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Lucas: Tacoma tutor
Certified Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...were in Moral Philosophy/Ethics. While at OSU I worked as a Peer Tutor for the University, where I tutored mainly Mathematics ranging from Pre-Algebra to Calculus. I enjoy tutoring math the most; however, that may be due to the amount of time I've spent doing so. I would love the opportunity to tutor a student in less-frequently requested subjects like Philosophy! My teaching philosophy is a mix of formal training and personal methods. I earned...
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Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 31
Adam: Tacoma tutor
Certified Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...school in the near future, but I have always enjoyed teaching. I started tutoring during my junior year of high school, finding that I had an aptitude for analogies that helped students learn the material. I tutor a large variety of subjects, including LSAT, SAT, and ACT. I also tutor various academic subjects, primarily in the fields of math and science. My favorite subject to tutor is Chemistry, followed closely by Physics. I feel that...
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Bachelors, Sociology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36
Andrew: Tacoma tutor
Certified Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...valued and enjoyed teaching. The opportunity to help another student with their own learning journey was a very positive experience, and it ignited an interest in tutoring again. At the moment, I am most prepared to tutor for ACT and SAT preparation in all subject areas. My personal favorite areas are the English, reading, and writing portions of these tests. In addition, I am prepared to tutor college students in ecology, which was a particular...
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Iowa State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Ruth: Tacoma tutor
Certified Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...Pittsburgh, and Best of the Batch Foundation. Her work focuses on culturally responsive multi-cultural education, language teaching, and program development. At the Carnegie Library, she created World Family Day, an event where volunteers read children's stories in their native language, donated food from around the world, and shared cultural crafts with 90 kids and parents. During 2014-15, Ruth completed a Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs, where she learned about the interaction between government and nonprofit...
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Smith College - Bachelors, Comparative Literature / Russian Civilization
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 760
Brian: Tacoma tutor
Certified Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...also tutored peers in mathematics (typically Calculus 1-3) as well as general and organic chemistry. My experience in both high school and college includes formal and informal tutoring. Much of the aforementioned experience pertains to one-on-one or small-group tutoring. In addition to enjoying tutoring, I also enjoy seeing my students succeed. In middle school, I struggled to find motivation in the field of mathematics, as many of my teachers didn't spend enough time supporting me...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Undergrad, Chemical Engineering
Jeffrey: Tacoma tutor
Certified Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...into anything radically new on exam day. My preparation strategy aims to give students the instruction they need to recognize as many problem types as possible. Sitting for a standardized test can be a stressful experience for many people. I try to give students a firm toolkit of techniques and tactics so that they do not have to improvise in that kind of situation, and can instead focus on showing what they know.
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University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
Chloe: Tacoma tutor
Certified Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...believe that hard work, curiosity and an open mind are the keys to lifelong learning. Often the journey to academic success is not a solo one, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share what I know in a way that inspires and educates students. My passion for education stems from a desire to become more aware of the world around me and to help others do the same, whether in the form of...
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Univeristy of Montana - Bachelors, Ecology and Organismal Biology
ACT Reading: 32
Koissi: Tacoma tutor
Certified Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...across a wide range of technologies and languages, including NodeJS, MySQL, C, C++, and Objective C. Most of my experience in Computer Science comes from personal projects and my own curiosity. Learning new things is my favorite pastime, and I'd like to share that feeling with others as much as I can. When tutoring students, I work to give them a taste of the joy I experience when faced with new knowledge. Anyone can learn...
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Northeastern University - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 35
Min: Tacoma tutor
Certified Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...their problems. Tutoring is two-way I have tutored college introductory to computer science courses, frontend web development, Mandarin Chinese, and also taught basketball at local community center. I graduated in 2019 from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Informatics. The subjects I tutor includes but not limited to Traditional Mandarin Chinese, Data Structure & Algorithm (Java) and Frontend Web Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js). I believe that everyone learn things...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor of Science, Informatics
Daniel: Tacoma tutor
Certified Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...teaching style is one that I like to think is extremely adaptable. Every student is different and so are their learning styles and preferences. My goal is to make the subject I am tutoring not only easier but fun. Math is my favorite subject in school and I know that it is an extremely intimidating subject for many students. My method of breaking down problems into their bare elements and working from there helps prevent...
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University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Anna: Tacoma tutor
Certified Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...with students from low-income backgrounds, students with learning disabilities, English Language Learners as well as students from a range of racial/ethnic identities. I strongly believe in every students' ability to learn new and challenging concepts. I have a knack for presenting information in ways that resonate with students and that students can understand. I take pride in my ability to make learning fun and rewarding -- even when it is a students' most challenging subject.
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New York University - Bachelors, Politics
Johns Hopkins University - Masters, Education Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
Daniel: Tacoma tutor
Certified Tutor in Tacoma, WA
My name is Daniel J Cecil and I'm an MFA student in creative writing and a Teaching Assistant at the University of Washington, Seattle campus. I have over 7 years of experience as a professional writer, and extensive training in expository writing and rhetorical approaches to writingin other words, I'm well prepared to make you a better reader, writer, proofreader, and thinker. ... My philosophy is that writing is best taught with the big picture in...
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Baldwin-Wallace College - Bachelors, Theater
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Grad Student, Creative Writing, Fiction
GRE Verbal: 165
Matt: Tacoma tutor
Certified Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...research, specifically to the field of solar physics. One reason that I love physics is that no one understands everything about the subject right away. It’s a complicated science, and we all need help grasping some of its more difficult concepts. This leads to great bonding experiences where friends come together to solve challenging problems or to understand puzzling phenomena. As a tutor, I love the moment when a student finally understands a troublesome concept,...
