Award-Winning Tutors serving Penn Hills, PA

...biology, test prep and admissions counseling and essay workshopping. In my experience, tutoring is most successful when I am able to relate my lessons to students' interests, so I aim to get to know my students on a personal level for a few minutes each session. I believe this makes the sessions more interesting and...

...have the opportunity to help other students achieve their academic goals. Despite my good grades and test scores in my undergraduate degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, I felt totally unprepared when I first stumbled into the even-math-and-physics-heavier world of plasma physics and graduate-level engineering mathematics; I know what it is like to struggle to...

...in college, helping students to connect class concepts to homework when the professors were not able to follow the material as taught by the professor. I am fortunate that math and physics are some of my personal interests. I know from the classmates whom I helped that an attentive and engaged instructor can change not...

...I tutor during the summer months. I believe that every child can succeed when given the tools to learn, not just the facts! How we learn is just as important as what we learn. Becoming a teacher and tutor took a lot of work for me. However, throughout the process, I have learned many different...

Hi! I am a mathematics major, and I am passionate about communicating math concepts to students from elementary to high school. With my teaching experience, I create interactive learning sessions for the students to retain information and grow their math skills.

Hi, my name is Jacob (Jake) Sernoff. I am a recent graduate of the University of Pittsburgh where I majored in Accounting with a minor in Economics. I have experienced working in Public Accounting, specifically Audit and Tax. Aside from my experience in Public Accounting, I have also tutored numerous students in the subject.

...lifetime member of the "We Are" Penn State alumni association and my empowerment coaching practice is designed to help people who "are sitting at the intersection of courage and comfort." Adopting a learning fluency is the building block to doing everything else in life - it can't be taken away from you.

...from my schooling, work, travel, and general life experiences. 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...

...for Baltimore County Public Schools, my passion to teach learners from around the world has led me to the privilege of guiding learners from China, India, Vietnam, Jordan, Brazil, Spain, Mexico, and others. Breaking the code of Standardized Tests most students report that their test anxiety decreased because they were prepared by my innovative enjoyable...

...currently studying at the University of Pittsburgh. I also studied abroad for a year with the CBYX program in Germany- I gained a lot of insight and hope to inspire many of you to consider doing something similar. I am working towards a Biochemistry degree on a Pre-med track. Though I can tutor chemistry, my...

...English to elementary school French students. I have taught French ranging from introductory levels to CHS (college in high school) and have tutored French students of all ages in basic vocabulary, grammar, conversation, and more. While at Pitt, I worked on acquisition of language, including some course work and tutoring in English as a Second...

...to truly show one's propensity in a subject, you must be able to explain complex concepts in simple terms. My two degrees, Natural Science and History and Philosophy of Science, have given me the capacity to approach a variety of fields with an assortment of techniques. The diversity of my skillsets encourages me to help...

I am a native French speaker. I taught myself how to speak and write in English. I started tutoring languages in high school when my friends started asking me for help studying. I currently speak three languages and I am learning Spanish.

...in high school and continued through college and graduate school. I have tutored grade school, high school, and college students, and love seeing the "lightbulb" moments after the weeks of hard work. During my student teaching, I worked with my U.S. History students and saw their grades improve by as much as two letter grades...

...to my students the skills and abilities that helped me succeed academically. Chief among these is a love for learning, and that understanding base principles in any subject will make future work in that subject easier. I love to help my students to understand these core principles of math and science, because the ability to...

...laboratory at University of Pittsburgh. I worked as a tutor for three years during college tutoring cell physiology and genetics classes. I am very hands-on, have a great sense of humor, and am very patient. My method of teaching revolves around working through the problem with the student, and then having the student explain their...

...materials science laboratory concerning the development of self-assembled monolayers on titanium and titanium aluminum vanadium. My experience from this research opportunity has allowed me to develop skills in the following areas: Manage a cooperative lab work environment. Participate and lead discussions in lab meetings. Develop strategies using aerosol and solution methods of deposition for liquid...

...on electrocoat paints in order to determine their respective viabilities as manufacturing products. I love what I do! I currently work 40 hours a week in my Lab Technician position, but would be available after 6 pm as well as weekends (when scheduled in advance). I have worked as a Biology tutor for both the...

...capable of success when provided with the right tools and encouragement. I strive to create a classroom atmosphere where curiosity is celebrated, and every voice is heard. Through differentiated instruction, I adapt my teaching methods to meet the varied learning styles and needs of my students, ensuring that each individual feels valued and understood. One...

...at a local charter school. I am extremely passionate about education and building strong relationships with my students to help them succeed anyway they can. I am also a dance/gymnastics instructor for students ages 3-16. Dance is another passion of mine that I love to watch my students excel and grow in as they improve...