Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Pittsburgh, PA

...as well as fellowships and scholarships. My students have been accepted into programs at Harvard, University of Chicago, University of Pittsburgh, Swarthmore, Emory and more. I have done tutoring both formally (eg as a physics TA in college) and informally (eg helping middle school students with math homework at a center where I volunteered). I seek to utilize my broad expertise in areas like English, Spanish, writing, math, science, standardized test taking, and organizational skills...

...school level, I've helped family friends who were having difficulty in their classes understand concepts through easy-to-learn tools that simplified what may have seemed complicated before. When they do well on an exam, I know I served them well. I look back on the quote I chose in my high school yearbook from Jackie Robinson, the first Major League Baseball player to cross the color barrier: "A life is not important except in the impact...

I have been a peer tutor for more than three years, and have worked with students in all age groups. I am comfortable with most locations- classrooms, homes, and public places. As a founding member of Tutors For Opportunity, an international tutoring nonprofit, I have worked with students from a variety...

...at Carnegie Mellon University. I graduated at James E. Taylor High School as rank 7 out of over 600 students and swam for my high school swim team for 4 years. Currently, I'd say I'm most experienced in math and science and above average in English and would feel most comfortable teaching any of these subjects. I'm welcome to any other subjects and will try to provide the best tutoring services for you. Thank you

...am able to tutor in most math subjects but my favorites have always been Geometry and Trig. When I actually took Geometry as a student myself many years ago, I couldn't understand it. So when I was faced with being a tutor, they told me that I had to tutor Geometry and I panicked. I got out a Geometry book and started to work through some of the problems and I realized how perfectly the...

...over 9 years, it is who I am and how I identify. I have traveled to over 50 countries/places and taught in many including here in Pittsburgh, Denver, Belize, Bali, India, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Currently, the road has led me motherhood and with my baby boy at home, I am looking for the flexibility of tutoring part time, which brings me here. Let's join this educational journey together and meet the goals that you aspire...

...Pittsburgh studying biology and economics. I have previous experience tutoring individuals from elementary school to college and acting as a teaching assistant for a wide variety of classes. In high school, I took a variety of subjects, including both AP Calculuses, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Economics, and many others. I have been able to develop my teaching skills through acting as a teaching assistant for undergraduate classes in both biology and economics,...

...University of Virginia studying Statistics and Public Policy. After graduating I hope to pursue a career in consulting or data analysis. I have experience tutoring many math courses including Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1, Business Calculus, and Statistics. I can help students study for all sorts of subjects, as well as standardized tests, especially the Math sections of those tests. I am also able to work with younger students to help...

...joy in helping students to discover that math, science, history and literature are interesting and worth pursuing. My extensive experience tutoring math, science and standardized testing have prepared me for the role of connecting with students and encouraging that more natural instinct for acquiring and assimilating knowledge. I believe confidence in one's abilities is a fundamental tool for instilling interest and achieving success. My love of math and science, especially Calculus and Chemistry, has shown...

...high academic marks on both my LSAT (law school admission test) and SAT's. In addition, I took these 2 exams fairly recently so I am familiar with any new changes or adaptations which may have been made. I stated previously I currently teach two separate courses and teaching truly is my passion. I feel that I am able to build a relationship with my students which allows me to evaluate their needs and adapt my...

...I'm currently finishing up my degree in information technology with a concentration in data analytics at Southern New Hampshire University, and I'll be graduating next year. This field excites me because it's all about using data to make smart decisions and solve problems, which is something I'm really passionate about. When it comes to tutoring, I believe in being patient and adaptable. Everyone learns differently, so I make sure to tailor my approach to fit...

...2014. I received my Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with a concentration in Business. Math and Science have always fascinated me because of their applications to the technology we use in everyday life. As a tutor, these are my favorite subjects to work with because they involve definite answers that are firmly rooted in logic. My mission in helping students with these subjects is to show them how to break down complex problems into...

I am a junior mechanical engineer at Carnegie Mellon University. I am here to help with any math, physics, or computer science questions you may have!

Hi! I am Emily Jacko. I received my BA from Washington & Jefferson College and I am currently in an MFA program at Chatham University. I am studying pedagogy and creative writing. I am passionate about learning and teaching as well! Named Top 10 Best of Tutors.com in 2020.

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...students understand concepts in the maths and sciences and fill tricky knowledge gaps. My B.S. degrees from Geneva College are in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry with a minor in Mathematics. While in school, I tutored differential equations and proctored organic chemistry labs. I have 4+ years of practical experience in engineering and chemistry related fields. I also have spent 2 years coaching middle school club volleyball and currently stay at home with my 9 month...

...understanding the music we love to play and listen to. I also enjoy tutoring French. I lived in Canada and attended French-Speaking schools where I developed a love for the beauty of the language. My passion for the French language endures as I specialize in French Song and Opera as a major area of study in University. When I'm not in class, you can often find me composing music, writing, or creating performance art.

...a tutor is not to throw new information at you, but rather to equip you with the logical and deductive skills to solve problems on your own, even if you have never seen the problem before. Outside the classroom, I am an amateur composer and musician. I primarily play the piano, but I also recently began to learn the theremin! I also love basically every aspect of computers, and I am especially interested in the...

As a junior Neuroscience major with History and Chemistry minors at the University of Pittsburgh, I am aware of the highs and lows of the learning process having experienced them myself, and thus, I am equipped with the techniques required to help a student understand certain material. Currently, I am a teaching assistant for General Chemistry 1 and 2 labs, and in the past, I have served as a teaching assistant for Foundations of Biology...

...University of Pittsburgh. Ever since high school, I have loved studying biology, both molecular and ecological. I have extensive experience in tutoring for AP Biology and have taken introductory biology, ecology, and genetics at the college level. I have also picked up a minor in western European history, another of my passions. My main focus of study is the history of Ireland and Northern Ireland with special focus on The Troubles. I am also highly experienced...