Award-Winning Latin Tutors serving New Brunswick, NJ

...the problem is not the new material, but a stronger foundation in previous classes is needed. Professionally I have mostly tutored math for the last several years, but within my friends I tutored physics and other STEM courses through my academic career. I have a BS in civil engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology, an MS from Stevens Institute of Technology and I am currently pursuing a PhD in civil engineering.

...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 historical events. I also enjoy taking and tutoring standardized tests and believe that with the right preparation any student has significant control over their outcome on test day; this is partly a result of taking control over my own destiny when it...

Hello! I am a graduate student at Columbia University, working towards Masters degrees in Public Health and Social Work. I am a graduate of Brandeis University with Bachelor's degrees in Anthropology and Environmental Science. I have been teaching students ages 9 and up for approximately 8 years, and I would love to help you reach your academic potential! My favorite subjects to tutor are reading comprehension, environmental science, and essay-writing.

...first degree, BS in Education from a State College in Italy. I have a BA in Italian and Spanish from Montclair State University. I am PhD candidate, in Italian Language and Literature, at Rutgers State University. I have been working with students for more than thirty years at all levels. I have been teaching and tutoring in Italian, Spanish, Latin and also ESL for company employees. I do not have a favorite subject, I love...

...where I received my BA in English and MS in Community Health and Prevention Research. Since graduating, I have worked in hospital administration and health equity research settings, as well as serving local hospices as a music volunteer. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Community Health, and Biology. Additionally, I am eager to support students looking to engage in violin or other music activities!

...in History, its one of my passions. Whether Ancient, European, or US History, I'm always happy to help anyone with their history courses. I also minored in Theater, and adore teaching people to speak confidently in public or in the work place. I strive to teach my students to be able to teach themselves. I was raised in a home that fostered academic excellence and I hope to do the same for my students. While...

...a student I sometimes struggled with bringing that enthusiasm to my homework and tests. After learning new ways to approach preparation and practice in my subjects, tests, studying, and even the ACT became challenges that I truly enjoyed. As a tutor, my goal is to help students set individualized goals and a develop an approach to learning that builds a foundation for retention and enrichment throughout their education and beyond. (And study tricks and essay...

...love it because of the feedback I receive from my students and the success they achieve with help from me. As a tutor with years of experience, I understand that every student is different and thats why I tailor my lessons to fit the individuals particular learning style. Ive also taken an uncountable number of tests and exams myself, ranging from TOEFL to SAT to IB and I am proud to have helped my students...

...in English and theatre. Before enrolling in the Masters program, I graduated from Drew with a Theatre major, plus two minors in music and arts administration. I enjoy tutoring any subject; I am the type of person that gets happy about little things and as long as I can help a student understand something, I am enjoying the process. Because of that, one day, tutoring writing may be my favorite while another day all I...

...complicated that I cannot help with if not solve. I am exceptionally dedicated to my students; ensuring that they not simply memorize concepts or regurgitate facts but truly understand the material. I ask them to defend their answers which teaches them 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...

...literature in translation. My goal in tutoring is to help students deepen their understanding of languages and make connections with Greco-Roman culture, literature, history, and mythology. When working with students, I also explore different approaches to the material in order to find skills and strategies that are most helpful for each individual's learning process. I especially enjoy incorporating short composition exercises into language instruction as another way to make Latin and Ancient Greek come alive...

...Arts Degrees in Vocal Performance at the Manhattan School of Music. In addition to Spanish and English, I also speak Italian, French, and am learning German. Learning these languages as an adult, and the first two as a child, has given me a wide perspective of what it takes to learn a new tongue at different ages. I also enjoy a successful career on stage as a mezzo-soprano, performing opera, zarzuela, chamber and orchestral repertoire...

...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 in composition, rhetoric, critical theory, the Renaissance, Romanticism, and...

...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 guitar as well!

...The Spence School in New York City where I ran Peer Tutors; I administered communication between students, teachers, and parents, 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...

...parts of Eastern China as president of uLAB, a non-governmental organization whose goal was to encourage engagement and excitement in budding students. Though I am versed in many areas, I most enjoy tutoring Mandarin, Math, and English. There's a definite gratification, too, in honing the skills to ace standardized tests. I hope to impart that enjoyment on a tutee, along with a newfound passion to learn. With intellectual curiosity, learning becomes a treat rather than...

...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 the Writing and Reading sections of standardized tests. I love...

I am an accomplished teacher and lifelong learner who believes that developing and nurturing relationships leads to more effective teaching and more meaningful learning!

...chemistry to calculus and Latin. Although I have experience in tutoring in several different subjects, my expertise lies in Math and English (and History depending on the subject) as well as working with younger students in whatever subject they may need help in. While I'm not tutoring I love to cook and try new recipes. A real foodie at heart, you can often find me watching Chopped and Great British Bake Off if I'm not...

...French, receiving my B.A. in 2003. I went on to receive an M.A. in Medieval History from Catholic University in Washington D.C. in 2007, and my Ph.D. dissertation, which is on religious women in 15th century Italy, is slated for completion in 2014. I currently reside in the New York City area as I finish researching and writing my thesis. I have taught World History (101-102), Medieval Europe and Pre-Modern Historical Seminar at the University...