Award-Winning English Tutors in Pittsburgh, PA

...I hold a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Creative Writing from Chatham University, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Management from Indiana University. I'm a published writer, and have tutored creative and academic writing for several years. I've also tutored non-native English speakers in TOEFL and TOEIC test preparations. As an overarching teaching philosophy, I believe in steady improvement via short, attainable goals. I look forward to helping you accomplish...

...I likewise work as an academic translator for works written in French and Latin. For many years I worked as a tutor in test prep (primarily GRE), mathematics, and computer science. Although I provide this service less frequently as in the past, I continue to enjoy taking an occasional client, hoping to provide the same excellent service that I ever did during the years when I was a highly active personal tutor.

...writing skills are the foundation for success in any discipline. My teaching style could best be described as one where students/teachers contribute equally to discussion and the choice of what to write. Always, always ask questions. Questions will open up new avenues of where you want your writing to go. After graduation, I worked as an adjunct faculty member at Pitt, Jefferson Community College in Steubenville, Ohio, and Duquesne University. The subjects I most commonly...

I take interest in the subject of communication and how it shapes people's minds and hearts. Words influence meaning, and meaning colors the ideas and feelings we use to understand the world around us, always reflexively informing our engagement with ourselves and each other.

I am passionate about helping students succeed because they are the future and I love helping students better themselves and succeed I currently work in a pre k classroom at Pittsburgh Public Schools and I have a bachelors in education from Point Park University there were plenty of people who believed in me while I was in school i can't wait to play a part in helping students achieve their academic goals

...to being a current student, I also have experience as a tutor. In recent years, I was employed by the University of Pittsburgh to tutor student-athletes in subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, and Algebra. In this position, I was responsible for attending regular weekly appointments with students either 1-on-1 or in small groups. This experience taught me the importance of flexibility when tutoring, as I had to tailor my tutoring strategies to meet the unique...

...the SAT and ACT. I can assist older students on GED English preparation and in their English college courses. I provide relevant homework for students who desire it. I appreciate feedback (online or in person) from every lesson, and I will work to improve and change my strategies to meet your needs. I am extremely flexible. I will meet you at a place that is most convenient and must suited to your specific learning needs....

...helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading that which enriches my life, yoga, running, and...

Hello! My name is Joe. I have had experience as a tutor in mathematics, algebra, language arts, English and writing. I come with a lot of energy and an eagerness for teaching and helping students succeed.

...school and took college mathematics courses while I was still in middle school. Although my personal passions have developed into the reading specialist realm, I have a strong propensity for mathematics all the way into the realm of Calculus. When taking my PRAXIS teaching certification exam to teach high school, I was in the top 10% of all test takers in both the reading and mathematics components. I have previously tutored students in Trigonometry and...

I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Wheaton College, MA in Creative Writing and German studies. I worked in the Access student services department at Wallace Library at Wheaton. I recently graduated from Chatham University, PA, with an MFA in Creative Writing and a concentration in Pedagogy. I was a...

I am a graduate student at Duquesne University working towards my Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been tutoring for the past six years. I have tutored a variety of subjects including elementary school math, reading, writing, English, Microsoft Office, Phonics, Pre-Algebra, Social Networking, and Technology. I love learning and making a difference in children's' lives. I am excited to share my passion for learning with you!

...to continue my studies. Along with majoring in chemistry at Pennsylvania Western University, I also am an SI (supplemental instruction) leader and have been a TA (teaching assistant). I like to approach tutoring less formally, using flashcards and interactive work, such as completing practice problems on paper and pencil, whiteboards, or chalkboards. As I have learned in my experience as an SI leader, these methods really do work! I firmly believe that education in the...

...English classes at a public middle school in Seoul, South Korea. While I am comfortable tutoring a range of subjects, I am most passionate about Critical & Cultural Theory, Creative & Critical Writing, Performance Studies, and Theatre. Any subjects or areas involving the arts and culture are of particular interest to me. Teaching is about sharing, so my personal style reflects my work and interests. I am a lifelong learner and view education as an...

...I can gauge which will be the best teaching approach for each individual student. I firmly believe in a safe, open, and friendly environment for all learning. In my experience, students often learn most when they feel respected, heard, and engaged. I employ various methods to spark interest and create successful follow-through habits to ensure assignments are completed in an effective and timely manner. I also focus on how understanding is met, so we can...

...Getting to know my students is a vital part of creating lesson plans. Nothing is more important to me than understanding how I can best suit student needs! I am very fortunate to have volunteered at Cal's writing center; there, I mastered the art of citation and formatting for various forms of academic writing. Most students who have received my help get no less than a B on their papers. More than anything else, I...

...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 reading genre literature, volunteering, and learning to cook with new ingredients...

...I have been a teacher with the Pittsburgh Public Schools for five years. I graduated from Penn State with a degree in Kinesiology, and will be graduating from Edinboro University with a degree in Reading in July 2015. I love teaching and also am able to coach basketball, soccer, and cross country at my school. When I'm not working, I enjoy walking my dog, playing sports, watching movies, or enjoying a nice cup of coffee....

...guardian of educational equity, and my personal mission is rooted in the tamari expression, "to do everything with passion and emotion." I'm a lifetime member of the "We Are" Penn State alumni association and my empowerment coaching practice is designed to help people who "are sitting at the intersection of courage and comfort." Adopting a learning fluency is the building block to doing everything else in life - it can't be taken away from you.

...traditional path by entering the private sector by accepting a position in the loan department at PNC Bank. After only a few short months, I was appointed a trainer and mentor to new employees, restarting my teaching career in an unusual way. Passing my wisdom onto other employees every day reignited my passion for teaching. Since leaving the bank, I have being pursing my dream as an educator. I have tutored 1-on-1, taught classrooms of...