Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Pittsburgh, PA

...My name is Dom, and I do not know about you, but I love to learn. I feel that being able to figure out how things work is one of the most satisfying and rewarding experiences in the world. In areas such as science and math, I believe that the issue is never the student. Any student can learn to be a scientist or mathematician. The issue is the teaching. I believe that I have...

...a sophomore English & Philosophy double major at the University of South Carolina, and I love sharing my love for learning and understanding English literature and language. I am also a Spanish minor, and love being able to exercise my skills by helping others understand the basics of the language. I also enjoy tutoring US history and social studies. The subject I am most passionate about teaching, however, is English literature, as it is what...

...an English Composition (writing) and Literature Professor (PhD) who is passionate about helping students strengthen their writing and critical thinking skills. I have been teaching at the Higher Ed level for 7 years at prestigious universities (University of Arizona and Miami University) and hold a PhD in English (University of Arizona), an MA in English (East Carolina University), and a BA in Communication (Slippery Rock University). I tutor in all subjects related to English, but...

...for the many supplemental learning sites available. Not 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...

...my Bachelors degree in English and German as a second/foreign language (course on how to teach German) this year from the University of Bonn in Germany. Right after, I moved to Pittsburgh. During my studies I learned about different kinds of learning methods and different kind of students and the best way to interact with them to give each student a positive and individual learning experience. My motto is: You know a language, when you...

...when it comes to learning, why is just as important as what and how. My goal as a tutor is not only to help you learn how something works, or what the facts are, but why it is important to know this information. Once a principle is understood, it can be repeated! This includes lessons like standardized testing, and how to use the information on the page to your utmost advantage! I love history, English,...

...are seeking a tutor who will embrace your creativity, personality, and learning strengths with humor, honesty, and warmth, I might be a great fit for you. Please let me know if you have any questions about my approach, and I hope to work with you very soon. Since 2002, I have worked as an educator in urban, multicultural, and clinical settings from Brooklyn, New York to Portland, Oregon. As an educator, I am driven to...

...learning process that is not justly possible in a full classroom. It would not be fair for a teacher in such an environment to answer just one student's questions, and tailor future lessons according to the needs of that student! However, in a 1-on-1 setting, the sole concern of the teacher is to help a single student achieve their academic goals. I am not happy unless my student is happy, which fact is the driving...

...college career at the University of Pittsburgh, I found myself assisting peers and underclassmen with their coursework. With those experiences, I've learned to truly show one's propensity in a subject, you must be able to explain complex concepts in simple terms. My two degrees, Natural Science and History and Philosophy of Science, have given me the capacity to approach a variety of fields with an assortment of techniques. The diversity of my skillsets encourages me...

...a graduate of Georgetown University. I received my Bachelor of Arts and Science in Marketing and International Business. In college, I worked with both Georgetown University Young Scholars, a mentoring program and DC Reads, a program specifically designed to eradicate illiteracy in students of DC Public Schools. Through these programs, I worked with students from the age of 5 to 18 years old. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate...

I am an experienced engineer and tutor. I have a passion for learning as well as teaching and enjoy tackling new challenges everyday.

...learning and look forward to helping students feel 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,...

My name is Mary. I am a graduate of Freeport High School 2010. I have two Bachelor's Degrees from Seton Hill University 2014 in Political Science and History, two years of law school experience, and am currently finishing my M.B.A. at Seton Hill University, as well as a graduate certification in Genocide and the Holocaust. I am well-versed in a wide array of subjects, especially History and Writing.

...elle/le- Spanish; iel/lea-French Elsie holds a Bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Music from Allegheny College, and a Master's degree in French and Spanish from George Mason University. They have experience as an Adjunct Instructor of Spanish at George Mason University, and an adjunct instructor of French at the University of Pittsburgh. They are currently getting their PhD in French. They have also been trained as a writing tutor in English, French and Spanish. Elsie...

Hi! I am a third year student at Georgia Institute of Technology studying Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science. I love teaching STEM classes. I have experience teaching elementary, middle, high school, and college students. I love getting to know my students, learning their learning style, and making the course content fun and engaging.

...or lunch periods, but I also tutored when I was an undergraduate student at St. Francis. I most often tutor any type of English/Language Arts courses, writing, journalism and SAT/ACT prep. Students typically find English and writing to be challenging, but I have found that helping my students make personal connections to content makes it easier for them to understand. English is also fun for me to tutor because I am able to find outside...

...name is Molly, and I'm currently studying English at Fordham University with a minor in International Studies and a concentration in Creative Writing. I love literature and history, and I'm so excited to help you expand your understanding of these areas. At Fordham, I lead a storytelling initiative called Our Story aimed at providing a platform for a diverse range of student voices. I also have experience working as a writing tutor for creative, professional,...

...eager to help each client with any academic 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...

...finishing up my first year at Princeton University, still undecided but leaning towards studying Sociology. I have experience working with pre-K students through adults in a variety of topics ranging from environmental education to conversational English practice. I spent a year in Indonesia working at a disability rights NGO and helping my adult coworkers as well as elementary school- and college-aged students develop English language skills. I am very passionate about educational equity, and want...

...the 6 + 1 Traits Writing instruction model, and instruction in journalistic writing and media literacy. As a high school English teacher, I revel in making complex literary texts or the struggle of the writing process accessible and even enjoyable for students, and I excel in individualizing instruction to specifically meet the unique needs of the students with whom I work. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy hip hop dance aerobics, hiking, learning about East...