Award-Winning Tutors serving Mount Lebanon, PA

I'm an engineering graduate student at Carnegie Mellon University. I love learning and enjoy helping people understand ideas. I look for ways to help people understand difficult concepts.

...all subjects is highly adaptable to the needs of the students and their personal contexts for learning. I approach literacy with focus on the foundational phonics skills and mechanics as well as engaging in rich and relevant texts. In math, I focus on building concrete representations of the problems and building up into those more challenging symbolic representations. I work to bring games, arts integration, and brain breaks into all learning to foster a positive...

...Virgin Islands. My enduring interest in sciences lead to my dream of becoming a physician. I have been tutoring since the age of ten. I often tutor elementary math, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, biology, chemistry and many more. In college, I worked as an English tutor for our varsity basketball team. I also worked at the Center for Student Success as a math and science tutor. I enjoy seeing the light bulb effect students get...

...to age eighteen, through my many experiences with schools while attending Duquesne University, through substitute teaching,and through full-time teaching this school year. I have had many experiences with suburban and urban school districts as well. My student teaching experience was in the third grade classroom in a suburban school outside of Pittsburgh and my current school is an urban school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Through my experiences at Duquesne University and afterwards, I have truly...

Hi! I am Emily Jacko. I received my BA from Washington & Jefferson College and I am currently in an MFA program at Chatham University. I am studying pedagogy and creative writing. I am passionate about learning and teaching as well! Named Top 10 Best of Tutors.com in 2020.

...started traveling the world that I knew I needed more from my career. After teaching at a rural orphanage in Kenya, it became more than a job to me- it became my passion. Now, a teacher of over 9 years, it is who I am and how I identify. I have traveled to over 50 countries/places and taught in many including here in Pittsburgh, Denver, Belize, Bali, India, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Currently, the road has...

...of encouragement of students’ diverse exploration and self-directed learning endeavors; 3.) an overarching focus on the development of knowledge and skills related to learning empowerment; and 4.) a tireless promotion of peace, social justice, and respect for all people, their backgrounds, and cultures. In my free time, I love going to the movies or watching films at home, listening to music, exercising, and reading. I also love to travel, learn new languages and new cultures!...

...experience. This is an important aspect of teaching because gaining the trust and respect of your students goes a long way towards educational success. They need to know that you care about not only their education but their well being, too. Being able to receive one on one instruction can have a major benefit and provide improvements in all subject areas. It will boost confidence as they improve, and as this happens, their attitude and...

I embrace the dedication to integrate social justice, equity, access, inclusion, and diversity into all my decision-making, collaborations, processes, and strategic efforts.

...and love being able to exercise my skills by helping others understand the basics of the language. I also enjoy tutoring US history and social studies. The subject I am most passionate about teaching, however, is English literature, as it is what interests me the most in my academic history. It's such a nuanced subject and I love helping others see it the way I do and getting to see their unique perspectives of the...

...over 25+ years in the field of HR. I have a bachelor's degree in Finance and a Masters in Human Resources Management as well as certifications in the HR/Management field. I have worked in a number of Fortune 500 companies, from automotive, engineering, healthcare and fast food. I am a strong proponent of education and certification and have encouraged those that I've worked with to always grow and develop. I enjoy reading, walking and playing...

...unique lessons, and techniques. Learning is fostered by creating the appropriate atmosphere.I try to create such an atmosphere, by helping students think out loud, reflect on experiences, identify problems, and develop solutions.I keep current with materials, and educational strategies, all of which help to promote learning in my students. On a more personal note,not only am I creative in my approach to teaching, I also create jewelry, which I sell on Etsy. I have raised...

...write and read to keep myself in tip-top literary shape. I want to help students because I've watched my younger sister (by 8 years) struggle with English her whole life while I excelled at it. She always really appreciated that I was willing to take the time and have the patience to help her improve and finish tough assignments, and she is the one who inspires me to tutor today. I take this role seriously...

...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 well versed in History, Geography, and Math....

I am a graduate of MIT and a current graduate student at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health studying biostatistics.

...I am willing to provide both face-to-face and online services for students in grades K-12. In addition to my educational background in Speech Therapy, I have experience working as an Assistant Teacher, Tutor, and Peer Advisor. I also completed an internship in Audiology and am interested in providing services to students with hearing loss who struggle with literacy in the classroom as well. In January 2016, I will start taking online classes to earn my...

...and a Masters in English from Portland State University while working full time. This blue collar outlook benefitted me by seeing how a liberal arts education dovetailed into situations that were not strictly academic in nature. The critical thinking skills that were fostered in the classroom would translate out into the living world allow me to converse and engage with various members of the community in meaningful ways. My passion is allow students to see...

Hi! My name is Audrey and I am a 19 year old Junior Spanish and Bioengineering Major at the University of Pittsburgh. I have been tutoring students since my freshman year in high school and love teaching these subjects almost as much as I loved learning about them originally!

...have a proven track record of helping students improve their understanding, build confidence, and achieve remarkable results. My tutoring sessions go beyond just completing assignments; they foster a deeper appreciation for the subject matter and develop critical thinking skills that benefit students across all areas of their education. In addition to my academic expertise, I prioritize creating a supportive and encouraging learning environment. I am committed to being patient, understanding, and approachable, ensuring that students...

...years, I home-schooled my seven kids from first to the twelfth grade. So, I have a good idea of what each grade requires. One more thing, I like word pictures. For instance, in video games, until you master a level, there's work and more work. But, beating a level, gives you a sense of pride. The harder the game, the "prouder" you feel. School's a little like that. It has levels and it takes work....