Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Pittsburgh, PA

...break down complex ideas and language into as simple a package as possible. Both as a successful student and in teaching I have found myself to be adept at using this particular skill. I graduated from Allegheny College with a BA in English and a minor in Economics. I have always enjoyed learning and have a passion for sharing my knowledge with others. As an tutor, my favorite subjects to teach are Algebra and English....

I am educated in biology, chemistry, physics, neuroscience and psychology. I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh's Main Campus in three years with a bachelors degree in biological sciences. I scored in 97th percentile on my ACT exam and I am willing to help others achieve the same score or a higher score. I am also an AP scholar and have taken 8 AP classes in high school.

...needed more from my career. After teaching at a rural orphanage in Kenya, it became more than a job to me- it became my passion. Now, a teacher of over 9 years, it is who I am and how I identify. I have traveled to over 50 countries/places and taught in many including here in Pittsburgh, Denver, Belize, Bali, India, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Currently, the road has led me motherhood and with my baby boy...

...elementary up 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 truly enjoy teaching and tutoring others so that they are able to fully grasp the information and knowledge given to them. I am patient and will work with the student to the best of my ability, modifying my teaching methods so that the student will understand the material.

...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 actively learn. I believe that this is the best way for...

...am passionate about equipping people with the skills and strategies to succeed. I have excellent teaching skills and am a friendly, engaging tutor. My degrees are in history, which has many transferrable skills such as writing, forming arguments, delivering talks, and investigating evidence, many of which feature on standardized tests, entrance exams, and even job applications. I am keen to help with all of the subjects I am approved in, so get in touch, let...

...small classroom setting. The greatest reward I have had as an educator stems from not just the progress students show from content knowledge, but from the passion instilled in 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...

...passion for being a mentor and tutor since high school. Not everyone is apt and ready to take on high school and college courses, and I fully believe everyone should have a mentor who cares about personal growth. I found my mentors along the way, and they helped me tremendously. I want you to succeed but also want you to know it is okay to not do great the first time, I know I didn't....

...Fordham University with a minor in International Studies and a concentration in Creative Writing. I love literature and history, and I'm so excited to help you expand your understanding of these areas. At Fordham, I lead a storytelling initiative called Our Story aimed at providing a platform for a diverse range of student voices. I also have experience working as a writing tutor for creative, professional, and analytical writing, so I feel prepared to help...

...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 will put forth...

...around the 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.

...who want to help themselves. Meanwhile, teaching in public schools. My mission is to pass on knowledge and emote positivity through learning and guidance. I have learned and transfered these gifts to others for their own personal success for over 11 years. I have came to ask myself. Newton wasn't the only one who saw the apple fall, yet he was the only one who asked, "Why?" I currently have retired after 20 years of...

...comfortable teaching most subjects, as I went through 14 AP courses in high school. I am an AIME qualifier and have experience in higher-level, proof-based math courses such as Linear Algebra and Multivariable Calculus. So, I can help with any middle to high school math concepts, as well as the AMC competition series. My teaching experience includes tutoring both middle school and high school students in math. I am available every day for sessions, so...

...with which you are struggling. I specialize in English Literature and writing and teach introductory courses to college freshmen at Duquesne University. I'm here to help you with your academic needs! College essay and scholarship help? No problem. Writing? Let me teach you the value of the PEAs model. Let me guide you in creating a strong thesis! Literature? Let me help you with those thematics and connections! Allow me to assist you in the...

...It is very easy to create a goal and work toward it when a student already has their sights set on a particular college, and I love being a part of that process. I like to think of myself as a goal-oriented tutor, helping my client pick out the thing that he or she wants by the end of our sessions and driving toward it. I also believe in meeting my client where they are...

...in PK-4th General Education, and a teaching certificate in PK-8th Special Education. I am also a Spanish minor and completing my certificate in Children's Literature. My future plan is to become an elementary teacher. I am well-versed in biology, psychology, English/writing, reading, elementary mathematics, and ACT test prep. Most of my previous tutoring experience has been in writing/reading test prep for high school aged students. I work as a teacher's helper at a local school...

...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 English/Verbal portions of standardized tests. In my free time, I enjoy...

...a minor in Biomedical Engineering. Over this summer, I am a research assistant for the Tristam-Nagle Biophysics Lab performing measurements of lipid density and volume. I have always enjoyed learning and spreading that knowledge to others. I'm very enthusiastic to practice this love for learning and teaching by aiding others in their studies through Varsity Tutors! My background in Science and Mathematics makes these subjects my strong suits; however, I am also capable of mentoring...

...myself assisting 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...