I'm a senior at the University of Pittsburgh studying biology and economics. I have previous experience tutoring individuals from elementary school to college and acting as a teaching assistant for a wide variety of classes. In high school, I took a variety of subjects, including both AP Calculuses, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Economics, and many others. I have been able to develop my teaching skills through acting as a teaching assistant for undergraduate classes in both biology an...More

I am a passionate and energetic graduate student with extensive background in life sciences and have years of teaching experience. I am a great communicator that is also patient and creative. I feel these skills enable me to work with students and effectively improve their knowledge and understanding of the material they may struggle with. I received my B.S. from Emory University in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology along with teaching experience in biology and human health. I feel my energy a...More

I am a firm believer in close reading and note taking. I would recommend that a student slow down and take the time to engage with the text that they may be having trouble with. Sometimes students get caught up in worrying about time or other things that rob them of their focus. By taking notes about what they are reading, while they are reading, they will force themselves to be present with the text. If they still are struggling after taking notes, at least they have a place to start in untangl...More

I am interested in dance, music, and cooking!

I am a graduate of Duke University, as well as Duquesne University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in political science and German with a focus on international relations and twentieth century totalitarian regimes. I received my Master of Arts in Public Policy Management with a focus on energy policy, particularly unconventional hydrocarbons like shale gas. During my undergraduate studies, I spent 6 months living in Berlin, Germany as part of a full-immersion language acquisition program. Profes...More

I am a first-year Master's student in Professional Writing at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. I have a part-time job at CMU doing web design. When I finish my Master's degree, I hope to work as a technical writer! I graduated from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) in 2019 with a degree in Geological Science. At CWRU, I did research on the materials that make up the interiors of planets.

I am blessed to have done three semesters abroad, the last at the Jagiellonian Universitys School for Polish Language and Culture in Krakow, Poland where the high quality of teaching has been a great example for me in my own teaching. I volunteered for two years as a teachers assistant in an ESL class for adult immigrants. I love languages, especially our own rich English language. Shakespeare has a huge fan in me! As does Vergil; in college, I carried extra credits and after college had private...More

I am definitely someone who tries to focus on my students and tries to customize their tutoring for the way that they learn. Some of my hobbies include Magic the Gathering, Super Smash Bros, Science Fiction, and trying new foods

I am a passionate and dedicated teacher with demonstrated productive capabilities, and a strong motivation for student engagement and support. I am committed to the provision of rich, globally-focused instruction to culturally and economically diverse student populations.

I am committed to making connections with students in a fun, positive way that fosters not just an appreciation for the language but a solid understanding of language fundamentals, such as grammar. I truly teaching and feel there is no obstacle to learning that is insurmountable. Fun is also a critical part of the process, and I always do my very best to make sure my students are having the best time possible while strengthening their language skills.