Meet Our Tutors
Kaplan Premier's tutors are the foundation of our service.
Having graduated our rigorous training and development program,
they all share the same level of excellence: near-perfect scores
(in the 95th percentile or above), previous instructional
experience, and—most importantly—the ability to create an
interactive one-on-one learning environment based on the
individual needs of each student.
Here are just a few of the tutors who work with Kaplan Premier
students in the Pittsubrgh area. At the onset of any tutoring
program, your Academic Coordinator will conduct our Tutor
Matching Interview to find the best possible tutor for
your child.
Megan
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Subjects Tutored: SAT Critical Reading, SAT Writing, ACT
Tutor Since: Fall 2007
Degrees Earned: B.S. Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.S. Sustainable Systems, Slippery Rock University
Hobbies/Passions: I am very passionate about local food. When I am not working with Kaplan, I work for the Farmers Market Alliance of Western Pennsylvania to help keep the farmers markets of our region running smoothly. I also run the Farmers@Firehouse market, Pittsburgh's only organic farmers market, in the Strip District on Saturday mornings. On weekends, you can often find my trying out a new local food hotspot or out on a farm doing work with my friends.
My other hobbies include: stunt kite flying, knitting, board games, graphic novels, hiking, and reading.
Fun Fact: In high school, I made it to the State Championships in Badminton. I was the captain of our varsity team for three years and had a blast!
What I enjoy about tutoring with Kaplan Premier:
Kaplan is wonderful, exciting organization dedicated to helping students achieve their best test performance possible. I find Kaplan to be a progressive organization that is at the forefront of test prep. The people here care and really want our students to be the best they can be on tests and in life.
P.J.
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Subjects Tutored: SAT Math, SAT Critical Reading, ACT Math and Science
Tutor Since: Fall 2006
Teaching/Tutoring Experience:1+ year with Kaplan, 3+ years as an
In-Center Tutor at the Duquesne U. Learning Skills Center.
Other Applicable Experience: Various private course tutoring for 5+ years.
Degrees Earned: B.S. in Mathematical Sciences, CMU
Hobbies/Passions: Steelers football, Movies, Tennis, Billiards
My Favorite Kaplan Premier Experience: Anytime a student shows a lot of pride or excitement when they master a challenging problem independently.
What I enjoy about tutoring with Kaplan Premier: I really enjoy working with students and
their families who all want to work towards the student's success.
Fun Fact: I'm the only person I know who has never learned how to ride a bike.
Brian
Subjects Tutored: GMAT, GRE, SAT
Teaching/Tutoring Experience: Teaching and tutoring adults and high school students since 1972.
Degrees Earned: MA
Fun Fact: The word "catastrophe" is not derived from the word "cat."
Hobbies/Passions: Waiting on my cat, Skipper, hand and paw.
Favorite KP Experience: Seeing students raise their scores 200 points or more.
What I enjoy about tutoring with Kaplan Premier: Outstanding curriculum, great people
Michelle
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Subjects Tutored:ACT, SAT, GRE
Tutor Since: 2007 (Kaplan teacher since 2004)
Teaching/Tutoring Experience: I've worked as a teacher's aide (elementary/junior high), substitute teacher (junior high/high school), teaching assistant (university), and lab instructor (university--for general ecology and plant systematics). I've been a Kaplan classroom teacher since 2004.
Degrees Earned: BS Horticulture 2001 from Utah State University
Hobbies/Passions: dancing (especially contra dancing), singing with groups of people, learning guitar, hiking, botany, my fabulous book group
What I enjoy about tutoring with Kaplan Premier: seeing students gain confidence and see their potential
Lindsay
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Subjects Tutored: SAT Critical Reading and SAT Writing
Tutor Since: August 2006
Teaching/Tutoring Experience: I teach Social Studies and Grammar full-time at Eden Christian Academy.
Degrees Earned: B.A. in History from Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL
Hobbies/Passions: Reading, keeping up with the news, running, hiking and camping, playing the piano.
My Favorite Kaplan Premier Experience: Helping students get over their fears of a specific topic or question type.
What I enjoy about tutoring with Kaplan Premier: I enjoy helping students reach that "Oh, I get it!" moment.
Fun Fact:When I go to a restaurant, I always order a 10 out of 10 on the spicy scale.
Todd
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Subjects Tutored: SAT, ACT
Tutor Since: May 2007
Teaching/Tutoring Experience: Kaplan — 6 months; Total — 12 years
Other Applicable Experience: High School English Teacher and Tutor for 12 years
Degrees Earned: B.A. in Writing (Johns Hopkins); M.A.T. in English (Pitt)
Hobbies/Passions: Writing, horror movies, coaching my son's soccer team
My Favorite Kaplan Premier Experience: Helping a mentally challenged young man improve his SAT scores enough to get into college.
What I enjoy about tutoring with Kaplan Premier: Working with motivated learners
Fun Fact: I have identical twin daughters
