Sarah
Certified Tutor
...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 through challenging...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Bachelor in Arts, English
Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
LSAT: 164
Michael
Certified Tutor
...at the University of Pittsburgh, where I am pursuing degrees in Bioengineering and Economics. I am currently taking some time off from my studies to learn the ins and outs of the biomedical industry by working a Co-op in pharmaceutical engineering. While I have held several tutoring positions, my favorite experience was when I designed...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Bioengineering, Economics
ACT Composite: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 800
Erik
Certified Tutor
...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 one's abilities...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Music
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 720
Elliott
Certified Tutor
...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 Southeast Asia...
Education & Certification
Master of Arts, Rhetoric
Master of Arts, Organizational Communication
Hannah
Certified Tutor
...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 these subjects...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Secondary English Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 700
Elizabeth
Certified Tutor
...how certain events happened and how those events shaped the future. In general I enjoy understanding how something works at the basic level because I think it gives me a better understanding of things further down the line; whether that be understanding how a cell functions in an organism or how we pronounce certain letters...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Cell and Molecular Biology
Master of Science, Infectious Disease and Microbiology
David
Certified Tutor
...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 goal is...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 760
Anita
Certified Tutor
...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, who is...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, English
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 31
SAT Verbal: 700
Callan
Certified Tutor
...with over a decade of teaching and tutoring experience in human anatomy and physiology. I value teaching my students in a manner that fits their learning style, and tailor tutoring to focus on a one-on-one approach. I have been tutoring graduate-level medical and dental students in Anatomy and Physiology for the past four and a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History and Philosophy of Science
Joanna
Certified Tutor
...see that writing is a process. This understanding generally made them more patient and open to feedback. Philosophy and logic are both exceptionally abstract subjects. Teaching them to undergraduates requires patience and the ability to explain things as simply as possible. It is also important to recognize the signs of confusion. Students do not always...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy and Italian
Master of Science, Logic and Computation
Kelcey
Certified Tutor
...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 that resulted...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Sandra
Certified Tutor
...described as one where students/teachers contribute equally to discussion and the choice of what to write. Always, always ask questions. Questions will open up new avenues of where you want your writing to go. After graduation, I worked as an adjunct faculty member at Pitt, Jefferson Community College in Steubenville, Ohio, and Duquesne University. The...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English Writing
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Kathy
Certified Tutor
...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 the University...
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
...firsthand knowledge of anatomy. I was recently asked to put my teaching philosophy into words and this is what I wrote: "No should ever leave my classroom feeling that they didn't learn anything, their time was wasted, or they didn't get their money's worth. In order to accomplish this, I will be organized, prepared and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Medical Technology
Masters in Business Administration, Business
Ryan
Certified Tutor
...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 in Seoul,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English Writing
Master of Arts, Performance and Visual Practices
Cory
Certified Tutor
...program staff, and have been tutoring now for over ten years. I have a B.A. in Speech and Composition from Penn State University Park, and am pursuing a Masters Degree in Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh. My most rigorous experience as an educator comes from his years working in a wilderness therapy program...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Speech and Rhetoric
Master of Social Work, Social Work
Benjamin
Certified Tutor
...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 English in...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Masters in Education, Education
Thomas
Certified Tutor
...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 to the...
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
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