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Rice University - Current Undergrad, Astrophysics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 740
Michelle : Tacoma tutor
Certified Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...math for nine years, and I love what I do. The best part of my day is when my students are experiencing success and confidence in their math skills. I've taught Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, and Calculus. Trigonometry has always been a solid part of my Algebra 2 and Precalculus classes. Many students have said they understand math after I've explained it. My goal is to help my students reach their goals.
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Union College - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Education
Walls Walla University - Master of Arts Teaching, Curriculum & Instruction
State Certified Teacher
Monica: Tacoma tutor
Certified Tutor in Tacoma, WA
I am a Seattle-based actress and singer originally from Illinois -- I moved to the Seattle area in 2000. I also work part-time at a non-profit guardianship firm downtown. (We look out for the financial and healthcare needs of the elderly and the physically and mentally disabled.) I am an anglophile and ailurophile (look them up! :-)), and I love theatre, movies, Gonzaga basketball (I went to law school there), and Chicago Cubs baseball.
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Quincy University - Bachelor in Arts, Theology
Gonzaga University - Juris Doctor, Law
Nitara: Tacoma tutor
Certified Tutor in Tacoma, WA
My focus in tutoring is on critical, analytical, and essay writing skills, literature, and Spanish language . I hold a master's in International Education, along with an undergraduate double major in English and History, and have worked for several years as an education consultant and researcher.
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Vassar College - Bachelors, English and History
Stanford University - Masters, Education
GRE Verbal: 166
Mia: Tacoma tutor
Certified Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...the NYC Deptartment of Education as an English teacher and Social Studies teacher. The students I have worked with in the past are Gifted and Talented, Dyslexic, Dysgraphic, Anti-Authoritative, ADD/HD, Epileptic, Autistic, English Language Learners, and those with specialized IEPs. I'm also a writer and am working on my second novel as I try to perfect my first. I also edit for other authors. My specialties are English Literature, History, and Writing. I can make...
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Manhattanville - Bachelor in Arts, English
Manhattanville - Master of Arts Teaching, English Education
State Certified Teacher
Georgia: Tacoma tutor
Certified Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...English and helping them with school work. In junior high and high school I was a peer mentor. This gave me experience working with older students and refining study skills. In college, I was a Teacher's Assistant which allowed me to help students at a college level master course material and study for exams. I have tutored algebra, geometry, reading, writing, history, anthropology, and religious studies. My favorite subject to tutor is math. Math has...
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo - Bachelor of Science, Anthropology and Geography, minor in Religious Studies
GRE Verbal: 161
Patricia: Tacoma tutor
Certified Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...to Spanish for a British University too. I moved to the US in June 2014 to earn a MA in Linguistics with a Language Teaching Specialization from the University of Oregon in Eugene. After graduation I started working at South Seattle College, where I currently teach ESL and Spanish. I can tutor in Spanish, English as a second language, and a regional language in Spain: Catalan. I'm a linguist and have experience teaching at all...
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Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Bachelors, Translation and Interpreting
University of Oregon - Masters, Linguistics, Language Teaching Specialization
Gregory: Tacoma tutor
Certified Tutor in Tacoma, WA
Math has always been my favorite topic in school. Over the last 5 years, I have enjoyed applying my quantitative reasoning skills towards an exciting career in electrical engineering. I look forward to helping others overcome their academic challenges and inspiring others to have a passion for mathematics.
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
University of Washington-Bothell Campus - Current Grad Student, Electrical Engineering
GRE Quantitative: 168
GRE Verbal: 153
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Tacoma is a city of approximately 198,000 people in Washington. It is the third largest city in the state, and is a center for the business activity of the South Sound region. Indigenous peoples inhabited the area for thousands of years before the first Europeans settled the area. Around 1852, a sawmill was constructed and a settlement began. The town of Tacoma was not incorporated until 1875, however. Between 1880 and 1890, the population grew by almost 35,000.
There are two main school districts in Tacoma: Fife School District and Franklin Pierce School District. Franklin Pierce High is considered the best school in the city, closely followed by Fife High and Washington High. These top schools might be within the realm of possibility if you reach out to private tutors in Tacoma, WA, for tutoring online, to receive subject instruction or test prep. University of Washington Tacoma and University of Puget Sound are two of the best colleges in the city. To help you work towards success in your courses, expert online private tutoring from tutors in Tacoma, WA, is offered for both general class instruction and test prep. A tutor in Tacoma, WA, is available to potentially help you improve in all of your classes.
Tacoma is a great family town, with plenty of activities for people of all ages. Point Defiance Park has something for everyone. There is an aquarium to visit the water-dwelling creatures, and beautiful trails for hiking and biking. If you love flowers, Point Defiance Park has an excellent rose garden to be enjoyed. Does your family have a thing for cars? The LeMay Car Museum is the place for you, with an exquisite collection from all eras. If you love exquisite glass art, the Chihuly Bridge of Glass may be right up your alley. The Museum of Glass may also be an activity you'd enjoy, giving you a first hand glimpse at the process of glassblowing. Wright Park is a great place to take children, with paths to walk and play structures. Are you a history buff? The Fort Nisqually Living History Museum will teach you how people used to live in the 1800s through the reenactment and recreation of old times.
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