Award-Winning Languages Tutors in Pittsburgh, PA

...and open to feedback. Philosophy and logic are both exceptionally abstract subjects. Teaching them to undergraduates requires patience and the ability to explain things as simply as possible. It is also important to recognize the signs of confusion. Students do not always tell you when they are confused (and sometimes they themselves do not think they are confused), and so it is vital to maintain interaction with students and to continually check for understanding. I...

...the fact that learning about the culture is imperative to learning the language including history, food, music, customs, etc. Hence, as I tutor second languages, I am always sure to include information about these topics to maintain interest and increase knowledge.In my free time, I am an avid outdoorsman. I enjoy fishing, hunting, and boating. My favorite sport to watch on television is NHL hockey. I also play several instruments including the guitar and Venezuelan...

...junior year of college, I studied abroad in T???bingen, Germany. There, I had my first tutoring experience as an assistant English teacher at a primary school. Upon returning to Hamilton College, I began to work as a Teaching Assistant for the German Department. One thing led to another -- I graduated, and I found myself working as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Germany! Now I am back home in Pittsburgh, studying for the GRE...

...way or the other. Let's team up and learn to make our life more beautiful! As a native Mandarin Chinese speaker, I can help you with the language if you want to learn. As a college trained English literature major, I may offer first hand learning experience to those who want to study English as a second language. I know from my own learning experience where we should work harder! Trust me we will see...

...it is like to struggle with the language, but I also know ways to make learning it easier and more understandable. Through college I also gained experience writing essays and research papers. I acquired valuable knowledge and techniques in formal writing. I currently work for my church as a director of religious education throughout western Pennsylvania. I have degrees in Philosophy and Religion (as well as Spanish) which give me a broad knowledge base and...

...school-aged children, and high school students. I find each age rewarding and challenging, whether my students are just learning the Spanish alphabet and songs or they are honing their higher-level conversational skills. I love to travel and have traveled throughout Western Europe and North America. My favorite destinations are Spanish-speaking places where I can enjoy the richness and beauty of the food, culture, people and language--- Mexico, Guatemala, Spain, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic....

...with my bachelor's in History and a minor in Economics in 2015, then went on to complete two master's degrees (an M.A in History at the University of Pittsburgh and a Master's of Education from Slippery Rock University). I am currently a middle school Social Studies teacher, but have worked with Varsity students for the past four years on SAT/ ACT preparation, as well as on high school and collegiate courses in English, writing, and...

...topics of all kinds and have done so since freshman year of high school when I began working as a private tutor and a junior teacher at a local learning center. Working with students is a passion of mine since I love learning, teaching and getting to know new people as well. I believe education is an important pillar of life and strive to give all my students a solid foundation to the best of...

...and am a friendly, engaging tutor. My degrees are in history, which has many transferrable skills such as writing, forming arguments, delivering talks, and investigating evidence, many of which feature on standardized tests, entrance exams, and even job applications. I am keen to help with all of the subjects I am approved in, so get in touch, let me know what you are looking for help with, and we can get to work!

...held private classes in my home, taught in a pre-school, a high school, and in a language institute. After returning to the U.S., I taught Spanish to grades K-8 and tutored high school students, college students, and adult learners. I earned a B.A. in Communications and Writing at Westminster College. In my spare time I like to read, write, and travel. I have won a few awards for my writing. I also am learning to...