Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Pittsburgh, PA

I am a third year Chemical Engineering major at the University of Pittsburgh who is enthusiastic to share my knowledge of chemistry, math, and SAT material to help students achieve their academic goals. In terms of tutoring experience, I have assisted in teaching an undergraduate chemistry course for two semesters, and have privately tutored two fellow students in thermodynamics and general inorganic chemistry.

...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 and hope that every single person I tutor goes on to do greater...

My belief is that all students of all levels and types are capable of learning. It is just a matter of putting in the effort and taking the correct approach. In some cases it is a matter of putting together a series of small victories and gains before reaching the ultimate goal, but all students can get there!

I started my career with the intention of getting a PhD in molecular neurobiology, and developed a passion for education. I would love to help you grow as a learner as I continue to grow as an educator.

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.

...Kindergarten. I then moved on to teach 3rd & 4th grade science at a local charter school. I am extremely passionate about education and building strong relationships with my students to help them succeed anyway they can. I am also a dance/gymnastics instructor for students ages 3-16. Dance is another passion of mine that I love to watch my students excel and grow in as they improve and become more confident in their skills. I...

...in Materials Science and Engineering from Cornell, and my Bachelors of Science Degree in Chemistry from Westminster College. While enrolled, I tutored students in entry-level chemistry through to end-of-program classes. Since graduating, I have created training materials for new-hires and assisted in formal education and training programs for clients. I am most passionate about the various disciplines of chemistry, and I personally believe that anybody can learn anything with the right assistance.

...reading, and high school and college math. Some of my favorite all-time classes were medical sociology in college and AP US Government and Politics in high school. Through Tufts, I taught English as a second language (3 semesters) and citizenship exam prep (1 semester) to Hispanic immigrants and refugees, which taught me a lot about how to gauge students' understanding, teach tough subjects, plan activities, provide flashcards and the best possible study materials, and make...

...Special Education - per my Masters Degree. I have also had the wonderful opportunity to teach on the high school level as well. What I learned through these experiences was that to get my students to remember that 'one size, certainly, DOES NOT fit ALL.' Each student has their own learning style and that is another reason why I enjoy teaching. I implement unorthodox teaching strategies at times to get students excited about the subject...

...mentored multiple undergraduate researchers. This gave me many different types of experiences and further improved my teaching skills. Unfortunately, my daughter has some medical issues and I had to take a one-year leave of absence from Pitt, though I plan to return and complete my Ph.D. Due to my experience and passion for teaching, I am excited to now begin my journey tutoring and helping students on Varsity Tutors! The subjects I teach are General...

...based on rooting and relating the subject matter to concepts the student is comfortable with. For example, using sports as a way to understand statistics. I also teach new concepts by breaking them down into easy step-by-step approaches. Focusing on understanding the underlying concepts and reinforcing critical thinking skills for future success. My overall goal is for my students to understand the high-level concepts and how to apply them to each question. This equips them...

I believe that a great teacher is there to support and assist the student to make sure that the most is gained from the learning experience. With over 13 year of experience of teaching Science, I am excited to bring my knowledge and skills to help students excel!

...Life Transitions teacher for students ages 13-22. I am passionate about helping struggling learners gain necessary skills. Implementing individualized instruction to meet the needs of all learners is my primary goal. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Special Education from California University of PA, my Master's degree in Early Childhood Education and my Special Education Supervision Certificate from Slippery Rock University. I am interested in tutoring young children in basic reading, math, and writing as...

Real Estate Analyst for Crown Castle. Bachelor's in English and Film/Video from Penn State. Experienced GMAT Tutor starting his MBA next year.

...I continued this work as an Undergraduate TA, and a Math Center tutor in college, helping students to connect class concepts to homework when the professors were not able to follow the material as taught by the professor. I am fortunate that math and physics are some of my personal interests. I know from the classmates whom I helped that an attentive and engaged instructor can change not only a student's performance, but also their confidence...

...During this time, I wrote a play called, "Angel's Share" about the demise of a family and the Steel industry in the 1970's. I am married to my beautiful wife, Tracy, who is a former teacher and now works for Pearson Education which is an education publisher. We have two amazing children in Jeremy and Benjamin. In addition, we have two dogs, Zippy (rescue greyhound), Zoe (rescue beagle/husky mix), Soup (Russian tortoise) and four chickens,...

I believe that everything can be learned and taught when there is a right match between a learner and a teacher

...their coursework. With those experiences, I've learned to truly show one's propensity in a subject, you must be able to explain complex concepts in simple terms. My two degrees, Natural Science and History and Philosophy of Science, have given me the capacity to approach a variety of fields with an assortment of techniques. The diversity of my skillsets encourages me to help break down the challenges students face with challenging topics, meet students where they...

...Ellis School in Pittsburgh, PA. My academic interests vary widely but college has given me a special appreciation for general chemistry, organic chemistry, writing, philosophy, and religious studies. In high school however, my favorite subject was math. Although I am pursuing medicine as a career, I believe there is a lot of value in being a well-rounded student with skills in many different subjects. My strengths include basic math, general chemistry, organic chemistry, writing (personal...

...2022. I tutor a broad range of subjects, with particular expertise in biology, test prep and admissions counseling and essay workshopping. In my experience, tutoring is most successful when I am able to relate my lessons to students' interests, so I aim to get to know my students on a personal level for a few minutes each session. I believe this makes the sessions more interesting and engaging. I'm looking forward to getting to know...