Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Pittsburgh, PA

Hello! My name is Dan Rein and I go by Mr.Dan with my students! I have been an online tutor for three years. I have worked with students of all ages and welcome students of all grade levels. I have worked K-12 as a substitute teacher and currently specialize with students in kindergarten and first grade. I look foward to our first session to help your child be the best student they can be!

...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 your learning objectives.

I believe that all students are capable of learning , and that they should be pushed to reach their potential.

...teaching experience in an enriched academics program in the Shelby County Schools in Memphis, Tennessee. The majority of the time I taught 2nd grade but have also taught 3rd and 4th grade and am certified to teach grades 1 - 8. I was a Level 5 Teacher and a Career Ladder teacher at the time of my early retirement, just prior to my family relocating to the Pittsburgh area. I love teaching and miss working...

...an English teacher in Thailand enriched my teaching skills and cultural understanding, allowing me to connect with students from various backgrounds. My academic credentials include two B.S. degreesone in Business Administration from Florida A& M University and another in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Health Care Sciences from Kaiser Universityas well as a M.S. degree in Biomedical Science from Duquesne University. This well-rounded education enables me to provide a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to...

...is to develop my students' self-efficacy and growth mindset. MATHEMATICS BACKGROUND I was identified as gifted in mathematics in elementary 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...

...That takes effort from both the teacher and the student. The teacher should come to the table with a good method and the creativity to break from the method from time to time. The student should come with an open mind, a little bit of patience, and curiosity about at least one thing - even if it is not directly related to the lesson. Some of the best learning moments can start out as light...

...being, both in and outside of the classroom. Each day, I wake up to live, speaking life into every individual who I encounter because I believe in the power of words. I encourage all to live positively because I feel students draw this from their teachers; finding ways to stimulate joy and laughter in every situation. I spread love through my words and actions, teaching those around me how to find their purpose or passion...

...the Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV in Grove City, PA. My latest teaching assignment was at Grove City Area High School where I was the Life Transitions teacher for students ages 13-22. I am passionate about helping struggling learners gain necessary skills. Implementing individualized instruction to meet the needs of all learners is my primary goal. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Special Education from California University of PA, my Master's degree in Early Childhood Education...

...and college all within one mile of each other (all on the same street). Currently, I spend most of my time wandering around the city, learning its ins and outs, as well as reading any book I can carry around town. Working with Varsity Tutors, I hope that I can help students to teach themselves and to find out what fascinates them most. Sometimes the ideas that interest a student most aren't taught in a...

My personal statement is that I should be teaching students tools to learn, not just facts. How we learn is just as important as WHAT we learn.... My teaching philosophy has always been to meet a students needs. Teaching according to HOW they learn.... I typically build a positive rapport with my students. Having a common ground is necessary for learning as well as teaching.... I help a student become an independent learner by providing scaffolding....

I am a High School English Teacher, graduated from Cedarville University. I have taught grammar, literature, and writing in both classroom and tutoring settings. I love helping my students break down a challenging concept into manageable pieces and then seeing the "aha moment" light up their faces. In my free time, I like to cook, read, play soccer, run, and hang out with my husband.

...grade. I have tutored and taught all subjects and I have used a variety of teaching strategies. I mostly enjoy teaching reading and writing. Reading is extremely powerful for a child and is so enjoyable! I am dedicated to making a positive difference in your child's academic career. Outside of teaching I enjoy playing tennis, reading, and playing with my puppy! I am currently working on getting enrolled to start my masters degree online in...

Hi! I am a third year student at Georgia Institute of Technology studying Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science. I love teaching STEM classes. I have experience teaching elementary, middle, high school, and college students. I love getting to know my students, learning their learning style, and making the course content fun and engaging.

...I like to practice what I preach, so I remain active as a freelance writer. My most recent article was published by the new Pittsburgh magazine 1839. I also compose and produce music. I am a former chair of the alumni schools committee for my alma mater, The University of Chicago, and I currently interview local applicants for admission each cycle. I simply love empowering youth---—especially through writing, and I spend much of my free...

...student. Throughout my educational career, I've sought to wield this common ground to assist students with their academic difficulties as others have for me. I've practiced this skill professionally for the last three years, during which I worked as a private tutor for OpenLiteracy tutoring K-12 students (specifically 4th-8th grades) in several subjects, like math, English reading/writing, social studies/history, and science. I prefer to work with students seeking help in English reading/writing and math. As...

As an experienced tutor, I am confident in my ability to help students improve their understanding of literature, their writing, and their standardized test scores.... My teaching philosophy focuses on the importance of adopting multiple teaching strategies. An innovative, flexible approach allows me to help a wide variety of students.... In a typical first session, I talk with a student to evaluate her goals, her areas of concern, and her personal strengths.... My students become independent...

...own pace. You cannot rush students' learning because they will never actually understand the concept being taught. Like I mentioned before, all students are not alike and they learn in different ways. Therefore, multiple teaching styles should be used in the classroom to accommodate the students as much as possible. Learning should be fun. A subject should be taught in a way that the students will get it, understand it, and remember it. Not only...

...a local foster home, and I began working as a paid tutor the following year, helping middle and high school students with math, English, history, chemistry and Spanish. I enjoy tutoring because I get to pay forward all the great help and support I've received from teachers over the years. I'm always trying to learn new things, and I try to show my students that learning (under the write circumstances) can be fun. I make...

...Pitt, I worked on acquisition of language, including some course work and tutoring in English as a Second Language. In addition to French, I was a fifth grade teacher for three years, where I taught subjects such as math, history, geography, literature, language arts, spelling, and writing. I have worked with students on problem-solving and test-prep specifically in math and language arts. I love working one-on-one with students and discovering the individual differences that exist...