Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Pittsburgh, PA

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...

...as well. I was homeschooled for much of my life and loved it, but completed my last three years of high school in a public school and am thus well acquainted with the various forms of standardized testing. When I'm not studying I like singing and theatre, reading, playing the piano, climbing trees and doing anything outdoors. I have been tutoring Spanish at CMU for a year now, and am also well versed in History,...

...literature, I am incredibly aware of the importance of listening. I believe that it is important to listen to what students say and don't say to help them identify their goal and process to successfully reach that goal. In addition to editing 1,000+ pages of undergraduate student writing each semester, I have also served as a Writing Center Consultant where I worked with undergraduate and graduate students at every stage of the writing process. I have...

...I have experience coaching students writing and editing college essays, resume/cover letters, and academic papers of all kinds. I was a content writer for a small Chicago start-up and later worked as a game designer for the University's game lab. I enjoy writing, dancing, reading, roller blading, and playing video games in my free time. I really enjoy helping students meet and exceed their academic goals and gain confidence in their own abilities along the...

...Education (K6) and Special Education (K12) in April 2022. I recently completed my student teaching in a 4th grade classroom in North Carolina. I have a passion for nurturing minds and helping students grow so that they can reach for their own dreams. I get particularly excited when I can work with students in developing their executive functioning skills such as organization and how to support a limited working memory. I am prepared to tutor...

...structured around existing needs, that was educational, fun and that the campers said was really cool. In my spare time, I am either outdoors or in a museum. I volunteer with the Smithsonian Institute and have transcribed handwritten historic documents ranging from Civil War Era Medical Documents to Tuskegee Airmen flight records. I currently volunteer with the Heinz History Center as a National History Day Judge and critique written contest entries submitted by middle and...

...studies. I have done extensive personal statement writing and editing for students applying to college, medical school, PA school, medical residency 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 am currently a Junior at West Virginia University. I am working towards my BS in Forensic Biology, and a minor in Biology. After graduation, I plan on going to medical school, and getting my MD to become a Forensic Pathologist. I truly love Biology and helping others learn about it.

Hello! My name is Dan Rein and I go by Mr.Dan with my students! I have been an online tutor for three years. I have worked with students of all ages and welcome students of all grade levels. I have worked K-12 as a substitute teacher and currently specialize with students in kindergarten and first grade. I look foward to our first session to help your child be the best student they can be!

...postings at St. Edward's University, the University of Texas, the University of Cambridge, the Aga 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....

...high school English teacher, I am extremely knowledgeable of all kinds of learning styles, but I have learned that almost every student learns best working one-on-one with a teacher. Therefore, I love being a tutor! A certified 7-12 English Teacher, I specialize in tutoring English skills (reading and writing) for success in middle school and high school and on the reading, English, and writing portions of the SAT and ACT. I can assist older students...

I attained my bachelor of science degree in biochemistry from Penn State University in May 2017. I tutor math and science generally and have been doing so for almost three years at the college level. I like to keep the learning atmosphere relaxed, but focused. In my free time I enjoy listening to music, playing sports (soccer, basketball), and reading books.

...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 them build a strong academic foundation for their scholastic future. I am flexible to the needs of my students and aim to achieve significant...

...sort of history course as my own experiences and notes should 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...

Hi! My name is Kaleena, and I have 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...

...on philosophy and theater. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, tutoring children of immigrants in California for the “No Child Left Behind” program; adults in Manhattan looking to improve their English (as I am a certified ESL instructor); and private clients in the Veneto region of Italy. While I 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...

...I specialize in English Literature and writing and teach introductory courses to college freshmen at Duquesne University. I'm here to help you with your academic needs! College essay and scholarship help? No problem. Writing? Let me teach you the value of the PEAs model. Let me guide you in creating a strong thesis! Literature? Let me help you with those thematics and connections! Allow me to assist you in the process of great analysis!

...me a better student. It also made me more successful in my life and in my career. For more than 20 years I have tutored, counseled and mentored middle school and high school students and I enjoy spending time with them. In many ways, they have tutored, counseled and 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,...

...knowledge is an important aspect of human life. I enjoy working with a variety of learning approaches and am glad to assist students and learners attain their potential. My personal areas of interest are the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences, and in particular, English, Latin, and philosophy. I believe that learning is a lifelong activity and part of human excellence. I wish you success in your own learning journey, and it is my joy to...

...I've watched my younger sister (by 8 years) struggle with English her whole life while I excelled at it. She always 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...