Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Pittsburgh, PA

...business and accounting, I've been teaching Accounting, Business and Computer Software night classes to adults at a Pittsburgh business school since 2001. Soon after starting teaching at night, I started my career as a middle school Computer Science teacher in the southeast suburbs of Pittsburgh. Teaching middle school means knowing every subject, teaching and helping every student no matter what the student's level, background or special need. Teaching kids, teens and the adult learner takes...

I am a firm believer that anyone can be successful in math! My favorite aspect of teaching math is helping students to understand the why/how behind the work that they are doing. Why does this concept in math exist? How is it useful? Why am I doing each of these steps? Why do they work?

...exactly is the 'enthalpy' of a system and what does it mean?" As your friend picks up a dry erase marker, walks over to the board and spends the next 10 minutes kneading the idea into your head you come to understand how a bit of help from another, a 'tutor,' can make a world of difference. These are the tutoring and teaching experiences I have had. I am enrolled in my final class needed...

I enjoy helping students understand new information and enjoy making learning fun. For fun, I enjoy reading, hiking, traveling, theater, and a good Netflix series. I enjoy seeing different aspects of the world to see delve into other countries' cultures. More importantly, I love to connect what I learn in my travels to my teaching to bring a sense of cultural awareness to everyday life.

Hello! My name is Katara and I currently hold my BA in Psychology along with earning a MS in Clinical Psychology in 2014. Throughout that time, I've tutored students in the classroom and community and have a newly found passion for teaching psychology and engaging with students and helping them build a love for learning and an excitement about psychology!

...as well. As a teacher 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...

...I am able to continue my studies. Along with majoring in chemistry at Pennsylvania Western University, I also am an SI (supplemental instruction) leader and have been a TA (teaching assistant). I like to approach tutoring less formally, using flashcards and interactive work, such as completing practice problems on paper and pencil, whiteboards, or chalkboards. As I have learned in my experience as an SI leader, these methods really do work! I firmly believe that...

I graduated magma cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh with a focus in Earth and Space Science. I am an outdoors person; I enjoy being outside and observing the surrounding world. In this way I am a classic "natural philosopher" variant of scientist. I like earth science, environmental science, ecology, geology, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy, and cosmology. I am your go-to tutor for anything involving nature on a macro scale.

...I'm an American born woman of Nigerian heritage who strives to help others around the world! I began tutoring for English as a Second Language while in college at the University of Pittsburgh. After I graduated, I knew I wanted to continue to help and teach others. I am currently waiting until I start my Master's program in the Netherlands, at the University of Amsterdam this Summer! I plan to continue tutoring and helping others...

...school counseling (K-12), a Master's degree in School Counseling, and have several years of teaching, counseling, and tutoring experience. I currently provide College Counseling and SAT/ACT test prep for high school students, as well as Tutoring in English and Writing, for students of All Ages. I know that taking standardized tests is difficult and can cause anxiety for some students. As a knowledge-able and patient tutor, I can give students test strategies and skill-based knowledge...

...because I believe in the power of words. I encourage all to live positively because I feel students draw this from their teachers; finding ways to stimulate joy and laughter in every situation. I spread love through my words and actions, teaching those around me how to find their purpose or passion because using those as tools will help guide progress and productivity. I value learning because the desire to learn and acquire new things...

I am a student at Carnegie Mellon University and would love to help you with your tutoring needs. Please feel free to shoot me an email at maitreyd@andrew.cmu.edu for inquiries.

...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 reading, and supporting high school students with their chemistry. Currently, I am available to tutor my favorite subjects-elementary and middle school math and science, and high school chemistry....

...Clair High School graduate. I graduated from CMU with a 4.0, from UD as Summa Cum Laude, as well as from Upper St. Highschool as Valedictorian of the 2012 class. My strengths have always been in mathematics, both in courses and standardized testing. I am very personable, patient, and an effective communicator who is looking to help those in need of a little boost in their math subjects or practice for an upcoming standardized exam....

...at the University of Pittsburgh. They are currently getting their PhD in French. They have also been trained as a writing tutor in English, French and Spanish. Elsie grew up in France, and continued to learn languages in immersion programs, study abroad semesters, and fascinating courses through graduate school. They have worked with multilingual students in elementary schools, immersion academies, tutoring programs, and in university courses. They also speak German, a little bit of Italian,...

...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 at the websites for The New Yorker and New York Magazine and as a fact checker at the print edition of...

...of which being France and Morocco, both prominent French-speaking countries). However, I am most passionate about STEM courses such as Biology, Chemistry, and basic Calculus. I was actually a part of two organizations in the last couple of years (SciGirls and Schreyer for Women) that support female involvement in these subjects. I am also interested in helping students prepare for standardized tests such as AP exams and the SAT. I know I was very stressed...

...mathematics; language in general, but the French language in particular; programming computers; and politics and the law, among others. In my final semester, I was permitted to lead three recitations for an introductory philosophical/mathematical logic course. It was this experience that made me aware of two things: 1) I enjoy teaching and 2) For many students, more is learned in a 1-on-1 setting than in a classroom full of one's peers. This is due, I...

College student with 4+ years of tutoring, specializing in math and chemistry.

...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 in biology. I have informal experience tutoring colleagues and friends in biochemistry, mathematics, and more. My favorite subjects to work on are biology, preparing for standardized tests, academic essay...