Top Social Studies Tutors serving Pittsburgh

Vaibhav: Pittsburgh Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...and chemistry and while I was in college I spent my time volunteering at local hospitals and researching novel neuroscience techniques. I will attend medical school at Geisinger Commonwealth Medical College this fall. Having taken all of the science classes since high school, I know how daunting and hard science material might seem but if taken at a very fundamental level, it is much more logical and simpler than how many high school teachers or...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Neuroscience
SAT Math: 770

Allie: Pittsburgh Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...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 don't say to help them identify their goal and process to successfully reach that goal. In addition to editing 1,000+ pages of...
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Chatham University - Bachelors, English and Cultural Studies
Duquesne University - Masters, English Literature

Philip: Pittsburgh Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...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 like singing and theatre, reading, playing the piano, climbing trees and doing anything outdoors. I have been tutoring Spanish at CMU...
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Current Undergrad, International Relations and Politics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 740

Maura: Pittsburgh Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...the colloquial dialects that make Spanish such a unique and colorful tongue all over the world. I began my Spanish studies in grade school but became more committed to learning the language fluently at the end of high school. Now, I hold a minor in Spanish Language and Literature from Fordham University and am currently preparing to take the exam for certification in Spanish proficiency. Speaking and teaching Spanish is an absolute passion and joy...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, International Political Econ

Adam: Pittsburgh Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
I have a passion for instructing in mathematics, psychology, writing, and other subjects, as well as helping people reach their full potential in academia. I believe in positive reinforcement and helping people develop a good relationship with the material. I am a senior in mathematics in the honors program at SNHU, and I love statistics, cryptography, and geometry!
Education & Certification
Southern New Hampshire University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Frank: Pittsburgh Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...the areas of Social Studies, English, and Special Education. I have 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...
Education & Certification
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, History Education
California University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Special Education

Andrea: Pittsburgh Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
I am a graduate of Slippery Rock University! Go Rock!! I earned my Bachelors in Elementary Education and my masters degree in Special Education. I also have a certification in Gifted Education. During my 21 years in education, I...
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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Special Education

Joycelyn F: Pittsburgh Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...I have a passion for education. I love working with children and watching them grow and learn. I believe that every child can learn if the teacher is kind ad patient. I had many helping hands along the way, now it's my turn to help other children just like others helped me. I believe in challenging children to the be the best they can be and it is important to remember that they learn in...
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Geneva College - Bachelor of Science, Education

Maya: Pittsburgh Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...major. I am currently a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh - main campus, studying Pre-Medicine, getting a minor in Chemistry and Economics, and certificates in American Sign Language, Global Health, and Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. I am very passionate about teaching and working with kids of all ages. I have experience teaching dance to children ages 2-14, and tutoring elementary and middle school students in stem related fields. I work best with elementary and...
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Current Undergrad Student, Premedicine
SAT Math: 720

Cory: Pittsburgh Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...ten years. I have a B.A. in Speech and Composition from Penn State University Park, and am pursuing a Masters Degree in Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh. My most rigorous experience as an educator comes from his years working in a wilderness therapy program in the deserts of Utah, where I spent over 500 nights as a field guide, youth mentor, and staff trainer. I believe that education's primary goal is not the...
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Penn State Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Speech and Rhetoric
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Master of Social Work, Social Work

Julia R. : Pittsburgh Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...AP Chemistry, Algebra I, Algebra II, and General Math. After retiring from teaching middle and high school, I taught at two universities in Virginia and Arkansas helping college students learn how to teach K-12 science and math, and directing a STEM Education Center that provided math and science teaching and learning support for K-12 teachers and students in Northeast and Northcentral Arkansas. During my retirement I have enjoyed tutoring K-5 students with their math and...
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West Virginia University Institute of Technology - Master of Philosophy, Curriculum and Instruction

Virginia H: Pittsburgh Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...Education nK-6 with a minor in Children's Literature. I earned a Special Education certificate from Waynesburg University. I am also certified to teach Middle School Science, Social Studies and English. I have over 20 years of teaching experience focusing in grades 3-8. I have instructed students in Reading, English, Science and Social Studies. I have tutored students in China as an ESL instructor as well as tutored graduate students the study/test taking skills needed to...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Waynesburg University - Certificate, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs

Ciera: Pittsburgh Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...minor degrees in history and creative writing. I have been extraordinarily passionate about the proliferation of art as it applies to our modern culture since my freshman year of high school. Getting to know my students is a vital part of creating lesson plans. Nothing is more important to me than understanding how I can best suit student needs! I am very fortunate to have volunteered at Cal's writing center; there, I mastered the art...
Education & Certification
California University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, English

Anna: Pittsburgh Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
I am a High School English Teacher, graduated from Cedarville University. I have taught grammar, literature, and writing in both classroom and tutoring settings. I love helping my students break down a challenging concept into manageable pieces and then seeing the "aha moment" light up their faces. In my free time, I like to cook, read, play soccer, run, and hang out with my husband.
Education & Certification
Cedarville University - Bachelor in Arts, Language Arts Teacher Education
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 31

Luke: Pittsburgh Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...worked one-on-one with high school students for English classes and writing help. From 2009 to 2010 I taught English to Chinese-speaking students in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. I attended Millsaps College in Jackson, MS, for my undergrad, where I majored in English and anthropology, was president of the English honor society, and graduated cum laude and with honors after defending a year-and-a-half-long research thesis. I earned my masters in journalism at New York University, where I interned...
Education & Certification
Millsaps College - Bachelor in Arts, English
New York University - Master of Arts, Journalism
GRE: 320
GRE Verbal: 165

Leela: Pittsburgh Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
I'm an intended physics or engineering concentrator at Brown University, and I would love to help you out with math or writing (including college essays).
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Dr. Laura: Pittsburgh Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...Education. My dissertation was titled, Sustainable Attitudes Amongst Management Staff at ABC University. During my undergraduate schooling, I majored in Art and was a member of the NCAA Womens soccer team. My junior year I spent the summer abroad in England and studied International Communications at Oxford University. My education also includes a Master Degree in Mass Communications from San Jose State University, and a post doctoral certificate in plant based nutrition from Cornell University....
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Indiana State University - Bachelor in Arts, Studio Arts
Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division - Doctor of Education, Mass Communications

James: Pittsburgh Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...colleagues. I feel the best way for students to learn history is through discussion and interpretation. My expertise is in American, European, and world history. I also have reads hundreds and hundreds of books, so I have experience with literature. I am able to read old English and understand Spanish to a certain extent. I attended Saint Vincent College where I have a major in History and a minor in English. I graduated with a...
Education & Certification
St. Vincent College - Bachelor in Arts, History

Ren: Pittsburgh Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...gain the building blocks they need to succeed--knowing how to take a test is just as important as knowing the information! I studied Photojournalism at Point Park University, with a focus on fine art and global politics. My approach to tutoring focuses on creating independence and confidence in my clients. I try to make sure students are not just knowledgeable about the basic information, but that they also garner a deeper understanding of the larger...
Education & Certification
Point Park University - Bachelor in Arts, Photojournalism

Taylor: Pittsburgh Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...to be a veterinarian at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. I have ample experience in STEM subjects like biochemistry, biology, and mathematics, but am also very passionate about writing, reading, and more! As evidenced by my history of Liberal Arts education, I believe having an understanding and appreciation across a wide variety of fields, not only STEM, is crucial to developing a holistic worldview. In college I tutored a variety of subjects...
Education & Certification
Saint Vincent College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of Pennsylvania - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Technology
GRE Verbal: 167
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