Award-Winning Geometry Tutors in Pittsburgh, PA

...MS in Logic and Computation from Carnegie Mellon University. I have taught and served as a teaching assistant for undergraduate level courses in philosophy at both Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pennsylvania. This gives me first-hand knowledge of what level of academic excellence is expected at some of the best universities in the country. All of these courses, with the exception of logic, required students to write essays. A substantial portion of my...

...in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. I received my B.S. in Physics in 2007. I then went on to obtain my M.S.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from Saint Vincent College in 2009. I have tutored for many years in the subjects of physics, general science, chemistry, and mathematics. I have also spent several years as a lacrosse coach in the area. My favorite subject to tutor is physics. I like it most because I see physics all around...

I believe that my experience in both teaching and coaching make me a great tutor. My prior experience of 20 years of tutoring (either self-employed, school district or other in both the online and in person experience) have given me the opportunity to work with students of all ages and backgrounds.

...Chemical Engineering with a concentration in Business. Math and Science have always fascinated me because of their applications to the technology we use in everyday life. As a tutor, these are my favorite subjects to work with because they involve definite answers that are firmly rooted in logic. My mission in helping students with these subjects is to show them how to break down complex problems into simple steps. This methodology will enable them to...

...in Physics, and have a few years of experience tutoring in both of those fields. I always enjoy helping students in math, and helping them discover that just because they don't consider themselves a "math person" doesn't mean they can't do well. My goal is never just to make students able to pass an exam, but to make them feel comfortable with the material. I like to spend my spare time at a local fencing...

...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 C. The pride of that success...

Teaching is my passion! I have spent the last 6 years gaining both classroom and tutoring experience. I have worked with a wide variety of students in grades 6-12 and enjoy new adventures! My diverse background has given me the opportunity to learn the importance of differentiated instruction. I will do my best to help students of all ability levels achieve success!... Complete a basic subject matter assessment to discover areas of weakness. We could also discuss the student’s general feelings towards mathematics, and discuss some of the frustrations they may have. We could then make a plan of action to move forward.

...peers in mathematics as a senior and continued tutoring as a work study at Seton Hill University while working towards my Mathematics Education degree. Even though I work as a permanent teacher, I still enjoying the one on one aspect that tutoring provides. There is nothing I love more than the "ah-hah" moment a student has when it all clicks. I believe that every student can learn, it is just finding the right way to...

...experience in tutoring all ages, I am delighted to serve as a Varsity Tutor. While my strongest subjects include Mathematics (all subjects up to Pre-Calculus) and Computer Science, I also have experience tutoring English, Writing, and Verbal Reasoning. I have successfully tutored middle school students preparing to enter private high schools, high school students, elementary students, and adults. As a tutor, my primary concern is learning how a tutee learns, and teaching to their learning...

...became highly inquisitive about the urban environment. Everyday I had to walk to school admiring the intimate relationships between houses, between people. Today, I am not too far from my childhood counterpart. I enjoy getting lost in new places. I like to walk down the unfamiliar street, find the beauty in the back alley, and notice the small little details that make every place special. Currently, I am a recent grad from Carnegie Mellon University...