During the trial lesson we'll discuss your goals for the language and I will present you with various options for courses / textbooks / pedagogical approaches. You will get a taste of each textbook / approach so that together we can chose the one best suited to your goals and learning style.

Introduction to Latin for adult learners, whether starting from scratch or returning after prior study. Lessons emphasize reading, comprehension, and mastery of core language structures.

If you are already using a textbook for a course—or simply have one that you would like to use—we can use it as the basis for our lessons. Otherwise, I will help you choose one that fits your goals. In any case, no previous experience is needed, and everything in our lessons will be geared toward helping you read classical Latin with enjoyment and facility.

Beginning Latin, Adults (LLPSI, Wheelock, Jones & Sidwell, etc.)

Introduction to Latin for younger learners through reading, interaction, and guided discovery. Lessons are engaging and enjoyable while maintaining a clear focus on language acquisition. Students learn naturally through use of the language, with grammar introduced afterward in an accessible, age-appropriate way.

For children 12 or younger, I recommend Ørberg’s Lingua Latina per se illustrata, Minimus, or Hands-up Primary Latin Course. No previous experience is needed, and all lessons are designed to help students develop confidence and enjoyment in reading Latin.

Beginning Latin, Kids (LLPSI, Minimus, Hands-up Primary Latin Course)

Introduction to Latin for teen learners, with a focus on building strong foundations in reading, comprehension, and core structures.

If you are already using a textbook for a course—or simply have one that you would like to use—we can use it as the basis for our lessons. Otherwise, I will help you choose one that fits your goals. In any case, no previous experience is needed, and everything in our lessons will be geared toward helping you read classical Latin with enjoyment and facility.

Beginning Latin, Teens (LLPSI, Suburani, Cambridge, etc.)

Clear, structured support for high school Latin: making complex concepts manageable and showing how the language fits together. Proven, step-by-step preparation for the National Latin Exam (my students earn medals at twice the national average).

- Review and reteach difficult topics
- Practice and reinforce core concepts
- Build fluency through guided reading
- Review homework *after* it has been independently attempted by the student

High School Latin Support / National Latin Exam Preparation

Transition to connected Latin reading through Fabulae Faciles, Fabulae Syrae, and Eutropius' Breviarium, with a focus on fluency, comprehension, and core language structures. These readings can be tackled even while you are finishing your introductory course or textbook.

Rising Intermediate Latin (Fabulae Faciles, Fabulae Syrae, Eutropius)

Ready to tackle extended Latin prose? For students who have just finished an introductory textbook, these are among the very best first readings a student can undertake. Students choose the track that best fits their interests:

Roma Aeterna – a carefully sequenced continuation of Ørberg's Familia Romana , developing fluency through sustained, cumulative reading and reinforcement of core structures.

Jerome’s Vulgate – a clear and accessible first extended reading, building confidence and comprehension, with optional attention to Jerome’s translation choices and the underlying Greek and Hebrew.

Hammond & Amory’s Aeneas to Augustus – a carefully curated reader offering a range of classical prose selections, ideal for building fluency through varied, guided exposure to authentic Latin texts.

Caesar, De Bello Gallico 5.24–52 (Siege of the Winter Quarters) – one of the most vivid and compelling sections of this important work of Roman historiography. Strengthen your fluency through reading extended passages from a canonical author.

Intermediate Latin (Roma Aeterna, Biblia Sacra Vulgata, Aeneas to Augustus, Caesar's De Bello Gallico)

These selections from one of the most important and influential works of Western literature are focused on the story of Dido and Aeneas in Vergil’s Aeneid (Books 1 & 4), and are often surprisingly within reach for a prepared intermediate student. Students read extended selections, translate and analyze, and develop fluency in Latin poetry. Focus on meter (dactylic hexameter), style, and how Vergil’s language shapes meaning within its literary and historical context. The suggested readings are as follows: 

● 1.1-33
● 1.195-209
● 1.318-366
● 1.418-438
● 1.494-508
● 4.65-89
● 4.129-72
● 4.259-86
● 4.305-61
● 4.393-415
● 4.607-29
● 4.642-71

Rising Advanced Latin (Infelix Dido, Vergil’s Aeneid I & IV)

These lessons use John Dobson’s Learn New Testament Greek, an exceptionally user-friendly introduction, especially well suited to self-learners or those who find traditional grammar-heavy approaches discouraging. Dobson introduces grammar gradually and keeps each lesson manageable, allowing students to begin reading simple New Testament Greek very early. The focus is on building confidence through immediate engagement with the text rather than memorizing large amounts of grammar in advance.

Beginning Biblical Greek, Adults (Dobson)

These lessons use J. Gresham Machen’s New Testament Greek for Beginners, the classic grammar-based introduction to Biblical Greek. Long regarded as a standard in its field, it emphasizes careful mastery of forms and syntax and provides a foundation that many newer traditional textbooks do not attempt to match. Demanding but highly rewarding, it is ideal for students who want a structured, systematic path to reading with precision.

Beginning Biblical Greek, Adults (Machen)

These lessons use Rodney J. Decker’s Learn to Read Koine Greek, a balanced introduction that combines thorough grammatical instruction with a clear, supportive presentation. The textbook moves at a steady pace, offering more guidance and reinforcement than traditional grammar-focused approaches while still developing a solid command of forms and syntax. Students begin engaging with adapted Koine Greek texts early on, with ample explanation and review to ensure understanding. It is ideal for learners who want structure and rigor, but with enough support to make steady, confident progress.

Beginning Biblical Greek, Adults (Decker)

These lessons introduce Biblical Greek through either a highly accessible, confidence-building approach (Dobson)—which allows students to begin reading the New Testament early—or a reading-based method inspired by Ørberg (Logos), which builds comprehension through carefully graded Koine Greek texts. Emphasis is placed on steady progress and a clear understanding of the language.

Beginning Biblical Greek, Teens (Dobson / Logos)

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This standard certificate certifies me to teach Latin in the public schools in New Jersey (and all reciprocal states) kindergarten through twelfth grade.