Award-Winning Philosophy Tutors serving Pittsburgh, PA

...a tutor, with English reading and writing and philosophy as some of my subjects. I believe that the sharing and communication of knowledge is an important aspect of human life. I enjoy working with a variety of learning approaches and am glad to assist students and learners attain their potential. My personal areas of interest are the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences, and in particular, English, Latin, and philosophy. I believe that learning is a...

...University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. I have graded hundreds of term papers over the years,and have led workshops focusing on academic writing. I care about my students' success and utilize my training in counseling psychology in the service of understanding each individual's needs and strengths. My areas of expertize are in: (1) Teaching students how to learn: Studying and learning should be challenging, meaningful, and empowering. Learning should not meaningless and boring. Although...

...within one mile of each other (all on the same street). Currently, I spend most of my time wandering around the city, learning its ins and outs, as well as reading any book I can carry around town. Working with Varsity Tutors, I hope that 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,...

...and Composition from Penn State University Park, and am pursuing a Masters Degree in Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh. My most rigorous experience as an educator comes from his years working in a wilderness therapy program in the deserts of Utah, where I 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,...

...in the evenings and weekends I write and read to keep myself in tip-top literary shape. I want to help students because I've watched my younger sister (by 8 years) struggle with English her whole life while I excelled at it. She always really appreciated that I was willing to take the time and have the patience to help her improve and finish tough assignments, and she is the one who inspires me to tutor...

...I worked as a tutor for the Economics department. I have also gone on to work as a freelance writer, publishing essays and film reviews in places like The Atlantic and CT Magazine. I can tutor a wide range of subjects, but I am most passionate about English, Literature, Writing, Economics and Politics. Students I've worked with seem to enjoy writing the most when they discover their own voice, and quit trying to write in...

...learning that I think could greatly benefit others. I have been a tutor for high school students and a teacher's aide for elementary school students so I am also well prepared for a teaching role. I am knowledgeable and ready to tutor in Geometry, Anatomy, Philosophy, and Psychology, but am very capable of tutoring in many other areas. My favorite subject to tutor in would have to be Anatomy/Physiology because I find the human body...

...teaching American History to high school students in Springfield, Massachusetts, and previously worked as an adjunct professor in Montana. I tutor American and world history primarily, and my academic interests include music history, political science, civics, and philosophy. My core belief about teaching prioritizes learning the goals and academic background of the student so that information can be provided in the most meaningful way for the learner; I believe that it is a teacher's role...

It has been said that, If you can't explain something simply, you don't know it well enough. In my experience as a longtime student, I have found this quote to be accurate. My strength as a tutor is that I have the ability to break down complex ideas and language into as simple a package as possible. Both as a successful student and...... I believe that students learn best when they are able to develop a...

...maintain students' motivation and to keep their attention. For my efforts, I was nominated by my students for the Graduate Student Teaching Award at Penn. Since that time, I have continued teaching as a private tutor in English, Writing, Italian, and Philosophy. I have also edited countless undergraduate essays. I particularly enjoy helping students with the writing process. It is extremely satisfying to aid in the development of an important lifelong skill. When I am...

I am a passionate and student-focused educator who thrives on helping learners grow in confidence and ability. With a commitment to making learning clear, engaging, and personalized, I aim to create a positive environment where students feel supported and motivated. I believe in building strong connections, encouraging curiosity, and guiding each student toward their full potential. Teaching is not just my profession it's my purpose.

I am originally from Atlanta. I recently completed an MFA in Creative Writing at Chatham University. I speak French at the advanced intermediate level, and have traveled extensively across Europe. I feel I have a lot to offer as a tutor of writing and literature.

...I successfully completed an MA in Performance & Visual Practices from the University of Brighton, UK. From 2007-2013, I taught full time conversational English classes at a public middle school in Seoul, South Korea. While I am comfortable tutoring a range of subjects, I am most passionate about Critical & Cultural Theory, Creative & Critical Writing, Performance Studies, and Theatre. Any subjects or areas involving the arts and culture are of particular interest to me....

I take interest in the subject of communication and how it shapes people's minds and hearts. Words influence meaning, and meaning colors the ideas and feelings we use to understand the world around us, always reflexively informing our engagement with ourselves and each other.

...no clue of what was going on in class and help them achieve a B on the exam the next day. Standardized tests such as the SAT/ACT exam comprise various courses in high school and I cannot teach someone everything they need to know in one night or if a person is weeks behind in the understanding of the course material. Whether it is a standardized test or learning another subject; an assessment must be...

...moved into quality control for media and broadcasting. Prior to pursuing a master's degree, I worked for over a decade in a dental office. However, it was during my time as a graduate student, when I was able to teach students in both the Philosophy and Religious Studies Departments, that I honed by skills in and love of teaching. I am skilled in the art of exegesis, breaking down complex ideas and systems of thought...

...PhD student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine studying Cellular and Molecular Pathology, conducting research on breast cancer. I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences (Minor in Chemistry) and a Bachelor of Arts in German Language and Cultural Studies (Certificate in Global Health). I am a native English speaker and have a C1 certification in German from the Goethe Institute.

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.

My favorite subjects to teach are algebra and psychology. I am a easy going person and have no intention of lecturing. I look forward to working with students and helping them enjoy learning. Comprehension is my goal. Grades are important, but nothing matters if you don't understand the material.

...of philosophy and moral theology at a small Byzantine Catholic Seminary in Pittsburgh, PA. I likewise work as an academic translator for works written in French and Latin. For many years I worked as a tutor in test prep (primarily GRE), mathematics, and computer science. Although I provide this service less frequently as in the past, I continue to enjoy taking an occasional client, hoping to provide the same excellent service that I ever did...