Award-Winning AP English Language and Composition Tutors in 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...

I'm an active and devoted learner of many things -- including (but not limited to!) languages, classical piano, history, literature, design, film, television, fashion, and art. In honing these interests, I've developed effective strategies for taking on new subjects while still maintaining my love of learning. With tutoring, I hope to teach students my most effective study tips, with the goal of not just academic progress, but of lifelong learning engagement.

...the college level. I have also picked up a minor in western European history, another of my passions. My main focus of study is the history of Ireland and Northern Ireland with special focus on The Troubles. I am also highly experienced in tutoring for AP English Language and AP English Literature, having enjoyed both classes immensely. I have experience with tutoring students from ages 13-18 and am excited to meet new clients!

...skill in logical mathematic thinking, however. I firmly believe that anyone can succeed no matter where they are in the educative process as long as they have the tools and strategies for efficient learning. The best advise any teacher gave me was "study smarter, not harder". There are strategies that take time to learn, but once mastered, studying and preparing for any academic venture become much easier. In my free time, I enjoy participating in...

...arc of a student's progress over time makes a beautiful curve, and it's always a pleasure and an honor to start that movement with a gentle push and to guide it forward with consistent encouragement. My programs benefit from a combination of my real-world background as a lawyer and over a decade of teaching and tutoring experience. I hold a B.A. in government, with high honors, from the College of William and Mary; a J.D....

...I found myself assisting peers 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...

...doing something is infinitely more important than the way we are doing it. There are 12 ways to tackle every problem and the one that first comes to mind isn't always the easiest. The road to the finish isn't always a straight line and we should always be looking for those little twists and turns that will get us there faster. I try to create a very low stress environment and hope that every single...

...Studies. My deepest passion is writing. I began tutoring English and Spanish when I was in high school and continued through college and graduate school. I have tutored grade school, high school, and college students, and love seeing the "lightbulb" moments after the weeks of hard work. During my student teaching, I worked with my U.S. History students and saw their grades improve by as much as two letter grades in a few weeks of...

...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 well-versed in biology, psychology, English/writing, reading, elementary mathematics, and ACT test prep. Most of my previous tutoring experience has been in writing/reading test prep for high school aged students. I work as a teacher's helper at a...

...at George Mason University, and an adjunct instructor of French at the University of Pittsburgh. She has also been trained as a writing tutor in English, French and Spanish. She grew up in France, and continued to learn languages in immersion programs, study abroad semesters, and fascinating courses through graduate school. She has worked with multilingual students in elementary schools, immersion academies, tutoring programs, and in university courses. She also speaks German, and has an...

...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 and would like to guide any...

...in others. When tutoring, I tailor my instruction to each client's unique learning habits and invest heavily in the philosophy that learning arises through confidence. Inspiring confidence is important to success on the SAT/ACT and beyond, and I hope to pass on my personal knowledge and experience. In my free time I enjoy writing for WashU's medical magazine, being a member of the women's rowing team, and spending time with my little sisters and pets.

...Elementary Education. I am certified to teach Early Childhood PK-4 and Special Education PK-8. While I have experience tutoring in different subjects, I am most passionate about Reading, Math, and Phonics. I taught in Florida for 2 years (Kindergarten and First Grade). I am a firm believer in education, believing it to be exceptionally necessary to achieve and excel in lives endeavors. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, riding our...

...for SSAT, HSPT, and ISEE examinations. As a high school student, I created a tutoring program for middle school students focusing on mathematics, science, English, and social studies. As a college students, I serve as the president of an organization that provides ESL services to Somali-Bantu refugees in the Pittsburgh area. I have also organized a summer camp for refugee students focusing on career preparation and creative expression. I am extremely passionate about tutoring and...

...a PhD student constantly thinking and writing about music in literature, I am incredibly aware of the importance of listening. I believe that it is important to listen to what students say and don't say to help them identify their goal and process to successfully reach that goal. In addition to editing 1,000+ pages of undergraduate student writing each semester, I have also served as a Writing Center Consultant where I worked with undergraduate and...

...As someone driven to become a professor, I love to teach and have a great passion for sharing my knowledge with others! I am most passionate about math and hard sciences, such as biology, chemistry, and physics and have most experience tutoring middle school, high school, and college students. My mission is to develop students' problem-solving skills so that they can get to the answers on their own to not only improve their homework scores...

...interested in working with students to improve their writing so that they can communicate complex ideas in a way that is both stylistically and technically proficient. I also enjoy teaching trumpet to aspiring musicians. I graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in anthropology and global health, and have worked in both the not-for-profit and for-profit worlds in New York and throughout East Africa. In my spare time, I enjoy jazz, cooking, and reading.

...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. As a person invested in social justice, I am driven to provide excellent service and honor each individual. As such, I provide ample opportunities for success with all the...

I have a PhD in language and literature from Kent State University. I have an MFA from the University of Michigan and as both a writer, theorist and part-time faculty member suffice it to say that I am fascinated by all things pertaining to language. ... I believe that as an educator it is my greatest responsibility to empower students to function as savvy creators and consumers of text. Whether composing an email, revising an essay...

...2 and labs, Chemistry 1 and labs, Calculus 1, Public Speaking, and Technical Writing. I truly cherished this opportunity; knowledge is power, and I strive to get the most out of my students each and every day. My most proud moment as a tutor was when I helped one of my students receive an A on her last two exams and final to finish with an A in the class. It brought me joy to...