Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Pittsburgh, PA

As an experienced tutor, I am confident in my ability to help students improve their understanding of literature, their writing, and their standardized test scores.... My teaching philosophy focuses on the importance of adopting multiple teaching strategies. An innovative, flexible approach allows me to help a wide variety of students.... In a typical first session, I talk with a student to evaluate her goals, her areas of concern, and her personal strengths.... My students become independent...

...to develop ways of getting students to identify and correct these errors. This involved spending a lot of individual time with students and helping them through the revision process. The most important aspect of this was getting them to see that writing is a process. This understanding generally made them more patient and open to feedback. Philosophy and logic are both exceptionally abstract subjects. Teaching them to undergraduates requires patience and the ability to explain...

...From Algebra to Zoology, test-prep to basic study skills, I can help you or your child accomplish your goals in a respectful, patient, and personalized manner. As a life-long learner, I have a passion for teaching and rely on my educational background in neuroscience and psychology to help develop individualized learning and tutoring plans to help students accomplish their academic and personal goals. Whether it be elementary and middle school math or college level anatomy...

...jamapplication materials, personal statements, resumes, essays, research papers, literature reviews, etc. I love working one on one with writers to help them achieve their goals and to equip them with principles and tools so that after they leave a tutoring session with me, they feel more confident in facing their future writing assignments. When I hang up my teaching/tutoring cap for the day, I trade it most often for an apronI'm an aspiring cook, baker,...

...really enjoy tutoring test prep subjects, because the time spent applying for college is so exciting and stressful. It is very easy to create a goal and work toward it when a student already has their sights set on a particular college, and I love being a part of that process. I like to think of myself as a goal-oriented tutor, helping my client pick out the thing that he or she wants by the...

...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 reading, running, cooking, baking, and yoga. I enjoy being physically active and spending time outside. I am a fervent Penn State fan and enjoy...

...University of Chicago, University of Pittsburgh, Swarthmore, Emory and more. I have done tutoring both formally (eg as a physics TA in college) and informally (eg helping middle school students with math homework at a center where I volunteered). I seek to utilize my broad expertise in areas like English, Spanish, writing, math, science, standardized test taking, and organizational skills to help students achieve their goals. My background in mental health and extensive volunteer work...

...as well. Based on my experiences as both a teacher and a student, I believe that students learn best when they are truly engaged in the content and are using it in a practical and valuable way. Because of this, I cater my teaching approaches and lessons to each student's needs and desires to help them reach their individual goals. In my spare time, I love traveling, dancing, listening to music, and spending time with...

...philosophy and moral theology at a small 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...

...in a full classroom. It would not be fair for a teacher in such an environment to answer just one student's questions, and tailor future lessons according to the needs of that student! However, in a 1-on-1 setting, the sole concern of the teacher is to help a single student achieve their academic goals. I am not happy unless my student is happy, which fact is the driving force behind the success of my students.

...7-12 English and social studies. I recently completed my third Masters degree, which is in English. I have previously earned the following degrees: Master of Education in special education from Waynesburg University, Certification of Advanced Studies in Education from Notre Dame of Maryland University, Master of Teaching in secondary English education from Chatham University, and Bachelor of Arts in English/Creative Writing from Seton Hill University. I have also earned 18 credits in the Literature and...

...part of creating lesson plans. Nothing is more important to me than understanding how I can best suit student needs! I am very fortunate to have volunteered at Cal's writing center; there, I mastered the art of citation and formatting for various forms of academic writing. Most students who have received my help get no less than a B on their papers. More than anything else, I hope to impress the role education has on...

...to over 50 countries/places and taught in many including here in Pittsburgh, Denver, Belize, Bali, India, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Currently, the road has led me motherhood and with my baby boy at home, I am looking for the flexibility of tutoring part time, which brings me here. Let's join this educational journey together and meet the goals that you aspire to reach. For fun, I like yoga, gymnastics, travel, reading, writing, staying active, and trying...

...grasp concepts, watch you be able to rationalize them and explain back to me. I believe everybody can achieve success with proper direction, and as I learn from you I will be sensitive to your learning style and needs. Outside of academia, I thoroughly enjoy singing! I have sung since I was a little girl, and try to keep it up. I spend my free time recording songs, and editing simple music videos.. It is just...

I want to help show how wonderful math and science are and that anybody can learn it with the right help and some time.

...teaching career have opened a world of opportunity to me, and I am a firm believer in the power of education to create opportunity and open the world for any individual who will invest the time and effort necessary to pursue education and understanding. I look forward to helping you find academic success! My education and teaching credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in English from Liberty University, a Master of Fine Arts in Creative...

...Case Western Reserve University where I obtained a degree in Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism. I hope to attend medical school in the future. My main academic interests include STEM subjects such as biology, chemistry, mathematics. I have taken AP and IB classes in high school and have taken the SAT, the MCAT, and GRE successfully. My interests other than those mentioned above include running, reading, music, and spending time with my friends and family!

...best result. In my time teaching music theory and history in the classroom at the University of Pittsburgh, it translated to developing personalized lesson plans to find the most effective means of teaching for students. Individual attention and effective communication are vital for learning, and it is my position as a teacher and tutor to ensure that this happens. In addition to IB and AP music classes, I am available to tutor a wide variety...

...CT Magazine. I can tutor a wide range of subjects, but I am most passionate about English, Literature, Writing, Economics and Politics. Students I've worked with seem to enjoy writing the most when they discover their own voice, and quit trying to write in jargonese. I believe in education, and in reaching for great grades and test scores. I believe that the examined life is one well worth living. In my spare time I enjoy...

...position. I loved the experience of living in a new area and becoming more independent. Tennis is one of my favorite hobbies. I played on the women's team at Anderson University and just recently accepted the JV tennis coaching position at Canon McMillan High School. I am excited to keep up my tennis career as a coach. Besides tennis, my other hobbies include reading, hiking, and spending time with my dog. Family and friends always...