Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Pittsburgh, PA

...am passionate about education and have obtained a Master of Arts in teaching secondary science. I have been teaching for 3 years in a traditional classroom and also have experience as an outdoors educator. I think teaching works best when the teacher has time to get to know how the student learns and introduce them to concepts in a variety of ways. I am a certified science and middle school social studies teacher, but also...

...social development. My area of concentration is Math and Science but I also enjoy teaching Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary and Phonics.I feel I can make the greatest impact and attain the most effective results working one on one and face to face with a student.Meeting the student where he or she is and attending to the unique individual needs of each student is paramount.I prefer a library or home setting as these environments are quiet and...

...minutes from Pittsburgh in 2007 and manage this company. Moreover, I direct summer camps through The Ellis School and founded Pony Passion Camp at Winchester Thurston School. I am an honest, resilient, reliable and creative individual. I use Gardner's Multiple Intelligences, manipulative and authentic learning assessments in my tutor sessions. I bring my unique experiences into tutoring sessions to create a positive learning environment and help produce socially responsible and globally competent individuals.... You can help a student become an independent learner by providing them with the materials and tools for high achievement. There are many methods to solve problems and become an independent learner. The most effective teachers empower students to use a variety of tools in multiple modalities so they are prepared for any academic obstacle.

...those years have been spent as an 8th grade language arts teacher. I love what I do because I love working with young adults and exposing them to different texts. I find that I work well with this age group and am able to relate to them. The cornerstone of my teaching philosophy is that once students know you care about them and their success, they will put forth extra effort to do well in...

...substitute teaching all grade levels. I tutor many subjects but am most comfortable in the elementary arena, especially in the Language Arts! I am a voracious reader and love to pass on my love of literature to students. I believe that every child has their own way of learning and that should be taken into account during lessons and tutoring. I am a big believer in meeting students where they are and helping them to...

...of subjects, I can offer an eager student more than a jump in grades or test scores. I pride myself in being able to bring about not just these immediate goals, but in bringing the student along in a comprehensive way; in writing, reasoning, and learning ability. What I provide is professional and academic mentoring, the kind that allows a student to be more than a test score. Many students, brilliant and motivated though they...

...Science in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics. To contrast my coursework, I decided to tutor writing and explore my passion for language. My approach to tutoring focuses on exploring ideas and problem solving strategies until they become intuitive. I believe that intuition is the key to long term command of a subject. A difficult problem becomes far more digestible when viewed from a new angle. Once an idea makes sense at its core,...

...degree in early elementary (preK-4) and special education (preK-8). During my studies at Seton Hill, I have had many tutoring and teaching experiences. I recently finished a tutoring practicum, in which I helped third-fifth grade students in whatever subject they were working on. Along with the tutoring practicum, I also completed many teaching practicums in various school districts. In the past few years, I have had the opportunity to assist with an exceptional needs dance...

...of self expression, like singing, playing an instrument, engagement in the visual arts, dancing or theater. My teaching philosophy is to determine the students' interests and strengths and teach to that. I want to individualize instruction for each student to that end, while making sure we're progressing toward our academic goals and objectives. If frustration occurs, I determine the source and find ways to improve the situation. Learning should always be a satisfying experience that...

...in economics and mathematics. In high school, I worked with Junior Achievement, teaching 8th graders a class on citizenship and career awareness. Currently I work with a group of about 25 4th graders on improving their social studies skills. I am responsible for designing a lesson plan and meeting learning goals every week. In addition to my experience working with younger students, I have taught several adult education classes to GED seekers and often provide...