Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Pittsburgh, PA

...PreK-5th grade. I have tutored and taught all subjects and I have used a variety of teaching strategies. I mostly enjoy teaching reading and writing. Reading is extremely powerful for a child and is so enjoyable! I am dedicated to making a positive difference in your child's academic career. Outside of teaching I enjoy playing tennis, reading, and playing with my puppy! I am currently working on getting enrolled to start my masters degree online...

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.... Introduce myself, get information about the course, such as their past performance and what areas they need improvement on if...

...in Rhetoric. I also have a Bachelor of Arts in English Writing with minors in English Literature and Hispanic Studies from Montana State University. While at CMU, I had an amazing time as a Communication & Language Support Consultant, tutoring students, alumni and faculty. I helped clients with various projects ranging from essay writing, application materials and oral presentations to English-speaking appointments for ESL clients. Though I am interested in a wide range of subjects,...

...I have tutored a range of students in writing, editing, literacy, and reading comprehension. I love to help others organize, convey, and solidify their thoughts through writing. I aim to maintain a calm approach and meet people where they are. When done right, I see intellectual growth as mutually stimulating. Outside of education, I'm interested in anything involving nature, art, comedy, and film. I also love exploring new music made with new technology.

Spanish was my first language and I love it! It is such a beautiful language that I wish to share with all who want to learn. I believe that learning is all about repetition and I want the process to be fun and include real life scenarios that you will encounter in daily life. I look forward to working with you! Best, Heidi Castaneda

Hello! My name is Katara and I currently hold my BA in Psychology along with earning a MS in Clinical Psychology in 2014. Throughout that time, I've tutored students in the classroom and community and have a newly found passion for teaching psychology and engaging with students and helping them build a love for learning and an excitement about psychology!

...Elementary (PreK to 4th grade) and Special Education (PreK to 8th grade). I had completed my student teaching in a kindergarten classroom and in a K to 2nd grade special education classroom. Since graduation, I have taught in a 3rd grade general education classroom and also as a high school emotional support teacher in a private setting. I have also worked for KinderCare Learning Centers, specifically working in preschool and transitional kindergarten classrooms. Currently, I...

...economics. I started volunteering as a tutor in 10th grade at a local foster home, and I began working as a paid tutor the following year, helping middle and high school students with math, English, history, chemistry and Spanish. I enjoy tutoring because I get to pay forward all the great help and support I've received from teachers over the years. I'm always trying to learn new things, and I try to show my students that...

...Byzantine Catholic Seminary in Pittsburgh, PA. I likewise work as an academic translator for works written in French and Latin. For many years I worked as a tutor in test prep (primarily GRE), mathematics, and computer science. Although I provide this service less frequently as in the past, I continue to enjoy taking an occasional client, hoping to provide the same excellent service that I ever did during the years when I was a highly...

...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 that balances academic formality with creative self-expression and critical thinking. (3): Reading/Critical Thinking skills: I teach reading and critical reasoning skills through focusing on rapid vocabulary acquisition and critical thinking. My...

...Bachelors of Art. My degree specialized in art and marketing, but I have extensive experience in writing and reading comprehension. My writing has been published across many platforms, including online blogs and physical magazines. My background in teaching has been brief but extraordinarily rewarding. I have taught remotely at Norris, Marrs, and McMillan Middle Schools in Omaha, Nebraska, where I devised lesson plans and instructed classrooms for after school programs in art and entrepreneurship. My...

...Child Psychology, and a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Psychology with a Teacher Education Minor. It is my passion to not only tutor students, but to mentor them to be their best selves both inside and outside of the classroom. I will be graduating in May of 2022 and am currently going through the rigorous and competitive matching process to obtain a pre-doctoral internship through the American Psychological Association (APA). Upon graduation, I plan to...

...English to a wide variety of students. I started out teaching children aged 10-15 in Korea where I learned how to incorporate technology and multimedia materials to make lessons as engaging impossible and developed a holistic, project-based, interactive style of teaching. Later I moved to Europe where I got my Master's in Literature in Germany and began teaching adult learners and private clients of all ages English both in person and online. I was also...

...advice to young students. Navigating this resource requires experience and professional acumen, and it is not an inborn trait. I have worked with the entire spectrum of students; those looking to get into an IVY league school, and those just hoping to make it through high school. I can most easily and effectively tutor in the sciences, test preparation, and the writing process. I am the biggest asset to those students who have aspirations in...

...currently work at a small private school, where I tutor during the summer months. I believe that every child can succeed when given the tools to learn, not just the facts! How we learn is just as important as what we learn. Becoming a teacher and tutor took a lot of work for me. However, throughout the process, I have learned many different tools and styles to become successful. I hope you can too. Best...

...with an emphasis on poetry from the University of Pittsburgh. In September 2014, I successfully completed an MA in Performance & Visual Practices from the University of Brighton, UK. From 2007-2013, I taught full time conversational English classes at a public middle school in Seoul, South Korea. While I am comfortable tutoring a range of subjects, I am most passionate about Critical & Cultural Theory, Creative & Critical Writing, Performance Studies, and Theatre. Any subjects...

My name is Noelle, and I'm currently changing my major to chemistry at Princeton University. This semester, I am taking classes at the University of Pittsburgh to make this possible. I've taken many advanced courses in math, physics, chemistry, mechanical engineering, english, and history. I'd love to help tutor you in ACT prep, math, physics, or chemistry!

...comfortable, or if it might be more convenient to work online. I will say, though, that my purpose as a writing advisor is, as the great Stephen North said, to make better writers, and not just better writing. I am interested in helping each individual writer learn the craft of writing so that they can become self-sufficient in their own way. I am not a copy-editor, nor am I a quick-fix advisor. I take great...

Hello! My name is Dan Rein and I go by Mr.Dan with my students! I have been an online tutor for three years. I have worked with students of all ages and welcome students of all grade levels. I have worked K-12 as a substitute teacher and currently specialize with students in kindergarten and first grade. I look foward to our first session to help your child be the best student they can be!

I have been an educator for 10 years! I have taught kindergarten, second grade, and special education in elementary and middle school! I have my Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and Elementary/Early Childhood Education. I also have my Master's Degree in Reading as well as my K-12 Reading Specialist Certification and Literacy Coach Endorsement. I have taught in brick and mortar schools as well as virtual schools.