Certified Tutors From University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

...1 and 2 teacher, ESL instructor, and have over 4 years experience teaching students of different levels and abilities. My goal is to inspire the same passion for the language that brought me to the point of fluency in the language, and to make each session fun and productive! Your goals as a student are...

...my knowledge of foreign language teaching, and thus has exposed me to a variety of students. Through the experience of teaching Mandarin, I have made extensive use of a number of foreign language theories and methodologies in guiding and shaping my instruction. I also understand the importance of using professional knowledge and techniques to develop...

...in Japanese in college I decided to make it my academic focus. I continued to learn as much about language as I could and studied Italian, Korean, Serbo-Croatian, and Classical Japanese along the way. I turned my attention back to Latin at the end of college and studied it in a whole new light. My...

...with graduate level math classes and numerical research. Math is one of the subjects I really love thinking and talking about. I have tutored students to prepare the SAT/ACT and have taught calculus and linear algebra as well. My Masters degree was very math/computation heavy so it is a subject I think about a whole...

...major. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, playing the piano, writing, reading, listening to music, etc. Teaching is one of my favorite things to do. It is not only a way for me to reinforce my understanding of material, but also a way for me to give back to my community through collaboration...

...some biology and chemistry. It was great being able to help other students and remind myself of the subjects I would be taking on the MCAT soon enough. Once in medical school, I was asked to help tutor other first years (and then second years). This was very rewarding to me. My philosophy is to...

...students to have experiences like that, where learning about something seemingly uninteresting opens unexpected doors to exciting new worlds. After I graduated from Pitt, I went to grad school for ethnomusicology at Harvard. Since getting my Ph.D. in 2016, I've been teaching classes on music and culture in colleges in the New England area. Because...

...I am best at. I am a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a B.S. in Natural Sciences including a disciplinary base in Psychology, concentrations in Neuroscience and Chemistry, and a minor in Sociology. I will be starting a M.S. in Counseling Psychology program in January. I am available to tutor in Biology, Psychology,...

...the opportunity to share that love with you by serving as your tutor! I am particularly good with writing and statistics, which are what I currently use the most as a student. That said, as a social worker I have developed empathy for those who are struggling and the patience and commitment to explain tough...

My favorite subjects to teach are algebra and psychology. I am a easy going person and have no intention of lecturing. I look forward to working with students and helping them enjoy learning. Comprehension is my goal. Grades are important, but nothing matters if you don't understand the material.

...students to aid in furthering their understanding. I particularly enjoy helping students surprise themselves by their realization that they are able to understand and appreciate relatively complex chemical and mathematical concepts. I am excited to share the elegance as well as the logic and orderliness of chemistry and mathematics. Working puzzles, reading, and walking while...

Life is an adventure and the need to learn - and know how to learn - is the most important skill to have in (my) toolbox. As a teacher, trainer, coach, I strive to help clients grow while helping them learn how to learn, and, most importantly have fun in the process.

...with a minor in chemistry and economics. I have tutored for several years now, ages ranging from 12 year olds to 18 year olds in subjects mainly focusing on math and science. My goal for tutoring is to get the student comfortable enough with the material that he or she could teach it themselves.

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.

...love for teaching and tutoring stems from my experience growing up on a sailboat in the Bahamas and Florida. I was an only child, home-schooled from age 5 through age 18, so I was accustomed to learning independently, immersed in a constantly changing educational environment. I draw upon this experience as I teach others to...

...a Vira I. Heinz scholar, participating in a program focused on community building in schools. I later went overseas to teach and coach in Shenzhen, China, where I became a certified TESOL instructor. In 2017, I earned my Masters in International Education with a focus in social justice education and youth development and am currently...

...Media and Public & Professional writing at the University of Pittsburgh. Writing has always been a passion of mine and I enjoy helping others with their papers and schoolwork. I first started tutoring at the athletic center at Pitt in biology and chemistry. I used to me a pre-med biology major until I realized that...

...I love the progress of watching a student master a language and stay curious about a culture. I am passionate about writing and love the process of crafting an essay. Finally, I am strong in the skills of reading and writing test prep and enjoy sharing those skills with others. I believe that learning, at...

College student with 4+ years of tutoring, specializing in math and chemistry.

...of Science degree in Computer Science. My tutoring strengths are in Mathematics, Computers, and Sciences. I am enthusiastic about teaching and have a background in instructing students of all ages. The pace is no issue, and if you're behind in school, I am willing to spend as much time as necessary to get you up...