Award-Winning Tutors serving Sewickley, PA

Hello! My name is Pete Robertson and I am new to Varsity Tutors. I am a high school Spanish teacher, and have experience teaching in multiple languages to all ages of learners! I am certified to tutor for various professional exams and several different levels of Spanish, and have fluency in the language.

...I spend a lot of time trying out new, healthy meals to cook. I also love to spend time outside and play sports. I have played intramural kickball and football. I love to travel as well (specifically to warm places in the winter) and love learning about other cultures. I also love watching movies and...

...am in my junior year of a computer science degree. Outside of classes, I work as a college tour guide, IT technician, and camp counselor. I love working with young people to plan for and achieve success, especially as it pertains to test and college prep. I have been working with young people from an...

My goal is to not only teach students their respective subjects, but to provide them with a set of problem solving skills that will help them break down challenging material independently in the future. ... To ensure students find the best way to learn material so that the subject is no longer such a daunting task.

...part of my life. I love watching historical documentaries and movies so I can learn more that I can pass on to my students. In my spare time I enjoy doing activities with my wife and daughter, playing strategy and board games, watching sports and jogging. I am also very involved with my church, previously...

...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...

I am a junior at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA studying in an accelerated bachelor in health science/ master in Physician Assistant Studies program.

...University were I earned a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. I am a Kindergarten through 6th grade certified teacher. Through my experience with tutoring, I have tutored students of all grades and have covered all academic areas. I believe that all students want to learn and can learn. It's my job as a teacher to...

...and contributed reviews for the online blog. My education includes a Master in Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Chatham University and a Master in Arts in Writing from Portland State University. I'm lucky because my passions and hobbies eclipse. I am a multi genre writer of Nonfiction, Poetry, and Fiction. Presently I am working...

...myself as I have described, I often needed or just wanted a tutor to help me with my goals. As I have sat in front of a tutor many times, I know what mistakes students often make and how students often feel. I am an honest and encouraging tutor here to help you reach your...

...Passionate teacher committed to high quality student learning experience. Two years of experience teaching biology and chemistry to high school students at a Parochial school. Plenty of one-on-one and small classroom teaching experience with students ranging from middle school through graduate level. Have PhD in biomedical sciences and seeking to share the knowledge, ignite an...

...years ago, I went back to school and began my journey towards becoming a Chemical Engineer. I have started out at Community College of Allegheny County and plan 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...

...4+ years. I currently work in an evolutionary genetics and molecular parasitology 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...

...literature/composition and test preparation. My focus is helping students gain the building blocks they need to succeed--knowing how to take a test is just as important as knowing the information! I studied Photojournalism at Point Park University, with a focus on fine art and global politics. My approach to tutoring focuses on creating independence and...

...the Spanish language, and enjoy sharing my knowledge in the subject with others studying it. I am patient and creative in my approach to tutoring. I am available to work whatever hours are needed. I am able to work throughout the year as a tutor. I can work both after school and during the day.

...infinitely more important than the way we are doing it. There are 12 ways to tackle every problem and the one that first comes to mind isn't always the easiest. The road to the finish isn't always a straight line and we should always be looking for those little twists and turns that will get...

...gauge which will be the best teaching approach for each individual student. I firmly believe in a safe, open, and friendly environment for all learning. In my experience, students often learn most when they feel respected, heard, and engaged. I employ various methods to spark interest and create successful follow-through habits to ensure assignments are...

...anthropology, was president of the English honor society, and graduated cum laude and with honors after defending a year-and-a-half-long research thesis. I earned my masters in journalism at New York University, where I interned at the websites for The New Yorker and New York Magazine and as a fact checker at the print edition of...

...meaningful, adding value and happiness to life. To me, learning is more than just studyingit's a journey that helps students grow personally and intellectually. My teaching style focuses on making learning fun and engaging. I respect each student's unique abilities and work to use their strengths to help them improve. Through this student-focused approach, I...

...academic editor for the past 10 years, and thus have a strong command of English grammar and academic style(s), which inform my approach to tutoring and teaching. Finally, I am bilingual (English & Spanish) and know first-hand how difficult it can be to write in a second language. In Arizona, I frequently worked with English...