Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Pittsburgh, PA

SAT/ACT Tutor currently pursuing a degree in Finance and Statistics at Carnegie Mellon University

...as a Twenty-First Century scholar this fall, I am excited to take on my role as a lifelong learner - I know how empowering education and just figuring things out can be. I want to help students learn to love, too, for that precise reason. Be it scoring higher on a standardized test or needing help through a class they are taking, I want to help them understand and have the tools to succeed.

Hi, my name is Brittany and I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. My major is in economics and neuroscience with a minor in chemistry. I have tutored throughout highschool and college and was a teaching assistant for economics. I hope I can help you with your classes! I also scored very high on my standardized tests and have great techniques to help you ace the test, no matter what level you are at currently.

...and I always conveyed my enthusiasm for the subject and the learning process. This is vital to maintain students' motivation and to keep their attention. For my efforts, I was nominated by my students for the Graduate Student Teaching Award at Penn. Since that time, I have continued teaching as a private tutor in English, Writing, Italian, and Philosophy. I have also edited countless undergraduate essays. I particularly enjoy helping students with the writing process....

...writing, I've had a lot of amazing opportunities to work with a lot of different learners. My students have included second graders, freshman science and pre-professional majors, and even professors. As a PhD student constantly thinking and writing about music in literature, I am incredibly aware of the importance of listening. I believe that it is important to listen to what students say and don't say to help them identify their goal and process to...

...I volunteered for a tutoring organization in college, and upon graduating worked for a tutoring company in my hometown. I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2014 where I completed degrees in Chinese as well as Communications. Afterwards, I worked in a special education classroom for students who were deaf or hard of hearing. Following that I worked for Big Brothers Big Sisters for 2 years. I ran mentoring programs within many elementary and...

...attending the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California for his undergraduate degree. He majored in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing (with no Rose Bowl wins) before moving here to New York City. He is an alumnus of Columbia University Master of Fine Arts program for poetry and has taught students from kindergarten to the collegiate level. Billy believes that students should be taught ELA skills not just for their classes but...

...University of Pittsburgh majoring in Health Information Management. I offer tutoring in subjects such as Biology, Mathematics, Algebra, English, and History. I have also been certified to tutor students in preparation for SSAT, HSPT, and ISEE examinations. As a high school student, I created a tutoring program for middle school students focusing on mathematics, science, English, and social studies. As a college students, I serve as the president of an organization that provides ESL services...

...University. I obtained my Bachelor's Degree in History from West Virginia University. I am currently a graduate teaching assistant and I teach two history courses; Ancient Western Civilization and American History: Pre-Civil War. As such I feel very confident tutoring any sort of history course as my own experiences and notes should match closely with your course requirements. I also received very high academic marks on both my LSAT (law school admission test) and SAT's....

...and biology, but I am also qualified to tutor high school science, a large number of AP exams, the PSAT, and the ACT. Given my current status as an undergraduate student, I am also uniquely able to offer mentoring and advice to any student interested in student life in college and college admissions. More than anything, I strive to be an approachable and reliable tutor whom my students feel that they can be comfortable with,...

...received my Bachelor of Science in Elementary (PreK to 4th grade) and Special Education (PreK to 8th grade). I had completed my student teaching in a kindergarten classroom and in a K to 2nd grade special education classroom. Since graduation, I have taught in a 3rd grade general education classroom and also as a high school emotional support teacher in a private setting. I have also worked for KinderCare Learning Centers, specifically working in preschool...

...Michigan University in 2013. Since graduating, I have worked in library and education environments where I have tutored a range of students in writing, editing, literacy, and reading comprehension. I love to help others organize, convey, and solidify their thoughts through writing. I aim to maintain a calm approach and meet people where they are. When done right, I see intellectual growth as mutually stimulating. Outside of education, I'm interested in anything involving nature, art,...

I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in May 2021 with a BS in Neuroscience. I am currently taking two gap years before I head to medical school! I look forward to helping you succeed :)

...only am I a teacher, but I am editor as well. As the Editor in Chief for the Young Adult online journal, The Crawl Space, I have developed and implemented editorial standards for both style and quality that are used by the editorial team. I have also worked as Copy Editor and Assistant Fiction Editor for The Fourth River journal wherein I read and evaluated submissions and contributed reviews for the online blog. My education...

...have received my Bachelor of Arts in English literature studies, including minor degrees in history and creative writing. I have been extraordinarily passionate about the proliferation of art as it applies to our modern culture since my freshman year of high school. 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...

...need. I have a great appreciation for English, but an even greater love of educating individuals and helping them achieve their goals. I received my secondary English education degree at Anderson University in South Carolina. I grew up in the Pittsburgh area and am now back home working towards a teaching position. I loved the experience of living in a new area and becoming more independent. Tennis is one of my favorite hobbies. I played...

...permanent certification as a reading specialist, my permanent teaching certification for English 7-12, and my official Wilson Reading System certification. As an on-staff reading specialist, I have the additional responsibility of aligning our school's curriculum with PA Core Standards and ensuring all curriculums utilize reading interventions. I have 5 years of data analysis experience, and several years of experience diagnosing disordered readers. As a member of the International Literacy Association, I work patiently and encouragingly...

...B.S. in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Edinboro University. I am interested in providing educational assistance to students who struggle with literacy in the classroom. I am willing to provide both face-to-face and online services for students in grades K-12. In addition to my educational background in Speech Therapy, I have experience working as an Assistant Teacher, Tutor, and Peer Advisor. I also completed an internship in Audiology and am interested in providing services to...

...heard. I think a strong teacher acknowledges that we bring our outside lives into the classroom and is open to teaching to the whole student. I teach an array of texts that reflect a diverse range of identities and ideologies. I bring humility into my tutoring practice by modeling the spirit of inquiry that I expect from my students. I have experience teaching writing-based curriculum at the college level. I have taught at the University...

...with children in China, Japan, Hong Kong, and Vietnam. Currently I am teaching reading to Spanish speaking students in the US. I graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with my BA in Law. My first two years of college were focused on Early childhood and Special Education. My last two years I switched to Pre-Law. I have taught children for over 30 years in just about every subject and in about every situation. I have...