Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Pittsburgh, PA

...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 things as simply as possible. It is also important to recognize the signs of confusion. Students do not always tell you when they are confused (and sometimes they themselves...

Hi, my name is Brittany and I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. My major is in economics and neuroscience with a minor in chemistry. I have tutored throughout highschool and college and was a teaching assistant for economics. I hope I can help you with your classes! I also scored very high on my standardized tests and have great techniques to help you ace the test, no matter what level you are at currently.

...and currently studying Arabic as well. I was homeschooled for much of my life and loved it, but completed my last three years of high school in a public school and am thus well acquainted with the various forms of standardized testing. When I'm not studying I like singing and theatre, reading, playing the piano, climbing trees and doing anything outdoors. I have been tutoring Spanish at CMU for a year now, and am also...

I'm a Senior at Carnegie Mellon University, majoring in Civil Engineering. I love being outdoors, playing sports, watching movies, and ballroom dancing. I believe that building a supportive and comfortable relationship between a tutor and a student is the best way to make sure that we can achieve your goals together. I can't wait to get to know you!

My name is Ashna Patel and I am a chemistry major at the University of Pittsburgh. I hope to use my skills in math and science to help students learn subjects they may think are difficult and approach them with ease. Outside of learning I have a passion for music and dance, I dance competitively at a collegiate level and I play the violin.

...years, where I taught subjects such as math, history, geography, literature, language arts, spelling, and writing. I have worked with students on problem-solving and test-prep specifically in math and language arts. I love working one-on-one with students and discovering the individual differences that exist within each learner. I pride myself in treating my students with patience, professionalism, and most importantly, respect. I consider myself to be a lifelong learner and strive to pass my love...

Hi everyone! I am a 31-year-old Christian woman that lives in Aliquippa Pa and I am passionate to help children succeed. I want children to see the fun side of education and know that they are seeds of the earth that will blossom into something beautiful.

...knowledge development. I believe it is important to make the tutoring session relevant to the students interests, therefore involving them in the process and creating excitement to learn. My tutoring approach is student-centered. Each student is unique. How do they learn? What is their motivation? What are their strengths and weakness? Do they need to improve study methods? Do we need to work on their approach to learning? By sharing my love of learning, I...

...at Penn State in Schreyer Honors College. I am pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Biobehavioral Health on a pre-medicine track. All throughout my life, I have been passionate about teaching and inspiring others! I have taught academic subjects such as French and Algebra II as well as dance and piano throughout high school. While I am comfortable in many subjects, I am most interested in tutoring biology and chemistry and advocating for science. In...

I am a graduate of Penn State University Main Campus with a degree in art and art education K-12. I currently teach grades 6-8 in Pittsburgh. I can tutor all core subjects for grades K-8. I especially enjoy tutoring/teaching reading. Outside of teaching I am an avid outdoors person. I love to teach and am looking forward to helping you!... By showing them strategies to work independently. Creating excitement so they become motivated.... Helping them to...

...as well as emotional/behavioral needs. My aim is to provide the best quality education possible and help my students grow by collaborating with the families and other professional and support staff. I am certified to administer both the PSSA and PASA tests. I have also taught at Eden Christian Academy, a private non-denominational Christian school in Wexford, PA. I specialized in 3rd Grade Language Arts and Writing; however, I also taught Reading, Spelling, Science, Social...

...they improve, and as this happens, their attitude and outlook will also improve. It is also helpful to have a new set of eyes and a new perspective for the student that is different from their current classroom or teacher. I will provide a positive experience for all students and help them to see learning can also be fun. My commitment is not only to improve their skills in various subjects but to also improve...

...to practice what I preach, so I remain active as a freelance writer. My most recent article was published by the new Pittsburgh magazine 1839. I also compose and produce music. I am a former chair of the alumni schools committee for my alma mater, The University of Chicago, and I currently interview local applicants for admission each cycle. I simply love empowering youth---鈥攅specially through writing, and I spend much of my free time teaching...

...also students who are taking public speaking classes. In addition to an intense love of reading good writing, I do some writing of my own, mostly fiction and personal essays. Movies are a strong interest, too. I love seeing new places, but getting to know places right in my own neighborhood is fascinating, and I often break out my camera and take pictures of people, places and things that I want to preserve and share...

...prepare me as a teacher and a tutor includes a Ph.D. (Virginia Tech) and Master's and Bachelor's degrees (Radford University) focusing on teaching and learning, mathematics, and chemistry. When students are learning math and science, they are opening doors for success in their futures, regardless of the paths their lives take. Knowing that I can play a small role in supporting students achieve success in the present AND the future inspires me to continue working...

...graduation I have found myself working in a variety of different educational opportunities. I started my path teaching preschool, PreK, and Kindergarten. I then moved on to teach 3rd & 4th grade science at a local charter school. I am extremely passionate about education and building strong relationships with my students to help them succeed anyway they can. I am also a dance/gymnastics instructor for students ages 3-16. Dance is another passion of mine that...

I have been teaching Math for 7 years now. It has always been a passion of mine and I love sharing it. I find that my ability to explain certain topics to students, along with creating a solid, lasting rapport, makes me an excellent teacher and tutor.

...classes independently, and acted as the class tutor, helping students with any concepts or problems that may seem tricky. In my free time I love to relax and hang out with friends whether we're watching a movie, playing video games together, or exploring the city and interesting museums. As a recent high school graduate and still current student, a lot of the information I can help you as a student understand is still very fresh...

Hi! I am a third year student at Georgia Institute of Technology studying Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science. I love teaching STEM classes. I have experience teaching elementary, middle, high school, and college students. I love getting to know my students, learning their learning style, and making the course content fun and engaging.

...Twenty-First Century scholar this fall, I am excited to take on my role as a lifelong learner - I know how empowering education and just figuring things out can be. I want to help students learn to love, too, for that precise reason. Be it scoring higher on a standardized test or needing help through a class they are taking, I want to help them understand and have the tools to succeed.