Award-Winning Tutors serving McKees Rocks, PA

...with for nearly the entire school year were able to boost their grade up and feel more confident in their work. Some of my hobbies include playing tennis, hiking, and watching reruns of "Malcolm in the Middle" (my all-time favorite TV show). Currently, I'm a senior at the University of Pittsburgh double majoring in Neuroscience...

...fall. Having taken all of the science classes since high school, I know how daunting and hard science material might seem but if taken at a very fundamental level, it is much more logical and simpler than how many high school teachers or college professors make it seem. Thats how I approach tutoring my clients....

...of Pennsylvania as a Twenty-First Century scholar this fall, I am excited to take on my role as a lifelong learner - I know how empowering education and just figuring things out can be. I want to help students learn to love, too, for that precise reason. Be it scoring higher on a standardized test...

...of the University of Pittsburgh that majored in BioEngineering on the PreMed track with a minor in chemistry and economics. I have tutored for several years now, ages ranging from 12 year olds to 18 year olds in subjects mainly focusing on math and science. My goal for tutoring is to get the student comfortable...

...being able to pass along the things that helped me to do well in my classes to other students who will benefit from them. In regards to my tutoring style, I am very big on allowing my students to actively learn. I believe that this is the best way for my students to learn because...

As an experienced tutor, I am confident in my ability to help students improve their understanding of literature, their writing, and their standardized test scores.... My teaching philosophy focuses on the importance of adopting multiple teaching strategies. An innovative, flexible approach allows me to help a wide variety of students.... In a typical first session, I talk with a student to evaluate her goals, her areas of concern, and her personal strengths.

...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...

...in General and Organic Chemistry. As a pre-medical student and a Neuroscience major, I've taken extensive coursework in biology, physiology, physics and math, so I am qualified to tutor those subjects as well. In addition to my strong science background, I love reading, writing and learning about culture and language. I took four years of...

...This understanding generally made them more patient and open to feedback. Philosophy and logic are both exceptionally abstract subjects. Teaching them to undergraduates requires patience and the ability to explain things as simply as possible. It is also important to recognize the signs of confusion. Students do not always tell you when they are confused...

...school in a public school and am thus well acquainted with the various forms of standardized testing. When I'm not studying I like singing and theatre, reading, playing the piano, climbing trees and doing anything outdoors. I have been tutoring Spanish at CMU for a year now, and am also well versed in History, Geography,...

...Mellon University, majoring in Civil Engineering. I love being outdoors, playing sports, watching movies, and ballroom dancing. I believe that building a supportive and comfortable relationship between a tutor and a student is the best way to make sure that we can achieve your goals together. I can't wait to get to know you!

...statistics. I joined several study groups and learned the importance of teaching my fellow students in order to gain a more concrete understanding of the material myself. After graduation, I had the opportunity to work for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration collecting data at sea and wrangling data from the internet. I also volunteered...

...succeed no matter where they are in the educative process as long as they have the tools and strategies for efficient learning. The best advise any teacher gave me was "study smarter, not harder". There are strategies that take time to learn, but once mastered, studying and preparing for any academic venture become much easier....

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.

...broadcasting. Prior to pursuing a master's degree, I worked for over a decade in a dental office. However, it was during my time as a graduate student, when I was able to teach students in both the Philosophy and Religious Studies Departments, that I honed by skills in and love of teaching. I am skilled...

...Math and Science. I've been a public-school teacher for 11+ years. During that time, I volunteered as a sponsor for the Science Olympics at the elementary and middle schools. In addition, I sponsored our school Student Council, created Blessing in a Backpack with our social worker and sponsored card clubs. There are not many careers...

...Neuroscience and a certificate in the conceptual foundations of medicine. Through my experience as a summer camp counselor and an Eagle Scout, I have worked a lot teaching kids of various ages and it is always something I have been passionate about. My favorite subjects to talk about are most likely physics and biology, but...

...about breaking down a problem and finding the solution. I love helping others see the beauty in it too. I'm currently finishing up my degree in information technology with a concentration in data analytics at Southern New Hampshire University, and I'll be graduating next year. This field excites me because it's all about using data...

...technical background that includes various electrical engineering disciplines and information technology. My education has consisted of a blend of software, computers, electronics, controls and power systems. I enjoy taking on challenges and learning about new technologies. ears. Please contact me if you want practical lessons and encouragement to uncover the unknown and difficult.

...subjects. Math and biology are my favorite to teach. I enjoy taking more complex theories and information and scaling them down to ideas we use everyday. I also use analogies and I am a visual learner, so I employ the use of drawings, charts, and graphs extensively. In my free time I enjoy staying active...