Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Pittsburgh, PA

...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, I have a lot of confidence in the process and hope to make learning truly enjoyable.

I am an experienced tutor and supplemental instructor in Biology and Mathematics. I have tutored students in elementary school, middle school, high school, and college and am always looking to implement effective strategies for content learning and retention.

...in working with students to improve their writing so that they can communicate complex ideas in a way that is both stylistically and technically proficient. I also enjoy teaching trumpet to aspiring musicians. I graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in anthropology and global health, and have worked in both the not-for-profit and for-profit worlds in New York and throughout East Africa. In my spare time, I enjoy jazz, cooking, and reading.

...of ages and abilities, anywhere from preschool aged students to students with reading challenges and even students with Multiple Disabilities. I am currently serving in my second year as a PreK teacher and I am loving it! I cherish the joy and excitement that children exhibit over my lessons. My favorite subject to tutor is Elementary reading. There is nothing better in teaching than when a student recognizes a letter or when he or she...

...up to live, speaking life into every individual who I encounter because I believe in the power of words. I encourage all to live positively because I feel students draw this from their teachers; finding ways to stimulate joy 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...

...high school and college composition courses. I have presented science assemblies to large groups of elementary school students. I have experience working with young children with special needs both as a substitute teacher and as a direct care professional. I also teach online ESL classes to children and adults from around the world. I am curious, creative, cheerful, patient, and encouraging. I am curious about the world and love to read and learn. I am...

...Mansfield University of Pennsylvania. I received my B.M. in Music Education. While in school, I worked with ESL students and taught private music lessons. After graduating, I taught music in the North Carolina public schools where I taught students from middle- through high-school. I am currently teaching in the Pennsylvania public schools where I am an orchestra director at the elementary level. I also run my own piano studio, and I virtually taught ESL students....

...not everyone feels that way! I like to help people also enjoy Math. My teaching/tutoring style relies on getting to know the student and incorporating their interests into the subject area (if possible). This helps to engage the student and make connections to things in which they are already interested. Outside of academia, I work full-time as a Software Developer and also assist my employer with corporate training for software products. I enjoy getting to...

...for 3 years while attending the University of Maryland. I love following the NFL and the NHL. My apologies to the local fanbases, but the Penguins and the Steelers have always been my favorite teams to root for! Outside of athletics I also have a strong interest in all types of games; board, card, and otherwise. I enjoy game theory and have recently developed a passion for chess. I look forward to working with your...

...every situation. I have mainly taught in small group settings with homeschooling and in private homeschool groups of up to 100 children. I have also taught in adult small groups and church based schools for children. I have had a lot of first hand experience teaching children with autism and dyslexia. I understand the struggles that children can have with this and every small step, every gain is victory in my eyes! I like to...

...I am a Certified PreK-4 and special education Teacher. I currently work at a small private school, where I tutor during the summer months. I believe that every child can succeed when given the tools to learn, not just the facts! How we learn is just as important as what we learn. Becoming a teacher and tutor took a lot of work for me. However, throughout the process, I have learned many different tools and...

...first child and my second child in 2012. I worked part-time from home with being a stay-at-home mom. The pandemic came along, and I decided to substitute at my children's school. My children were 8 and 9 years old. I fell in love with teaching and decided to go back to school for Elementary Education PK-4 with an add on for 5th and 6th grade. I am currently in Masters Program at Point Park University....

...own students during their study halls or lunch periods, but I also tutored when I was an undergraduate student at St. Francis. I most often tutor any type of English/Language Arts courses, writing, journalism and SAT/ACT prep. Students typically find English and writing to be challenging, but I have found that helping my students make personal connections to content makes it easier for them to understand. English is also fun for me to tutor because...

...Spanish at George Mason University, and an adjunct instructor of French at the University of Pittsburgh. They are currently getting their PhD in French. They have also been trained as a writing tutor in English, French and Spanish. Elsie grew up in France, and continued to learn languages in immersion programs, study abroad semesters, and fascinating courses through graduate school. They have worked with multilingual students in elementary schools, immersion academies, tutoring programs, and in...

...in Environmental Biology from Beloit College and my Juris Doctor from the University of Oregon School of Law. I've studied abroad in Scotland, Australia, and Switzerland, and I love to travel. In law school I tutored privately for the GRE as well as served as a teaching assistant for Civil Procedure. I tutor a wide variety of subjects, but my favorites are Writing and Editing as well as the English/Verbal portions of standardized tests. In...

My name is Bethany Piechowicz. I am a recent college graduate from Penn State. I earned bachelor degrees in chemical engineering and chemistry with minors in environmental engineering and equine science. I love school, learning, and teaching others what I have learned. I enjoy reading books, riding horses, being outside, and solving problems.

...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 spare time, I enjoy travelling, coaching soccer and lacrosse, riding bikes, cooking and spending time with my family.

...techniques. Learning is fostered by creating the appropriate atmosphere.I try to create such an atmosphere, by helping students think out loud, reflect on experiences, identify problems, and develop solutions.I keep current with materials, and educational strategies, all of which help to promote learning in my students. On a more personal note,not only am I creative in my approach to teaching, I also create jewelry, which I sell on Etsy. I have raised three children, who...

My goal is to not only teach students their respective subjects, but to provide them with a set of problem solving skills that will help them break down challenging material independently in the future. ... To ensure students find the best way to learn material so that the subject is no longer such a daunting task.... Introduce myself, get information about the course, such as their past performance and what areas they need improvement on if...

I have been an educator for 10 years! I have taught kindergarten, second grade, and special education in elementary and middle school! I have my Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and Elementary/Early Childhood Education. I also have my Master's Degree in Reading as well as my K-12 Reading Specialist Certification and Literacy Coach Endorsement. I have taught in brick and mortar schools as well as virtual schools.