Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Pittsburgh, PA

I am a very patient teacher who enjoys making learning fun and enjoyable for the student. I was originally a certified EMT but could not do it anymore due to a back injury. I am currently attending Ashford University for Education.... Finding out what they enjoy doing and incorporating it with their studies will make it more interesting and fun.... Teaching the student and then testing their knowledge with a worksheet or quiz.... Making the subject...

...others, I simply took out of interest. I am comfortable with tutoring in a broad range of subjects, though I hold some preference to teaching mathematics-related courses. What I do in my free-time is rarely consistent. These days, I've been trying my hand at writing a video game in Java. This is still in a very early developmental phase, but I hope to end up with an 8-bit rpg-platformer for Android. I have also been...

...board and spends the next 10 minutes kneading the idea into your head you come to understand how a bit of help from another, a 'tutor,' can make a world of difference. These are the tutoring and teaching experiences I have had. I am enrolled in my final class needed to complete a BS in physics from the University Honors College at the University of Pittsburgh. I graduate this coming April and I hope to...

...high school students and a teacher's aide for elementary school students so I am also well prepared for a teaching role. I am knowledgeable and ready to tutor in Geometry, Anatomy, Philosophy, and Psychology, but am very capable of tutoring in many other areas. My favorite subject to tutor in would have to be Anatomy/Physiology because I find the human body to be a fascinating machine. When I'm not pursuing more academic interests, I am...

...schools while attending Duquesne University, through substitute teaching,and through full-time teaching this school year. I have had many experiences with suburban and urban school districts as well. My student teaching experience was in the third grade classroom in a suburban school outside of Pittsburgh and my current school is an urban school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Through my experiences at Duquesne University and afterwards, I have truly been able to develop a passion for teaching,...

...the work that I have enjoyed so much. Despite my efforts to tutor myself as I have described, I often needed or just wanted a tutor to help me with my goals. As I have sat in front of a tutor many times, I know what mistakes students often make and how students often feel. I am an honest and encouraging tutor here to help you reach your goals! Outside of academics, I enjoy watching...

I am a graduate from The University of Texas at Arlington. I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I am a nurse, and I am a tutor. I tutor Math and Chinese. Being able to help others gain confidence and independence in Math and Chinese is my uttermost privilege and pleasure. Outside of my job and housework, I enjoy reading, writing, and jogging.

...am most passionate about Reading, Comprehension and other English/Literature focused areas. Through my tutoring sessions, I make it a point to develop a trusting relationship with my students, opening an open dialogue and allowing for the most productive and effective sessions possible. I truly believe that education is a determinant of subsequent successes and as such, should be a priority in our communities. That is a mission that I strive to impart upon my students,...

...County and am soon transferring to the University of Pittsburgh to finish a degree in Statistics. I currently work as a self-taught computer programmer, and am using the same love of learning that gave me this job to help other students. In 2009, I began tutoring three students who were failing their Honors Chemistry class at the end of the first quarter. By the end of the year, two had B's and one had a...

...what the student's level, background or special need. Teaching kids, teens and the adult learner takes a completely special balance of patience, empathy and mutual respect. In the 15+ years I've spent in the classroom I'm constantly working to achieve that special balance, each year with its new set of challenges. My parenting, coaching and tutoring experience has given me an opportunity to work with elementary school students in my community. Though I was originally...

...am currently completing the student teaching portion of my major and plan to graduate this upcoming May. Aside from teaching experience, I had worked for two summers at the YMCA day camp where I learned many teaching and management strategies for collaborating with students. I tutor any elementary level subject as well as any special education. However, my favorite subjects to tutor are math and English! When I'm not studying or learning how to be...

I have been teaching for 15 years and currently I am teaching 1st grade. I have a masters degree in reading and have recently completed a Reading Achievement training. I have experience teaching students with special needs in the general education curriculum as well.

...past 4+ years. 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...

...Biology research lab. I have taught at every educational level from K-12 through undergraduate. Most of my teaching experience has been Biology based courses for undergraduates (Major and Non-Major). I have also been a tutor for college athletes. I enjoy the experience of working with students with diverse academic abilities. I spend most of my free time performing motherly duties. I also enjoy reading, exercising, and traveling. I look forward to working with you or...

...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 elementary and middle school math or college level anatomy and physiology, I review and prepare for my students so that our time together is spent in the most efficient...

...College and my Juris Doctor from the University of Oregon School of Law. I've studied abroad in Scotland, Australia, and Switzerland, and I love to travel. In law school I tutored privately for the GRE as well as served as a teaching assistant for Civil Procedure. I tutor a wide variety of subjects, but my favorites are Writing and Editing as well as the English/Verbal portions of standardized tests. In my free time, I enjoy...

My name is Ashleigh Gorman and I am a Dual Degree Mathematics and Secondary Math Education major at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I strive to better all students in mathematics and preparing for life after high school. I hope to make a difference in every students' life and for them to feel more confident in the mathematics field. ... Teaching must be hands on, relatable, and applicable to the real world. Every student should have...

...students with, subjects involving math or politics have been my favorite, because both challenge me to think creatively and critically. My tutoring philosophy is to help create independent and critical thinkers. My style reflects this style: The ultimate goal in every tutoring session is NOT to get the right answers, but to understand the concepts being taught and to be able to apply that understanding to a variety of situations. Outside of working with students,...

Hello! My name is Nicole and I have been with Varsity Tutors since 2015. I am a licensed family law attorney, but in my spare time, I tutor to help students achieve their dreams. I believe that learning can be fun and the more people I can convince of that, the better! In my spare time, I enjoy long distance running, reading horror novels and hanging out with my calico cat, Webby.

I teach the mathematical truth to the youth. Thats what I say to those that ask what I do. Most of my students say, she makes it look so easy. My name is Leslie and I have been a math teacher and tutor for over 15 years. I would thoroughly enjoy having you as my new student!