Award-Winning Tutors serving Tarentum, PA

I am an experienced chemistry teacher who enjoys relating chemistry to everyday life. I also enjoy helping students learn chemistry and believe anyone can learn the basics of the subject.

...third year Chemical Engineering major at the University of Pittsburgh who is enthusiastic to share my knowledge of chemistry, math, and SAT material to help students achieve their academic goals. In terms of tutoring experience, I have assisted in teaching an undergraduate chemistry course for two semesters, and have privately tutored two fellow students in...

...for improvement, and differentiation for meeting each student's personal educational goals. My experiences in the public school setting have been in the middle to high school levels. However, I have substituted at all grade levels because I was in high demand by school administrators. I currently am a graduate student at Point Park University. I...

...bumpy start. It may take some time, but I know from experience that hard work definitely pays off in the end; nevertheless, it does not have to be as dull as it is made out to be. Learning can be efficient and interesting if done correctly, and I can help guide this path.

...other subjects, have been very fun for me to teach. In turn, I have been amply rewarded day after day by my students, who have taught me so much. My teaching style is built upon a foundation of trust and understanding. My students learn best when they feel confident and can trust that everything will turn...

...Pennsylvania Writing Project (a summer program for middle and high school students) and did community outreach for women in a local halfway house where we worked on journals and poetry. I have experience in legal writing from many years of employment as a paralegal with a prominent Pittsburgh attorney and have also worked as an...

...from the University of Pittsburgh's MFA program in Creative Writing. While there I taught introductory sections of English composition courses, fiction writing, as well as tutoring student athletes one-on-one in English and writing to help them achieve the best possible results in their classes. I'm passionate and excited about the English language and communication, and...

...as well as German! Accordingly, my areas of expertise include foundational biology and chemistry (especially the IB program), as well as college-level organic chemistry and genetics. I joined Varsity Tutors because not too long ago I was struggling to succeed academically myself. But I've learned a lot since then, specifically effective and efficient study strategies....

...children and adults from around the world. I am curious, creative, cheerful, patient, and encouraging. I am curious about the world and love to read and learn. I am playful and fun but also believe in working hard and persevering through challenges. I sincerely enjoy helping students find joy in learning. I look forward to...

...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...

...teaching elementary and middle school kids. I believe that when students start with a great foundation, they can succeed in any level of education! Subjects I tutor are American Sign Language, AP Psychology, art, elementary school math/reading/science/writing, English, IB dance, math, middle school math/reading/reading comprehension/science/writing, spelling bee, study skills, organization, and yoga.

...focused areas. Through my tutoring sessions, I make it a point to develop a trusting relationship with my students, opening an open dialogue and allowing for the most productive and effective sessions possible. I truly believe that education is a determinant of subsequent successes and as such, should be a priority in our communities. That...

...challenges a student's fundamental understanding of subject material through strategic inquiry and debate. This method is well suited for teaching science and builds critical thinking skills that can be applied to all aspects of a student's life. The critical thinking skills I acquired are still with me today, and they have become second nature and...

...from elementary school to college and acting as a teaching assistant for a wide variety of classes. In high school, I took a variety of subjects, including both AP Calculuses, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Economics, and many others. I have been able to develop my teaching skills through acting as a teaching...

...have been spent as an 8th grade language arts teacher. I love what I do because I love working with young adults and exposing them to different texts. I find that I work well with this age group and am able to relate to them. The cornerstone of my teaching philosophy is that once students...

...I am a tutor of math, I believe in practice which builds confidence. Complimenting their successes and showing them step-by-step when there are issues builds their confidence. One last thing scrap paper is your friend. I have a Masters degree in Public Health and Epidemiology from University of North Carolina, Masters in Microbiology from Duquesne...

I believe that all students are capable of learning , and that they should be pushed to reach their potential.

...in building community and relationships with students in a digital learning space. I've also spent seven years teaching in international schools, where I have the opportunity to meet students from all over the world. My years of teaching in academically rigorous schools combined with my crisis counseling experience enables me to nurture each student while...

...I was asked to help tutor other first years (and then second years). This was very rewarding to me. My philosophy is to actually learn and understand something, not just memorize. This includes a lot of repetition, question and answer, diagramming, and explaining, but is a great way to learn. I believe that if you...

I am a junior mechanical engineer at Carnegie Mellon University. I am here to help with any math, physics, or computer science questions you may have!