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Erin: Plum tutor
Certified Tutor in Plum, PA
...microbiology at the college level. I don't lecture (unless needed most students are already being lectured to), instead I work interactively and respectfully with students to quickly identify areas of struggle and overcome them through explanation, analogy and two-way questioning. The appropriate help varies with student, ranging from exam preparation to weekly sessions going over...
Education & Certification
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelors, Biology, General
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - PHD, Biological Oceanography

Mary: Plum tutor
Certified Tutor in Plum, PA
...I took four years of college level Spanish and I'm proficient in reading, writing, speaking and listening in Spanish, with a particular knack for explaining grammar and editing compositions. In my free time I like to ride the bike trails around Pittsburgh, explore the city's wonderful museums and libraries and cook delicious meals with my...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Leela: Plum tutor
Certified Tutor in Plum, PA
I'm an intended physics or engineering concentrator at Brown University, and I would love to help you out with math or writing (including college essays).
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Tiwa: Plum tutor
Certified Tutor in Plum, PA
...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 it helps them...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Emergency Medicine
Johns Hopkins University - Masters, Biotechnology

Graham: Plum tutor
Certified Tutor in Plum, PA
...year at CMU. I have previous experience in tutoring from teaching introductory Algebra to a class of 30 students entering high school. Due to a busy semester, I am unavailable during the week for in-person tutoring sessions, but I can make time during the weekend to schedule consistent meetings. Relevant subjects that I feel comfortable...
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering

Anika: Plum tutor
Certified Tutor in Plum, PA
...tools so that after they leave a tutoring session with me, they feel more confident in facing their future writing assignments. When I hang up my teaching/tutoring cap for the day, I trade it most often for an apronI'm an aspiring cook, baker, and especially saucier, always on the hunt for ways to turn whole...
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor in Arts, English
Brigham Young University-Provo - Master of Arts, English

Allie: Plum tutor
Certified Tutor in Plum, PA
...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 the writing process. I have also worked in multiple capacities as a detailed-oriented copy...
Education & Certification
Chatham University - Bachelors, English and Cultural Studies
Duquesne University - Masters, English Literature

Rishi: Plum tutor
Certified Tutor in Plum, PA
...helm of a Homework Helper organization that sent about 260 high school students to provide free tutoring services at local elementary and middle schools. Students find me helpful as a tutor not only because I have abundant expertise in the areas I teach, but also because I am patient and friendly. I am able to...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics & Music
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800

Joanna : Plum tutor
Certified Tutor in Plum, PA
...of this was getting them to see that writing is a process. 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...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy and Italian
Carnegie Mellon University - Master of Science, Logic and Computation

Pooja: Plum tutor
Certified Tutor in Plum, PA
...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 and Spanish and...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Current Undergrad, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Beth: Plum tutor
Certified Tutor in Plum, PA
...goals in a respectful, patient, and personalized manner. As a life-long learner, I have a passion for teaching and rely on my educational background in neuroscience and psychology to help develop individualized learning and tutoring plans to help students accomplish their academic and personal goals. Whether it be elementary and middle school math or college...
Education & Certification
Regis University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience and Psychology

Jessica: Plum tutor
Certified Tutor in Plum, PA
...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!
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 36

Vatsal: Plum tutor
Certified Tutor in Plum, PA
...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 enough with the...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36

Gregory: Plum tutor
Certified Tutor in Plum, PA
...tutor everything from entry level to advanced subjects in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, all Engineering disciplines, and MBA courses. I am continuously adding both courses in an individual field as well as fields themselves to tutor. I tutor from 6th grade to graduate school as well as students with mental disabilities. I help...
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University - Doctor of Philosophy, Chemical Engineering

Vaibhav: Plum tutor
Certified Tutor in Plum, PA
...techniques. I will attend medical school at Geisinger Commonwealth Medical College this 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...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Neuroscience
SAT Math: 770

Tamon: Plum tutor
Certified Tutor in Plum, PA
...working with students to improve their writing so that they can communicate complex ideas in a way that is both stylistically and technically proficient. I also enjoy teaching trumpet to aspiring musicians. I graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in anthropology and global health, and have worked in both the not-for-profit and for-profit worlds...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Karianne: Plum tutor
Certified Tutor in Plum, PA
...school I tutored privately for the GRE as well as served as a teaching assistant for Civil Procedure. I tutor a wide variety of subjects, but my favorites are Writing and Editing as well as the English/Verbal portions of standardized tests. In my free time, I enjoy reading genre literature, volunteering, and learning to cook...
Education & Certification
Beloit College - Bachelors, Environmental Biology
University of Oregon School of Law - PHD, Law

Caterina: Plum tutor
Certified Tutor in Plum, PA
...continued to Duquesne University not once but twice for Master programs! I attained a Masters of Education in Special Education and School Counseling K-12. I am currently a School Counselor; however, I started my 14 years of education as a Special Education Teacher and a Language Arts Teacher. My education experiences ranges from Kindergarten to...
Education & Certification
Wheeling Jesuit University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Duquesne University - Masters in Education, Special Education

Becky: Plum tutor
Certified Tutor in Plum, PA
I love Math and I always have. I've used it to write programs to control radar systems and to launch communication satellites. I've used it to teach Math students in Middle School, High School and College. I'm newly retired now and I still love Math. I can help you understand (and maybe love) Math too.
Education & Certification
University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
University of California-Riverside - Master of Science, Mathematics

Jhair: Plum tutor
Certified Tutor in Plum, PA
...found a passion for being a mentor and tutor since high school. Not everyone is apt and ready to take on high school and college courses, and I fully believe everyone should have a mentor who cares about personal growth. I found my mentors along the way, and they helped me tremendously. I want you...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
SAT Math: 760
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