I learned economics in business school at Duquesne University and subsequently worked in wholesale banking and investment banking. My approach to teaching economics is that you cannot live in the US and not have a basic understanding of economics. The terminology and the drawing of graphs may elude you, but the concepts are embedded in you. I use aspects of my students lives and their interests to create meaning. Economics can be fun and economics can be exciting if you have the right instructor

Currently, I tutor in essay writing and English.My teaching philosophy is existential. I firmly believe that every learner is unique and that tutoring should be geared towards individual differences. Through learning, we come to better understand ourselves!I am passionate about tutoring because I love helping people, and I also love simplifying difficult concepts in a way that feels fun and easy to understand.For three years, I tutored third to sixth graders in Hebrew and Jewish studies. As well, I worked with students who were hard-of-hearing, and have autism and ADHD.I earned my Bachelor's in Psychology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. I also had heavy coursework in Literature and Philosophy.Currently, I am working towards my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. I carry forth my love of writing and helping others each day in my program. I am understanding about the importance of mental health in a fast-paced and stressful school system. Feel free to share things about your life with me! I can be a listening ear for you.If you feel we would be a match, feel free to reach out! I would love to help you achieve your goals.

I am currently a student at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where I am working towards a degree in Biochemistry and Mathematics. I currently have my mathematics minor and am starting a research position in a biochemistry lab. For the past three years, I have been involved with the tutoring of my peers in many areas such as general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and a variety of math courses. During this time I have been guided by the philosophy that learning is best accomplished in an atmosphere where knowledge is an open dialogue. Through my experience tutoring here at Duquesne, I have found that the most productive, thought provoking, and genuinely enjoyable times studying have been those where an open dialogue or conversation has led to the systematic understanding and solving of a problem. With this in mind, the thing I stress the most in my teaching is that being open to different perspectives and expressing your thoughts is key in opening the door to a deeper understanding in any area of study or life.I am always up for a good conversation, especially about T.V shows (Buffy the Vampire Slayer anyone!?) and music ( I am a huge Indie music fan). In my free time I love to play guitar, go out to eat, ski, and hang out with my friends.

I love teaching. Moving a student toward their goal is most rewarding, as is discovering the tools to motivate the student. Giving those tools of learning to a student is exciting for all.My teaching spans middle school through technical college.English, Reading, and Writing are courses with which I have taught. I obtained my bachelors degree Radford College in Virginia and my masters degree from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.Born in Pennsylvania, I have traveled and lived in a number of states and just recently returned to the Pittsburgh area:I love animals in general. My dog, Alexander the Great, aminiature doxie, has the spotlight now. We enjoy traveling around to all of the great dog parks available in this great city.I love sports. Skiing, tennis, jogging were a large partof my life. A severed ACL, which had been corrected through surgery and tons of therapy, convinced me to occupy myself with more laid back activities.

Welcome. My name is James Comunale and through my teaching career my goal has been to make material easy for students to relate to and understand. I have done this by relating the material to real-life situations so students can make comparisons between content and things they can see everyday. My main focus is math and science, so my methods of teaching truly help students when much of what we go over in the course may not be visible to the naked eye. I am currently a teacher of Chemistry and Biology and look forward to sharing some of the information I go over in my class with you. I am flexible and am able to adapt my teaching style based on the various styles of learners.

I have been working professionally in education for almost six years now. I have been described as a compassionate, reliable, effective, and fair teacher. I have worked in regular education and special education settings. A fun fact, I am also fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and love to incorporate that into my teaching style. I love the art of teaching and meeting new students. My favorite thing about teaching is interacting with children and teaching them new skills to help them be successful in all aspects of what they do.

Hi! My name is Dana and I work full time as a Physical Therapist. I graduated from Duquesne University with a BS in Biology, Health Sciences and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. I have a passion for science and love learning about the amazing things our bodies can do. Through all of my years of schooling I have tried a variety of different study methods and completely understand the frustrations of it all. I am determined to ensure my students are confident with the information they are learning, feel comfortable in their learning environments and never feel embarrassed for asking questions.

My belief is that all students of all levels and types are capable of learning. It is just a matter of putting in the effort and taking the correct approach. In some cases it is a matter of putting together a series of small victories and gains before reaching the ultimate goal, but all students can get there!

I am currently an instructor at a small technical college in Pittsburgh. Previously I have taught all levels of middle and high school math ranging from basic arithmetic to AP Calculus and Physics. My years of experience allows me to customize tutoring to all abilities and learning styles. I received my bachelors and masters degree in education from Duquesne University. I feel that relating the topics to areas of interest help close the learning gap. I have a very patient and relaxing demeanor which I have fine tuned with my almost 1 year old son!

I'm a PhD candidate studying Clinical Psychology. Before that I completed a Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling at New York University and a B.A. in Sociology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. I have graded hundreds of term papers over the years,and have led workshops focusing on academic writing. I care about my students' success and utilize 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 work with clients to address the blocks that get in the way of a healthy, productive, and meaningful approach to learning. Specifically, I work with my clients to manage test-anxiety, and to approach their studies and academic challenges in a focused and grounded way.(2): Writing skills: Teaching an approach to writing that balances academic formality with creative self-expression and critical thinking.(3): Reading/Critical Thinking skills: I teach reading and critical reasoning skills through focusing on rapid vocabulary acquisition and critical thinking. My approach is evidence-based and draws on 'spaced-repetition' learning methods to facilitate rapid gains in vocabulary.

I am currently a 2nd year Law Student at Duquesne University. I obtained my Bachelor's Degree in History from West Virginia University. I am currently a graduate teaching assistant and I teach two history courses; Ancient Western Civilization and American History: Pre-Civil War. As such I feel very confident tutoring any sort of history course as my own experiences and notes should match closely with your course requirements. I also received very high academic marks on both my LSAT (law school admission test) and SAT's. In addition, I took these 2 exams fairly recently so I am familiar with any new changes or adaptations which may have been made. I stated previously I currently teach two separate courses and teaching truly is my passion. I feel that I am able to build a relationship with my students which allows me to evaluate their needs and adapt my teaching accordingly to ensure their success.

I look forward to learning about you and helping you get through your reading, writing, public speaking, social studies, test-taking and organizational challenges. Let's make learning fun and enjoyable. Let me know your interests and we can supplement any reading that includes your hobbies. We can add some games, too. Just remember to bring your homework and due dates so I can help you stay on task and ahead of your assignments.I coordinated a tutoring program in CA for Hewlett-Packard and worked with first through 12th grade individually with shy kids, U.S. kids, and those from a different culture. In addition, I volunteered with Toastmasters Public Speaking for kids and will be a judge for mock trials for middle school. Last month, I learned about mock trials with high school students, and it was very interesting.I have a Masters in Educational Technology from University of Pittsburgh in PA, undergraduate degree in psychology and sociology from Duquesne University, and advanced paralegal certificate from Duquesne University. I taught K-12 in San Diego and also wrote test questions for Measurement, an educational testing company. I also taught at Duke, as well as University of Phoenix online. I look forward to meeting you!