Top Summer Tutors serving Pittsburgh

Allie: Pittsburgh Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...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 undergraduate student writing each semester, I have also served as a Writing Center Consultant where I worked with undergraduate and graduate students at every stage of the writing process. I have also worked in multiple capacities as a detailed-oriented copy editor with professors and students on applications, personal...
Education & Certification
Chatham University - Bachelors, English and Cultural Studies
Duquesne University - Masters, English Literature

Rishi: Pittsburgh Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...math in a dual-enrollment program with Carnegie Mellon University. I just finished my freshman year at Yale, during which I took an accelerated course on Vector Calculus and Linear Algebra. In addition to mathematics, I am also studying music at Yale, where I have taken rigorous courses in music theory, musicianship, and piano performance. I would be able to tutor in those subjects as well. I currently have a 4.0 GPA at Yale. As a...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics & Music
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800

Karen: Pittsburgh Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...experienced mentoring others or have been mentored myself, but I have grown up in a family where teaching was my father's vocation, and which he practiced since the early age of nineteen. He has been a role model to me of what a good tutor should be, and also that many times tutors becomes someone who can positively influence others lives. I have taught adults, and teenagers but I have two little sisters who I...
Education & Certification
California State University-San Marcos - Bachelor of Science, Science of Nursing

Sean: Pittsburgh Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...University, having earned a Bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University. I am a musician by training, but I enjoy seeking knowledge in all subjects, and sharing that knowledge with anybody who will listen. In particular, I love to tutor writing, because the tutoring process encompasses both the "strict" rules of written grammar and the "open-ended" rules of content organization. To learn to write, a student must learn to express ideas, and in this setting, tutors...
Education & Certification
Western Michigan University - Unknown, Viola Performance; Music Education
Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Viola Performance

Bethany: Pittsburgh Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...in critical and cultural studies at the University of Pittsburgh. As a student at Pitt, I worked as a graduate student researcher with the Learning Research and Development Center. At this prestigious institution, I had the opportunity to learn and gain exposure to the Center's plethora of educational research, in addition to acting as a teaching assistant, proofreader and researcher. While I completed my master's degree, I also worked with numerous students on the critical...
Education & Certification
Saint Vincent College - Bachelors, English
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Masters, English

Alexander: Pittsburgh Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...many subjects I have helped my students with, subjects involving math or politics have been my favorite, because both challenge me to think creatively and critically. My tutoring philosophy is to help create independent and critical thinkers. My style reflects this style: The ultimate goal in every tutoring session is NOT to get the right answers, but to understand the concepts being taught and to be able to apply that understanding to a variety of...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Politics
SAT Verbal: 710
SAT Writing: 740
GRE Verbal: 165

Eric: Pittsburgh Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
I believe that my experience in both teaching and coaching make me a great tutor. My prior experience of 20 years of tutoring (either self-employed, school district or other in both the online and in person experience) have given me the opportunity to work with students of all ages and backgrounds.
Education & Certification
Waynesburg University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education

Kayla: Pittsburgh Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...interested in applying for your current open position as a tutor. As a 2013 graduate from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, I am fully equipped to begin a teaching career. I have had experience with children from age two to age eighteen, through my many experiences with schools while attending Duquesne University, through substitute teaching,and through full-time teaching this school year. I have had many experiences with suburban and urban school districts as well. My student...
Education & Certification
Duquesne University - Bachelors, Early Childhood Education

Danny: Pittsburgh Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...best result. In my time teaching music theory and history in the classroom at the University of Pittsburgh, it translated to developing personalized lesson plans to find the most effective means of teaching for students. Individual attention and effective communication are vital for learning, and it is my position as a teacher and tutor to ensure that this happens. In addition to IB and AP music classes, I am available to tutor a wide variety...
Education & Certification
Universiry of Virginia - Bachelors, Music, Russian
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Masters, Historical Musicology, Cultural Studies

Rebecca: Pittsburgh Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
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.
Education & Certification
University of Hawaii at Hilo - Bachelor in Arts, Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Southwest Baptist University - Unknown, Physical Therapy

