Award-Winning ACT Science Tutors serving Pittsburgh, PA

SAT/ACT Tutor currently pursuing a degree in Finance and Statistics at Carnegie Mellon University

...academic success is a very rewarding. I enjoy being able to pass along the things that helped me to do well in my classes to other students who will benefit from them. In regards to my tutoring style, I am very big on allowing my students to actively learn. I believe that this is the best way for my students to learn because it helps them pick up on new information and skills quickly.

I am a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh that majored in BioEngineering on the PreMed track with a minor in chemistry and economics. I have tutored for several years now, ages ranging from 12 year olds to 18 year olds in subjects mainly focusing on math and science. My goal for tutoring is to get the student comfortable enough with the material that he or she could teach it themselves.

...chemical engineering. I have been a learning assistant for general chemistry 1 and organic chemistry 1 my past two semesters. I also will be a learning assistant this upcoming semester for general chemistry 1. I tutor SAT and ACT prep and math and science subjects from middle school to college. My favorite topic to tutor is chemistry. My goal for my tutoring sessions is for my students to be able to teach the topic back...

...a minor in International Studies and a concentration in Creative Writing. I love literature and history, and I'm so excited to help you expand your understanding of these areas. At Fordham, I lead a storytelling initiative called Our Story aimed at providing a platform for a diverse range of student voices. I also have experience working as a writing tutor for creative, professional, and analytical writing, so I feel prepared to help you fine tune...

...my experience lies in tutoring middle school and high school math, middle school science, and biology, but I am also qualified to tutor high school science, a large number of AP exams, the PSAT, and the ACT. Given my current status as an undergraduate student, I am also uniquely able to offer mentoring and advice to any student interested in student life in college and college admissions. More than anything, I strive to be an...

...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.

...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 and would like to guide any student needing English or literary aid toward success, however that may be defined in each situation. When I'm not absorbed in my work or literature, I enjoy exercising, learning piano, consuming lots of cheese in my vegetarian...

Hello! I am a registered nurse with a background in pharmacy as well. I work in an intensive care unit and eventually my end goal is to become a nurse anesthetist. I believe that knowledge is power and therefore I enjoy helping others learn in a variety of ways!

...with students in all age groups. I am comfortable with most locations- classrooms, homes, and public places. As a founding member of Tutors For Opportunity, an international tutoring nonprofit, I have worked with students from a variety of cultural and educational backgrounds. These experiences have allowed me to develop a core teaching method for each subjects, and anticipate many of the conceptual difficulties facing students. Moreover, I have insight into recent developments in many subject...

...a theory and therefore its limitations or only memorizing a formula for plug and chug strategies. Of course in test taking, there is nothing wrong with plug and chug approaches except in cases where there are more than one formula that can apply and a deeper understanding is required. I have an extensive knowledge of scientific and mathematical history because one of my hobbies is reading about the history of philosophy and science from Aristotle's...

...described, I often needed or just wanted a tutor to help me with my goals. As I have sat in front of a tutor many times, I know what mistakes students often make and how students often feel. I am an honest and encouraging tutor here to help you reach your goals! Outside of academics, I enjoy watching and playing sports, painting,and reading. Currently, I am applying to optometry schools and hope to begin in...

...and underclassmen with their coursework. With those experiences, I've learned to truly show one's propensity in a subject, you must be able to explain complex concepts in simple terms. My two degrees, Natural Science and History and Philosophy of Science, have given me the capacity to approach a variety of fields with an assortment of techniques. The diversity of my skillsets encourages me to help break down the challenges students face with challenging topics, meet...

...best possible study materials, and make the most of the students' time. I love tutoring because I know how much a tutor's patience one-on-one can make the difference. I love sharing my study tips and test-taking strategies so they can study efficiently and make the best use of their time to get that desired result. I want students to feel heard and supported and help them find methods best suited to them. I want to...

...general chemistry, organic chemistry, writing (personal essays, college apps, literature classes, etc.), and SAT/ACT preparation. Outside of school, my favorite hobby is singing: I am trained in Indian Classical Music, and I am also part of a collegiate acapella group! I love to play the piano, bake, and read. Through my prior tutoring experiences, I have learned that every student is unique and I believe that it is my responsibility to respect that and adapt...

...of Oberlin College and Conservatory, having majored in Biology and Music Composition. I have experience tutoring students in Math (Algebra 1-Precalculus), English, Biology/Neuroscience, Music Theory, and violin. I have had the opportunity to work with 1st grade to college age students, and adjusts accordingly to my students' needs. I consider it my responsibility to learn as much as I can about my students, and provide personalized instruction that is tailored to their specific needs.

I am a graduate of the University of Illinois in Biological and Chemical Engineering. I am working as a Continuous Improvement Specialist for a major chemical company working on improving chemical processes used for sanitation in the food industry.

...favor of a memorized algorithm for solving certain problems. Fundamentally, mathematics is an art of deriving new knowledge from what we already know, so my philosophy for teaching and tutoring mathematics is primarily concerned with the "why" of problems. The quadratic formula is useful, but if you cannot derive it, then you do not truly understand it. There are simply too many problems in mathematics to memorize solutions to all of them. Therefore, my goal...

...would enjoy teaching early to intermediate Spanish learners. If you are in need of test prep, I can provide tutoring for many standardized tests as well, with an emphasis on specific test-taking strategies to help you reach your score goals. I have extensive experience in expository writing, including technical scientific writing, and am happy to tutor anyone who could need some additional help writing at the high school, undergraduate, or graduate level.

...junior at the University of Pittsburgh. Currently, I'm studying in a 5 year dual-degree, dual certificate program called CASE (Combined Accelerated Studies in Education) to receive a bachelor's in Applied Developmental Psychology, a master's in education, a teaching certificate in PK-4th General Education, and a teaching certificate in PK-8th Special Education. I am also a Spanish minor and completing my certificate in Children's Literature. My future plan is to become an elementary teacher. I am...