Certified Tutors From University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

...living in Madrid, Spain for a summer) has provided me with the tools needed to make sure you are the most prepared you can possibly be for any situation with the language! I have previously worked as a Spanish immersion educator, high school Spanish 1 and 2 teacher, ESL instructor, and have over 4 years...

...individual differences and styles of learners. The Whole language approach is a current effective teaching method with which I am familiar, and which I can also apply to my Chinese teaching. I also developed advanced multimedia skills to support my Chinese language instruction. My varied experience and interests make me an excellent Chinese instructor.

...continuing my interest 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 It alian, 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...

...but also interacting with confused students (and even confused teachers!) and I have developed a good sense of where confusion arises from. I have an undergraduate degree in chemistry and a physics minor to boot. I am especially well versed in physical chemistry. We can start with the simplest introduction all the way to quantum...

...pursue the pre-med track as a Neuroscience 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...

...not just memorize. This includes a lot of repetition, question and answer, diagramming, and explaining, but is a great way to learn. I believe that if you truly understand something, you will have it in your brain forever. I look forward to helping you "understand" whatever topic it is you are struggling with as well!

...about everything around me. I want my 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...

...students with as much knowledge as I can through the subjects that 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...

...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 concepts in a variety of ways to help others understand them. Social work is all about empowerment, and knowledge is...

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.

...real-life chemistry tales to relate to my 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...

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.

...the University of Pittsburgh that majored in BioEngineering on the PreMed track 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...

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.

...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 learn conceptually, applying newfound...

...include reading comprehension, writing and history. I believe it is the role of an educator to help a student discover what method works best for their unique learning style. Enabling a student with the tools to think critically and develop effective learning strategies, is my main objective when constructing a learning environment. In my spare...

...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 career path wasn't for me! Anyway, I'm so excited to be working here and I can't wait to get started!

...four years of teaching experience for grades Pre-K - 4th grade in all subjects. I am willing to tutor all subjects, but my favorite subjects to tutor are ESL, essay writing, and reading and writing test prep. I love ESL because as language learner I love the progress of watching a student master a language...

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

...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 to speed. I am very flexible with scheduling. Please come to me with any questions or concerns you might have....