Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Pittsburgh, PA

As an experienced tutor, I am confident in my ability to help students improve their understanding of literature, their writing, and their standardized test scores.... My teaching philosophy focuses on the importance of adopting multiple teaching strategies. An innovative, flexible approach allows me to help a wide variety of students.... In a typical first session, I talk with a student to evaluate her goals, her areas of concern, and her personal strengths.... My students become independent...

...that students (and everyone) need to feel really heard. I think a strong teacher acknowledges that we bring our outside lives into the classroom and is open to teaching to the whole student. I teach an array of texts that reflect a diverse range of identities and ideologies. I bring humility into my tutoring practice by modeling the spirit of inquiry that I expect from my students. I have experience teaching writing-based curriculum at the...

...Sophomore at Carnegie Mellon University, studying Applied Physics with a minor in Biomedical Engineering. Over this summer, I am a research assistant for the Tristam-Nagle Biophysics Lab performing measurements of lipid density and volume. I have always enjoyed learning and spreading that knowledge to others. I'm very enthusiastic to practice this love for learning and teaching by aiding others in their studies through Varsity Tutors! My background in Science and Mathematics makes these subjects my...

...human being, drawing out of them interests that connect with their assignments. I work with students from a wide range of ages, all of them trying to learn how to communicate in writing and also students who are taking public speaking classes. In addition to an intense love of reading good writing, I do some writing of my own, mostly fiction and personal essays. Movies are a strong interest, too. I love seeing new places,...

...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 love being a part of that process. I like to think of myself as a goal-oriented tutor, helping my client pick out the thing...

...briefs and argumentative essays, this wide range of styles has given me an edge in literary insight and expertise. Understanding how to use stylistic strategies and embolden your writing voice lets you grow immensely as a writer and a thinker. I tutor middle school, high school, and college-level writing and essay editing, but I'm interested in a variety of topics. My creative writing concentration was in poetry, and my favorite classes have always been focused...

...a recent graduate of California State University Long 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...

...a student in my junior year at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Health Information Management. I offer tutoring in subjects such as Biology, Mathematics, Algebra, English, and History. I have also been certified to tutor students in preparation for SSAT, HSPT, and ISEE examinations. As a high school student, I created a tutoring program for middle school students focusing on mathematics, science, English, and social studies. As a college students, I serve as the...

...a first-year Master's student in Professional Writing at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. I have a part-time job at CMU doing web design. When I finish my Master's degree, I hope to work as a technical writer! I graduated from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) in 2019 with a degree in Geological Science. At CWRU, I did research on the materials that make up the interiors of planets. My other passion is a startup...

I have spent my entire career as a librarian providing the best reference and research to the federal judiciary. It is this desire to continue to help others better themselves that motivates me to want to tutor. I would like to help them succeed for themselves and their future.

...efficiency, balance, and self-care. I also work with clients to address the blocks that get in the way of a healthy, productive, and meaningful approach to learning. Specifically, I work with my clients to manage test-anxiety, and to approach their studies and academic challenges in a focused and grounded way. (2): Writing skills: Teaching an approach to writing that balances academic formality with creative self-expression and critical thinking. (3): Reading/Critical Thinking skills: I teach reading...

...Pennsylvania certified in N-12 special education and 7-12 English and social studies. I recently completed my third Masters degree, which is in English. I have previously earned the following degrees: Master of Education in special education from Waynesburg University, Certification of Advanced Studies in Education from Notre Dame of Maryland University, Master of Teaching in secondary English education from Chatham University, and Bachelor of Arts in English/Creative Writing from Seton Hill University. I have also...

...in English and writing, but also have a business background and am happy to tutor in business-related subjects as well. I hold a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Creative Writing from Chatham University, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Management from Indiana University. I'm a published writer, and have tutored creative and academic writing for several years. I've also tutored non-native English speakers in TOEFL and TOEIC test preparations. As...

...educational theory and the developmental psychology of learning. Finally, I have a background in adolescent development, and have worked with children and adolescents with autism; I am happy to accommodate and work with learners on the spectrum. Tutoring Experience: In the past, I have tutored adult English Language Learners in conversational English, as well as school-aged children in math and reading. I have taught undergraduate psychology and neuroscience, as well as scientific writing for English...

...passionate about education and have obtained a Master of Arts in teaching secondary science. I have been teaching for 3 years in a traditional classroom and also have experience as an outdoors educator. I think teaching works best when the teacher has time to get to know how the student learns and introduce them to concepts in a variety of ways. I am a certified science and middle school social studies teacher, but also have...

...prefer to meet in person; however, I understand if some people might feel more comfortable, or if it might be more convenient to work online. I will say, though, that my purpose as a writing advisor is, as the great Stephen North said, to make better writers, and not just better writing. I am interested in helping each individual writer learn the craft of writing so that they can become self-sufficient in their own way....

...to be an anxious guardian of educational equity, and my personal mission is rooted in the tamari expression, "to do everything with passion and emotion." I'm a lifetime member of the "We Are" Penn State alumni association and my empowerment coaching practice is designed to help people who "are sitting at the intersection of courage and comfort." Adopting a learning fluency is the building block to doing everything else in life - it can't be...

My name is Noelle, and I'm currently changing my major to chemistry at Princeton University. This semester, I am taking classes at the University of Pittsburgh to make this possible. I've taken many advanced courses in math, physics, chemistry, mechanical engineering, english, and history. I'd love to help tutor you in ACT prep, math, physics, or chemistry!

...a graduate of 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...