Award-Winning Tutors serving Pittsburgh, PA

...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 approach. Learners acquire additional information by expanding on preexisting concepts. My nephew said, "Kitty" to a white polar bear. I had a white cat, so the polar bear must have been a larger white cat....

...President of the National Spanish Honor Society, I assisted peers of mine in many subjects. My favorite subject to tutor in is Spanish because I understand the difficulty to learning a new language (and keeping it!), so I tutor with the goal of ensuring the language becomes easier to retain. The value of education and knowledge is truly priceless and key to a future filled with opportunities to explore, experience, and grow. As such, I...

...Education. I have taught children as young as three years old while working for the Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV in Grove City, PA. My latest teaching assignment was at Grove City Area High School where I was the Life Transitions teacher for students ages 13-22. I am passionate about helping struggling learners gain necessary skills. Implementing individualized instruction to meet the needs of all learners is my primary goal. I earned my Bachelor's degree in...

...Pittsburgh, where I also graduated with my B.A. in Religious Studies in 2015. I am from the Pittsburgh area and graduated from Sewickley Academy in 2011. My tutoring experiences include mentoring with underprivileged Pittsburgh public school students and after-school tutoring for middle schoolers in the Mt. Lebanon area. I have also nannied for many years now and love working with kids! In my free time I enjoy cooking, practicing yoga, going to the movies, and...

...and this year I am substitute teaching all grade levels. I tutor many subjects but am most comfortable in the elementary arena, especially in the Language Arts! I am a voracious reader and love to pass on my love of literature to students. I believe that every child has their own way of learning and that should be taken into account during lessons and tutoring. I am a big believer in meeting students where they...

I believe the classroom should also function as a laboratory a place to experiment, take risks, and make mistakes. I believe the classroom is a place to move the body. I believe the classroom is a collaborative environment. "What the educator does in teaching is to make it possible for the students to become themselves" -Paulo Freire.

I'm a Cornell and Pitt graduate in engineering, passionate about making education, particularly mathematics, accessible and less intimidating. I've been tutoring for the past 7 years! I live by the quote: "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. Although education goes beyond tests and and exams, but I'm here to get you ready for those that you have to face now.

...and Early Childhood Education. I have worked with students of various ages, assisting at a preschool in summers, interning at a local elementary school, and tutoring students in high school. My favorite subjects to tutor are English and Reading, and I also tutor in Math (which I have grown to love more recently-- we've had a complicated relationship) and Science. I especially like creative writing, and even won a poetry competition years ago. I believe...

...and needs. Outside of academia, I thoroughly enjoy singing! I have sung since I was a little girl, and try to keep it up. I spend my free time recording songs, and editing simple music videos.. It is just enjoyable for me, and it is one other way in which I give back what little talent I might have. I enjoy watching 'do it yourself' craft and beauty videos on youtube . Lately, I have...

...B.A. in Neuroscience from Washington & Jefferson College in 2018. I have spent a large chunk of my time dedicated to schoolwork, sports, and other various activities. In addition to being a tutor, I am an assistant wrestling coach at Peters Township Middle School and work on clinical research with Dr. David Provenzano, MD. I plan on applying to medical school in 2019 with the ultimate goal of becoming a Physiatrist. My goal as a...

...and emphasis in Percussion Performance, music school taught me the importance of the growth mindset. As an ensemble section leader, president of a student organization, section leader coach, and group instructor, I understand that success is only achieved through hard work, perseverance, and dedication. Education is our primary source for human development. My mission statement is to utilize the tools I have been granted through my education in order to share that insight with my...

...Elementary Education at the University of South Dakota. I am passionate for teaching and making a difference in students' lives, through learning about their personalities and tailoring content to help every one learn individually. I have worked in a daycare setting as well as an after-school program setting, tutoring and taking care of children aged younger than one year to 6th grade. I also have experience in many classrooms through internships and volunteering. I can...

...to learning that emphasize efficiency, balance, and self-care. I also work with clients to address the blocks that get in the way of a healthy, productive, and meaningful approach to learning. Specifically, I work with my clients to manage test-anxiety, and to approach their studies and academic challenges in a focused and grounded way. (2): Writing skills: Teaching an approach to writing that balances academic formality with creative self-expression and critical thinking. (3): Reading/Critical Thinking...

I am a recent graduate from Misericordia University. I studied early childhood education and special education, graduating with a 3.99 grade point average. I have always had a passion for working with children, helping them reach their full potential. I look forward to working with you all. I currently am an elementary teacher at Propel.

...Helping students learn the abstract concepts found in math and computer science have been very rewarding and quite fun. I believe that education is for everyone and that anyone who puts in enough effort can reap the rewards and satisfaction of not only getting a problem right on an exam but develop a lifelong love for learning. Aside from school, I played soccer nearly all of my life and am a HUGE soccer fan. I...

I take interest in the subject of communication and how it shapes people's minds and hearts. Words influence meaning, and meaning colors the ideas and feelings we use to understand the world around us, always reflexively informing our engagement with ourselves and each other.

...a professional English teacher for going on 20 years, teaching all levels of grades 6-12. The thing I love about teaching is the personal, individual connection with each student. The beauty of literature and interpretation is there is no right or wrong answer. What I can help with are ways to make your voice or argument or message heard. I Love Reading! Duh! Watching sports. Watching comedy specials (I think you have to be really...

...University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California for his undergraduate degree. He majored in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing (with no Rose Bowl wins) before moving here to New York City. He is an alumnus of Columbia University Master of Fine Arts program for poetry and has taught students from kindergarten to the collegiate level. Billy believes that students should be taught ELA skills not just for their classes but for how...

...is Mya. I can't wait to work with you. A little about me: I am a wife and mom, writer and music lover. For much of my career, I was a managing editor for Pittsburgh area daily and weekly newspapers. Painting beautiful pictures with words always has been my passion. Now, I also write a blog. You can check it out by googling Getting it Write by Mya Koch. Words are a beautiful thing. Let's...

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