Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Pittsburgh, PA

...assignment was at Grove City Area High School where I was the Life Transitions teacher for students ages 13-22. I am passionate about helping struggling learners gain necessary skills. Implementing individualized instruction to meet the needs of all learners is my primary goal. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Special Education from California University of PA, my Master's degree in Early Childhood Education and my Special Education Supervision Certificate from Slippery Rock University. I am...

...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 together over the years.) Helping kids learn truly makes me happy! In my free time, I enjoy reading, baking -- especially chocolate!, and going to the theater. I also love animals, music, history, and learning about other cultures.

...of Science in Business Administration Colorado State University. I apply a multitude of methods to increase comprehension of topics. As a multicultural liaison for Baltimore County Public Schools, my passion to teach learners from around the world has led me to the privilege of guiding learners from China, India, Vietnam, Jordan, Brazil, Spain, Mexico, and others. Breaking the code of Standardized Tests most students report that their test anxiety decreased because they were prepared by...

I believe that all students are capable of learning , and that they should be pushed to reach their potential.

...to provide both face-to-face and online services for students in grades K-12. In addition to my educational background in Speech Therapy, I have experience working as an Assistant Teacher, Tutor, and Peer Advisor. I also completed an internship in Audiology and am interested in providing services to students with hearing loss who struggle with literacy in the classroom as well. In January 2016, I will start taking online classes to earn my graduate certification in...

...important it is to develop a solid foundation of reading and writing skills. Competence in vocabulary, reading comprehension, and the ability to organize and communicate facts and ideas is the basis for all learning. As the tutor, my role is to serve as a mentor providing access to information and opportunities for discovery and knowledge development. I believe it is important to make the tutoring session relevant to the students interests, therefore involving them in...

...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. I also...

...high school Social Studies. My deepest passion is writing. I began tutoring English and Spanish when I was in high school and continued through college and graduate school. I have tutored grade school, high school, and college students, and love seeing the "lightbulb" moments after the weeks of hard work. During my student teaching, I worked with my U.S. History students and saw their grades improve by as much as two letter grades in a...

...of all ages in basic vocabulary, grammar, conversation, and more. While at Pitt, I worked on acquisition of language, including some course work and tutoring in English as a Second Language. In addition to French, I was a fifth grade teacher for three years, where I taught subjects such as math, history, geography, literature, language arts, spelling, and writing. I have worked with students on problem-solving and test-prep specifically in math and language arts. I...

I am passionate about helping students succeed because they are the future and I love helping students better themselves and succeed I currently work in a pre k classroom at Pittsburgh Public Schools and I have a bachelors in education from Point Park University there were plenty of people who believed in me while I was in school i can't wait to play a part in helping students achieve their academic goals

...and was a supervisor at that location, in Florida; I now reside in Pittsburgh and still continue to teach online for University students. Teaching is a passion and I love to share knowledge and watch students become successful and more confident with their schoolwork. I also worked with adult students who were looking to pass their Social Work exams. I passed my national and state exams, and realize that sometimes we overthink or lack the...

I'm a teacher since 1999. I love poetry, autobiographies, and American women writers. I have lived in New York City, Alaska, Los Angeles, and Eastern Europe. I am a teacher for life because it's my calling and it's what I love to do.

...serve the overlooked populations of our society through education. My underlying goal as an educator is to bring social change to my classroom, in the lives of the individual students, in the school culture as a whole, and ultimately somewhere within the greater education system. I want each of my students to know their worth and their value, to feel loved and respected, and to feel welcome and safe. I want to teach them how...

...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 best with elementary and middle school students and that it is crucial to have a strong foundation in the basics while...

My name is Mary. I am a graduate of Freeport High School 2010. I have two Bachelor's Degrees from Seton Hill University 2014 in Political Science and History, two years of law school experience, and am currently finishing my M.B.A. at Seton Hill University, as well as a graduate certification in Genocide and the Holocaust. I am well-versed in a wide array of subjects, especially History and Writing.

...has been published across many platforms, including online blogs and physical magazines. My background in teaching has been brief but extraordinarily rewarding. I have taught remotely at Norris, Marrs, and McMillan Middle Schools in Omaha, Nebraska, where I devised lesson plans and instructed classrooms for after school programs in art and entrepreneurship. My biggest accomplishment does not lie with the lessons themselves, but with connecting with each student on a personal level. I believe that...

I am a freelance writer, an online teacher, and a civil engineering designer. I've taught language arts, creative arts, and engineering classes in person and online, and I am excited to tutor here on Varsity Tutors! You will find writing and math help here as well as a healthy dose of encouragement. :) I cannot wait to meet you!

...of Case Western Reserve University where I obtained a degree in Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism. I hope to attend medical school in the future. My main academic interests include STEM subjects such as biology, chemistry, mathematics. I have taken AP and IB classes in high school and have taken the SAT, the MCAT, and GRE successfully. My interests other than those mentioned above include running, reading, music, and spending time with my friends and family!

...to find the most effective means of teaching for students. Individual attention and effective communication are vital for learning, and it is my position as a teacher and tutor to ensure that this happens. In addition to IB and AP music classes, I am available to tutor a wide variety of writing subjects including college essays and the IB extended essay as well as literature and reading comprehension at all grade levels. Additionally, I can...

...University pursuing an undergrad degree in business administration and accounting. Fall of 2019 I will begin my masters degree in finance while I study for my CPA exam. Currently I tutor all ages in accounting courses including financial, managerial, cost, corporate finance, and intermediate 1 & 2. I love to tutor financial accounting and corporate finance because they are two subjects I enjoy and excel in! Outside of school, I am a division I softball...