Shannon
Certified Tutor
I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in May 2021 with a BS in Neuroscience. I am currently taking two gap years before I head to medical school! I look forward to helping you succeed :)
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Gillian
Certified Tutor
...AP test prep (especially AP Psychology and Government)! As a tutor, I tailor my tutoring approach to each client's specific needs and learning preferences, and aim to make our sessions together both enjoyable and effective. My favorite part about tutoring is developing positive, impactful relationships with my clients and seeing them grow as students.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Annuli
Certified Tutor
...dual bachelors of science, one in chemical engineering and environmental science from the University of Massachusettes Amherst. I was born and raised in Nigeria but moved to the United States when I was 10. During my childhood, I learned about the importance of working hard, perseverance and making the most of every opportunity you are...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
Master of Science, Chemical Engineering
Emily
Certified Tutor
...GPA. I have experience tutoring a wide variety of subjects to a diverse base of students for over 4 years. I am also an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in a biology lab that deals with annotating a genome! I tutor to help other students succeed and further their academic pursuits while making meaningful connections and helping...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
Richard
Certified Tutor
...last five months. I enjoy tutoring students in a wide range of subjects, but I have the most fun tutoring students in Calculus 1 and College Algebra. I believe that earning a high score on homework assignments and exams is important, but being able to see a student firmly understand a concept is where I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Erin
Certified Tutor
...Camp, where I worked as a counselor for ages 3.5 to 5 for 7 weeks; we focused on creating an enriching environment for education and fun, managing a wide array of behaviors and personalities. As of last semester, I am volunteering with Keep It Real at the University of Pittsburgh. This organization places college students...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
Heather
Certified Tutor
...and science including Physical Science, Earth Science, Biology, AP Bio, Chemistry, pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calc, and Trigonometry. I have also helped students with standardized testing such as state tests (SOL), PSAT, and SAT math. I would say that my favorite subject is Algebra! I enjoy tutoring because it gives me the opportunity...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Master of Science, Molecular Biology
Julia
Certified Tutor
...level. I have also tutored in the sciences and Spanish. Although I started learning Spanish in middle school, I spent half of high school in college-level Spanish courses and obtained my Seal of Biliteracy. For me, there are two feelings when tutoring that go unbeaten: 1. When your student finally grasps a concept they have...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 790
Kayla
Certified Tutor
I believe in providing children with creative and learning opportunities that instill self-belief through patience, encouragement, and positivity. I look to build solid relationships with each child and focus on their unique strengths to hopefully give back what joy working with kids gives to me!
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Developmental Psychology
Samantha
Certified Tutor
...be geared towards your needs/strengths. My goal for you is to leave each of our sessions feeling confident in yourself, the topics we review, and gain some new study techniques. Whether you are studying for your NCLEX, or are still a nursing student trying to tackle next week's big, exam, I'm here to help! I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
Summer
Certified Tutor
...year and a half, I have been tutoring the MCAT. I scored a 520 - there have been issues adding it to my VT account but I can provide documentation for those who are interested! I love breaking down content and watching students synthesize it in a way that makes sense to them. There's no...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Spanish
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 760
Julia
Certified Tutor
I recently graduated with my PhD in Molecular Genetics from the University of Pittsburgh. While conducting research I enjoyed mentoring younger students in the lab to get excited about science and learn new concepts.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Doctor of Philosophy, Molecular Genetics
Jhair
Certified Tutor
...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...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
SAT Math: 760
Nafis
Certified Tutor
...PhD in Physics. I received my PhD from University of Pittsburgh, focused on Physics Education Research. I have taught Engineering subjects for about 3 years and worked as a Physics TA/TF fro about 2 years. I like to teach and also like to help students which is reason for my PhD specialization. I teach Physics,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Doctor of Philosophy, Physics
Zhuoru
Certified Tutor
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
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts Teaching, Foreign Language Teacher Education
Nala
Certified Tutor
...Currently, I am a rising 3L at Suffolk University Law School with a concentration in Health and Biomedical Law. I am most comfortable tutoring American history (on all grade levels), political science (on all levels), government, civics, social studies (on all grade levels), English and writing (middle school and up), and study skills and organization...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
Ira
Certified Tutor
I believe that long term learning can be achieved by leveraging personal associations with learning key concepts/data points focused on time and place. By committing these time/place concepts/data to long term memory, we create a context (framework) upon which new concepts/data can more easily and efficiently be integrate and retained.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Disha
Certified Tutor
...tutoring a lot of different topics, I mainly enjoy tutoring Psychology, English, and any sciences. I have also spent some time working with special needs children both in the context of volunteering with the special needs art program in high school and shadowing a pediatric occupational therapist. I also have a strong focus in developmental...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Erick
Certified Tutor
...Education. I love to help other students meet their academic goals and find a passion for learning in their own way. In line with my major, I tutor a variety of math subjects at the high school and college level. As a tutor, I strive for my students to recognize their inherent potential to master...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Leela
Certified Tutor
...a current medical student at UVA. I love teaching and have been teaching since college and am always eager to help new students. I served as a teaching assistant for Biology and Physiology courses in college. I formally taught at Huntington Learning Center. I tutored students anywhere from kindergarten to college for classes, and for...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 33
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