About

John Fitsioris is a responsible, knowledgeable, full-time tutor who works with students to achieve exceptional results! In-person sessions are available in greater Pittsburgh and online sessions are available  worldwide. John helps students improve their conceptual understanding, sharpen their skills, identify and develop effective learning habits, prepare for exams effectively (course-specific exams, SAT, ACT and other standardized exams), and manage/cope with anxiety associated with learning and/or test-taking.

John's motto is that all students - without exception - can learn successfully:) To make that happen, John's tutoring service is based on strong listening skills, supportive patience, meaningful and effective two-way communication, innovative pedagogical expertise, and in-depth content knowledge. John's experience with K-12, college, and adult students provides unique insight to connections and transitions between all grade levels. In addition, John supports and guides his students to develop lifelong learning skills such as reflection, curiosity, independence, initiative, and transfer (source: https://www.aacu.org/value/rubrics/lifelong-learning).

Trademarks of John's Tutoring Service
~All students can learn successfully!
~John's tutoring service is based on foundation of supportive patience, strong listening skills, effective two-way communication, innovative pedagogical expertise, and in-depth content knowledge.
~Meaningful two-way discussions occur to help students clarify misconceptions, make new connections, and develop deeper understanding
~Students develop and refine effective problem-solving, learning, and study strategies
~Students develop strategies to manage and overcome anxiety associated with learning and/or test-taking

Content that John Tutors
~K-12 and college math including arithmetic, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus, statistics, AP math courses, IB math courses
~K-12 and college writing, science, Greek
~K-12 prep for PSSA, Keystone, and other math/writing/reading assessments
~SAT prep (math, critical reading, and writing)
~ACT prep (math, English, reading, and science)

Snapshot of John's Education and Experience
~Master's Degree in Secondary Mathematics Education
~Bachelor's Degree with a double-major in Mathematics and Computer Science
~Extensive professional experience in education (15 years and counting)
*math curriculum developer for print and digital content (grades 6-12 and college)
*high school math teacher
*online college math instructor
*math coach for cyber-school students (online)
*tutor for elementary, middle school, high school, college, and adult students

Please feel free to contact me for further discussion and/or to schedule a session.

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