Top AP English Language and Composition Tutors serving Pittsburgh
Courtney: Pittsburgh AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
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...
Education & Certification
Coastal Carolina University - Bachelors, English
Wake Forest University - Current Grad Student, English
GRE Verbal: 162
Ryan: Pittsburgh AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...from the University of Brighton, UK. From 2007-2013, I taught full time conversational English classes at a public middle school in Seoul, South Korea. While I am comfortable tutoring a range of subjects, I am most passionate about Critical & Cultural Theory, Creative & Critical Writing, Performance Studies, and Theatre. Any subjects or areas involving the arts and culture are of particular interest to me. Teaching is about sharing, so my personal style reflects my...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English Writing
University of Brighton - Master of Arts, Performance and Visual Practices
Jeanine: Pittsburgh AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...- 8. Within those last twenty-one years of classroom teaching, I also became an after school tutor for the school district, along with tutoring home bound students and students having extended school year through the summer months. I also privately tutored students whose family and /or classroom teacher knew that tutoring one-on-one with their student would bring school success. Because I had been a child who struggled in school, I know how important it is...
Education & Certification
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Education
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Master of Science, Education
Zora: Pittsburgh AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...education, a teaching certificate 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...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor of Science, Applied Psychology
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
Jane: Pittsburgh AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...come without skill in logical mathematic 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...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Current Undergrad Student, English
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Alexandra: Pittsburgh AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
I am currently a full time college student at the University of Pittsburgh pursuing a BS in Psychology. I am a native mandarin speaker, and I lived overseas in Taiwan and China for five years. I took honors french for four years, and scored top twenty in the National French Exam from 2018 to 2019.
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 35
Celeste: Pittsburgh AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...and I hope to work with you very soon. Since 2002, I have worked as an educator in urban, multicultural, and clinical settings from Brooklyn, New York to Portland, Oregon. As an educator, I am driven to create and present useful content and engage learners of all ages. As a person invested in social justice, I am driven to provide excellent service and honor each individual. As such, I provide ample opportunities for success with...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelors, English Language and Literature
CUNY Brooklyn College - Masters, English Teacher 7-12
Zhuoru: Pittsburgh AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
Hello, my name is Zhuoru Jiang, I'm a second year graduate student at University of Pittsburgh, my major is foreign language education, and I'm also a Chinese teacher at Pittsburgh Chinese school. Nice to meet you, I'm glad to help you on learning.
Education & Certification
Mongolian School - name unknown - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Master of Arts Teaching, Foreign Language Teacher Education
Carrie: Pittsburgh AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...Emphasis in Elementary Education. I am certified to teach Early Childhood PK-4 and Special Education PK-8. While I have experience tutoring in different subjects, I am most passionate about Reading, Math, and Phonics. I taught in Florida for 2 years (Kindergarten and First Grade). I am a firm believer in education, believing it to be exceptionally necessary to achieve and excel in lives endeavors. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband,...
Education & Certification
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Special Education
Grand Canyon University - Master of Arts, Reading Teacher Education
Tamon: Pittsburgh AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...working with students to improve their writing so that they can communicate complex ideas in a way that is both stylistically and technically proficient. I also enjoy teaching trumpet to aspiring musicians. I graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in anthropology and global health, and have worked in both the not-for-profit and for-profit worlds in New York and throughout East Africa. In my spare time, I enjoy jazz, cooking, and reading.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Devin: Pittsburgh AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...in New York City, studying Chemical Engineering. I am originally from Pittsburgh, PA, and have served as a tutor in the past for public school students in New York through the Columbia Tutoring and Learning Center, as well as the EduMate NYC program. I am passionate about science and engineering, particularly Chemistry and Biology, as well as computer programming, and I hope to provide the individualized attention students need to help them learn!
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 780
Sarah: Pittsburgh AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...working with young people to plan for and achieve success, especially as it pertains to test and college prep. I have been working with young people from an early age, at summer camps, church groups, and as a part of my college's admissions department. I am ready to adapt to every student's unique learning styles and habits, and I hope to see my work inspire a boost in performance and confidence for many.
Education & Certification
Saint Vincent College - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
Erin: Pittsburgh AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...School Simplified, an all online platform to provide tutoring to middle and high school students worldwide. My tutoring foci are English/Writing K-12, Math in levels up to Geometry, and ACT/SAT prep emphasizing Reading, English, and Writing sections. I am also interested in tutoring Conversational Spanish at a beginner level. In my free time, I am an avid live music enjoyer! I also spend as much time with my friends and family outdoors, whether that is...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
Madison: Pittsburgh AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...skills by helping others understand the basics of the language. I also enjoy tutoring US history and social studies. The subject I am most passionate about teaching, however, is English literature, as it is what interests me the most in my academic history. It's such a nuanced subject and I love helping others see it the way I do and getting to see their unique perspectives of the same text. It's important to me to...
Education & Certification
University of South Carolina-Upstate - Bachelor in Arts, English
Julia R. : Pittsburgh AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...teaching middle and high school, I taught at two universities in Virginia and Arkansas helping college students learn how to teach K-12 science and math, and directing a STEM Education Center that provided math and science teaching and learning support for K-12 teachers and students in Northeast and Northcentral Arkansas. During my retirement I have enjoyed tutoring K-5 students with their math and reading, and supporting high school students with their chemistry. Currently, I am...
Education & Certification
West Virginia University Institute of Technology - Master of Philosophy, Curriculum and Instruction
Holly: Pittsburgh AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...a Special Education Teacher. I have 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...
Education & Certification
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Education, Special Education
California University of Pennsylvania - Masters in Education, Special Education
Ameka: Pittsburgh AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...keep myself in tip-top literary shape. I want to help students because I've watched my younger sister (by 8 years) struggle with English her whole life while I excelled at it. She always really appreciated that I was willing to take the time and have the patience to help her improve and finish tough assignments, and she is the one who inspires me to tutor today. I take this role seriously and would like to...
Education & Certification
Transylvania University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Allison: Pittsburgh AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
I have a PhD in language and literature from Kent State University. I have an MFA from the University of Michigan and as both a writer, theorist and part-time faculty member suffice it to say that I am fascinated by all things pertaining to language. ... I believe that as an educator it is my greatest responsibility to empower students to function as savvy creators and consumers of text. Whether composing an email, revising an essay...
Education & Certification
Allegheny College - Bachelors, English
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Masters, English
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