation and of language. Outside of academics I am interested in guitar playing and the history of American popular music.

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Zora

Statistics Tutor • +23 Subjects

I am currently a student at Stanford University working towards a degree in Management Science and Engineering. I boast a strong background in math and science, but also excel in English and language (my minor). Having spent much of my youth in South America, I am fluent in Portuguese and English, which I have extensive experiencing tutoring students in. I am a firm believer in the importance of a robust education, and I hope I can help my students expand theirs. In my spare time, I enjoy writing and playing music.

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Emma

Calculus Tutor • +24 Subjects

I'm Emma! I'm a rising senior Classics major at Carleton College in Northfield, MN. I study Latin, Ancient Greek, and the histories associated with the two languages. Outside of class, I'm an RA, and I spend 6-8 hours a week tutoring and teaching college access courses in a nearby high school. In the future, I hope to teach high school Latin! Hobbies: reading, swimming, writing, art, books, music

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June

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +59 Subjects

I'm an electrical engineering major at Brown University with interests in neuroscience, linguistics, and robotics, among other things. I've always loved learning, and my curiosity has led me through numerous subject areas. I constantly seek to apply my classroom learning in practical situations. For example, I have conducted research on dementia using electrophysiology in a mollusk model. I participate in hackathons and robotics challenges that test not only my programming ability but also my hardware skills as a tinkerer. My engineering pursuits require a strong foundation in mathematics, my interest in the life sciences calls for a myriad of memorization techniques, and my participation in the academic world at large reminds me daily of the importance of sharp writing skills. I hope to share some of these things, both content and technique, with my students. Though I will make sure that they can come away from each session armed with the skills needed to take on the modern education system, I also hope that they will take with them some appreciation for learning itself.

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Noah

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +29 Subjects

I am a Duke University graduate with a degree in Computer Science, where I also played football and am currently working on a Master's Degree in Cybersecurity. I have always loved math and science and problem solving and these subjects have always been easy for me. I know this is not the case with many people and I have been tutoring since high school. I used to volunteer the local elementary and middle school and also my peers. In college, I helped tutor teammates and family and friends. I was the go to person for math and science when someone needed help even friends siblings at home in different states. Every since I can remember I have always been good at math and enjoyed learning different levels. For tutoring, I have learned to adjust how I tutor based on the needs of the person because everyone learns math different. I currently have a full time job but in my spare time I like being outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and animals. My family has a couple cats and a few dogs and I love to go spend time there with them.

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Shannon

Middle School Math Tutor • +11 Subjects

I have always been a highly ambitious student and strive to learn in everything I do. In high school I became enthralled with my ACT exams, embracing the challenge and being reinvigorated with each improvement I could make; over the course of a year, I self-studied from a 21 to a 34 and even had fun doing it! With that score I was able to attend Columbia University where I received two BAs: one in Archaeology and the other in Classics with a focus on Latin. In each step of my educational journey, I have been interested in accessibility and have been passionate about spreading information as widely as I can. I am now pursuing an MA at Columbia's Teacher's College in Anthropology and Education, specializing in the experiences of Neurodivergent learners.

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Rodolfo

Linear Algebra Tutor • +34 Subjects

I enjoy helping others realize their potential and making the impossible possible. Everyone can reach their goals, and it is my goal to help you reach yours! Math is my favorite subject, and I have even participated in competitions for it. I hope to help others fall in love with math as well.

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Nicole

Latin 4 Tutor • +5 Subjects

I am a PhD student in Classics (Ancient Greek and Roman studies) at the University of Washington. I have been tutoring Latin since 2015 and was a 5th and 6th grade Latin teacher for Basis.Ed from 2016-2018. I love working one-on-one with students of all ages to improve Latin skills!

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Mark

Pre-Calculus Tutor • +6 Subjects

I am passionate about helping students because I love learning. There is nothing better than being part of a community where people are learning and growing. My style is that of guide, coach and fellow explorer not that of lecturer. I am a graduate of the University of Washington, where I received Bachelor of Arts degrees in music theory and in classical languages (Latin and Greek). I obtained my teaching credentials for secondary mathematics at Western Washington University. Recently I earned my TEFL at the International TEFL Academy in Barcelona. I have worked with a wide variety of students, including elementary and high school, college and adults. I have led large classes of over 30 people, small groups and individuals. I have helped students learn and improve in a variety of subjects, mathematics, language, physics, music and more. I love to travel, experience new cultures and learn new languages. Currently I am learning about the culture of the Czech Republic and their language.

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Errin

Middle School Math Tutor • +33 Subjects

I have always loved school and have always had a passion for helping others. From a very young age, I especially loved to read, not only for myself but to others. I look forward to working with students and helping them to reach their goals, whatever they may be.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Latin verbs change based on person, number, tense, mood, and voice—creating hundreds of forms that feel overwhelming without a strategic approach. A tutor breaks this down by teaching the underlying patterns (principal parts, tense stems, and endings) rather than memorizing lists, helping you recognize conjugations in actual texts and build confidence with forms like the subjunctive and perfect tense that often trip up students.

Reading authentic Latin requires managing long sentences with embedded clauses, understanding word order patterns, and recognizing rhetorical devices—skills that go far beyond basic grammar. A tutor guides you through sentence structure analysis, teaches you to identify key grammatical relationships, and builds your ability to parse difficult passages, making texts like the Gallic Wars or Catilinarian Orations genuinely comprehensible rather than frustrating.

Latin vocabulary sticks best when you encounter words repeatedly in context and understand their roots—which inform English, Spanish, French, and other languages. A tutor helps you build active vocabulary through reading practice, teaches you to recognize word families and prefixes/suffixes, and uses spaced repetition with actual Latin sentences rather than isolated lists, making retention natural and meaningful.

Classical Latin grammar rules sometimes don't match what authors actually wrote—Cicero breaks his own rules for rhetorical effect, and poetic Latin uses different conventions than prose. A skilled tutor teaches you the core rules first, then shows you how real authors use (and bend) those rules, helping you develop intuition for what's grammatically correct versus what's stylistically intentional.

While written Latin is the primary focus, proper pronunciation helps with memorization, meter recognition in poetry, and understanding how Romans actually spoke. A tutor can teach you the restored classical pronunciation system, help you hear the stress patterns that affect meaning, and practice reading aloud—skills that deepen your connection to the language and make scanning Latin verse much easier.

Latin texts are full of cultural references—political systems, religious practices, daily life details—that are essential to understanding what you're reading. A tutor weaves in historical and cultural context as you encounter texts, explaining references to Roman government, mythology, and society so you're not just translating words but actually comprehending the author's meaning and rhetorical purpose.

AP Latin exams test both translation accuracy and comprehension of unseen passages, requiring you to recognize grammatical structures quickly and understand author intent. A tutor builds your scanning speed, teaches you to identify key grammatical markers instantly, provides practice with unfamiliar texts, and helps you develop strategies for the multiple-choice comprehension section—all skills that go beyond classroom preparation.

Beginning Latin students need strong foundational grammar (cases, declensions, conjugations) and confidence-building through manageable texts; advanced students need to tackle complex syntax, develop translation nuance, and build reading speed with authentic authors. A tutor tailors instruction to your level—scaffolding fundamentals for beginners or pushing into subjunctive clauses, indirect statements, and stylistic analysis for students aiming for AP success or college placement.

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