Anita: Pittsburgh Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...equally comfortable tutoring elementary, middle school, and high school kids in all areas of study -- I've homeschooled my son (now 15 years old) in all subjects from Kindergarten on -- the subjects I most enjoy teaching are writing, reading, and literature. I feel passionately about sharing my love of language with students, and I'm qualified to tutor writing and literary comprehension at all levels, elementary through college. I also enjoy helping kids prepare for...
Education & Certification
Chatham College - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Master of Arts, English
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 31
SAT Verbal: 700

Danny: Pittsburgh Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...my training in counseling psychology in the service of understanding each individual's needs and strengths. My areas of expertize are in: (1) Teaching students how to learn: Studying and learning should be challenging, meaningful, and empowering. Learning should not meaningless and boring. Although many of us have spent several years studying, rarely are we taught how to learn. I offer my clients strategies and approaches to learning that emphasize efficiency, balance, and self-care. I also...
Education & Certification
University of British Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Duquesne University - PHD, Clinical Psychology

Nickie: Pittsburgh Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...homes providing developmentally appropriate activities and attending to their cognitive, physical, emotional and 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...
Education & Certification
Texas Christian University - Bachelors, Environmental Science

Chrissy: Pittsburgh Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...PASA tests. I have also taught at Eden Christian Academy, a private non-denominational Christian school in Wexford, PA. I specialized in 3rd Grade Language Arts and Writing; however, I also taught Reading, Spelling, Science, Social Studies, Handwriting, and Bible. The students I have worked with throughout my experiences have presented needs such as ADD/ADHD, OCD, anxiety, autism (ranging from mild to severe), Down's syndrome, mild vision and hearing impairments, and giftedness. I love teaching because...
Education & Certification
Westminster College - Bachelors, Early childhood education and special education
Gannon University - Current Grad Student, Curriculum and Instruction

Daniel: Pittsburgh Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...spent 6 months living in Berlin, Germany as part of a full-immersion language acquisition program. Professionally, I spent almost a decade as a small business owner, operating my own financial planning firm. I decided to return for higher education because of a deep interest in energy markets, developed during my career as a financial advisor. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Economics (particularly microeconomics), Political Science, History, and...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science/German
Duquesne University - Master of Arts, Public Policy

Theresa: Pittsburgh Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...to California University of Pennsylvania for my Masters in the Arts of Teaching Communication and English. I have taught both middle school and high school, and I currently teach for two colleges in their English and Communication departments. I focus on the importance of reading, interpreting, writing, and speaking in my classes. We cover everything from basic grammar, to how to properly outline, to successfully creating an essay. My goal is to work with you...
Education & Certification
Penn State University - Bachelors, Communications
California University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Education

Chris: Pittsburgh Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...concepts, and most importantly the use of dimensional analysis to verify test answers. Background material such as the history of science and mathematics is quite effective at not only making the material more interesting but at clarifying concepts and tying them together. The story of what a scientist was trying to accomplish when creating a theory can make the difference between accurately comprehending a theory and therefore its limitations or only memorizing a formula for...
Education & Certification
U of Akron - Bachelors, Chemistry
YSU - Masters, Chemistry

Bryan: Pittsburgh Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...was very fortunate to be taught Biology through the Socratic Method. This style of teaching challenges a student's fundamental understanding of subject material through strategic inquiry and debate. This method is well suited for teaching science and builds critical thinking skills that can be applied to all aspects of a student's life. The critical thinking skills I acquired are still with me today, and they have become second nature and allow me to enter into...
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of Kentucky - Master of Science, Forestry

Lauren : Pittsburgh Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...in my junior year at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Health Information Management. I offer tutoring in subjects such as Biology, Mathematics, Algebra, English, and History. I have also been certified to tutor students in preparation for SSAT, HSPT, and ISEE examinations. As a high school student, I created a tutoring program for middle school students focusing on mathematics, science, English, and social studies. As a college students, I serve as the president of...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh - Bachelor of Science, Health Information Management

Susan: Pittsburgh Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...Last school year I taught Kindergarten full time, and this year I am 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...
Education & Certification
Penn State University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
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