Award-Winning Tutors in Pittsburgh, PA

...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 to assist a math class at an alternative high school once a week. This taught me the importance of teaching the subject and not merely showing how to solve problems. I...

...asked me to help some of his freshman students. It became an incredibly rewarding experience, for these students that I stuck 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...

Hi, my name is Brittany and I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. My major is in economics and neuroscience with a minor in chemistry. I have tutored throughout highschool and college and was a teaching assistant for economics. I hope I can help you with your classes! I also scored very high on my standardized tests and have great techniques to help you ace the test, no matter what level you are at currently.

...writing about music in literature, I am incredibly aware of the importance of listening. I believe that it is important to listen to what students say and don't say to help them identify their goal and process to successfully reach that goal. In addition to editing 1,000+ pages of undergraduate student writing each semester, I have also served as a Writing Center Consultant where I worked with undergraduate and graduate students at every stage of...

...and loved it, but completed my last three years of high 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, and Math. I look forward to working with.

...different jobs, learning from each one. I have Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon, and postdoctoral work. I have worked in the biotech industry for over 10 years, and have published papers in diverse fields that have been cited over 1400 times (Research gate). My main strengths are AP, general and advanced biology, cell and molecular biology, and general and organic chemistry. I have passion for teaching, sharing what I have learned and helping students understand difficult...

I'm a Senior at Carnegie 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!

...which 4 years at an overseas university and 2 years at US universities. I have loved chemistry all my life and I thoroughly enjoy tutoring this subject. My teaching/tutoring philosophy is to understand the students needs and then patiently work with them to achieve a better grasp of the chemistry concepts and to improve their skills. In my spare time I enjoy travelling, hiking, listening to rock music and watching sports, motor racing in particular.

...I am very patient, I have a strong passion for the English language (languages in general, I might add: I spent one year in Italy, and I taught English in China for two months), and I have experience working with ages 7 and up (I've worked with professional writers, published authors, teachers, college students, graduate students, and elementary school and middle school students). Some of my favorite writers include Cormac McCarthy, Jack Kerouac, Nin Andrews,...

My purpose is to be a positive force for betterment. I am a life-longer learner who loves to help others learn and improve.

...education; I got my BA and MA in Russia. I have been teaching English and Russian (ESL and RSL) for 15 years. I love teaching and it's my pleasure to watch my students grow in their language skills. I have experience teaching groups of students (5-10) as well as individuals. So far I've had a privilege of teaching students from the USA, Germany, England,Switzerland, South Africa, Russia and Ukraine. Needless to say Russian is my...

To help any student gain a better educational understanding of any subject I can. Also to provide other viewpoints on subjects that students may not have been aware of that, as a result, will increase their interest in the selected subject

...of individual social science disciplines. My instruction has earned me strong teaching evaluations in both forums, as well as repeated contract renewals. In 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...

...a Pre-Kindergarten teacher in Pittsburgh. My vast experience of working with children has provided me with the needed skills to help students grow academically. I have worked with students of many ability levels, including those with specific learning needs. As a teacher and tutor it is important for me to understand how the student learns and to introduce them to a variety of ways of learning so they are able to reach their full academic...

I love working with people of all ages to help them explore, learn, and succeed! I have experience tutoring in a wide variety of subjects, from English and ACT prep to piano and flute. Everyone has a different learning style, as well as different goals in mind. I am committed to working with each student personally to ensure that I am helping as much as I can.

Spanish was my first language and I love it! It is such a beautiful language that I wish to share with all who want to learn. I believe that learning is all about repetition and I want the process to be fun and include real life scenarios that you will encounter in daily life. I look forward to working with you! Best, Heidi Castaneda

...and colleagues in order to make something "click" for a child, and to be able to rejoice in those small victories, is what teaching is all about. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, making crafts, and spending time with loved ones. To relax, I like taking strolls around the neighborhood or going to the spa. I look forward to speaking with you and providing any additional information which might be helpful to you. Thank you...

...school. Each chapter of my exciting career in education has given me substantial experience using a diverse array of curriculum 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...

...Studies and a minor in Music Performance. During my undergraduate program, I had the pleasure of collaborating with the devoted mentors at Operation READ and America Reads. We had great fun (and success) in working to help elementary-schoolers improve their literacy skills. For the past five summers, it has been my privilege to mentor and teach at the Virginia Governor's French Academy. I taught classes about literary fairy tales, francophone culture, and led afternoon artistic...

...(CWRU) in 2019 with a degree in Geological Science. At CWRU, I did research on the materials that make up the interiors of planets. My other passion is a startup nonprofit called Mobility, which provides bike-sharing systems to low-income housing developments. Some of my hobbies are fitness, hiking, reading, and piano. I have extensive experience with scientific, technical, and academic writing. I love teaching others about writing! I can help you with your college essays,...