Award-Winning PRAXIS Tutors in Pittsburgh, PA

I graduated magma cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh with a focus in Earth and Space Science. I am an outdoors person; I enjoy being outside and observing the surrounding world. In this way I am a classic "natural philosopher" variant of scientist. I like earth science, environmental science, ecology, geology, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy, and cosmology. I am your go-to tutor for anything involving nature on a macro scale.

...a tutor for all levels of mathematics. Experience: West Point Public Schools in VA: 2 years teaching 6th, 7th, 8th, and 10th grade mathematics. Taught, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, and Functions Statistics and Trigonometry. Tutored after school. Penn Hills School District in PA: 3 years teaching 9th thru 12th grade mathematics. Taught, Algebra, Keystone Remediation, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Algebra 3 (Pre-Calculus course). Avonworth School District in PA: Currently in my 3rd year teaching 7th grade...

...all levels of Mathematics- from Algebra to Pre-calculus and all 3 sciences- Chemistry, Biology and Physics !! With 33 years of teaching experience , I am confident I can teach / tutor to make any concept easily understandable and provide individualized lessons to suit the specific learning style of every student. I have been successful in helping students bring up their grade. I am an adjunct faculty at a reputed university and I am also...

...Degree. I also obtained a Mathematics Degree. While in college, I worked as a tutor helping college students with their math classes. I also spent the last 2 years teaching high school math in Virginia. I tutor math test prep and all academic courses below and including Algebra II. I believe that the purpose of education is to develop young individuals into contributing members of our society. I have an interest in sports, but mainly...

...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 all the way...

Every student can learn and has the right to learning opportunities that engage them in worthwhile and cognitively demanding tasks. Through such experiences, students develop more than just content knowledge, they grow as thinkers and problems solvers. They grow confidence and a sense of agency.

...graduating in May of 2022 and am currently going through the rigorous and competitive matching process to obtain a pre-doctoral internship through the American Psychological Association (APA). Upon graduation, I plan to obtain licensure to become a licensed psychologist and work as a tenure-track professor at a university. I love to tutor students in research, psychology, writing which is my specialty and reading. However, I believe that I can help a student achieve their goals...

...trumpet player and switched to tuba in the 7th grade. Ever since I have excelled at all brass instruments and have found a passion for teaching them. I decided to become a music educator after being exposed to several fantastic educators. I aspire to be as great as they were and to have a significant impact on any person I teach. I have experience tutoring college music classes and have been providing private brass lessons...

...material, and I can't do that unless I learn from the student. Everyone is different and there is no shame in needing help or asking questions. My tutoring style adapts to my students, but I typically start with finding out the needs of the student, then working with them in hands on activities. I consider learning by doing to be a good start, but if a student needs help in other areas, I will adapt...

Hello! My name is Pete Robertson and I am new to Varsity Tutors. I am a high school Spanish teacher, and have experience teaching in multiple languages to all ages of learners! I am certified to tutor for various professional exams and several different levels of Spanish, and have fluency in the language.

...and laughter in every situation. I spread love through my words and actions, teaching those around me how to find their purpose or passion because using those as tools will help guide progress and productivity. I value learning because the desire to learn and acquire new things can lead to endless possibilities during this journey of life. Lastly, I vow to always lead teachers and students to a state of growth; changing mindsets in a...

...providing well-balanced, supportive and engaging lessons while remaining flexible to ensure individual learning styles and abilities are addressed.I greatly value student input and involve the student in setting goals which are attained by progressing through small, manageable incremental steps. I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science from Texas Christian University and an Elementary Education Teaching Certificate from the University of Pittsburgh.I have worked with children and middle school students in various settings for...

Things worth doing usually aren't easy, but there are always helping hands to help get over the bumps in the road.

...to the #Movement of #MakingADifference (#beingMAD) in the lives of our youth! I love life, enjoy having fun, laughing often, and love God. My family is a priority and essential in my life! I believe in giving back and am fully committed to helping others. Someone took the time to help mold me into the person I am today. Through encouragement, love, motivation, and dedication, I will continue to do the same for others, and...

...finance and marketing. In high school, I launched my own tutoring business and gained hundreds of hours of experience in teaching a wide array of subjects, including standardized test preparation, algebra, and writing. My tutoring philosophy is simple. My goal is to help students gain an overall enjoyment and versatility in particular subjects. To achieve this, I provide suggestions on academic habits that tend to produce success. For example, I help students determine their favored...

...I am also a student learning what each scholar needs to be successful. By building a positive learning environment, we create a learning community where scholars learn from their teacher, their peers and anyone they come in contact with in their daily activity. This creates a life-long learner. I am a strong believer that a positive attitude and positive "self-talk" creates the right mindset to learn new material. Together we are going to F.A.I.L. because...

I enjoy learning from others and helping others learn. Learning is always a reciprocal process in my opinion. Hopefully, I can use my experience working in the education system to benefit students through Varsity Tutors.

...to see how our nation has formed throughout the years! I look forward to helping students learn content, but also help them see where they can use their skills in this content area in their future. My goal in tutoring is not only to help students with the content, but help shape them to be dutiful citizens. In my free time, I like spending time with my family and friends, hiking or running, and reading...

...have a Master Degree in Child Psychology, in addition to an Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology. I have over eight years experience working as a school psychologist; in both school and clinical settings. My strengths include: test and measurement, interpreting assessment data, implementing research-based interventions, RTI and progress monitoring, developing organization skills, study skills, and test taking skills, and specific modules to improve academic performance. I feel that I possess the necessary skills to...

...and also as a high school emotional support teacher in a private setting. I have also worked for KinderCare Learning Centers, specifically working in preschool and transitional kindergarten classrooms. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about math and reading. Within all of my tutoring sessions, I provide a stimulating and structured learning environment, while also having fun to keep the student motivated! Education is such an important aspect in...