Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors in Pittsburgh, PA

...a student at University of Pittsburgh and am working towards a Biochemistry major, Chemistry minor, and Concentration in Digital Arts. I hope to have a future in the medical field as a pediatrician. I enjoy working with kids, teaching them, and showing them that they are smarter than they think they are. I want to tutor so I can help teach the next generation and make sure that they gain a quality education.... I believe that...

...test-prep to basic study skills, I can help you or your child accomplish your goals in a respectful, patient, and personalized manner. As a life-long learner, I have a passion for teaching and rely on my educational background in neuroscience and psychology to help develop individualized learning and tutoring plans to help students accomplish their academic and personal goals. Whether it be elementary and middle school math or college level anatomy and physiology, I review...

I graduated from Slippery Rock University in 2015 with a degree in Early Childhood and Special Education. I have had many tutoring and teaching experiences throughout my college career and in the present. I also have experience working in an online classroom. I look forward to working with and building great relationships with my students!

Hello. My name is Paige and I am so excited to be working with you! I believe that every student can be successful and I strive to make that process as fun and exciting as possible.

...I complete 30+ hours in various social study content area classrooms, in various high schools in the Pittsburgh area. I tutor social studies (U.S. history, psychology, world history, government) and beginner Spanish. My favorite subject area to tutor is U.S. history because I love to see how our nation has formed throughout the years! I look forward to helping students learn content, but also help them see where they can use their skills in this...

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.

...like word pictures. For instance, in video games, until you master a level, there's work and more work. But, beating a level, gives you a sense of pride. The harder the game, the "prouder" you feel. School's a little like that. It has levels and it takes work. Once you learn the tricks, learning is easy. Then, just like in a game success brings pride. With someone to guide you, both games and school are...

...a decade of teaching and tutoring experience. I hold a B.A. in government, with high honors, from the College of William and Mary; a J.D. from the same institution; and a Ph.D. in English from the University of Pittsburgh, where I also teach courses in both literature and composition. As a teacher, you will find me to be both rigorous and gentle: an authority in my subject areas but never an authoritarian in my tutoring...

...taught in the public school system in districts around the Pittsburgh area. I have experience teaching High School World History/Cultures, United States History, Civics/Democracy, Economics, and various levels of English-Language Arts. I love playing/coaching soccer, skiing, golfing, and watching sports. Community service and community involvement is something that is very important to me. My favorite part about tutoring is working with students on a one to one setting and seeing the gains and positive strides...

...coaching the student to go beyond what is required. I have a responsibility not only to present the theories and principles of a subject but to inform and demonstrate how these are used in the real world. Having thirty years experience in the business world helps me give examples of where the topic at hand is applied outside the classroom. I also believe it my duty to stay current in business topics and other areas...

...understanding of the social sciences in its entirety, as well as a more focused understanding of individual social science disciplines. My instruction has earned me strong teaching evaluations in both forums, as well as repeated contract renewals. In addition to my teaching experience, I have a strong background as a researcher, having developed a publishing record in peer-reviewed scholarly journals. This research experience also helps me in the classroom, as I am able to explain...

...and knowledge development. I believe it is important to make the tutoring session relevant to the students interests, therefore involving them in the process and creating excitement to learn. My tutoring approach is student-centered. Each student is unique. How do they learn? What is their motivation? What are their strengths and weakness? Do they need to improve study methods? Do we need to work on their approach to learning? By sharing my love of learning,...

...an essay grader, a TA, a writer, a coach, an editor, and more, and I enjoy working one-on-one with students and developing strong relationships, whether short or long term. I tutor a range of subjects but am most passionate about reading, writing and literatureI have had demonstrable success in helping students to boost their standardized test scores in these areas. Any student can master any subject; it's often just a matter of finding the right...

I am a graduate of Penn State University Main Campus with a degree in art and art education K-12. I currently teach grades 6-8 in Pittsburgh. I can tutor all core subjects for grades K-8. I especially enjoy tutoring/teaching reading. Outside of teaching I am an avid outdoors person. I love to teach and am looking forward to helping you!... By showing them strategies to work independently. Creating excitement so they become motivated.... Helping them to...

...study materials, and make the most of the students' time. I love tutoring because I know how much a tutor's patience one-on-one can make the difference. I love sharing my study tips and test-taking strategies so they can study efficiently and make the best use of their time to get that desired result. I want students to feel heard and supported and help them find methods best suited to them. I want to help students...

I am a thoughtful and observant fellow traveler in the world of knowledge. We're here together to come to a greater understanding, and I'm happy that I can help engender a true and lasting fluency in the material at hand.

My name is Rebecca. I have a B.A. in Kinesiology and Exercise Science as well as a D.P.T. I have a passion for teaching students who have special needs. The subjects that I specialize in are anatomy, reading, writing, and grammar. I enjoy working with and have had past experience working with students from grade 3 to grade 11. ... I strive to help students achieve their academic goals through effective teaching tools and personal attention.

I have tutored many students in English, but have a passion for the Spanish language, and enjoy sharing my knowledge in the subject with others studying it. I am patient and creative in my approach to tutoring. I am available to work whatever hours are needed. I am able to work throughout the year as a tutor. I can work both after school and during the day.

...of helping students develop to their highest potential. I love working through their struggles and understanding their learning style so that I can teach them to the best of their abilities. As well as they can now understand how they can learn to the best of their abilities. I enjoy motivating them and getting them excited to learn because I know that being excited about learning is the key to gaining their success.

I am a very patient teacher who enjoys making learning fun and enjoyable for the student. I was originally a certified EMT but could not do it anymore due to a back injury. I am currently attending Ashford University for Education.... Finding out what they enjoy doing and incorporating it with their studies will make it more interesting and fun.... Teaching the student and then testing their knowledge with a worksheet or quiz.... Making the subject...