Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Pittsburgh, PA

...with a lot of different learners. My students have included second graders, freshman science and pre-professional majors, and even professors. As a PhD student constantly thinking and writing about music in literature, I am incredibly aware of the importance of listening. I believe that it is important to listen to what students say and don't say to help them identify their goal and process to successfully reach that goal. In addition to editing 1,000+ pages...

...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 them to undergraduates requires patience and the ability to explain things as simply as possible. It is also important to recognize...

...Science Degrees in Chemistry with a focus in polymer science. I am also currently applying to medical school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and organic chemistry. Having been a student-athlete in college, with volunteering, physician shadowing, and work commitments, I understand the difficulties with school and struggling with certain subjects. I tutor to help other students learn more, find success in the classroom, and...

...the United States and am fluent in Spanish and currently studying Arabic as well. I was homeschooled for much of my life and loved it, but completed my last three years of high school in a public school and am thus well acquainted with the various forms of standardized testing. When I'm not studying I like singing and theatre, reading, playing the piano, climbing trees and doing anything outdoors. I have been tutoring Spanish at...

...school at the University of Pennsylvania as a Twenty-First Century scholar this fall, I am excited to take on my role as a lifelong learner - I know how empowering education and just figuring things out can be. I want to help students learn to love, too, for that precise reason. Be it scoring higher on a standardized test or needing help through a class they are taking, I want to help them understand and...

Hi, my name is Brittany and I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. My major is in economics and neuroscience with a minor in chemistry. I have tutored throughout highschool and college and was a teaching assistant for economics. I hope I can help you with your classes! I also scored very high on my standardized tests and have great techniques to help you ace the test, no matter what level you are at currently.

...I simply love what I do! Regarding my teaching philosophy, I perceive myself as a professional teacher and mentor who is skilled and intrinsically motivated to facilitate students’ intellectual, ethical, and social development. While I believe learning can and does take place anywhere and everywhere, I propose that there are four multi-faceted elements particularly conducive to fostering an effective classroom environment: 1.) a caring, patient, skilled, and prepared instructor acting as a facilitator and guide;...

...in the areas of Social Studies, English, and Special Education. I have taught in the public school system in districts around the Pittsburgh area. I have experience teaching High School World History/Cultures, United States History, Civics/Democracy, Economics, and various levels of English-Language Arts. I love playing/coaching soccer, skiing, golfing, and watching sports. Community service and community involvement is something that is very important to me. My favorite part about tutoring is working with students on...

I am a fifth year student at the University of Pittsburgh pursuing a dual degree in Natural Sciences (Global Health Certificate) and German Language and Culture with a minor in Chemistry.

...of mine because I enjoy the aspects of helping students develop to their highest potential. I love working through their struggles and understanding their learning style so that I can teach them to the best of their abilities. As well as they can now understand how they can learn to the best of their abilities. I enjoy motivating them and getting them excited to learn because I know that being excited about learning is the...

...students gain the building blocks they need to succeed--knowing how to take a test is just as important as knowing the information! I studied Photojournalism at Point Park University, with a focus on fine art and global politics. My approach to tutoring focuses on creating independence and confidence in my clients. I try to make sure students are not just knowledgeable about the basic information, but that they also garner a deeper understanding of the...

...ways to interface technology with our humanity and society! As such, I am well versed in a breadth of STEM fields, and have plenty of experience teaching them as well. Since my interests are in research, I stay away with dead-end "memorize this equation" methods taught in schools, since to reach any higher level of understanding, one needs basic understanding first. I believe this to be critical, especially if you are pursuing any sort of...

...as a writing tutor in some capacity. While getting my undergraduate degree, I worked in my school's Writing Center as a lead peer tutor. I also worked as a grants writing tutor. During graduate school, I worked as the Director of a non-profit that focused on providing creative writing education to elementary-aged students. My approach to teaching writing involves working with the student through the process of writing. I like to start with brainstorming and...

...Memphis. I have 25 years of teaching experience in an enriched academics program in the Shelby County Schools in Memphis, Tennessee. The majority of the time I taught 2nd grade but have also taught 3rd and 4th grade and am certified to teach grades 1 - 8. I was a Level 5 Teacher and a Career Ladder teacher at the time of my early retirement, just prior to my family relocating to the Pittsburgh area....

...Gaby and I am passionate about teaching. I love to see others strive and be able to communicate in different languages so they can engage with different cultures. I have studied in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, France and Canada so I love the cultural experience you get through others. I have an International Business Major and a Masters Degree in Business Administration and my favorite subject to teach is Spanish because is my native language....

...tutoring experience is in general ACT prep, in addition to academic and creative writing, middle school math and reading, and high school and college math. Some of my favorite all-time classes were medical sociology in college and AP US Government and Politics in high school. Through Tufts, I taught English as a second language (3 semesters) and citizenship exam prep (1 semester) to Hispanic immigrants and refugees, which taught me a lot about how to...

...am trained in Indian Classical Music, and I am also part of a collegiate acapella group! I love to play the piano, bake, and read. Through my prior tutoring experiences, I have learned that every student is unique and I believe that it is my responsibility to respect that and adapt my teaching methods accordingly. Given how much my friends and I have gained from both formal and informal tutoring in high school and college,...

...am currently a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh studying Pre-Medicine, getting minors in Chemistry and Teacher Education, and certificates in American Sign Language and Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. I love teaching and absolutely love working with kids. I have previously taught dance to ages 2-14. While I can tutor a broad range of ages and subjects, I am most passionate about teaching elementary and middle school kids. I believe that when students start with...

...student learns something new. I am passionate about writing, reading, and English. My degrees are in Social Work and Higher Education. I also am highly organized with study skills and personalizing material in such a way that it fits your learning style. I want to work WITH you to help you master a subject, but also desire to make it clear that your grades matter, but your worth goes beyond a number. Let's get to...

...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 is one of my favorite hobbies. I played on the women's team at Anderson University and just recently...