Award-Winning Latin Tutors serving Trenton, NJ

...physics, math, and computer science. I have done research about cosmic ray acceleration at supernova shock fronts in the Princeton University Department of Astrophysics, simulating how the turbulent plasmas push protons and 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....

I am currently a rising sophomore at the University of Chicago majoring in economics. I have prior experience tutoring as I joined the SAT Tutoring club my freshman year. I tutor both the SAT and ACT in all sections. I really enjoying helping other students learn and do their best. In my spare time, I enjoy watching sports, especially football and soccer.

...peer tutoring all throughout high school and am currently also a tutor with the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project. I have found that tutoring is such a fulfilling way to help others succeed while learning new information myself. It also allows me to build new and lasting relationships with those I work with, which is something I have come to value. Outside of school/work, I enjoy dancing, reading, listening to music, and hanging out with friends.

...study habits and realize their academic potential. I believe that a student's performance is largely influenced by their weekly study routine, and I make it a priority to help my students figure out a process that works well for them. For a bit of background, I graduated from Amherst College with a B.A. in Architecture & Environmental Studies. After college, I received a Fulbright Scholarship to study architecture at Cambridge University, where I got my...

...History, a teaching credential for Social Science, and a MA in Education with a focus on curriculum and instruction; my thesis focused on the impact of humor on learning and the learning environment. Over the last decade I have taught within the humanities(grades 6-12). I have a passion for cultivating important skills like, writing, presentation, debate, organization, time management, and study skills. Additionally, I have taught international, ESL, and students with various learning differences like...

...love to work on anything related to History (US, European, and World), Economics, Government and Law, English (Critical Reading and Writing), and Foreign Languages (French, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese). I hope to not only help you with prescribed academic work, but also to help stir a passion within you to never stop learning. As the adage goes, knowledge is power, and in this increasingly-complicated world, it is in your best interests to learn as much...

I am passionate about teaching others the appreciation of reading and the process of writing. This passion transfers over to the method that I use to tutor students. I encourage students to be able to develop a n understanding of the tools they need to develop comprehension skills and become proficient writers. I work patiently and with an understanding that each student is unique in his or her learning style. Through the use...

...myself for grad school for Psychology. During undergrad, I tutored Latin for the Classics Honors Society and volunteered as an ESL teacher. After graduating, I moved to Spain and built on my volunteer experience by obtaining a TEFL certficate and tutoring and teaching there for the duration of my visa; when I returned to Philadelphia, I started working as a classroom ESL teacher for Kaplan International. Maybe because of these experiences, my favorite subjects to...

Hi! I have roughly three years of experience tutoring students in test prep, history, literature, essay writing, and more. I'm also a recent graduate of The New School, with a Bachelor of Arts in Literary Studies. Ready to make that next test less painful for you or your child!

...as well as the ISEE and SSAT. I take great pride in the accomplishments of my students and organize lessons to maximize student learning. My experience has given me a keen understanding of the challenges facing students, and I've found that within just a few lessons a student can gain strategies and systems to achieve success in each new math topic. What's more, I've come to observe that helping a student strengthen their math skills...

...biology. I earned my Bachelor of Science at Arizona State University in Biochemistry with a minor in Global Health and a doctorate in Biomedical Science from Meharry Medical College. I have experience in tutoring high school, college, and graduate school students. I tutor sciences such as biology (high school/college), cell biology, chemistry (high school/college), and biochemistry; math courses (algebra and geometry) and help with college admissions and application essays. My teaching philosophy is that since...

...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 all subjects for Middle and Elementary School students....

...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 you need to know when its ok to ask for help and in prepping for the any major standardized test, or just trying to get ahead in a subject you struggle with, turning to others is always a solid...

...can help students understand the connotations and associations of the words in their vocabulary, helping them be precise in their language when the situation calls for it. I have 8 years of Latin experience and can help you with translating Roman poetry or prose, or simply developing your grammar and syntax skills. I have much experience with Roman historians, particularly Livy, Tacitus, and Ammianus Marcellinus. I also have some experience with later authors like the...

...value of education as a foundation for a rich, satisfying life. My 35 years of teaching experience, ranging from pre-school through grade 12, from reading and art to voice lessons, French, and Latin, have provided me with many happy hours helping young people discover the joys of learning about our interesting and exciting world. My most satisfying moments, I feel, come while working one-on-one, helping students discover and build on their personal strengths in order...

...for the teaching profession led me to complete my Doctor of Education degree: ESL. I am a lifelong learner who enjoys experiencing new cultures around the world. My background in linguistics and the Latin language has greatly enriched the way I approach the teaching of second or foreign languages. At risk of falling into clich, I consider Theodore Roosevelt's words to be the benchmark for great educators: "They do not care how much you know...

Four years of Latin in high school, another four at Cornell, several years of independent study, and now three years of teaching Latin professionally, and I still love the language.

Hi! I am always prepared and fully committed to helping others learn. I have years of experience tutoring and a passion for teaching.

...the past four years I have helped students master grammar and translation, while transferring my enthusiasm for the language and literature itself. I work very hard to make sure that my students make progress! In order to make this happen, I will tailor my approach to a subject to the specific needs of each student. In my spare time, I do landscape painting in oils and pastels. I also enjoy rowing and generally being outdoors.

...and deep background as a teacher as well. I've spent my entire career in the field of education, working as a high school teacher since 1987, and a college professor since 1993. I have also mentored many young teachers and student teachers over the years. My background is quite eclectic. I earned my B.S. in physical education from Brooklyn College in 1984. For the next few years, I worked as a salesman of a variety...