Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Pittsburgh, PA

...Certifications (Communications [Language Arts] 7-12, Social Studies 7-12, and K-6 Elementary), a Master's Degree in Education, a BA in Theatre, and have advanced undergraduate coursework in literature and history. I believe, ultimately, all students hold the keys to their own academic achievement, it is up to me to help them unlock the door so they may accomplish any challenge that stands in their way. I will create a learning environment filled with integrity, accountability, responsibility,...

My belief is that all students of all levels and types are capable of learning. It is just a matter of putting in the effort and taking the correct approach. In some cases it is a matter of putting together a series of small victories and gains before reaching the ultimate goal, but all students can get there!

...4th grade and am certified to teach grades 1 - 8. I was a Level 5 Teacher and a Career Ladder teacher at the time of my early retirement, just prior to my family relocating to the Pittsburgh area. I love teaching and miss working with students. My favorite subject is math but I also greatly enjoy tutoring in English/grammar, reading, and writing. I like to make learning fun and interesting and relate it to...

I am a thoughtful and observant fellow traveler in the world of knowledge. We're here together to come to a greater understanding, and I'm happy that I can help engender a true and lasting fluency in the material at hand.

I have been tutoring students (middle school, high school and college students) in mathematics since I was a junior in college (2006). I have also taught middle school and high school students in Pre-Algebra, Pre-calculus and Consumer Math. My tutoring experience tutoring combined with my training and experience teaching make me a great tutor.... I believe that every student is capable of learning and deserves the best possible opportunity to succeed in their education. When students...

...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 goal is never just to make students able to pass an exam, but to make them feel comfortable with the material. I like to spend my spare...

...and history course, as a volunteer tutor at a local middle school, and as a writing tutor for all levels of college students, including four senior thesis writers. My favorite part of tutoring is getting to know my students as people, learning about what gets my students excited about learning and hearing about my students' successes and failures, academically and otherwise. As a recent college grad myself, I have always experienced huge satisfaction when my...

...reader and love to pass on my love of literature to students. I believe that every child has their own way of learning and that should be taken into account during lessons and tutoring. I am a big believer in meeting students where they are and helping them to show growth. Outside of teaching, I love to read, bake, cook, and stay active - I recently just completed my first half marathon! I also played...

...tutored college-aged students in a variety of math and science subjects. Math and biology are my favorite to teach. I enjoy taking more complex theories and information and scaling them down to ideas we use everyday. I also use analogies and I am a visual learner, so I employ the use of drawings, charts, and graphs extensively. In my free time I enjoy staying active in the gym and outside with golf and running.

...experience teaching math in the classroom. Lastly, I can tutor in the Social Sciences, particularly AP Government and AP US History, as I majored in 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...

...I believe that students should not be put down or criticized for being "different." Students should not feel they are less important than any other student for any reason. All students are unique in their own way and should be treated as such. Children should learn at their own pace. You cannot rush students' learning because they will never actually understand the concept being taught. Like I mentioned before, all students are not alike and...

I graduated from Columbia University in the city of New York with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a Minor in Applied Math. I have tutored math and SAT prep for the students from my high school. I currently work at a startup that specializes in mass producing Thermoplastic Composites parts. I believe math and science are the fundamental basis for understanding the world and the things we interact with daily.

...others, I simply took out of interest. I am comfortable with tutoring in a broad range of subjects, though I hold some preference to teaching mathematics-related courses. What I do in my free-time is rarely consistent. These days, I've been trying my hand at writing a video game in Java. This is still in a very early developmental phase, but I hope to end up with an 8-bit rpg-platformer for Android. I have also been...

...a tutor, these are my favorite subjects to work with because they involve definite answers that are firmly rooted in logic. My mission in helping students with these subjects is to show them how to break down complex problems into simple steps. This methodology will enable them to not only succeed in courses and on standardized tests, but also to develop an analytical mindset that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. Outside...

...I try to take a fun, interactive approach to teaching. Because of my psychological training, I am very familiar with concepts and behavioral techniques on how to optimize study time, as well as how to calm test anxiety. I love teaching psychology because it relates to the real world, but I also enjoy tutoring in math and writing. My favorite part about tutoring is empowering students to think for themselves and building confidence in their skills....

...course work and tutoring in English as a Second Language. In addition to French, I was a fifth grade teacher for three years, where I taught subjects such as math, history, geography, literature, language arts, spelling, and writing. I have worked with students on problem-solving and test-prep specifically in math and language arts. I love working one-on-one with students and discovering the individual differences that exist within each learner. I pride myself in treating my...

...fellow instructors. Working as an instructor, I feel the best when I see my students working on their skills after the lesson on the mountain and seeing them, their friends, and their family have fun. I have previously tutored on two separate occasions as well. Recently, I was tutoring a third-grade student in all of her subjects, working on effective studying, review, and homework help. Previously I tutored a first-year college student in Chemistry I,...

...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 enriching every...

I am a very patient teacher who enjoys making learning fun and enjoyable for the student. I was originally a certified EMT but could not do it anymore due to a back injury. I am currently attending Ashford University for Education.... Finding out what they enjoy doing and incorporating it with their studies will make it more interesting and fun.... Teaching the student and then testing their knowledge with a worksheet or quiz.... Making the subject...

I have been teaching for 15 years and currently I am teaching 1st grade. I have a masters degree in reading and have recently completed a Reading Achievement training. I have experience teaching students with special needs in the general education curriculum as well.