Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Pittsburgh, PA

...most common spelling and grammar mistakes. It also forced me to develop ways of getting students to identify and correct these errors. This involved spending a lot of individual time with students and helping them through the revision process. The most important aspect of this was getting them to see that writing is a process. This understanding generally made them more patient and open to feedback. Philosophy and logic are both exceptionally abstract subjects. Teaching...

...have been a professional English teacher for going on 20 years, teaching all levels of grades 6-12. The thing I love about teaching is the personal, individual connection with each student. The beauty of literature and interpretation is there is no right or wrong answer. What I can help with are ways to make your voice or argument or message heard. I Love Reading! Duh! Watching sports. Watching comedy specials (I think you have to...

...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 to assist all students in accessing strong educational resources. I am able to tutor a...

...to a wide variety of students. I started out teaching children aged 10-15 in Korea where I learned how to incorporate technology and multimedia materials to make lessons as engaging impossible and developed a holistic, project-based, interactive style of teaching. Later I moved to Europe where I got my Master's in Literature in Germany and began teaching adult learners and private clients of all ages English both in person and online. I was also a...

...Rhetoric. I also have a Bachelor of Arts in English Writing with minors in English Literature and Hispanic Studies from Montana State University. While at CMU, I had an amazing time as a Communication & Language Support Consultant, tutoring students, alumni and faculty. I helped clients with various projects ranging from essay writing, application materials and oral presentations to English-speaking appointments for ESL clients. Though I am interested in a wide range of subjects, my...

I strive to help and assist students to achieve their fullest potential. I am dedicated to helping students do their absolute best!

...district, as a dance major. I am currently a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh - main campus, studying Pre-Medicine, getting a minor in Chemistry and Economics, and certificates in American Sign Language, Global Health, and Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. I am very passionate about teaching and working with kids of all ages. I have experience teaching dance to children ages 2-14, and tutoring elementary and middle school students in stem related fields. I work...

...and I am currently working on a master's in education leadership. Over the past 10+ years, I have taught a wide range of subjects to students of all ages, from 5-65. My specialties are in English, math, Spanish, and ESL. However, I love science, history, and social studies as well - I'm a self-proclaimed nerd! I am also fluent in Spanish, so I can help students learn the language or offer support to Spanish speakers....

...Bachelor of Science in Engineering. I have been tutoring a wide range of students for several years, starting in the COVID-19 academic year under the organization "Connect With Gwinnett", during which I went to several elementary schools in my county to tutor elementary and middle school students. In high school, as a member of the National Honor Society and President of the National Spanish Honor Society, I assisted peers of mine in many subjects. My...

...have worked with students of various ages, assisting at a preschool in summers, interning at a local elementary school, and tutoring students in high school. My favorite subjects to tutor are English and Reading, and I also tutor in Math (which I have grown to love more recently-- we've had a complicated relationship) and Science. I especially like creative writing, and even won a poetry competition years ago. I believe that learning should be an...

...an essay. My goal is to work with you and help you feel comfortable and confident in your work. I also teach speech and help students work through their anxiety of speaking in front of others to deliver a well thought out speech. It can be difficult to stand in front of classmates or teachers for a presentation. Preparation and practice is key, and I help students with doing just that. Whether you are looking...

...with my Bachelors of Science in Natural Sciences. I had an undergraduate focus in neuroscience and conceptual foundations of medicine. Since freshman year of high school, I have put forth many hours tutoring students of all ages, ranging in many subjects. My personal favorite subject to tutor in is Algebra, but I have tutored in math ranging from elementary school level to high school level. I have also tutored in the sciences and Spanish. Although...

...as a tutor. In recent years, I was employed by the University of Pittsburgh to tutor student-athletes in subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, and Algebra. In this position, I was responsible for attending regular weekly appointments with students either 1-on-1 or in small groups. This experience taught me the importance of flexibility when tutoring, as I had to tailor my tutoring strategies to meet the unique needs of each student. Through assessing personal learning styles,...

I enjoy helping students understand new information and enjoy making learning fun. For fun, I enjoy reading, hiking, traveling, theater, and a good Netflix series. I enjoy seeing different aspects of the world to see delve into other countries' cultures. More importantly, I love to connect what I learn in my travels to my teaching to bring a sense of cultural awareness to everyday life.

...focus on Middle East Studies and Religion. Since graduation, I have taught middle school history extensively in Pennsylvania for a private school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects including essay writing and reading comprehension. I am most passionate about U.S. History, Geography, and World Religions. I firmly believe that education is absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to instill this appreciation to all of my students. In my...

...is that you have to seek out the great potential in every student, personalize your teaching, and of course, involve your students in an active participation, because their success also depends on all of the above. I am a nurse graduate from Drexel University. I reside in Lancaster, PA. My strong background and exposure to science and my enthusiasm for helping others will help me achieve goals of making others successful as well.

...high school through different organizations and wanted to continue through college because I think that by tutoring you not only get to help others, but also learn a lot yourself through reinforcing concepts and working with different students. In addition to tutoring through volunteer organizations, I also worked at Kumon Learning Center in high school where I was able to work with students of all different ages, so I am familiar with a range of...

...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 create and present useful content and engage learners of all ages. As a person invested in...

...college, and upon graduating worked for a tutoring company in my hometown. I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2014 where I completed degrees in Chinese as well as Communications. Afterwards, I worked in a special education classroom for students who were deaf or hard of hearing. Following that I worked for Big Brothers Big Sisters for 2 years. I ran mentoring programs within many elementary and middle school public schools in the Pittsburgh...

...through college. I also enjoy helping kids prepare for standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, and GRE. Patience and gentle encouragement have been my most effective tools in helping young learners, and it's important to me that my students know that I'm on their side as they struggle with new challenges. (I'm especially proud of the fact that my son, who is dyslexic, has become a confident and accomplished reader through the work we've done...