Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Pittsburgh, PA

...undergraduate student as well as a teaching assistant in graduate school teaching first semester students, I could take a person the night before the exam that had no clue of what was going on in class and help them achieve a B on the exam the next day. Standardized tests such as the SAT/ACT exam comprise various courses in high school and I cannot teach someone everything they need to know in one night or...

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.

Hi, my name is Brittany and I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. My major is in economics and neuroscience with a minor in chemistry. I have tutored throughout highschool and college and was a teaching assistant for economics. I hope I can help you with your classes! I also scored very high on my standardized tests and have great techniques to help you ace the test, no matter what level you are at currently.

...help during my lunch and planning periods and permitted them to sit in my classes during their study halls, free periods, etc. When students' needs are met, they feel empowered to accept opportunities and ultimately transform their dreams into reality. Every student deserves the right to be heard and taken seriously regardless of his weaknesses or needs. I am excited to help your child reach his educational goals and become more motivated.... In a typical first...

...to high school students in both private and group settings. My areas of expertise include math, science, writing, Spanish, singing, and SAT prep with extensive experience and strong credentials in each. I believe that knowledge and education are fundamental to achieving personal growth, and I dedicate myself to helping others grow. I place an emphasis on meeting students where they are and providing instruction tailored to their specific needs and goals. Most importantly, I believe...

...this fluidity between the classroom and real world and help them realize the meaningful nature of the humanities. Once this understanding is achieved problems with the writing process and critical analysis become less daunting, since we must simply learn a new way to communicate the ideas we are already engaged with. I enjoy attending all sorts of cultural events, especially those that offer unique and differing opinions from my own. From the country flea market...

...peers and underclassmen with their coursework. With those experiences, I've learned to truly show one's propensity in a subject, you must be able to explain complex concepts in simple terms. My two degrees, Natural Science and History and Philosophy of Science, have given me the capacity to approach a variety of fields with an assortment of techniques. The diversity of my skillsets encourages me to help break down the challenges students face with challenging topics,...

...thinking, however. I firmly believe that anyone can succeed no matter where they are in the educative process as long as they have the tools and strategies for efficient learning. The best advise any teacher gave me was "study smarter, not harder". There are strategies that take time to learn, but once mastered, studying and preparing for any academic venture become much easier. In my free time, I enjoy participating in musical theater, golfing, reading,...

I enjoy teaching my native language and culture to anybody interested in Japan!

I strive to help and assist students to achieve their fullest potential. I am dedicated to helping students do their absolute best!

...taught from the preschool level up through sixth grade. I currently and have for the last five years been a developmental evaluator where I evaluate children ages 3-5 to determine if they qualify for developmental services. The mission in my everyday work is "to provide a collective support system to enhance educational opportunities for my community and the students we serve". I am a strong believer in this statement and I strive to make sure...

...more important than the way we are doing it. There are 12 ways to tackle every problem and the one that first comes to mind isn't always the easiest. The road to the finish isn't always a straight line and we should always be looking for those little twists and turns that will get us there faster. I try to create a very low stress environment and hope that every single person I tutor goes...

...in Florida; I now reside in Pittsburgh and still continue to teach online for University students. Teaching is a passion and I love to share knowledge and watch students become successful and more confident with their schoolwork. I also worked with adult students who were looking to pass their Social Work exams. I passed my national and state exams, and realize that sometimes we overthink or lack the confidence to just respond with our first...

...revise and proofread their work while also helping them to learn how to use the writing skills for themselves. Previous to my acceptance at Duquesne University, I earned my Master of Arts in critical and cultural studies at the University of Pittsburgh. As a student at Pitt, I worked as a graduate student researcher with the Learning Research and Development Center. At this prestigious institution, I had the opportunity to learn and gain exposure to...

...believe that when it comes to learning, why is just as important as what and how. My goal as a tutor is not only to help you learn how something works, or what the facts are, but why it is important to know this information. Once a principle is understood, it can be repeated! This includes lessons like standardized testing, and how to use the information on the page to your utmost advantage! I love...

...am happy to tutor in business-related subjects as well. I hold a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Creative Writing from Chatham University, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Management from Indiana University. I'm a published writer, and have tutored creative and academic writing for several years. I've also tutored non-native English speakers in TOEFL and TOEIC test preparations. As an overarching teaching philosophy, I believe in steady improvement via short,...

...suburbs (since Loyola does not have a team) while in college. However, while attending Loyola I also had to switch to weightlifting as my main form of exercise since there is not as much opportunity to play tennis in the city. Finally, when not doing research, or playing sports, I love reading fantasy novels, and have recently been going through H.P. Lovecraft's works and George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones series.

...working at a disability rights NGO and helping my adult coworkers as well as elementary school- and college-aged students develop English language skills. I am very passionate about educational equity, and want to assist all students in accessing strong educational resources. I am able to tutor a wide range of topics, from standardized test prep to English to elementary/middle school Math and more. I also play violin and can help students with music theory, composition...

I am electrical engineering student at the University of Pittsburgh, also minoring in German and mathematics and obtaining a certificate in nuclear engineering. My career goal is to become a patent attorney.