Award-Winning AP English Language and Composition Tutors serving Pittsburgh, PA

...of different learners. My students have included second graders, freshman science and pre-professional majors, and even professors. As a PhD student constantly thinking and writing about music in literature, I am incredibly aware of the importance of listening. I believe that it is important to listen to what students say and don't say to help them identify their goal and process to successfully reach that goal. In addition to editing 1,000+ pages of undergraduate student...

...the four disciplines of science, English language arts, and social studies/history to students in grades 4 - 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....

...expected in April 2019. After I obtain this degree, I plan on attending medical school. This past spring semester I started tutoring at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. I was a peer tutor for the following courses: Biology 2 and labs, Chemistry 1 and labs, Calculus 1, Public Speaking, and Technical Writing. I truly cherished this opportunity; knowledge is power, and I strive to get the most out of my students each and every...

...and understanding English literature and language. I am also a Spanish minor, and love being able to exercise my 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...

...for going on 20 years, teaching all levels of grades 6-12. The thing I love about teaching is the personal, individual connection with each student. The beauty of literature and interpretation is there is no right or wrong answer. What I can help with are ways to make your voice or argument or message heard. I Love Reading! Duh! Watching sports. Watching comedy specials (I think you have to be really intelligent to be a...

...ample experience in tutoring and working with children ranging from preschool to 12th grade. Through the Bev Hickman Writing Center at Catonsville High School, I received a full school year's worth of intense writing tutoring training, including AP essays, college applications, cover letters, resumes, and other class assignments. I have also gained experience in childcare through Trinity Summer Camp, where I worked as a counselor for ages 3.5 to 5 for 7 weeks; we focused...

...by the opportunity to teach others based on my experience. I hope to provide all of my students with knowledge, guidance, and inspiration. I have been passionate about writing and making videos for over a decade -- since high school. I look for every opportunity I can to create something new in the mediums. I have a degree in Communication and English from Saint Vincent College and I am currently a writer/director for a non-profit...

...great fit for you. Please let me know if you have any questions about my approach, 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...

...I have been teaching at the Higher Ed level for 7 years at prestigious universities (University of Arizona and Miami University) and hold a PhD in English (University of Arizona), an MA in English (East Carolina University), and a BA in Communication (Slippery Rock University). I tutor in all subjects related to English, but mostly English Literature and Writing/Composition. While my favorite subject is literature, I also greatly enjoy working one-on-one with students to help...

...I started out teaching children aged 10-15 in Korea where I learned how to incorporate technology and multimedia materials to make lessons as engaging impossible and developed a holistic, project-based, interactive style of teaching. Later I moved to Europe where I got my Master's in Literature in Germany and began teaching adult learners and private clients of all ages English both in person and online. I was also a university English instructor to Japanese exchange...

...was in high school and continued through college and graduate school. I have tutored grade school, high school, and college students, and love seeing the "lightbulb" moments after the weeks of hard work. During my student teaching, I worked with my U.S. History students and saw their grades improve by as much as two letter grades in a few weeks of applied practice. I enjoy working with all students, including those with 504 plans and...

...I have a B.A. in Speech and Composition from Penn State University Park, and am pursuing a Masters Degree in Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh. My most rigorous experience as an educator comes from his years working in a wilderness therapy program in the deserts of Utah, where I spent over 500 nights as a field guide, youth mentor, and staff trainer. I believe that education's primary goal is not the acquisition of...

...in Latin American Studies and minors in Portuguese; Luso-Brazilian Culture and Religious Studies. For over two years, I've served as a policy debate instructor with the Broome County Debate Alliance, where I teach students how to construct arguments, engage critically with opposing viewpoints, and research complex topics. I also specialize in tutoring AP English Language and Composition, AP Literature and Composition, U.S. Government and Politics, and academic writing. My areas of academic writing expertise include...

...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!

...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, meet students where they are, and facilitate their scholarship as...

...of Arts in English Writing with minors in English Literature and Hispanic Studies from Montana State University. While at CMU, I had an amazing time as a Communication & Language Support Consultant, tutoring students, alumni and faculty. I helped clients with various projects ranging from essay writing, application materials and oral presentations to English-speaking appointments for ESL clients. Though I am interested in a wide range of subjects, my passion lies in English, Literature and...

...I have extensive experience in tutoring for AP Biology and have taken introductory biology, ecology, and genetics at the college level. I have also picked up a minor in western European history, another of my passions. My main focus of study is the history of Ireland and Northern Ireland with special focus on The Troubles. I am also highly experienced in tutoring for AP English Language and AP English Literature, having enjoyed both classes immensely....

...such as Biology, Mathematics, Algebra, English, and History. I have also been certified to tutor students in preparation for SSAT, HSPT, and ISEE examinations. As a high school student, I created a tutoring program for middle school students focusing on mathematics, science, English, and social studies. As a college students, I serve as the president of an organization that provides ESL services to Somali-Bantu refugees in the Pittsburgh area. I have also organized a summer...

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...