Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Pittsburgh, PA

...with a degree in Mathematics, and a minor in Physics, and have a few years of experience tutoring in both of those fields. I always enjoy helping students in math, and helping them discover that just because they don't consider themselves a "math person" doesn't mean they can't do well. My goal is never just to make students able to pass an exam, but to make them feel comfortable with the material. I like to...

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 wish to help my students become all that they can be.

...healthy, productive, and meaningful approach to learning. Specifically, I work with my clients to manage test-anxiety, and to approach their studies and academic challenges in a focused and grounded way. (2): Writing skills: Teaching an approach to writing that balances academic formality with creative self-expression and critical thinking. (3): Reading/Critical Thinking skills: I teach reading and critical reasoning skills through focusing on rapid vocabulary acquisition and critical thinking. My approach is evidence-based and draws on...

...how to gauge students' understanding, teach tough subjects, plan activities, provide flashcards and the best possible study materials, and make the most of the students' time. I love tutoring because I know how much a tutor's patience one-on-one can make the difference. I love sharing my study tips and test-taking strategies so they can study efficiently and make the best use of their time to get that desired result. I want students to feel heard...

...to the board and spends the next 10 minutes kneading the idea into your head you come to understand how a bit of help from another, a 'tutor,' can make a world of difference. These are the tutoring and teaching experiences I have had. I am enrolled in my final class needed to complete a BS in physics from the University Honors College at the University of Pittsburgh. I graduate this coming April and I...

...really appreciated that I was willing to take the time and have the patience to help her improve and finish tough assignments, and she is the one who inspires me to tutor today. I take this role seriously and would like to guide any student needing English or literary aid toward success, however that may be defined in each situation. When I'm not absorbed in my work or literature, I enjoy exercising, learning piano, consuming...

...help students work on reading comprehension, English grammar and usage, writing skills, and essay development. I love tutoring students of all ages, whether Elementary, Middle, High School, College, or Adults! So, if you are looking for an excellent, experienced tutor who has a great rapport with students and gets results, I would love to help! I maintain a flexible work schedule and can work with you/your child in person or via an online platform.

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...

...am from Lima, Peru. I am a recent first-generation low income graduate from the University of Pittsburgh. I am a first year medical student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine! I found a passion for being 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...

...able to express oneself eloquently and concisely is essential for academic and personal success. This does not come without skill in logical mathematic thinking, however. I firmly believe that anyone can succeed no matter where they are in the educative process as long as they have the tools and strategies for efficient learning. The best advise any teacher gave me was "study smarter, not harder". There are strategies that take time to learn, but once...

...resource requires experience and professional acumen, and it is not an inborn trait. I have worked with the entire spectrum of students; those looking to get into an IVY league school, and those just hoping to make it through high school. I can most easily and effectively tutor in the sciences, test preparation, and the writing process. I am the biggest asset to those students who have aspirations in the medical, scientific, or research fields,...

I'm a Senior at Carnegie Mellon University, majoring in Civil Engineering. I love being outdoors, playing sports, watching movies, and ballroom dancing. I believe that building a supportive and comfortable relationship between a tutor and a student is the best way to make sure that we can achieve your goals together. I can't wait to get to know you!

...School in Converse, Texas, and The Khabele School (come Headwaters School) in Austin. Through each of these formative, professional engagements I have amassed a strong background of effective instructional techniques leading students to comment favourably on my energy and erudition in the classroom. Likewise, colleagues have praised my positive influence upon the student body. I am a passionate and dedicated teacher with demonstrated productive capabilities, and a strong motivation for student engagement and support. I...

...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 have the tools to...

...have a business background and am happy to tutor in business-related subjects as well. I hold a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Creative Writing from Chatham University, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Management from Indiana University. I'm a published writer, and have tutored creative and academic writing for several years. I've also tutored non-native English speakers in TOEFL and TOEIC test preparations. As an overarching teaching philosophy, I believe...

My name is Aleena, and I'll be starting medical school this Fall in Philly, PA. I have tutored in biology, chemistry, physics, all levels of math up through Calculus II, English, psychology, and history. I have tutored students from elementary school all the way up to college-age. I have been tutoring for 5 years now and love it so much!

Hello! My name is Nicole and I have been with Varsity Tutors since 2015. I am a licensed family law attorney, but in my spare time, I tutor to help students achieve their dreams. I believe that learning can be fun and the more people I can convince of that, the better! In my spare time, I enjoy long distance running, reading horror novels and hanging out with my calico cat, Webby.

...been a teacher with the Pittsburgh Public Schools for five years. I graduated from Penn State with a degree in Kinesiology, and will be graduating from Edinboro University with a degree in Reading in July 2015. I love teaching and also am able to coach basketball, soccer, and cross country at my school. When I'm not working, I enjoy walking my dog, playing sports, watching movies, or enjoying a nice cup of coffee. I look...

...my teaching career my goal has been to make material easy for students to relate to and understand. I have done this by relating the material to real-life situations so students can make comparisons between content and things 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....