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

I am a passionate and student-focused educator who thrives on helping learners grow in confidence and ability. With a commitment to making learning clear, engaging, and personalized, I aim to create a positive environment where students feel supported and motivated. I believe in building strong connections, encouraging curiosity, and guiding each student toward their full potential. Teaching is not just my profession it's my purpose.

...of Arts in English, I've set my day job goals on working in the legal field but in the evenings and weekends I write and read to keep myself in tip-top literary shape. I want to help students because 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...

...of diverse teaching experience in secondary English (Grades 7-12). Thus far in my teaching career, I have taught in public schools, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in South Korea, and a private college preparatory school. Each chapter of my exciting career in education has given me substantial experience using a diverse array of curriculum frameworks, writing instruction methodologies, test prep instruction, and pedagogical practices to help students grow as writers, readers, and communicators. My...

...obtained my Bachelor's Degree in History from West Virginia University. I am currently a graduate teaching assistant and I teach two history courses; Ancient Western Civilization and American History: Pre-Civil War. As such I feel very confident tutoring any 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,...

...University in New York City, studying Chemical Engineering. I am originally from Pittsburgh, PA, and have served as a tutor in the past for public school students in New York through the Columbia Tutoring and Learning Center, as well as the EduMate NYC program. I am passionate about science and engineering, particularly Chemistry and Biology, as well as computer programming, and I hope to provide the individualized attention students need to help them learn!

...a Master of Arts in Rhetoric. I also have a Bachelor of Arts in English Writing with minors in English Literature and Hispanic Studies from Montana State University. While at CMU, I had an amazing time as a Communication & Language Support Consultant, tutoring students, alumni and faculty. I helped clients with various projects ranging from essay writing, application materials and oral presentations to English-speaking appointments for ESL clients. Though I am interested in a...

...building relationships. As a high school student with over a 4.0 and a college student who graduated with honors, I know how to work hard, and I know that hard work will pay off. Having spent two years as a 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!...

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...

...I also graduated in 2024 with my Bachelors of Science in Natural Sciences. I had an undergraduate focus in neuroscience and conceptual foundations of medicine. Since freshman year of high school, I have put forth many hours tutoring students of all ages, ranging in many subjects. My personal favorite subject to tutor in is Algebra, but I have tutored in math ranging from elementary school level to high school level. I have also tutored in...

...liberal arts college in Middletown, CT. After earning my degree last May, I moved to Pittsburgh in September to do a year of volunteer service work for a local nonprofit. I've been enjoying exploring my new city, and I've loved all the people I've met here. In true liberal arts fashion, I have taken courses across a diverse range of disciplines, earning a Certificate in International Relations for completing courses across the government, history, economics,...

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.

...Mathematics and certification in Secondary Education. I love to help other students meet their academic goals and find a passion for learning in their own way. In line with my major, I tutor a variety of math subjects at the high school and college level. As a tutor, I strive for my students to recognize their inherent potential to master a subject. I also help them to gain a greater appreciation for the material whenever...

...2020 and received a B.A. in philosophy with Distinction in All Subjects, 4.05 GPA. After, I became a tutor, with English reading and writing and philosophy as some of my subjects. I believe that the sharing and communication of 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,...

I'm a graduate student studying physics. I enjoy teaching physics and math because they are subjects I love, and I want to pass on that excitement to others! I have a bachelors degree in physics with a minor in math from Bowdoin College, and a masters degree in physics from Carnegie Mellon University.

...believe learning is collaborative. My education has been broad and I consider myself a lifelong learner. Intrinsic motivation is critical to learning; I help my students get excited about developing mastery over key concepts that will help them be successful in a variety of contexts. Formal Education and Training: I have a PhD in neuroscience from Vanderbilt University. I was trained and educated at the Yale School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Case Western Reserve University,...

...high schoolers to university students, for 8 years now. I hold a Master's degree in Kinesiology, and am passionate about education, health and fitness. I have an "A for effort" approach to teaching and am known to be an enthusiastic teacher by most of my students. I also have really high teacher ratings from both colleges I have taught at, and made it to Illinois top 100 teachers honor roll 3 years in a row.

...Philosophy, and I moved to Cleveland to teach. I've spent the last three years in classrooms with the last year dedicated to subbing and working with different types of students and in different subjects. Most of my experience comes in teaching Reading and Writing, and I have helped students of all ages improve both their real life skills in those subject areas and their test scores. I have also tutored kids who did not speak...

...and English and Writing Tutor! As an independent college consultant and College Expert, I work with students of all academic abilities who are planning for college or graduate school. I have PA certification in both teaching (K-12) and school counseling (K-12), a Master's degree in School Counseling, and have several years of teaching, counseling, and tutoring experience. I currently provide College Counseling and SAT/ACT test prep for high school students, as well as Tutoring in...

...but leaning towards studying Sociology. I have experience working with pre-K students through adults in a variety of topics ranging from environmental education to 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...

...teach all levels of Mathematics- from Algebra to Pre-calculus and all 3 sciences- Chemistry, Biology and Physics !! With 33 years of teaching experience , I am confident I can teach / tutor to make any concept easily understandable and provide individualized lessons to suit the specific learning style of every student. I have been successful in helping students bring up their grade. I am an adjunct faculty at a reputed university and I am...