Award-Winning ISEE- Lower Level Tutors serving Pittsburgh, PA

I have been teaching for 15 years and currently I am teaching 1st grade. I have a masters degree in reading and have recently completed a Reading Achievement training. I have experience teaching students with special needs in the general education curriculum as well.

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.

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

...Whether it is a standardized test or learning another subject; an assessment must be determined of where the student is currently in their understanding of the material. Next a game plan must be put together to get the student from where they are currently at to where they want to go. The fact of the matter is unless a student has always struggled in mathematics since kindergarten, they can achieve a perfect or near perfect...

...some students. As a knowledge-able and patient tutor, I can give students test strategies and skill-based knowledge that will help them feel more confident and familiar with test questions and help them improve test scores. I am passionate about helping students achieve success! I can help students work on reading comprehension, English grammar and usage, writing skills, and essay development. I love tutoring students of all ages, whether Elementary, Middle, High School, College, or Adults!...

...have fun creating distinctive styles, and I enjoy working with subject matter ranging from figurative, floral, fantasy, and everything in between. Professionally, my work can be seen on military bases, book covers, business logos, an array of products such as clothing and home goods, and displayed in homes throughout the country. I'm from the east coast and have traveled the world during my service with the Air Force, where I also instructed aircrew students on...

...for test preparation and general school help. I believe that the ability to read and write proficiently is a foundation for a well-rounded individual and allows the student to have the best chances in any academic or employment field they may pursue. To be able to express oneself eloquently and concisely is essential for academic and personal success. This does not come without skill in logical mathematic thinking, however. I firmly believe that anyone can...

I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Wheaton College, MA in Creative Writing and German studies. I worked in the Access student services department at Wallace Library at Wheaton. I recently graduated from Chatham University, PA, with an MFA in Creative Writing and a concentration in Pedagogy. I was...

...Slippery Rock University with a Bachelor's Degree in both Special Education and Regular Elementary Education. I received my Master's in Special Education from the California University of Pennsylvania. I have 23 years experience as a Special Education Teacher. I have taught from the preschool level up through sixth grade. I currently and have for the last five years been a developmental evaluator where I evaluate children ages 3-5 to determine if they qualify for developmental...

...currently am a Kindergarten teacher. Working with children is truly my passion. I have 21 wonderful 5/6 year old students. I still tutor out of school hours. I am always happy to go the extra mile and help with anything, not just the subjects where I specialize. If I don't know the answer to something I'm happy to do the research and figure it out. I'm also happy to adapt my lessons and methods to...

...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 within each learner. I pride myself in treating...

I am a graduate student at Duquesne University working towards my Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been tutoring for the past six years. I have tutored a variety of subjects including elementary school math, reading, writing, English, Microsoft Office, Phonics, Pre-Algebra, Social Networking, and Technology. I love learning and making a difference in children's' lives. I am excited to share my passion for learning with you!

...the preservation of knowledge and is, I believe, instrumental in understanding many of the important issues which we face today. While I love history, my favorite subject to tutor is Latin. I absolutely love the language and love the opportunity to help others uncover the vast richness of literature written in Latin. Being an older and almost exclusively written language, Latin is not an easy subject for which to innovate teaching methods. There is, however,...

...for Reading, English, and Math. I also teach a support study hall which focuses on developing organizational, study, and social skills. I support students through co-taught inclusion classes for Science and Social Studies. My eighth grade students have severe specific learning disabilities in the areas of reading, writing, and math. Many of them also have speech and language needs as well as emotional/behavioral needs. My aim is to provide the best quality education possible and...

...in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Memphis. I have 25 years of 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...

...with schools while attending Duquesne University, through substitute teaching,and through full-time teaching this school year. I have had many experiences with suburban and urban school districts as well. My student teaching experience was in the third grade classroom in a suburban school outside of Pittsburgh and my current school is an urban school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Through my experiences at Duquesne University and afterwards, I have truly been able to develop a passion for...

...are attained by progressing through small, manageable incremental steps. I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science from Texas Christian University and an Elementary Education Teaching Certificate from the University of Pittsburgh.I have worked with children and middle school students in various settings for 26 years.From 1998-2005 I assisted the Special Education Teacher in a Kindergarten through Fifth Grade Learning Support Classroom that was part of the Pittsburgh Public School System. Spanning the...

...who works to meet you on your level, delivering content and concepts in an understandable manner, so that you may grasp the material with which you are struggling. I specialize in English Literature and writing and teach introductory courses to college freshmen at Duquesne University. I'm here to help you with your academic needs! College essay and scholarship help? No problem. Writing? Let me teach you the value of the PEAs model. Let me guide...

...voracious reader and love to pass on my love of literature to students. I believe that every child has their own way of learning and that should be taken into account during lessons and tutoring. I am a big believer in meeting students where they are and helping them to show growth. Outside of teaching, I love to read, bake, cook, and stay active - I recently just completed my first half marathon! I also...

...have experience teaching math in the classroom. Lastly, I can tutor in the Social Sciences, particularly AP Government and AP US History, as I majored in those subjects in college. I really enjoy tutoring test prep subjects, because the time spent applying for college is so exciting and stressful. It is very easy to create a goal and work toward it when a student already has their sights set on a particular college, and I...