Certified Tutors From University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

I am a great tutor because I am very personable and adept at helping explain concepts via analogy and demonstration. Additionally, I am proficient in a wide range of subjects. Finally, I enjoy teaching and take great joy in helping others learn.

...toward it when a student already has their sights set on a particular college, and I love being a part of that process. I like to think of myself as a goal-oriented tutor, helping my client pick out the thing that he or she wants by the end of our sessions and driving toward it....

...I spent a semester as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for a genetics course. In addition I spent a few years working in a University research lab that required a good understanding of biology, chemistry, biochemistry and genetics. I have experience tutoring young refugee children ranging in age from kindergarten up through high school. I believe...

...pursue a PhD in Economics, and I hope to work as a professor in applied microeconomics after completing my degree. While economics is what I am most passionate about, I have also really enjoyed studying mathematics, which I was able to pursue extensively as an undergraduate. As a tutor, I hope not only to push...

...and maintaining tense, point-of-view, and voice. My tutoring style is very interactive and cooperative, where I allow the student to walk me through their thinking process as I share with them tricks, tips, and mnemonics. I often refer to the quote of "teaching a person how to fish" rather than just giving them the fish....

...University with a master’s in secondary education, and prior to this, I earned my bachelor of science in industrial engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. Beyond learning and tutoring, I enjoy being outdoors and doing activities, such as camping, biking, hiking, and kayaking. Also, I listen to a wide variety of music, and I go...

...mentoring students on the subject. My responsibilities as a TA included teaching recitation and supervising organic chemistry labs, tutoring undergraduates 4 hours a week, creating and grading quizzes and exams, and grading exams from lecture courses. Having someone with this vantage point guide you through the subject would be a great asset. I have a...

...and analytical thinking. I have also have experience teaching undergraduates in general biology. I have had the pleasure to teach and learn from peers and students and know the re are diverse learning styles. While teaching at Oregon State, I was fortunate to have being taught principles in pedagogy: the art of teaching. Through my...

...Certificate in Social Studies (May 2009) I not only love teaching social studies, but I also make it a part of my life. I love watching historical documentaries and movies so I can learn more that I can pass on to my students. In my spare time I enjoy doing activities with my wife and...

...on my academic work, often with someone who understood better than I did, made me a better student. It also made me more successful in my life and in my career. For more than 20 years I have tutored, counseled and mentored middle school and high school students and I enjoy spending time with them....

...able to pass along the things that helped me to do well in my classes to other students who will benefit from them. In regards to my tutoring style, I am very big on allowing my students to actively learn. I believe that this is the best way for my students to learn because it...

...experience tutoring and teaching in students of all ages in K-12 schools and universities. I believe one-on-one tutoring is the best format for working on language skills, and I am passionate about helping students express their unique voice with ease and confidence. If you need help with essay writing, reading, or literature, or if you...

...essays and the IB extended essay as well as literature and reading comprehension at all grade levels. Additionally, I can help students prepare for the verbal component for the GRE. As such, I will develop a strategy that will best help each individual student with whom I will work. I look forward to being able...

...philosophy, "Begins with the end in mind" entails imagining how you will feel after completing your final exam and walking out of the room with so much knowledge and the grade you always wanted. The confidence gained from having a strong grasp of Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology will always carry over to a multitude of...

...arts, spelling, and writing. I have worked with students on problem-solving and test-prep specifically in math and language arts. I love working one-on-one with students and discovering the individual differences that exist within each learner. I pride myself in treating my students with patience, professionalism, and most importantly, respect. I consider myself to be a...

...In school, often I'd prefer to teach myself to play the guitar rather than listen to a lecture on the crusades, or read Othello cover to cover rather than a dry, context-less except in a textbook. What's important is to find the intersection where your interests and your academic obligations meet. When you can think...

...Technology from University of Pittsburgh in PA, undergraduate degree in psychology and sociology from Duquesne University, and advanced paralegal certificate from Duquesne University. I taught K-12 in San Diego and also wrote test questions for Measurement, an educational testing company. I also taught at Duke, as well as University of Phoenix online. I look forward...

...for a full marathon due to a stress fracture in my foot), hanging out with friends, and exploring Philadelphia. I like to tutor by having conversations with students. I don't pretend to have all of the answers, but together I hope to be able to work through any questions that you may have. Memorization and...

...and techniques. Learning is fostered by creating the appropriate atmosphere.I try to create such an atmosphere, by helping students think out loud, reflect on experiences, identify problems, and develop solutions.I keep current with materials, and educational strategies, all of which help to promote learning in my students. On a more personal note,not only am I...

...to other languages (Polish and Portuguese). I have excellent writing skills in English at the collegiate level and also in Portuguese. I am confident tutoring in English writing and reading comprehension at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, college essay writing, and ESL. As a tutor, I strive to be a collaborator who develops...