Award-Winning Tutors serving Mount Lebanon, PA

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?

...spent 10 years in the education field teaching subjects such as language, social studies, professional writing, critical thinking, public speaking, and cross-cultural communication. Teaching throughout the UK, US, Cambodia, and China has allowed me to instruct a range of students with a range of strengths. From assisting with math lessons at a primary school in England, to teaching reading analysis skills to university students in Cambodia, I have successfully honed the skills and strategies needed...

I am a full time substitute teacher. My degree is in with a concentration in creative writing. I have worked as a tutor for over 4 years and love helping others with the writing process!

...students feel more confident, prepared, and successful in school. I recently moved back to the Pittsburgh area to begin a private sector career after seven years as a diplomat, working overseas and in Washington DC. I am working as a tutor to share my passion for writing, languages (English and French), history, government, and politics with students. I enhance tutoring sessions with real-world examples and scenarios to make history, politics, social studies, and language arts...

...synonymous with long term retention, which in-turn facilitates the ability to apply knowledge and think laterally when the opportune moment presents itself in the real-world. To truly learn is to discover knowledge through experience and lots of practice which invokes the confidence to overcome challenges while simultaneously lifting inhibitions in regard to tackling new problems. To facilitate such an experience within a classroom environment is especially possible in subjects like mathematics and the physical sciences,...

Any career or future starts with someone's education. I want to be the teacher that helps you succeed in your education so your future can be as bright as you are!

...molecular mechanism of Schizophrenia. My approach to tutoring is based on rooting and relating the subject matter to concepts the student is comfortable with. For example, using sports as a way to understand statistics. I also teach new concepts by breaking them down into easy step-by-step approaches. Focusing on understanding the underlying concepts and reinforcing critical thinking skills for future success. My overall goal is for my students to understand the high-level concepts and how...

...University of Pittsburgh majoring in Biology and Classics with minors in Chemistry and 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 I also really enjoy chemistry.

...Second Language learners. I have also taught English to high school students during a Summer spent in Chengdu, China. I work efficiently with wide-ranging populations. From my time as a community college instructor, I experienced teaching culturally and economically diverse students at a range of abilities, ages, and learning styles. I work to be flexible, adaptable and creative to engage students at their level. I am an avid user and proponent of technology to enhance...

...mastery over key concepts that will help them be successful in a variety of contexts. Formal Education and Training: I have a PhD in neuroscience from Vanderbilt University. I was trained and educated at the Yale School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Case Western Reserve University, and Hampshire College. My bachelor's degree is in liberal arts, specifically, Spanish language and literature and cognitive science. I also earned a graduate certificate in undergraduate education, which allowed me...

...arts and chemistry as well as a certificate in Latin American studies. I have done extensive personal statement writing and editing for students applying to college, medical school, PA school, medical residency as well as fellowships and scholarships. My students have been accepted into programs at Harvard, University of Chicago, University of Pittsburgh, Swarthmore, Emory and more. I have done tutoring both formally (eg as a physics TA in college) and informally (eg helping middle...

...I knew I needed more from my career. After teaching at a rural orphanage in Kenya, it became more than a job to me- it became my passion. Now, a teacher of over 9 years, it is who I am and how I identify. I have traveled to over 50 countries/places and taught in many including here in Pittsburgh, Denver, Belize, Bali, India, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Currently, the road has led me motherhood and with...

I am an experienced tutor and supplemental instructor in Biology and Mathematics. I have tutored students in elementary school, middle school, high school, and college and am always looking to implement effective strategies for content learning and retention.

...I have been helping others learn a second language for over three decades. Throughout the 1980s, I taught and tutored English to Spanish speaking people in Venezuela. I held private classes in my home, taught in a pre-school, a high school, and in a language institute. After returning to the U.S., I taught Spanish to grades K-8 and tutored high school students, college students, and adult learners. I earned a B.A. in Communications and Writing...

...George Mason University, and an adjunct instructor of French 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....

I 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 of statistics, project management, quality systems, SPC and mathematics. ... I have 12 years of teaching experience. I boil down...

Hi! I am a third year student at Georgia Institute of Technology studying Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science. I love teaching STEM classes. I have experience teaching elementary, middle, high school, and college students. I love getting to know my students, learning their learning style, and making the course content fun and engaging.

...to finish my degree at the University of Pittsburgh. While at CCAC, I began to tutor students and developed a passion for it, particularly when it comes to mathematics. Exploring the language of mathematics can be incredibly fun, challenging and rewarding, this is something I always try to impart on anyone I may help. While I'm not studying you'll find me reading for pleasure or outdoors engaging in one of many activities.

...writer. My most recent article was published by the new Pittsburgh magazine 1839. I also compose and produce music. I am a former chair of the alumni schools committee for my alma mater, The University of Chicago, and I currently interview local applicants for admission each cycle. I simply love empowering youth---—especially through writing, and I spend much of my free time teaching summer programs and leading workshops on writing and the college process.... My teaching...

...I have earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in history, as well as a masters in education. My experiences outside the classroom including being a tutor, trivia quiz master, and a forensics coach. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about language because the ability to read and write influences every subject -- including science and math! My students see me as a member of their team and I strongly believe...