Award-Winning Tutors serving Trafford, PA

...graduate from the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor's degree in neuroscience and a minor in chemistry. I have worked with students of all ages (elementary/middle/high school and college) and tutor subjects including the ACT, SAT, physics, chemistry, biology, and algebra. I would describe my teaching style as organized, fun, and assuring.

...in getting to know students on a personal level to better understand them as individuals who often learn in many different ways. By meeting them where they are personally as well as academically, I can gauge which will be the best teaching approach for each individual student. I firmly believe in a safe, open, and...

...all ages. As a person invested in social justice, I am driven to provide excellent service and honor each individual. As such, I provide ample opportunities for success with all the learners I serve. I have consistently fostered higher than average growth and have garnered recognition by my supervisors with above average performance ratings.... As the first days of the school year approach, students' stomachs flip, and the unfamiliar classroom looms as a space filled with...

...to begin a teaching career. I have had experience with children from age two to age eighteen, through my many experiences with schools while attending Duquesne University, through substitute teaching,and through full-time teaching this school year. I have had many experiences with suburban and urban school districts as well. My student teaching experience was in...

...students. It makes me feel young and energetic. My job as a Chinese teaching instructor has provided me with a great opportunity to exercise my knowledge of foreign language teaching, and thus has exposed me to a variety of students. Through the experience of teaching Mandarin, I have made extensive use of a number of...

...skilled, and prepared instructor acting as a facilitator and guide; 2.) a consistent atmosphere of encouragement of students’ diverse exploration and self-directed learning endeavors; 3.) an overarching focus on the development of knowledge and skills related to learning empowerment; and 4.) a tireless promotion of peace, social justice, and respect for all people, their backgrounds,...

...in any subject improves the quality of life. I also learned the importance of gaining knowledge in unorthodox ways during my abroad experience in New Zealand. In my spare time. My full-time job is in end-user services for a nuclear energy company and in my free time, I enjoy hiking, biking, and listening to podcasts.

...a great way to start in the right direction! I want to help make math fun, if possible, and try to teach in different ways to help wrap your brain around it. I am patient and know that math can be frustrating, but I am willing to help you power through it!

...holistic worldview. In college I tutored a variety of subjects in biology. I have informal experience tutoring colleagues and friends in biochemistry, mathematics, and more. My favorite subjects to work on are biology, preparing for standardized tests, academic essay writing, and college application essay writing. I was raised in the Montessori method of learning, which...

...I'll be starting medical school this Fall in Philly, PA. I have tutored in biology, chemistry, physics, all levels of math up through Calculus II, English, psychology, and history. I have tutored students from elementary school all the way up to college-age. I have been tutoring for 5 years now and love it so much!

...and a pre-med student at RPI in the 7 year BS/MD program partnered with Albany Medical College. While I tutor a broad range of subject, I particularly enjoy tutoring SAT Reading and Writing and SAT Mathematics. I am very excited to be a Varsity Tutor and continue my learning experience through this process.

...name is Nicole and I have been with Varsity Tutors since 2015. I am a licensed family law attorney, but in my spare time, I tutor to help students achieve their dreams. I believe that learning can be fun and the more people I can convince of that, the better! In my spare time, I...

...understand how essential they are to learn higher mathematics. I work with a broad range of examples so the students can feel confident about tackling any problem they have to solve. I believe that most students struggle due to a lack of well-planned study. In order to correct that, I will be showing my students...

...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, personal statements, or any other writing-related needs you might have. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!

...subjects. Math and biology are my favorite to teach. I enjoy taking more complex theories and information and scaling them down to ideas we use everyday. I also use analogies and I am a visual learner, so I employ the use of drawings, charts, and graphs extensively. In my free time I enjoy staying active...

...major at Carlow University. I plan to pursue a teaching degree post graduation. My big emphasis with teaching subjects is to make the lessons fun for the students. Teachers don't like to teach boring things, which is why I look for ways to intrigue the students to engage their learning abilities. Students tend to grasp...

...learners. According to my teaching evaluations, 90 percent of students think my methods are effective or highly effective. I also won a teaching award in graduate school. I teach college history (American, European, and World history) and was a journalist for 7 years so I am also an expert when it comes to writing papers and...

...to serve the overlooked populations of our society through education. My underlying goal as an educator is to bring social change to my classroom, in the lives of the individual students, in the school culture as a whole, and ultimately somewhere within the greater education system. I want each of my students to know their...

...kiddo is ready to have fun learning! I am a Special Education teacher with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Early Childhood Education Pk-4, and a Master's of Science in Special Education Pk-12 from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. I love to teach and make my lessons exciting! I can't wait to help your student...