Award-Winning College Essays Tutors in Pittsburgh, PA

...I always conveyed my enthusiasm for the subject and the learning process. This is vital to maintain students' motivation and to keep their attention. For my efforts, I was nominated by my students for the Graduate Student Teaching Award at Penn. Since that time, I have continued teaching as a private tutor in English, Writing, Italian, and Philosophy. I have also edited countless undergraduate essays. I particularly enjoy helping students with the writing process. It...

...Science in Marketing and International Business. In college, I worked with both Georgetown University Young Scholars, a mentoring program and DC Reads, a program specifically designed to eradicate illiteracy in students of DC Public Schools. Through these programs, I worked with students from the age of 5 to 18 years old. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Reading, Comprehension and other English/Literature focused areas. Through my tutoring sessions,...

...Political Science from Penn State. After graduating from college I conducted terrorism research for several years. I moved to Pittsburgh in 2013 to pursue my interest in Web Development and User Interface Design. During my research and studies I worked with students in the writing center and acted as a teaching assistant. I found that the key to improvement is tailoring the best method of studying for each students unique way of learning. It is...

...B.A. in English Writing and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing. The focus of my master's degree was on Fiction and Poetry; however, while at Pitt, I received a graduate fellowship that involved teaching a freshman course in English Composition and tutoring at Pitt's Writing Center. The Writing Center is open to any student at the University and students in any discipline can come for tutoring. For example, I might first see a freshman requesting assistance...

...grades K-12. A Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from Penn State, a Master of Science in Education from Duquesne University, and dual certifications in Secondary English and Social Studies Education have provided me with the requisite skills to assist students as they grow as academics, researchers, and writers. I tutor in the areas of history, writing, grammar, and editing, including at the collegiate level. I have worked with students of all ability levels, including...

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.

...or a variety of subjects? Then look no further! From Algebra to Zoology, test-prep to basic study skills, I can help you or your child accomplish your goals in a respectful, patient, and personalized manner. As a life-long learner, I have a passion for teaching and rely on my educational background in neuroscience and psychology to help develop individualized learning and tutoring plans to help students accomplish their academic and personal goals. Whether it be...

...science, and anthropology. My discipline-spanning teaching experience gives me the background necessary to provide students with a holistic understanding of the social sciences in its entirety, as well as a more focused understanding of individual social science disciplines. My instruction has earned me strong teaching evaluations in both forums, as well as repeated contract renewals. In addition to my teaching experience, I have a strong background as a researcher, having developed a publishing record in...

...I currently work in an evolutionary genetics and molecular parasitology laboratory at University of Pittsburgh. I worked as a tutor for three years during college tutoring cell physiology and genetics classes. I am very hands-on, have a great sense of humor, and am very patient. My method of teaching revolves around working through the problem with the student, and then having the student explain their answers to me by walking me through their thought process.

...the past several years working in education in West Africa through the US Peace Corps Association, where I taught several subjects at the university level including Business Marketing and English. I've had good fortune in my test-taking experience, with my worst standardized test score in the top 6% (GMAT) and a personal best of a perfect score (ASVAB). Realizing that the skill of test taking is its own kind of study, I'm happy to share...