Sarah
Certified Tutor
...of Arts from the University of Pittsburgh in English Writing and Political Science, with a minor in Italian Language and Literature. I earned my Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School, and I am currently practicing law in Massachusetts. Throughout my education, I have had the privilege of assisting friends and family as they worked...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Bachelor in Arts, English
Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
LSAT: 164
Michael
Certified Tutor
...my personal favorites are Economics and Physiology. In my free time you'll find me running, playing soccer, reading (everything from Harry Potter to Khalil Gibran), or shooting hoops on the basketball court. One of my future goals is to ride my bike across the USA from my hometown of Cleveland, Ohio to the Pacific Ocean.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Bioengineering, Economics
ACT Composite: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 800
Erik
Certified Tutor
...for learning and a joy in helping students to discover that math, science, history and literature are interesting and worth pursuing. My extensive experience tutoring math, science and standardized testing have prepared me for the role of connecting with students and encouraging that more natural instinct for acquiring and assimilating knowledge. I believe confidence in...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Music
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 720
Elliott
Certified Tutor
...full time Language Development Specialist at Carnegie Mellon University. I received my Master's degree in Organizational Communication and my Bachelor's in rhetoric. I divide my time at work between working with students to help fill fluency gaps, teaching writing workshops, and working on cultural competency with non-native English speaker. I honed my skills overseas in...
Education & Certification
Master of Arts, Rhetoric
Master of Arts, Organizational Communication
Hannah
Certified Tutor
...a section of a textbook. Working with students at all stages of the writing process is probably the most rewarding work I do. However, I also really enjoy tutoring in reading and have a great deal of experience working to prepare students for tests like the PSSA's and SAT's. I am best at tutoring in...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Secondary English Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 700
Elizabeth
Certified Tutor
...engine if the student enjoys cars. I understand that some students are auditory learners and work better with pneumonic devices, while others are visual learners and work best with concept maps or flashcards. It is critical to tailor my style to each student’s needs and interests in order to help them succeed. The way I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Cell and Molecular Biology
Master of Science, Infectious Disease and Microbiology
David
Certified Tutor
...the University of Pittsburgh, with a degree in Mathematics, and a minor in Physics, and have a few years of experience tutoring in both of those fields. I always enjoy helping students in math, and helping them discover that just because they don't consider themselves a "math person" doesn't mean they can't do well. My...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 760
Anita
Certified Tutor
...helping kids prepare for standardized tests like the 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,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, English
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 31
SAT Verbal: 700
Joanna
Certified Tutor
...mistakes. It also forced me to develop ways 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...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy and Italian
Master of Science, Logic and Computation
Kelcey
Certified Tutor
...the University of Pittsburgh where I majored in Spanish and earned a Certificate in Latin American Studies. During my time at Pitt, I worked in the writing center within my department and helped many students with their writing and Spanish skills. The last two summers I spent time traveling through Ecuador and Bolivia conducting research...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Sandra
Certified Tutor
...as a paralegal with a prominent Pittsburgh attorney and have also worked as an administrator at the University of Pittsburgh in the Center for International Studies. I have a lifelong love of literature and typically read at least one novel a week. I will read anything, but my preference is Twentieth Century American writers.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English Writing
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Kathy
Certified Tutor
...Therefore, I have a wealth of experience with elementary content and students. Regardless, of my various positions I have never lost the love of helping students to learn. I enjoy seeing the lightbulb go off when students make the connection to their learning and making meaning of what they've heard. I hold a Doctorate from...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Communication
PHD, Education leadership
Cristina
Certified Tutor
If learning Spanish hasnt changed your perspective on life, you arent learning it correctly. Acquiring a new language implies considering routines, events, communication, and culture from a new mindset and lifestyle. To do this, language learning must stem from cultural insight and appreciating the linguistic elements as a meaningful expression within a culture.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish Literature and Linguistics
Master of Science, Spanish as a Second Language
Cynthia
Certified Tutor
...mortar schools, and non-traditional adult students. Before this I worked at a top 10 hospital in the pathology department. I assisted with the processing of anatomical and surgical specimens. When I say anatomical specimens, I mean autopsies. Because of this, I have an extensive and firsthand knowledge of anatomy. I was recently asked to put...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Medical Technology
Masters in Business Administration, Business
Ryan
Certified Tutor
...Artist, critical writer, and poet. I hold a BA in English Writing with an emphasis on poetry from the University of Pittsburgh. In September 2014, I successfully completed an MA in Performance & Visual Practices from the University of Brighton, UK. From 2007-2013, I taught full time conversational English classes at a public middle school...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English Writing
Master of Arts, Performance and Visual Practices
Cory
Certified Tutor
...rigorous experience as an educator comes from his years working in a wilderness therapy program in the deserts of Utah, where I spent over 500 nights as a field guide, youth mentor, and staff trainer. I believe that education's primary goal is not the acquisition of knowledge, but the development of confidence, competence, critical thinking,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Speech and Rhetoric
Master of Social Work, Social Work
Benjamin
Certified Tutor
...of the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics. Currently I am pursuing my Master of Education degree through the University of Arizona. Prior to starting this program I lived and worked in Ecuador teaching English as a Foreign Language with the United States Peace Corps. I have also lived and taught...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Masters in Education, Education
Thomas
Certified Tutor
...I enjoy working with all age groups. I have tutored students from the middle school level to the college level. I have tutored Spanish to NFL players as well as Italian to high school-aged students. I believe that learning another language is a very rewarding journey. As a native speaker of Italian, I can attest...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Administrator Leadership
Sean
Certified Tutor
I am a great tutor because I am very personable and adept at helping explain concepts via analogy and demonstration. Additionally, I am proficient in a wide range of subjects. Finally, I enjoy teaching and take great joy in helping others learn.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Juris Doctor, Law
Brandon
Certified Tutor
...those subjects in college. I really enjoy tutoring test prep subjects, because the time spent applying for college is so exciting and stressful. It is very easy to create a goal and work toward it when a student already has their sights set on a particular college, and I love being a part of that...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Politics & Philosophy
Master of Arts, Public Policy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 35
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