Award-Winning ACT Tutors in Pittsburgh, PA

...in everyday life. As a tutor, these are my favorite subjects to work with because they involve definite answers that are firmly rooted in logic. My mission in helping students with these subjects is to show them how to break down complex problems into simple steps. This methodology will enable them to not only succeed in courses and on standardized tests, but also to develop an analytical mindset that will benefit them for the rest...

...obtained a Master of Arts in teaching secondary science. I have been teaching for 3 years in a traditional classroom and also have experience as an outdoors educator. I think teaching works best when the teacher has time to get to know how the student learns and introduce them to concepts in a variety of ways. I am a certified science and middle school social studies teacher, but also have experience with math and reading.

...interactions I can have with tutoring. I have been tutoring SAT and ACT prep for four years as well, helping my students to gain confidence, improve their scores, and eventually get into great colleges! My tutoring is based on personal relationships and individual needs. I get to know my students, and tailor my approach to their personality and skill set. I create problem sets, find online exercises, and provide frequent feedback to parents and students...

...to learning that emphasize efficiency, balance, and self-care. I also work with clients to address the blocks that get in the way of a healthy, productive, and meaningful approach to learning. Specifically, I work with my clients to manage test-anxiety, and to approach their studies and academic challenges in a focused and grounded way. (2): Writing skills: Teaching an approach to writing that balances academic formality with creative self-expression and critical thinking. (3): Reading/Critical Thinking...

...treasurer of a Duke-based high school tutoring organization. I am very invested in my students’ success, and nothing makes me happier than helping them to finally grasp a difficult concept. I know that every student learns differently, so I always start my tutoring sessions by first trying to learn what the student’s strengths and weaknesses are. After allowing them to work through and explain a few problems in front of me, I try to tailor...

...interest in Web Development and User Interface Design. During my research and studies I worked with students in the writing center and acted as a teaching assistant. I found that the key to improvement is tailoring the best method of studying for each students unique way of learning. It is my goal to help each student find their unique learning strategy. Everybody learns differently, and once a student figures out their strengths it becomes much...

I am a great tutor because I am very personable and adept at helping explain concepts via analogy and demonstration. Additionally, I am proficient in a wide range of subjects. Finally, I enjoy teaching and take great joy in helping others learn.

...several study groups and learned the importance of teaching my fellow students in order to gain a more concrete understanding of the material myself. After graduation, I had the opportunity to work for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration collecting data at sea and wrangling data from the internet. I also volunteered to assist a math class at an alternative high school once a week. This taught me the importance of teaching the subject and...

...that I'm on their side as they struggle with new challenges. (I'm especially proud of the fact that my son, who is dyslexic, has become a confident and accomplished reader through the work we've done together over the years.) Helping kids learn truly makes me happy! In my free time, I enjoy reading, baking -- especially chocolate!, and going to the theater. I also love animals, music, history, and learning about other cultures.

...Literature class I constructed from the curriculum up and have now had the privilege of teaching at my alma mater, Carnegie Mellon University, for the past three years, I have a further five years of in-classroom experience instructing groups of up to 30 students across several disciplines from pre-K through high school levels. More than that, I have an additional three years of experience tutoring in both classroom and at home settings across all levels...