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

As someone entering medical school at the University 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...

Hello! I'm Allie. From teaching piano, to critical reading, to precise writing, I've had a lot of amazing opportunities to work with a lot of different learners. My students have included second graders, freshman science and pre-professional majors, and even professors. As a PhD student constantly thinking and writing about music in literature, I am incredibly aware of the importance of listening. I believe that it is important to listen to what students say and...

I am a student at the University of Pittsburgh, graduating in May with a major in Neuroscience and minors in Chemistry and Spanish. I've been teaching and tutoring for a year and a half as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in the Chemistry department, working with students one on one and in small groups in General and Organic Chemistry. As a pre-medical student and a Neuroscience major, I've taken extensive coursework in biology, physiology, physics and...

I am a student at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). I have spent a large portion of my life outside of the United States and am fluent in Spanish and currently studying Arabic 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...

...and Composition), the 6 + 1 Traits Writing instruction model, and instruction in journalistic writing and media literacy. As a high school English teacher, I revel in making complex literary texts or the struggle of the writing process accessible and even enjoyable for students, and I excel in individualizing instruction to specifically meet the unique needs of the students with whom I work. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy hip hop dance aerobics, hiking, learning...

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 of cultural and educational backgrounds. These experiences have allowed me to develop a core teaching method for each subjects, and anticipate many of the...

...believe that when it comes to learning, why is just as important as what and how. My goal as a tutor is not only to help you learn how something works, or what the facts are, but why it is important to know this information. Once a principle is understood, it can be repeated! This includes lessons like standardized testing, and how to use the information on the page to your utmost advantage! I love...

I tutor because I want to be a successful teacher. I recently graduated from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. There I earned my bachelors degrees in both Secondary Education and English. I've now entered the Graduate School of Special Education. I believe every student can succeed with the right amount of attention and the appropriate person encouraging and pushing them to be better. I excel with late middle school/ early high school students. I'm open...

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.

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.

I am a rising fourth-year student at the 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...

I take a great deal of pride in my dedication to teaching and mentoring. I have a strong and consistent record of supporting student engagement with course material both inside and outside the classroom. My current teaching and advising commitments build upon a wealth of international teaching experience developed at previous 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,...

I am a recent college graduate from the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor's degree in neuroscience and a minor in chemistry. I have worked with students of all ages (elementary/middle/high school and college) and tutor subjects including the ACT, SAT, physics, chemistry, biology, and algebra. I would describe my teaching style as organized, fun, and assuring.

...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 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,...

...also honing their writing, critical thinking and research skills for their future classes and eventual careers. I also had the opportunity to work with faculty members, upper and lower classmen and ESL students in the campus' Writing Center. As a consultant, I helped clients to revise and proofread their work while also helping them to learn how to use the writing skills for themselves. Previous to my acceptance at Duquesne University, I earned my Master...

...writing (personal essays, college apps, literature classes, etc.), and SAT/ACT preparation. Outside of school, my favorite hobby is singing: I am trained in Indian Classical Music, and I am also part of a collegiate acapella group! I love to play the piano, bake, and read. Through my prior tutoring experiences, I have learned that every student is unique and I believe that it is my responsibility to respect that and adapt my teaching methods accordingly....

My parents taught me the value and importance of having a good education. I have learned from experience why that was important to them. It wasn't always easy but making a serious effort and spending quality time on my academic work, often with someone who understood better than I did, made me a better student. It also made me more successful in my life and in my career. For more than 20 years I have...

I am currently a neuroscience major at the University of Pittsburgh. I've been tutoring throughout all of high school through different organizations and wanted to continue through college because I think that by tutoring you not 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...

I have a passion for learning and a 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...

...want to help you succeed in all subjects and exams! As a licensed and experienced teacher, I can give you the knowledge and tools you need to excel in any area. My teaching philosophy is to help you achieve new heights beyond your expectations. My tutoring style is interactive and upbeat. After graduating from Mount Holyoke College with a BA in Sociology and a minor in Education I went on to receive my teaching certificate...