Certified Tutors From University of Pittsburgh-Bradford

...a General Studies College Instructor and Career Services Advisor and I have experience in teaching pre-k, kindergarten, and 5th grade. I have worked with special needs students and molded my teaching to their specific needs and abilities. My education background consists of a Bachelors in Elementary Education from the University of Pittsburgh and a Masters...

I am Phebean Davies, a recent graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a biology degree. I like science, healthcare and art. I also like to help people and enable them to realize their dreams and aspirations and draw out a planned path to captivate them to attain their purpose for living.

...enjoy helping people, but it didn't take long for me to realize studying the material brought me more joy than trying to cure patients, as sometimes that's an impossible task. It was because of my challenging courses in nursing that I decided to delve deeply into understanding the mind and how we learn. By way...

...the past 13 years in North Carolina. I have a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Medaille College in NY. I enjoy helping others grow in education and feel more confident in their skills. I really enjoy teaching students to read. I taught first grade for nine years and it was my favorite grade to...

...and Trig. When I actually took Geometry as a student myself many years ago, I couldn't understand it. So when I was faced with being a tutor, they told me that I had to tutor Geometry and I panicked. I got out a Geometry book and started to work through some of the problems and...

...at the University of Pittsburgh where I am obtaining my bachelors in biology. I plan to attend a Nurse Practitioner program after my completion to complete my masters and then my doctorate. I have many interest such as the study of egg peritonitis in chickens as well as raising them. In addition, I am an...

...to engage with my students. I may ask them more questions than they ask me. I do this in order to determine where any fundamental misunderstandings exist. I find that in most instances, confused students are unclear on one or two simple, yet important ideas. Clearing these up, and deliberately following their implications, can make...

...and Automation Engineer for Emerson Power & Water Solutions in Pittsburgh, PA. In this position, I collaborate with other engineers to design high performance process control solutions for the power, water & wastewater industries. I recently graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. While at Pitt, I was...

...approach with a logical, building-block type style has yielded strong results for me and the student. While I do tutor mathematics, usually ranging from Calculus I all the way to Differential Equations, I am most passionate about teaching physics. It is rewarding to see how a student who learns physics understands and appreciates the world...

...in and outside the classroom, for more than a decade. My approach to tutoring involves engaging the learner through participatory questions and answers, and a series of recurring self-guided tasks (for instantaneous feedback). In other words, it is a two-way traffic where both the instructor and the learner are engaged and communicating with each other...

...provide the guidance and support necessary to make that happen. I have always been fascinated by the beauty and elegance of mathematics, and I love sharing that passion with others. Whether it's helping a struggling student grasp a difficult concept or challenging a gifted student to reach new heights, I find great satisfaction in seeing...

...is limited, I am confident that I can contribute in various ways to West Virginia University. For example, my vast volunteer experience through organizations on campus and with a local dance studio show that I am dedicated to the service of others. Additionally, I have taken diverse classes to complete my liberal arts education which...