Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Pittsburgh, PA

...teacher with the Pittsburgh Public Schools for five years. I graduated from Penn State with a degree in Kinesiology, and will be graduating from Edinboro University with a degree in Reading in July 2015. I love teaching and also am able to coach basketball, soccer, and cross country at my school. When I'm not working, I enjoy walking my dog, playing sports, watching movies, or enjoying a nice cup of coffee. I look forward to...

...have 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...

...to teaching writing involves working with the student through the process of writing. I like to start with brainstorming and invention, and then work through drafting, editing, and finalizing. I believe this method allows for the full-development of ideas, and also creates the least amount of stress for the student. I have dedicated my life to writing, and it is truly my passion. It is my goal to instill that same passion for words in...

...a member of the International Literacy Association, I work patiently and encouragingly with students across a wide range of academic abilities. My professional goal is to develop my students' self-efficacy and growth mindset. MATHEMATICS BACKGROUND I was identified as gifted in mathematics in elementary school and took college mathematics courses while I was still in middle school. Although my personal passions have developed into the reading specialist realm, I have a strong propensity for mathematics...

...with students of many ability levels, including those with specific learning needs. As a teacher and tutor it is important for me to understand how the student learns and to introduce them to a variety of ways of learning so they are able to reach their full academic potential. My patient personality has proved beneficial while working with young students. All students learn at their own pace and I believe it is important for any...

...five years at a local, prestigious independent school. Being a classroom teacher was extremely challenging and exciting, but I always wanted to have more time to work individually with students because they improve so much with that kind of personalized attention. I have lived and breathed improving students' reading, writing, and thinking for half of my life. What I have learned is that there is no one right way to teach all students. Everyone learns...

...majoring in biological sciences on a pre-med track, with an intended minor in chemistry. In the future, I hope to attend medical school and become a family medicine physician. In high school, I scored near-perfects on the English/Reading portions of the ACT. It should then come as no surprise that I have a passion for the sciences and the field of medicine as well as an interest in American Literature. I believe that science is...

I'm an active and devoted learner of many things -- including (but not limited to!) languages, classical piano, history, literature, design, film, television, fashion, and art. In honing these interests, I've developed effective strategies for taking on new subjects while still maintaining my love of learning. With tutoring, I hope to teach students my most effective study tips, with the goal of not just academic progress, but of lifelong learning engagement.

...I can help students to teach themselves and to find out what fascinates them most. Sometimes the ideas that interest a student most aren't taught in a classroom. In school, often I'd prefer to teach myself to play the guitar rather than listen to a lecture on the crusades, or read Othello cover to cover rather than a dry, context-less except in a textbook. What's important is to find the intersection where your interests and...

...be 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...

...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...

...become successful and more confident with their schoolwork. I also worked with adult students who were looking to pass their Social Work exams. I passed my national and state exams, and realize that sometimes we overthink or lack the confidence to just respond with our first thought. I am confident that together we can work to ensure that all of the students assigned to me, either school-age or adult, will gain the confidence to succeed....

...to be more than a test score. Many students, brilliant and motivated though they are, can make poor decisions about the college admissions process, about resume building, what they do in their extracurricular time, in interviews, etc. These problems cannot be avoided by just being intelligent. Even doing research in these areas can be daunting, as the internet, full of useful information as it is, provides both wise and foolish advice to young students. Navigating...

I'm a teacher since 1999. I love poetry, autobiographies, and American women writers. I have lived in New York City, Alaska, Los Angeles, and Eastern Europe. I am a teacher for life because it's my calling and it's what I love to do.

...Converse, Texas, and The Khabele School (come Headwaters School) in Austin. Through each of these formative, professional engagements I have amassed a strong background of effective instructional techniques leading students to comment favourably on my energy and erudition in the classroom. Likewise, colleagues have praised my positive influence upon the student body. I am a passionate and dedicated teacher with demonstrated productive capabilities, and a strong motivation for student engagement and support. I am committed...

...where I studied English Language and Literature, and Linguistics. I have experience coaching students writing and editing college essays, resume/cover letters, and academic papers of all kinds. I was a content writer for a small Chicago start-up and later worked as a game designer for the University's game lab. I enjoy writing, dancing, reading, roller blading, and playing video games in my free time. I really enjoy helping students meet and exceed their academic goals...

...of 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...

...students with, subjects involving math or politics have been my favorite, because both challenge me to think creatively and critically. My tutoring philosophy is to help create independent and critical thinkers. My style reflects this style: The ultimate goal in every tutoring session is NOT to get the right answers, but to understand the concepts being taught and to be able to apply that understanding to a variety of situations. Outside of working with students,...

...presentations 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...

...spent over 500 nights as a field guide, youth mentor, and staff trainer. I believe that education's primary goal is not the acquisition of knowledge, but the development of confidence, competence, critical thinking, and well-being mentally, emotionally, and physically. As a young person, I was diagnosed with ADHD, and has found that my own way of overcoming the obstacles of public school were helpful to others who struggle with inattention, hyperactivity, autism spectrum disorders, and...