Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Pittsburgh, PA

...Beach with a Bachelor's Degree in Comparative World Literature. I am always striving towards broadening my education and helping others to thrive and broaden their own educational horizons. Soon I hope to take my education on to the graduate level, but before then I am exploring several different options and that includes teaching and aiding others in accomplishing their academic goals. I enjoy studying and furthering my knowledge in areas including foreign languages, philosophy, literature,...

...excites me. The intricacies of how one can analyze, maneuver, and even manipulate the economic markets is a fascinating knowlede. Enjoying the process of learning the details of statistics, economics, business finance, I have spent countless hours trying to master. But just like everything in life, if you thoroughly know the rules and understand the strategy of play, you will be successful in any venture. My goal in tutoring is to help aspiring businesses minded...

...materials, personal statements, resumes, essays, research papers, literature reviews, etc. I love working one on one with writers to help them achieve their goals and to equip them with principles and tools so that after they leave a tutoring session with me, they feel more confident in facing their future writing assignments. When I hang up my teaching/tutoring cap for the day, I trade it most often for an apronI'm an aspiring cook, baker, and...

...of Science in Policy and Management and Data Analytics, I know the struggles of being a 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,...

...where students/teachers contribute equally to discussion and the choice of what to write. Always, always ask questions. Questions will open up new avenues of where you want your writing to go. After graduation, I worked as an adjunct faculty member at Pitt, Jefferson Community College in Steubenville, Ohio, and Duquesne University. The subjects I most commonly taught were English Composition courses and Writing for Business. I also taught Creative Writing for the Western Pennsylvania Writing...

...the student is lacking in understanding. From this starting point, I then more directly teach to the issues in developing a complete and applicable understanding of the subject matter. Beyond academia, my main passion has always been athletics. I have played many sports during my amateur career with my longest and most active participation in Ice Hockey. I played in the PAHL for 11 years, the PIHL for 4 years, and the ACHA for 3...

...years. I love helping students achieve their goals and become independent learners. According to my teaching evaluations, 90 percent of students think my methods are effective or highly effective. I also won a teaching award in graduate school. I teach college history (American, European, and World history) and was a journalist for 7 years so I am also an expert when it comes to writing papers and essays. I scored very high on SAT/ACT/GRE. I graded...

...private independent school in Pittsburgh where I also serve as the Associate Director of College Counseling. 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...

Hello! I am a registered nurse with a background in pharmacy as well. I work in an intensive care unit and eventually my end goal is to become a nurse anesthetist. I believe that knowledge is power and therefore I enjoy helping others learn in a variety of ways!

...of teaching experience, across all disciplines and student populations. My professional experiences, and conscientious attitude have enabled me to foster students' academic potential in various unique lessons, and techniques. Learning is fostered by creating the appropriate atmosphere.I try to create such an atmosphere, by helping students think out loud, reflect on experiences, identify problems, and develop solutions.I keep current with materials, and educational strategies, all of which help to promote learning in my students. On...

My goal is to not only teach students their respective subjects, but to provide them with a set of problem solving skills that will help them break down challenging material independently in the future. ... To ensure students find the best way to learn material so that the subject is no longer such a daunting task.... Introduce myself, get information about the course, such as their past performance and what areas they need improvement on if...

Hi! I am Emily Jacko. I received my BA from Washington & Jefferson College and I am currently in an MFA program at Chatham University. I am studying pedagogy and creative writing. I am passionate about learning and teaching as well! Named Top 10 Best of Tutors.com in 2020.

...been so inspired by the creative professionals in my life, and I am uplifted by the opportunity to teach others based on my experience. I hope to provide all of my students with knowledge, guidance, and inspiration. I have been passionate about writing and making videos for over a decade -- since high school. I look for every opportunity I can to create something new in the mediums. I have a degree in Communication and English...

I am a freelance writer, an online teacher, and a civil engineering designer. I've taught language arts, creative arts, and engineering classes in person and online, and I am excited to tutor here on Varsity Tutors! You will find writing and math help here as well as a healthy dose of encouragement. :) I cannot wait to meet you!

...more 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...

...Beloit College and my Juris Doctor from the University of Oregon School of Law. I've studied 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...

...years of experience helping students of all ages and grade levels succeed. I hold a degree in Early Childhood and Special Education, and I specialize in providing personalized support across all subjects, whether your learner needs help building foundational skills, tackling advanced coursework, or simply gaining confidence. My approach is patient, creative, and highly adaptable to each student's unique learning style. I believe in making learning engaging and meaningful, and I strive to create a...

...of Pittsburgh School of Law. I received a Bachelor of Arts in both English and Economics, I am a graduate of The College of William and Mary. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Literary & Cultural Studies with a focus on philosophy and theater. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, tutoring children of immigrants in California for the “No Child Left Behind” program; adults in Manhattan looking to improve their English (as I am...

...truly get to know each other. The most effective learning comes after we make learning enjoyable. 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...

...as how to calm test anxiety. I love teaching psychology because it relates to the real world, but I also enjoy tutoring in math and writing. My favorite part about tutoring is empowering students to think for themselves and building confidence in their skills. Outside of school and my jobs, I love to sing and have taken several years of voice lessons. I also love to cook. I spend a lot of time trying out...