The Best English Tutors in Pleasant Hills, PA

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State-Certified German Language and ELA Tutor, All Ages

B.A. in English from Clark University Pennsylvania Instructional 1 License in Teaching ELA Grades 6-12 See Madeline's full profile

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Information Specialist

The ability to write a sentence that conveys the information completely and concisely is the goal. You have to be engaging yet not too wordy. I always say that I really learned how to write well when I took Freshman English during my first year in college. That ability served me well during my career. If I... See Linda's full profile

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UNC & Michigan College Admissions Experience, 99% ACT, Master's Grad

Hello, I’m Carinne! I have worked in college admissions since 2017 at UNC Chapel Hill and University of Michigan, in addition to freelance and subcontracting positions with private companies. Through editing essays, developing school lists, application prep, mock interviewing, and more, I've supported students as... See Carinne's full profile

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Experienced English, Spanish, and Dance Teacher

I was originally trained in public speaking in middle school. My skills stayed with me through high school and college. My most memorable public speaking engagement was at Gandhi's birthday, a day in which an audience of 100+ were present. I can help you with your public speaking skills, focusing on content,... See Laura's full profile

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Cheerful, Classical, Capable Math Tutor

Hi, I'm Eilis! I am a Nursing Major at University of Pittsburgh. I have experienced a combination of homeschooling, private and public education. I attended a Classical Conversations homeschooling co-op where I was classically taught Math, Science, Latin, History, Literature, Logic, Philosophy, Socratic Dialogue, and... See Eilis's full profile

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Improve your English based on your profession, schedule, and needs.

I completed the certificate program in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at The New School in New York City in May of 2013. During that time and the months following, I was teaching small groups of students with intermediate English skills. Their first languages included Chinese,... See Mark's full profile

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patient and knowledgeable in related courses

I am currently a student at Duquesne University on a full ride to double major in Financing and Accounting, and I'm currently working towards my bachelor's degree. In my previous education, I attended Barack Obama Academy of Internation Studies 6-12 where I was able to maintain a 4.3 weighted GPA. At Obama I exceled in... See Judge's full profile

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Expert College Admissions Coach | Personalized Guidance for Success

I love helping students discover their strengths, tell their stories, and find the college that truly feels like home. With years of experience as a classroom teacher, private tutor, and college advisor, I’ve guided students through choosing their best-fit school and helped them build a strategy to achieve their... See Tami's full profile

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Orton-Gillingham plus

Phonetic components are especially important in the learning process. I feel combining the reading and writing process is beneficial to the overall learning of the English language. This has been helpful to students I have worked with in the past because it allows for the multi- functional use of our language. See Diane's full profile

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Humanities professor with Northwestern PhD

I have over 15 years of experience teaching at both liberal arts and research universities. I’ve designed and taught courses on writing, speaking, argumentation and debate, critical thinking, media studies, literary analysis and theory, as well as specialized topics in the history of U. S. political discourse.... See Christopher's full profile

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Expert English Tutor Specializing in Reading, Writing, and Test Prep

Hello! My name is Dr. Ellen. For more than 30 years I have taught and tutored k-12 and adult learners in English, reading, writing, test prep, and study skills. My lessons are customized to meet the unique tutoring needs of each student. Online learning can be effective IF the teacher makes lessons relevant,... See Ellen's full profile

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English Tutor with PA Certification in Teaching & Counseling

I have always had a good command of grammar all throughout my elementary, secondary, college, and adult years and have a strong knowledge base in English, grammar and usage, sentence structure, and paragraph organization. My 20+ years of teaching and counseling experience combined have strengthened my skills in... See Connie's full profile

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Master in Creative Writing with Record of Literary Publication

I earned my Master in Fine Arts (MFA) from the University of Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program, generally considered one of the best writing programs in the country. Prior to that, I worked as a daily journalist and earned my B.A. in Journalism with a concentration in English Literature from the University of... See Brittany's full profile

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English, Writing, and Theater Arts Tutor

English can mean many different things depending on the teacher and the curriculum. Students must be able to read and make meaning from what they read (reading comprehension)in order to discuss or write about the material. A strong grasp of writing conventions, including grammar, spelling, and syntax is also... See Elouise's full profile

Experienced French Professor, Novelist, French & English Tutor

I have over fourteen years of experience editing and critiquing both fiction and non-fiction for other writers, and I love helping students with their creative writing assignments and college essays. I was also an English professor at a... See Danielle's full profile

English major with creative writing master's

I majored in English at Fordham University, then went on to Columbia to get my master's in creative writing. I've written creatively for magazines and blogs, and worked as a staff writer, copy editor, and proofreader. See Dane's full profile

Here to Help You Understand, Not Memorize, the English Language

While I am always happy to drill specific vocabulary lists with students, most of my vocabulary lessons happen naturally within other sessions. I train my students not just to memorize words, but to learn their multilingual etymological roots.... See Dana's full profile

Patient and Caring Reading and Writing Interventionist

Hello! I am a former Preschool/PreK teacher and administrator, and I typically work with elementary students. I specialize in reading and writing intervention along with math. I also work with preschool students to prepare for kindergarten. I... See Kelli's full profile

Experienced English and Language Arts Teacher for Elementary Students

My main focus is to help elementary students enhance their reading, writing, and communication skills. Each student has personalized lessons targeting the areas that need improving. I introduce them to grammar and composition basics, guide them to... See Madeline's full profile

Master's in English and Former University Teacher

I received a Master's in English from Indiana University where my research focused on twentieth century American fiction. I have expertise in literary analysis across genres, and have helped students write successful essays and papers... See Ashley's full profile

M.A. TESOL with 3+years of pronunciation tutoring

I completed a graduate-level course in teaching English pronunciation. I taught English pronunciation to a high school ESL class for a few years. For the past three years or so, I have been tutoring students in English... See Jen's full profile

Harvard Grad Experienced English Tutor

I have lots of experience teaching English as a second language to all ages and all backgrounds (I quite literally worked with refugees and immigrants from all around the world). At Harvard I took various intensive Writing and... See Razi's full profile

Experienced Tutor - Special Needs/Accelerated/All Ages

...phonics as a tool to build reading and spelling skills. Since 1999, I have worked on these skills with native English speakers and English language learners in preK-8. Since 2004, I have served as a speech coach to adult clients of many different... See James's full profile

AP Lit & AP Lang Exam Prep; All Academic Writing

Nearly every year, my AP Lit & AP Lang students beat the national pass rates in AP English Exams by 48%. I've been specially trained to teach AP Lit and AP Lang courses as a high school English teacher, and as a tutor, I... See Marianne's full profile

PhD in Comparative Literature

Dr. Jeffrey W. has taught English and Comparative Literature at UC Berkeley and UC Davis for fourteen years. He has tutored students to prepare for the ACT and SAT since 2015. Jeffrey holds an undergraduate degree from Yale University, a... See Jeffrey's full profile