Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Pittsburgh, PA

...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 things as simply...

...on 20 years, teaching all levels of grades 6-12. The thing I love about teaching is the personal, individual connection with each student. The beauty of literature and interpretation is there is no right or wrong answer. What I can help with are ways to make your voice or argument or message heard. I Love Reading! Duh! Watching sports. Watching comedy specials (I think you have to be really intelligent to be a stand-up)

...towards studying Sociology. I have experience working with pre-K students through adults in a variety of topics ranging from environmental education to conversational English practice. I spent a year in Indonesia working at a disability rights NGO and helping my adult coworkers as well as elementary school- and college-aged students develop English language skills. I am very passionate about educational equity, and want to assist all students in accessing strong educational resources. I am able...

...clients of all ages English both in person and online. I was also a university English instructor to Japanese exchange students for courses such as Essay Writing, Advanced Grammar, Oral Presentation, and American Culture. I enjoy getting creative in developing lessons and getting to know my students in order to figure out the more effective way to increase their skills. I have a passion for all subjects related to English, particularly writing, but I also...

...for ESL clients. Though I am interested in a wide range of subjects, my passion lies in English, Literature and Cultural Studies. I have had the most fun and seen the most improvement working with students who struggle with reading/writing. I believe that reading, writing and critical thinking are essential for all walks of life and hope to impart some of that appreciation to my students. Further, I aim to both teach new skills and...

I strive to help and assist students to achieve their fullest potential. I am dedicated to helping students do their absolute best!

...2-14, and tutoring elementary and middle school students in stem related fields. I work best with elementary and middle school students and that it is crucial to have a strong foundation in the basics while being able to make mistakes and grow both as a person and a learner. The subjects I tutor are: art, elementary school (math, reading, science, and writing), English, IB dance, math, middle school (math, reading, reading comprehension, science, and writing),...

...and special education, and I am currently working on a master's in education leadership. Over the past 10+ years, I have taught a wide range of subjects to students of all ages, from 5-65. My specialties are in English, math, Spanish, and ESL. However, I love science, history, and social studies as well - I'm a self-proclaimed nerd! I am also fluent in Spanish, so I can help students learn the language or offer support...

...the National Spanish Honor Society, I assisted peers of mine in many subjects. My favorite subject to tutor in is Spanish because I understand the difficulty to learning a new language (and keeping it!), so I tutor with the goal of ensuring the language becomes easier to retain. The value of education and knowledge is truly priceless and key to a future filled with opportunities to explore, experience, and grow. As such, I aspire to...

...Childhood Education. I have worked with students of various ages, assisting at a preschool in summers, interning at a local elementary school, and tutoring students in high school. My favorite subjects to tutor are English and Reading, and I also tutor in Math (which I have grown to love more recently-- we've had a complicated relationship) and Science. I especially like creative writing, and even won a poetry competition years ago. I believe that learning...

...outline, to successfully creating an essay. My goal is to work with you and help you feel comfortable and confident in your work. I also teach speech and help students work through their anxiety of speaking in front of others to deliver a well thought out speech. It can be difficult to stand in front of classmates or teachers for a presentation. Preparation and practice is key, and I help students with doing just that....

...to high school level. I have also tutored in the sciences and Spanish. Although I started learning Spanish in middle school, I spent half of high school in college-level Spanish courses and obtained my Seal of Biliteracy. For me, there are two feelings when tutoring that go unbeaten: 1. When your student finally grasps a concept they have been struggling with. 2. When your student comes back with their first improved test grade. I try...

...Pittsburgh to tutor student-athletes in subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, and Algebra. In this position, I was responsible for attending regular weekly appointments with students either 1-on-1 or in small groups. This experience taught me the importance of flexibility when tutoring, as I had to tailor my tutoring strategies to meet the unique needs of each student. Through assessing personal learning styles, I have learned how to cater to individual students by adjusting my explanations...

I enjoy helping students understand new information and enjoy making learning fun. For fun, I enjoy reading, hiking, traveling, theater, and a good Netflix series. I enjoy seeing different aspects of the world to see delve into other countries' cultures. More importantly, I love to connect what I learn in my travels to my teaching to bring a sense of cultural awareness to everyday life.

...History with a focus on Middle East Studies and Religion. Since graduation, I have taught middle school history extensively in Pennsylvania for a private school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects including essay writing and reading comprehension. I am most passionate about U.S. History, Geography, and World Religions. I firmly believe that education is absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to instill this appreciation to all of my...

...of my tutoring is that you have to seek out the great potential in every student, personalize your teaching, and of course, involve your students in an active participation, because their success also depends on all of the above. I am a nurse graduate from Drexel University. I reside in Lancaster, PA. My strong background and exposure to science and my enthusiasm for helping others will help me achieve goals of making others successful as...

...throughout all of high school through different organizations and wanted to continue through college because I think that by tutoring you not only get to help others, but also learn a lot yourself through reinforcing concepts and working with different students. In addition to tutoring through volunteer organizations, I also worked at Kumon Learning Center in high school where I was able to work with students of all different ages, so I am familiar with...

...and learning strengths with humor, honesty, and warmth, I might be a great fit for you. Please let me know if you have any questions about my approach, and I hope to work with you very soon. Since 2002, I have worked as an educator in urban, multicultural, and clinical settings from Brooklyn, New York to Portland, Oregon. As an educator, I am driven to create and present useful content and engage learners of all ages....

...ran mentoring programs within many elementary and middle school public schools in the Pittsburgh area. I completed my Masters in Early Childhood Education (specifically PreK-4), in 2018. I currently am a Kindergarten teacher. Working with children is truly my passion. I have 21 wonderful 5/6 year old students. I still tutor out of school hours. I am always happy to go the extra mile and help with anything, not just the subjects where I specialize....

...SAT, ACT, and GRE. Patience and gentle encouragement have been my most effective tools in helping young learners, and it's important to me that my students know that I'm on their side as they struggle with new challenges. (I'm especially proud of the fact that my son, who is dyslexic, has become a confident and accomplished reader through the work we've done together over the years.) Helping kids learn truly makes me happy! In my...