Award-Winning Tutors serving Allegheny County, PA

...Science degree in chemistry at Carnegie Mellon University. My tutoring experience has mainly revolved around teaching second-graders reading and arithmetic, but I have some experience with higher-level subjects as well. I tutor mathematics ranging from elementary-school math to calculus, physics, and chemistry. My favorite subject to tutor is algebra because I have found that students...

...am a Software Engineer based in PA, USA. I have a Bachelor of Science in College of Engineering with a focus on Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering. I am passionate about helping students because it feels nice to share what I know with other people. I am currently tutoring middle school, high school...

...Taking a non-traditional path, I began my career in education by teaching English as a second language in South Korea. I broadened my horizons both professionally and personally over my time in the country. Upon returning to the United States, I followed a more traditional path by entering the private sector by accepting a position...

...is: You know a language, when you are able to speak it! Learning about grammar, proper pronunciation and a wide vocabulary will help to build up to it. I have tutored people with all kinds of different cultural background before before and the thing I enjoy most about tutoring is the individuality and personality. You...

...plan is to become an elementary teacher. I am well-versed in biology, psychology, English/writing, reading, elementary mathematics, and ACT test prep. Most of my previous tutoring experience has been in writing/reading test prep for high school aged students. I work as a teacher's helper at a local school during the school year and nanny two...

...fun and engaging so no matter the subject or topic I work hard to make sure the lessons are relevant to the students interests and goals. In my spare time, I enjoy reading a variety of genres, yoga, running, and playing board games! I believe it is a duty for those who have the privilege...

...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 situations. Outside of working with students, I enjoy reading...

...area and becoming more independent. Tennis is one of my favorite hobbies. I played on the women's team at Anderson University and just recently accepted the JV tennis coaching position at Canon McMillan High School. I am excited to keep up my tennis career as a coach. Besides tennis, my other hobbies include reading, hiking,...

...through in-person and remote sessions. I've taught subjects in the maths and sciences ranging from 6th grade math to introductory calculus and AP Physics 1. I prefer teaching students in a way where they're able to understand fundamental concepts step by step before tackling challenging problems to put the topics that they've understood into good...

...grade. I have experience from phonics to text dependent analysis essays to creating resumes. Aside from teaching I wear many hats to help my students achieve. I also prepare staff and students for state testing. I help with study, organizational, and test prep skills. In my spare time I enjoy sports, exercising, and socializing.

...am a Professional Engineer with degrees in Mechanical and electrical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh along with an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University. My professional career assignments include product development, engineering and operations management. I also have approximately 12 years as adjunct faculty teaching graduate students for the University of Phoenix in the areas...

I enjoy learning from others and helping others learn. Learning is always a reciprocal process in my opinion. Hopefully, I can use my experience working in the education system to benefit students through Varsity Tutors.

I am a junior at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA studying in an accelerated bachelor in health science/ master in Physician Assistant Studies program.

...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...

...but I am most passionate about English, Literature, Writing, Economics and Politics. Students I've worked with seem to enjoy writing the most when they discover their own voice, and quit trying to write in jargonese. I believe in education, and in reaching for great grades and test scores. I believe that the examined life is...

...my name is Sarafina Arthur-Williams and I am pleased to share with you a little about myself. I am currently a first-year graduate student at Seton Hill University focusing on Art Therapy. I conduct research, work with children and in my free time, create art. Intuitively, I believe that everyone has the ability to succeed...

...am a graduate of Slippery Rock University and I have been teaching in public schools for ten years. My certifications include Elementary K-6, Special Education N-12, Mid-Level Mathematics 7-9 and ESL. Currently, I am employed as an Inclusion Special Education teacher in Pittsburgh Public School District working in math classrooms. I also coach middle school...

...addition to my teaching experience, I have a strong background as a researcher, having developed a publishing record in peer-reviewed scholarly journals. This research experience also helps me in the classroom, as I am able to explain how social science research is carried out and to what end. I have found that such explanation aids...

...frameworks, writing instruction methodologies, test prep instruction, and pedagogical practices to help students grow as writers, readers, and communicators. My areas of expertise include, but are certainly not limited to, the Pennsylvania State Standards System and the Common Core, the IB Diploma Program and Middle Years Program, Advanced Placement test preparation (especially in English Language...

...-Math (Trigonometry, Algebra, Calculus) With over five years of tutoring experience, I focus on fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills, tailoring my teaching style to meet individual needs. I believe that every student has unique strengths, and I strive to create a supportive environment where they can build confidence and achieve their academic goals.