Jake MacPhail, PhD, is a specialist in Latin and Ancient Greek, dedicated to helping students develop confidence and fluency in classical languages. Drawing on years of university-level teaching at institutions like New York University and The Ohio State University, Jake offers a rigorous yet accessible approach to Latin, grounded in deep philological training and a passion for ancient texts. His tutorials are shaped not only by his academic background—a PhD in Classics from the University of Michigan—but also by his commitment to clarity, precision, and intellectual curiosity.

In addition to tutoring, Jake brings over a decade of experience as a copyeditor and line editor, refining academic and literary manuscripts for publishers and individual authors. Whether guiding students through Cicero or polishing prose for publication, he combines close attention to language with a supportive, collaborative style.