Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in Pittsburgh, PA

I graduated magma cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh with a focus in Earth and Space Science. I am an outdoors person; I enjoy being outside and observing the surrounding world. In this way I am a classic "natural philosopher" variant of scientist. I like earth science, environmental science, ecology, geology, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy, and cosmology. I am your go-to tutor for anything involving nature on a macro scale.

...building, what they do in their extracurricular time, in interviews, etc. These problems cannot be avoided by just being intelligent. Even doing research in these areas can be daunting, as the internet, full of useful information as it is, provides both wise and foolish advice to young students. Navigating this 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...

I enjoy learning from others and helping others learn. Learning is always a reciprocal process in my opinion. Hopefully, I can use my experience working in the education system to benefit students through Varsity Tutors.

...education for children and teens, as well as workshops geared towards adults. While I have a broad range of art experience, particularly related to animation and comic industry education, I also offer tutoring for SAT Math. Outside of work, I love to read manga and play video games, and I also love spending time with my cats and pet chickens. I am also a longtime horse and bird nerd (and am happy to bring biology...

...mentored me as well. My formal, post-secondary education came from the US Naval Academy, Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh in the fields of English, Math, Counseling, Psychology and Administration. I learned a lot about myself and about life from these educational experiences. No one can ever take away from you what you truly know and understand. Everyone can learn. Among my many interests are sports, fitness, all aspects of music, theater, concerts, movies...

...tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and History. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all...

...the reason why we are doing something is infinitely more important than the way we are doing it. There are 12 ways to tackle every problem and the one that first comes to mind isn't always the easiest. The road to the finish isn't always a straight line and we should always be looking for those little twists and turns that will get us there faster. I try to create a very low stress environment...

Hi! I'm Kyle, I'm from Pittsburgh, PA and I go to Penn State at the Schreyer Honors College. My favorite subject is math and in high school my favorite activities were FBLA and Forensics Speech and Debate. I'm a huge sports fan, especially for Penn State football and basketball, Pirates baseball, and Steelers football.

...the University of Pittsburgh, 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...

...an enriching environment for education and fun, managing a wide array of behaviors and personalities. As of last semester, I am volunteering with Keep It Real at the University of Pittsburgh. This organization places college students in refugee/in-need communities to tutor students K-12. I am currently tutoring in the Northview Heights Somali-Bantu refugee community with elementary aged children. I have online tutoring experience winter of 2020-2021 through School Simplified, an all online platform to provide...

...Teacher Education, and certificates in American Sign Language and Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. I love teaching and absolutely love working with kids. I have previously taught dance to ages 2-14. While I can tutor a broad range of ages and subjects, I am most passionate about teaching elementary and middle school kids. I believe that when students start with a great foundation, they can succeed in any level of education! Subjects I tutor are American...

...Carnegie Mellon University, studying Applied Physics with a minor in Biomedical Engineering. Over this summer, I am a research assistant for the Tristam-Nagle Biophysics Lab performing measurements of lipid density and volume. I have always enjoyed learning and spreading that knowledge to others. I'm very enthusiastic to practice this love for learning and teaching by aiding others in their studies through Varsity Tutors! My background in Science and Mathematics makes these subjects my strong suits;...

...wide range of subjects, but I am most passionate about English, Literature, Writing, Economics and Politics. Students I've worked with seem to enjoy writing the most when they discover their own voice, and quit trying to write in jargonese. I believe in education, and in reaching for great grades and test scores. I believe that the examined life is one well worth living. In my spare time I enjoy watching movies, reading books, and playing...

...look forward to helping students feel more confident, prepared, and 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...

...Sophomore studying Mechanical Engineering 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...

...only get to help others, but also learn a lot yourself through reinforcing concepts and working with different students. In addition to tutoring through volunteer organizations, I also worked at Kumon Learning Center in high school where I was able to work with students of all different ages, so I am familiar with a range of concepts and teaching styles. I look forward to helping and working with even more students through Varsity Tutors and...

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...

...conversational English practice. I spent a year in Indonesia working at a disability rights NGO and helping my adult coworkers as well as elementary school- and college-aged students develop English language skills. I am very passionate about educational equity, and want to assist all students in accessing strong educational resources. I am able to tutor a wide range of topics, from standardized test prep to English to elementary/middle school Math and more. I also play...

...Tutors For Opportunity, an international tutoring nonprofit, I have worked with students from a variety of cultural and educational backgrounds. These experiences have allowed me to develop a core teaching method for each subjects, and anticipate many of the conceptual difficulties facing students. Moreover, I have insight into recent developments in many subject curricula, particularly those of standardized tests, on account of my experience; I tailor my instruction to match these trends.

...Khan University in London, Judson High 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...