Award-Winning ACT Tutors in Pittsburgh, PA

...biology, physiology, physics and math, so I am qualified to tutor those subjects as well. In addition to my strong science background, I love reading, writing and learning about culture and language. I took four years of college level Spanish and I'm proficient in reading, writing, speaking and listening in Spanish, with a particular knack for explaining grammar and editing compositions. In my free time I like to ride the bike trails around Pittsburgh, explore...

SAT/ACT Tutor currently pursuing a degree in Finance and Statistics at Carnegie Mellon University

I am a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh that majored in BioEngineering on the PreMed track with a minor in chemistry and economics. I have tutored for several years now, ages ranging from 12 year olds to 18 year olds in subjects mainly focusing on math and science. My goal for tutoring is to get the student comfortable enough with the material that he or she could teach it themselves.

I am currently a student at University of Pittsburgh and am working towards a Biochemistry major, Chemistry minor, and Concentration in Digital Arts. I hope to have a future in the medical field as a pediatrician. I enjoy working with kids, teaching them, and showing them that they are smarter than they think they are. I want to tutor so I can help teach the next generation and make sure that they gain a quality...

...cause anxiety for some students. As a knowledge-able and patient tutor, I can give students test strategies and skill-based knowledge that will help them feel more confident and familiar with test questions and help them improve test scores. I am passionate about helping students achieve success! I can help students work on reading comprehension, English grammar and usage, writing skills, and essay development. I love tutoring students of all ages, whether Elementary, Middle, High School, College,...

...and I have experience teaching math in the classroom. Lastly, I can tutor in the Social Sciences, particularly AP Government and AP US History, as I majored in those subjects in college. I really enjoy tutoring test prep subjects, because the time spent applying for college is so exciting and stressful. It is very easy to create a goal and work toward it when a student already has their sights set on a particular college,...

...for college. It became second nature to differentiate my lessons and teaching in order to accommodate all of my different learners. Some of my successful methods come from my own experiences of being an at-risk student. I shared the steps I took in order to overcome odds and how to set and meet goals. I tutored during evenings and Saturdays. I encouraged students to come in for help during my lunch and planning periods and...

...those who truly desire to be better overall people. Our educations do not stop once we exit the classroom doors... When I am not working in an educational setting, I enjoy spending the majority of my time outdoors. Biking, running, and hiking are ways I can stay active and are great ways to decompress! One of the events I look forward to the most are the bike trips I am honored to take with Pittsburgh...

...a small middle school in western PA. Ten of those years have been spent as an 8th grade language arts teacher. I love what I do because I love working with young adults and exposing them to different texts. I find that I work well with this age group and am able to relate to them. The cornerstone of my teaching philosophy is that once students know you care about them and their success, they...

My goal is to not only teach students their respective subjects, but to provide them with a set of problem solving skills that will help them break down challenging material independently in the future. ... To ensure students find the best way to learn material so that the subject is no longer such a daunting task.... Introduce myself, get information about the course, such as their past performance and what areas they need improvement on if...

...for everyone with the right help and understanding. I have tutored friends, family, and peers for the past nine years and have developed an appreciation for creative teaching from experiencing so many different learning styles. Calculus is my favorite discipline within math, and I very much enjoy providing specialized tutoring to support success in standardized tests such as the SAT and GMAT. In all subjects, I like to teach confidence and a calm approach to...

...Chicago (AB'17) where I studied English Language and Literature, and Linguistics. I have experience coaching students writing and editing college essays, resume/cover letters, and academic papers of all kinds. I was a content writer for a small Chicago start-up and later worked as a game designer for the University's game lab. I enjoy writing, dancing, reading, roller blading, and playing video games in my free time. I really enjoy helping students meet and exceed their...

...sports of all kind. I have a guilty pleasure of watching reality television shows such as The Bachelor. As a tutor, I have many years of experience as I tutored and mentored throughout my high school years and into college. I specialize more in math and science, specifically SAT Math, high school Biology and Chemistry, and college Biology and Chemistry. I can't wait to work with you if you choose to book time with me!

...My formal, post-secondary education came from the US Naval Academy, Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh in the fields of English, Math, Counseling, Psychology and Administration. I learned a lot about myself and about life from these educational experiences. No one can ever take away from you what you truly know and understand. Everyone can learn. Among my many interests are sports, fitness, all aspects of music, theater, concerts, movies and gardening.

As an experienced tutor, I am confident in my ability to help students improve their understanding of literature, their writing, and their standardized test scores.... My teaching philosophy focuses on the importance of adopting multiple teaching strategies. An innovative, flexible approach allows me to help a wide variety of students.... In a typical first session, I talk with a student to evaluate her goals, her areas of concern, and her personal strengths.... My students become independent...

...of connecting with students and encouraging that more natural instinct for acquiring and assimilating knowledge. I believe confidence in one's abilities is a fundamental tool for instilling interest and achieving success. My love of math and science, especially Calculus and Chemistry, has shown to be infectious and I love getting to share those subjects with students. My degree is a B.A. in Music from the University of Pittsburgh with a minor in electrical engineering. I...

I enjoy teaching and mentoring people of all ages. I have excellent STEM education with Princeton BSE and Duke MBA. I enjoy project management work in business and teach Information Technology at 2 local colleges.

...served with AmeriCorps as a College Possible Coach where I received extensive training and experience teaching and tutoring students prepare for the ACT. I have also tutored students in the ACT over the past 3 years. I understand the importance of building relationships with students in order to best support them and look forward to helping your child prepare for and be confident going into the ACT as well as other courses. When I am...

My belief is that all students of all levels and types are capable of learning. It is just a matter of putting in the effort and taking the correct approach. In some cases it is a matter of putting together a series of small victories and gains before reaching the ultimate goal, but all students can get there!

...high school, I scored near-perfects on the English/Reading portions of the ACT. It should then come as no surprise that I have a passion for the sciences and the field of medicine as well as an interest in American Literature. I believe that science is a field of endless opportunities for learning and growth and that studying literature can help improve ones own imagination and creativity. I hope I will be able to spread my...