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
...to providing quality education to children living in underprivileged areas of Pittsburgh. I enjoy tutoring for many different subjects (including all of the main subject areas for elementary and middle school), and am excited to broaden my horizons and gain experience tutoring SAT and AP test prep (especially AP Psychology and Government)! As a tutor,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Annuli
Certified Tutor
...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 faced with. I love math, I love helping student understand and thrive mathematically and overall in STEM.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
Master of Science, Chemical Engineering
Emily
Certified Tutor
...the University of Pittsburgh studying Microbiology, Chemistry, and Spanish with a 4.0 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...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
Richard
Certified Tutor
...World History. I currently tutor other undergrad students at the tutoring center on campus and have been doing so for the 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...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Erin
Certified Tutor
...2020-2021 through 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,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
Heather
Certified Tutor
...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 to focus on a student and communicate the topic to them in a way that is hard to achieve with so...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Master of Science, Molecular Biology
Jason
Certified Tutor
Hi my name is Jason Smith. I am a chemistry graduate at the University of Pittsburgh. I currently study DNA nanotechnology with a focus on DNA origami. I have been tutoring and teaching Chemistry since 2015. My goal is to become a chemistry professor and help others learn about this amazing field of science.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Master of Science, Chemistry
Julia
Certified Tutor
...of high school, I have put forth many hours tutoring students of all ages, ranging in many subjects. My personal favorite subject to tutor is Algebra, but I have tutored in math ranging from elementary school to high school level. I have also tutored in the sciences and Spanish. For me, there are two feelings...
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
...passion in healthcare. I have a lot of ICU background and currently I'm working toward my oncology certification. I believe every student learns/studies differently and I want to help you find what strategy works best for you. The program I create for you will be geared towards your needs/strengths. My goal for you is to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
Summer
Certified Tutor
...in the biological sciences. I have a lifelong love of learning that I hope to instill in my students! In the past, I've taught Spanish, college level Biology, Physics, Biochemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, and Organic Chemistry, with experience spanning six years. For the last year and a half, I have been tutoring the MCAT. I...
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
...School of Medicine! I found a passion 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...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
SAT Math: 760
Nafis
Certified Tutor
...Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, a Master degree in Robotics and a 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...
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
...and tutors myself as I was growing up. I have seen the obstacles of life fall down with the power of knowledge at the wheel, and it has been my absolute pleasure to be a part of this system one way or another. Having spent the majority of my life in a classroom, I am...
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
...reach their full potential and goals. In my free time, I enjoy crocheting, baking, enjoying media, and I also spend a lot of my time studying as a result of being a STEM major. I also am currently a part of the Online BabyLab where I participate in doing research involving babies.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Erick
Certified Tutor
...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 a subject. I also help them to gain a greater appreciation for the material whenever possible. Outside the classroom, I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
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