Award-Winning Tutors serving Allegheny County, PA

...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...

...passionate language teacher with extensive experience working with students of all ages, in many different cultural contexts. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, from the University of Florence, and I started my teaching career in Special Education 13 years ago. Since then, I've taught Spanish, Italian, and English in India; conducted Italian, Spanish,...

...math a challenge for me. Because I have that firsthand knowledge of what it's like to struggle in math, I do my very best to make math relatable to all students. I will do whatever I need to do in order to make my students successful. I believe in having good relationships with my students...

...worker and sponsored card clubs. There are not many careers where you can make a difference in a child's life. Teaching is one such occupation and I am an educator that will go above and beyond the traditional classroom and become involved in building a strong rapport with my students, parents/guardians and community. I have...

...to others for their own personal success for over 11 years. I have came to ask myself. Newton wasn't the only one who saw the apple fall, yet he was the only one who asked, "Why?" I currently have retired after 20 years of teaching at George Wythe high as a special education teacher in...

...areas of interest are the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences, and in particular, English, Latin, and philosophy. I believe that learning is a lifelong activity and part of human excellence. I wish you success in your own learning journey, and it is my joy to see you flourish in genuine understanding and knowledge.

...to have their own unique approach to learning. I have taught for over thirty years and I have found nothing is more gratifying than seeing the smile on a student's face when they grasp a new concept. Sometimes if takes a lot of patience for the student and the teacher, but when a learning goal...

...children struggle I knew that my mission was to help my children and other children succeed in school. My goals are to help your child learn and be able to understand what they are struggling with in school. I want them to be able to succeed in school and be able to do the assignments...

...as I can through the subjects that I am best at. I am a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a B.S. in Natural Sciences including a disciplinary base in Psychology, concentrations in Neuroscience and Chemistry, and a minor in Sociology. I will be starting a M.S. in Counseling Psychology program in January. I...

Hello! My name is Joe. I have had experience as a tutor in mathematics, algebra, language arts, English and writing. I come with a lot of energy and an eagerness for teaching and helping students succeed.

I think it's important to help out and give back to my community. I enjoy teaching and seeing that light of understanding come on in a persons eye when they grasp a concept they were having problems with before.... Introduce ourselves and backgrounds, and then see where the beginning competencies are and what needs worked on.

...years. I understand the importance of building relationships with students in order to best support them and look forward to helping your child prepare for and be confident going into the ACT as well as other courses. When I am not in the classroom, I enjoy running, reading, or back at school where I officiate...

...also have qualifications in various areas of history (I double-majored for my BA), a field which works hand-in-hand with the Classics. It is similarly focused on the preservation of knowledge and is, I believe, instrumental in understanding many of the important issues which we face today. While I love history, my favorite subject to tutor...

...chemistry and genetics. I joined Varsity Tutors because not too long ago I was struggling to succeed academically myself. But I've learned a lot since then, specifically effective and efficient study strategies. I feel that my approach to learning and my content knowledge can be of great use to students who are in the same...

...with my B.A. in Religious Studies in 2015. I am from the Pittsburgh area and graduated from Sewickley Academy in 2011. My tutoring experiences include mentoring with underprivileged Pittsburgh public school students and after-school tutoring for middle schoolers in the Mt. Lebanon area. I have also nannied for many years now and love working with...

...to obtain my bachelor's degree in English with secondary teaching certification. After beginning my professional teaching career at Serra Catholic High School, I decided to go back to school to obtain my master's degree in English with a focus on digital media arts. I attended Duquesne University (Pittsburgh, PA), and earned my master's in 2014....

...five years. I graduated from Penn State with a degree in Kinesiology, and will be graduating from Edinboro University with a degree in Reading in July 2015. I love teaching and also am able to coach basketball, soccer, and cross country at my school. When I'm not working, I enjoy walking my dog, playing sports,...

...State University. I'm lucky because my passions and hobbies eclipse. I am a multi genre writer of Nonfiction, Poetry, and Fiction. Presently I am working on a children's fantasy novel. I enjoy camping and hiking, traveling to new places with rich history and culture, cooking and baking vegan recipes, and spending time with family--doesn't even...

I am a seasoned virtual Math teacher with experience in teaching middle school math through Pre-Calculus in the online environment. I believe all students are capable of confidence in Math. With an emphasis on increasing fluency in the language of Math and building a conceptual understanding, I believe any student can change their proficiency trajectory.

...experience, I obtained my Nursing Diploma from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. Since then, I have practiced in various settings, including an acute setting, outpatient, and home care. I obtained my BSN from Chamberlain University and completed my MSN from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. While completing my MSN, I decided to pursue my DNP at Duquesne...