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

...video games together, or exploring the city and interesting museums. As a recent high school graduate and still current student, a lot of the information I can help you as a student understand is still very fresh in my mind, and I'm still learning more and more, so that I can transfer my ever growing knowledge to all my students. It's my goal to see that each of my students reaches not just a familiarity...

...to learning. Specifically, I work with my clients to manage test-anxiety, and to approach their studies and academic challenges in a focused and grounded way. (2): Writing skills: Teaching an approach to writing that balances academic formality with creative self-expression and critical thinking. (3): Reading/Critical Thinking skills: I teach reading and critical reasoning skills through focusing on rapid vocabulary acquisition and critical thinking. My approach is evidence-based and draws on 'spaced-repetition' learning methods to facilitate...

...tutored, counseled and mentored middle school and high school students and I enjoy spending time with them. In many ways, they have tutored, counseled and mentored me as well. My formal, post-secondary education came from the US Naval Academy, Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh in the fields of English, Math, Counseling, Psychology and Administration. I learned a lot about myself and about life from these educational experiences. No one can ever take away...

...confident, prepared, and successful in school. I recently moved back to the Pittsburgh area to begin a private sector career after seven years as a diplomat, working overseas and in Washington DC. I am working as a tutor to share my passion for writing, languages (English and French), history, government, and politics with students. I enhance tutoring sessions with real-world examples and scenarios to make history, politics, social studies, and language arts come alive off...

...Virginia public schools included teaching middle school math and science, and high school Chemistry, Consumer Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Algebra I, Algebra II, and General Math. After retiring from teaching middle and high school, I taught at two universities in Virginia and Arkansas helping college students learn how to teach K-12 science and math, and directing a STEM Education Center that provided math and science teaching and learning support for K-12 teachers and students in Northeast...

...Fordham University with a minor in International Studies and a concentration in Creative Writing. I love literature and history, and I'm so excited to help you expand your understanding of these areas. At Fordham, I lead a storytelling initiative called Our Story aimed at providing a platform for a diverse range of student voices. I also have experience working as a writing tutor for creative, professional, and analytical writing, so I feel prepared to help...

...and Study Skills. I hold a Level II Pennsylvania Teaching Certification in the following areas: Special Education N-12, Social Studies, Mid-Level Math, and English. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Writing, Biology, Social Studies and Social Sciences. When working with students, whether in the classroom or in tutoring sessions, my mission is to assist them in reaching their maximum potential by using research based and innovative teaching...

...for the past 10 years, and thus have a strong command of English grammar and academic style(s), which inform my approach to tutoring and teaching. Finally, I am bilingual (English & Spanish) and know first-hand how difficult it can be to write in a second language. In Arizona, I frequently worked with English as a Second Language (ESL) students and have learned many tips and tricks to help improve second language learners' writing.

My name is Ashna Patel and I am a chemistry major at the University of Pittsburgh. I hope to use my skills in math and science to help students learn subjects they may think are difficult and approach them with ease. Outside of learning I have a passion for music and dance, I dance competitively at a collegiate level and I play the violin.

...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 a teacher, I like anything to do with sports. My favorite sport teams are the Steelers, Pirates, and the USA men's soccer team, but any type of sport will do. I love the competitive nature and good fun that sports bring. My favorite sport to play is volleyball....

I recently graduated from the University of Pittsburgh's MFA program in Creative Writing. While there I taught introductory sections of English composition courses, fiction writing, as well as tutoring student athletes one-on-one in English and writing to help them achieve the best possible results in their classes. I'm passionate and excited about the English language and communication, and excited to share that enthusiasm with students.

...collaborative, because people learn best when they have a say in how the learning process works. For that reason, at the start of our sessions together, I will work together with the student to create a learning plan to meet the student's needs in the way that works best for them as an individual. I am a kind, patient and approachable teacher, and I excel at helping students build confidence in their abilities. I enjoy...

...can teach all levels of Mathematics- from Algebra to Pre-calculus and all 3 sciences- Chemistry, Biology and Physics !! With 33 years of teaching experience , I am confident I can teach / tutor to make any concept easily understandable and provide individualized lessons to suit the specific learning style of every student. I have been successful in helping students bring up their grade. I am an adjunct faculty at a reputed university and I...

...to English-speaking appointments for ESL clients. Though I am interested in a wide range of subjects, my passion lies in English, Literature and Cultural Studies. I have had the most fun and seen the most improvement working with students who struggle with reading/writing. I believe that reading, writing and critical thinking are essential for all walks of life and hope to impart some of that appreciation to my students. Further, I aim to both teach...

...very important to me. In my free time, I enjoy activities and games which demand focus and forethought. While I was a student completing the IB diploma, a bachelor's in music and Russian literature, and a master's degree in historical musicology, I learned that each project and assignment requires planning and strategic forethought to achieve the best result. In my time teaching music theory and history in the classroom at the University of Pittsburgh, it...

...Pittsburgh. At Pitt, I spend a significant amount of my time studying and learning; I love learning and have since high school, and I love being able to share that knowledge with others. Despite studying sciences, my favorite subject is actually English, and I love reading, writing, and grammar. I think writing is an important and beautiful skill, and I love helping people build their writing abilities. When not in classes, I participate in some...

...degree in elementary and special education, and I am currently working on a master's in education leadership. Over the past 10+ years, I have taught a wide range of subjects to students of all ages, from 5-65. My specialties are in English, math, Spanish, and ESL. However, I love science, history, and social studies as well - I'm a self-proclaimed nerd! I am also fluent in Spanish, so I can help students learn the language...

...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 from my CSA share.

...20 years, teaching all levels of grades 6-12. The thing I love about teaching is the personal, individual connection with each student. The beauty of literature and interpretation is there is no right or wrong answer. What I can help with are ways to make your voice or argument or message heard. I Love Reading! Duh! Watching sports. Watching comedy specials (I think you have to be really intelligent to be a stand-up)

...teach and tutor my student with patience, guidance for improvement, and differentiation for meeting each student's personal educational goals. My experiences in the public school setting have been in the middle to high school levels. However, I have substituted at all grade levels because I was in high demand by school administrators. I currently am a graduate student at Point Park University. I will graduate with a M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction with Reading Specialist...