Certified Tutors From Duquesne University

...with learning disabilities as well as with high-achieving college students just wanting to get straight A’s. I am a native speaker of Spanish, but I’ve also enjoyed studying and tutoring French and Latin. I also have a lot of experience in editing college papers and helping students put together significant research projects. Tutoring has been...

...University I tutored students from grades K-12 and I am excited to be tutoring again. I am currently working for a pharmaceutical company in the Biotech lab in the evenings. I can tutor a variety of subjects but my true passion is for science, particularly Biology! I think it is important to determine which method...

...hobbies, learning is my passion. To share knowledge with each other makes me happy! So, teaching became my first job in my long career. Now, in my spare time, I want to continue to pursue my love of learning and teaching with people who seek help but can also help me gain life's experience one...

...throughout my secondary and undergraduate studies, I loved to learn about other cultures, past events, and looking at patterns and continuity in history over time. I also enjoy working within the field of English and communications; strong reading, writing, and editing skills are imperative to be successful in life! Outside of the classroom, hobbies include...

...problem. With this in mind, the thing I stress the most in my teaching is that being open to different perspectives and expressing your thoughts is key in opening the door to a deeper understanding in any area of study or life. I am always up for a good conversation, especially about T.V shows (Buffy...

...is nothing more exciting then when a student I have been working with learns something new for the first time. I love to work with students in the area s of reading, as reading is something I enjoy. I want to share my love and enthusiasm of reading with young minds. I also enjoy working...

...English and SAT prep for over ten years, and I have three years of experience teaching graduate level English methods courses to pre-service teachers. I have worked with students on many levels and with varying degrees of interests in writing, reading and test prep. I really enjoy helping students to develop English language skills and...

...Science, History, and Math. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests like the GRE, I have seen the most success assisting students in understanding the logic of these exams, how they have been constructed, and what the best approach for leveraging that knowledge is. I have a deep commitment to education. Education...

...students of all levels and types are capable of learning. It is just a matter of putting in the effort and taking the correct approach. In some cases it is a matter of putting together a series of small victories and gains before reaching the ultimate goal, but all students can get there!

...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...