Certified Tutors From University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

I'm a college student majoring in Chemistry interested in helping students of all ages reach their full potential. I help students understand the material by presenting real-world examples and working through practice problems. ... My teaching philosophy is to treat each student as an individual with a unique learning style. I am a patient teacher who is willing to work with students at their own pace.

...get better at math and science. Whether it be algebra or calculus, I feel it is my personal duty to help whoever needs it improve their grade or their test score. I've had tremendous success tutoring these subjects in the past, and I'm confident that I can have similar results here in the future.

...I stuck with for nearly the entire school year were able to boost their grade up and feel more confident in their work. Some of my hobbies include playing tennis, hiking, and watching reruns of "Malcolm in the Middle" (my all-time favorite TV show). Currently, I'm a senior at the University of Pittsburgh double majoring...

...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...

I am certified Middle School/High School math teacher. Have taught for the last 9 years from various levels of math, such as Pre-Algebra to Calculus AB. Love it all, and love to help others achieve great comprehension skills in Math. I also enjoy, swimming, running, weights, surfing, fishing and camping.

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.

...the material in a manner/pattern that I am able to easily recall it. I have also found that using drawings and repetition has been extremely useful for my learning. Thus, I have tried to incorporate identifying students' specific learning style in the first few sessions so I am then able to customize our time together....

...classmates at my after school academic resource center. I really enjoy getting to know and helping kids learn. I've worked with kids from the age of 4 in summer camps up to high schoolers. Whether I'm teaching Math, Science, or Reading, the best part about my job is seeing when a kid understands a concept...

...am currently pursuing an undergraduate dual major in English Writing (Poetry) and Linguistics at the University of Pittsburgh. I have tutored students of all ages through many programs over the past four years. I believe that in order to learn successfully, one has to be willing to challenge the status quo. In my spare time,...

...I spent ten months in Brazil teaching English to teenagers and adults. I am most passionate about ESL, Portuguese, Spanish, and writing, but I'm able to tutor a variety of other subjects as well. Based on my experiences as both a teacher and a student, I believe that students learn best when they are truly...

...Sewickley Academy in 2011. My tutoring experiences include mentoring with underprivileged Pittsburgh public school students and after-school tutoring for middle schoolers in the Mt. Lebanon area. I have also nannied for many years now and love working with kids! In my free time I enjoy cooking, practicing yoga, going to the movies, and spending time...

...Temple Medical, I did not realize my capacity for relating my knowledge of my fields of interest to students and visiting researchers. The enjoyment of helping to shape the minds of those who are up and coming scholars excites me. More so though, it is the exchange of ideas and perspectives that drives me to...

Teaching runs in my blood. My mother was a teacher for 25 years and my grandmother was a teacher for 40 years. I am extremely passionate about teaching and I am considering becoming a professor of Chemistry. Don't ever hesitate to ask me questions! I'll be more than happy to answer them!

...to ease the road to success for the many bright students that may have a bumpy start. It may take some time, but I know from experience that hard work definitely pays off in the end; nevertheless, it does not have to be as dull as it is made out to be. Learning can be...

...as a Second Language while in college at the University of Pittsburgh. After I graduated, I knew I wanted to continue to help and teach others. I am currently waiting until I start my Master's program in the Netherlands, at the University of Amsterdam this Summer! I plan to continue tutoring and helping others at...

...elementary school to high schoolers. My hobbies include playing soccer and playing piano. I love working with children, especially when it involves these two activities. I have helped younger students learn piano and I've assistant coached a youth soccer team. These experiences have all helped better my tutoring abilities and find new strategies for tutoring.

...receive instruction and then teach the concept back to ensure proficiency. First, I will provide effective and clear teaching through simple analogies and example problems. Then, I'll gauge and reaffirm if the student has truly mastered the concept by having him or her teach it back to me. Lastly, I'll have the student complete a...

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

...example for me in my own teaching. I volunteered for two years as a teachers assistant in an ESL class for adult immigrants. I love languages, especially our own rich English language. Shakespeare has a huge fan in me! As does Vergil; in college, I carried extra credits and after college had private tutoring session...

...99th percentile scorer on the ACT and a 90th percentile scorer on the MCAT, I can help students achieve success in their academic endeavors. I believe in a supportive teaching style, pushing students to stretch their capabilities and knowledge, but celebrating their successes and building confidence for high-stakes exams. I hope you consider me for...