Award-Winning ACT Tutors in Pittsburgh, PA

I am a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in BioEngineering on the PreMed track looking to 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...

As a tutor with Varsity Tutors, I hope to use my knowledge to teach students in need. I love being a tutor because getting to help others achieve academic success is a very rewarding. I enjoy being able to pass along the things that helped me to do well in my classes to other students who will benefit from them. In regards to my tutoring style, I am very big on allowing my students to...

My name is Vivek, and I'm currently a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in Neuroscience. My experiences in tutoring have come from working at a nearby center called "Perfect Tutors" and from helping classmates at my after school academic resource center. I really enjoy getting to know and helping kids learn. I've worked with kids from the age of 4 in summer camps up to high schoolers. Whether I'm teaching Math, Science, or...

...a half as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in the Chemistry department, working with students one on one and in small groups in General and Organic Chemistry. As a pre-medical student and a Neuroscience major, I've taken extensive coursework in 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...

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

I'm a Junior at Carnegie Mellon University, majoring in Civil Engineering. I love being outdoors, playing sports, watching movies, and ballroom dancing. I believe that building a supportive and comfortable relationship between a tutor and a student is the best way to make sure that we can achieve your goals together. I can't wait to get to know you!

...and biology, and I love to instill that passion in others. When tutoring, I tailor my instruction to each client's unique learning habits and invest heavily in the philosophy that learning arises through confidence. Inspiring confidence is important to success on the SAT/ACT and beyond, and I hope to pass on my personal knowledge and experience. In my free time I enjoy writing for WashU's medical magazine, being a member of the women's rowing team,...

...help. From 2009 to 2010 I taught English to Chinese-speaking students in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. I attended Millsaps College in Jackson, MS, for my undergrad, where I majored in English and anthropology, was president of the English honor society, and graduated cum laude and with honors after defending a year-and-a-half-long research thesis. I earned my masters in journalism at New York University, where I interned at the websites for The New Yorker and New York Magazine...

...helping siblings with homework and adapting to different academic comfort levels. I am passionate about education and math has always been my favorite subject. I believe that learning should be fun and that there are many ways to learn the same thing, it is all about finding what works for you! I have seen too many people think that math is not for them, but I thoroughly believe it can be accessible for everyone with...

...joys of teaching. Since then, I've mentored and tutored students in a variety of disciplines. I also have many years of experience as a professional freelance writer. While I'm equally comfortable tutoring elementary, middle school, and high school kids in all areas of study -- I've homeschooled my son (now 15 years old) in all subjects from Kindergarten on -- the subjects I most enjoy teaching are writing, reading, and literature. I feel passionately about...

I am a graduate of Oberlin College and Conservatory, having majored in Biology and Music Composition. I have experience tutoring students in Math (Algebra 1-Precalculus), English, Biology/Neuroscience, Music Theory, and violin. I have had the opportunity to work with 1st grade to college age students, and adjusts accordingly to my students' needs. I consider it my responsibility to learn as much as I can about my students, and provide personalized instruction that is tailored to...

...science as well. I am passionate about mathematics, and I have been tutoring students and peers of varying ages and abilities in math for about 7 years now. Further, I was a TA for the AP Calculus AB and BC classes in high school from my sophomore year through senior year. I have a deep interest in logical deduction and the general art of mathematical problem solving; however, it is often easy for busy students...

...help tutor Spanish 1 and 2 students that were struggling. I loved it! I went to undergraduate at the University of Pittsburgh (BA in Spanish) but with the goal of going to medical school (there is no "pre-med" major here). I tutored many students in Spanish as well as some biology and chemistry. It was great being able to help other students and remind myself of the subjects I would be taking on the MCAT...

I am an enthusiastic teacher. My goals is to make them comfortable so learning is fun and easier. As I am a tutor of math, I believe in practice which builds confidence. Complimenting their successes and showing them step-by-step when there are issues builds their confidence. One last thing scrap paper is your friend. I have a Masters degree in Public Health and Epidemiology from University of North Carolina, Masters in Microbiology from Duquesne University...

I am a firm believer that anyone can be successful in math! My favorite aspect of teaching math is helping students to understand the why/how behind the work that they are doing. Why does this concept in math exist? How is it useful? Why am I doing each of these steps? Why do they work?

Growing up, I was taught to always seek help when needed, but more importantly, when wanted. One should always strive to better themselves even in their prime. As I delve into my undergraduate studies, I hope to not only pursue my education, but help others with theirs, whether that be a certain subject or standardized test. Other than tutoring, I play and coach tennis professionally. I spend my free time running, swimming, playing the piano,...

I'm just trying to help kids get better at math and science. Whether it be algebra or calculus, I feel it is my personal duty to help whoever needs it improve their grade or their test score. I've had tremendous success tutoring these subjects in the past, and I'm confident that I can have similar results here in the future.

My goal is to provide as much knowledge as I can to students through the subjects that I am best at. I am majoring in Natural Sciences with a focus in Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh with a minor in Sociology. I will be starting a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in the fall at Point Park University. I am available to tutor in Biology, Psychology, Algebra, Neuroscience and other subjects.

I received my Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology from Beloit College and my Juris Doctor from the University of Oregon School of Law. I've studied abroad in Scotland, Australia, and Switzerland, and I love to travel. In law school I tutored privately for the GRE as well as served as a teaching assistant for Civil Procedure. I tutor a wide variety of subjects, but my favorites are Writing and Editing as well as the...