Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Pittsburgh, PA

...studies minor which gives me a great mix of both science and humanities classes. I went to high school at The Ellis School in Pittsburgh, PA. My academic interests vary widely but college has given me a special appreciation for general chemistry, organic chemistry, writing, philosophy, and religious studies. In high school however, my favorite subject was math. Although I am pursuing medicine as a career, I believe there is a lot of value in...

...a mentor and tutor since high school. Not everyone is apt and ready to take on high school and college courses, and I fully believe everyone should have a mentor who cares about personal growth. I found my mentors along the way, and they helped me tremendously. I want you to succeed but also want you to know it is okay to not do great the first time, I know I didn't. I hope to...

...they can see everyday. My main focus is math and science, so my methods of teaching truly help students when much of what we go over in the course may not be visible to the naked eye. I am currently a teacher of Chemistry and Biology and look forward to sharing some of the information I go over in my class with you. I am flexible and am able to adapt my teaching style based...

...teaching. Since then, I've mentored and tutored students in a variety of disciplines. I also have many years of experience as a professional freelance writer. While I'm equally comfortable tutoring elementary, middle school, and high school kids in all areas of study -- I've homeschooled my son (now 15 years old) in all subjects from Kindergarten on -- the subjects I most enjoy teaching are writing, reading, and literature. I feel passionately about sharing my...

...ranged from work, to education, to travel. I believe that education should be collaborative, because people learn best when they have a say in how the learning process works. For that reason, at the start of our sessions together, I will work together with the student to create a learning plan to meet the student's needs in the way that works best for them as an individual. I am a kind, patient and approachable teacher,...

...successful in school. I recently moved back to the Pittsburgh area to begin a private sector career after seven years as a diplomat, working overseas and in Washington DC. I am working as a tutor to share my passion for writing, languages (English and French), history, government, and politics with students. I enhance tutoring sessions with real-world examples and scenarios to make history, politics, social studies, and language arts come alive off the textbook page.

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...

...being able to bring about not just these immediate goals, but in bringing the student along in a comprehensive way; in writing, reasoning, and learning ability. What I provide is professional and academic mentoring, the kind that allows a student to be more than a test score. Many students, brilliant and motivated though they are, can make poor decisions about the college admissions process, about resume building, what they do in their extracurricular time, in...

...a Master's degree in Education in 2010. Aside from real-world experience in the world of business and accounting, I've been teaching Accounting, Business and Computer Software night classes to adults at a Pittsburgh business school since 2001. Soon after starting teaching at night, I started my career as a middle school Computer Science teacher in the southeast suburbs of Pittsburgh. Teaching middle school means knowing every subject, teaching and helping every student no matter what...

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

...with homework and adapting to different academic comfort levels. I am passionate about education and math has always been my favorite subject. I believe that learning should be fun and that there are many ways to learn the same thing, it is all about finding what works for you! I have seen too many people think that math is not for them, but I thoroughly believe it can be accessible for everyone with the right...

As an experienced tutor, I am confident in my ability to help students improve their understanding of literature, their writing, and their standardized test scores.... My teaching philosophy focuses on the importance of adopting multiple teaching strategies. An innovative, flexible approach allows me to help a wide variety of students.... In a typical first session, I talk with a student to evaluate her goals, her areas of concern, and her personal strengths.... My students become independent...

...and becoming even better at what you are already capable of. I like to help students develop their skills in reading, writing and history. I enjoy working with kids of all ages and have particular experience working with elementary school aged students with a variety of skills and needs. I know that you are capable of learning and becoming the person you want to be and I will help you do it!... I believe in helping...

Hello, my name is Tim, and I'm a Software Engineer at Dick's Sporting Goods and a student at the University of Pittsburgh studying Computer Science. I strongly believe in the education of technology driven academia for the young. It is my mission to ensure that any youth who wishes to be educated in a STEM field have that opportunity. ... Writing and reading are linked so perfectly together. If a student has trouble with reading composition,...

...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 problems would work out, like little puzzles. I really "got" it at that point. After that, this was my favorite subject to tutor because I was excited to show students what I had discovered. My tutoring style is to lead...

...and camp counselor. I love working with young people to plan for and achieve success, especially as it pertains to test and college prep. I have been working with young people from an early age, at summer camps, church groups, and as a part of my college's admissions department. I am ready to adapt to every student's unique learning styles and habits, and I hope to see my work inspire a boost in performance and...

I am a third year Chemical Engineering major at the University of Pittsburgh who is enthusiastic to share my knowledge of chemistry, math, and SAT material to help students achieve their academic goals. In terms of tutoring experience, I have assisted in teaching an undergraduate chemistry course for two semesters, and have privately tutored two fellow students in thermodynamics and general inorganic chemistry.

...match closely with your course requirements. I also received very 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...

...pleasures is helping find that special something in the topic at hand that ignites a passion in the student's eyes, where they gain a connection with the material that will nourish their study for years to come. Teaching math and music have always been strong points for me, but language is my greatest focus. Having self-taught Spanish in high school, I'm bilingual and have had the privilege of volunteering on multiple occasions as a translator...

...I remain active as a freelance writer. My most recent article was published by the new Pittsburgh magazine 1839. I also compose and produce music. I am a former chair of the alumni schools committee for my alma mater, The University of Chicago, and I currently interview local applicants for admission each cycle. I simply love empowering youth---—especially through writing, and I spend much of my free time teaching summer programs and leading workshops on...