Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving Olympia, WA

...have a BS in finance and economics, I worked as a financial analyst and investment specialist for a brokerage firm. I abruptly changed direction and joined the military where I spent close to a decade serving in the United States Army Special Forces. I approach tutoring with a "no quit" attitude as I have done...

...four years tutoring a range of high school and college-level math, and I believe tutoring is a balance between clarifying concepts and building strong, trusting relationships with students. After all, every education should be inspiring and enjoyable! When not tutoring, you can find me cooking, playing the drums, or weaving on my new loom.

I am currently a senior at the University of Washington majoring in Bioengineering with a minor in Chemistry. I plan to apply to medical school this year and during my gap year work in a research lab and tutor. I have been tutoring for over 5 years in math, chemistry, and biology.

...Tacoma, WA, where I studied natural science, biology, and communication studies to become an environmental educator. I began nannying and tutoring during my free time. After college, I became an environmental education and stewardship specialist for the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. As an environmental educator, I traveled around the Olympic Peninsula teaching 3rd, 4th,...

...to teach in our local Extended Learning Opportunities: a federally funded program bringing schools in our area before and after school programs. These programs were staffed by educators with local institutions and businesses, such as, dance, math tutoring, arts and crafts, languages, etc. I can't wait to meet with you, and help improve you or...

I teach to impart knowledge because knowledge is power. I am a national board certified teacher. I have many years of experience teaching students in elementary and middle school. My students always show great progress because I differentiate my instruction to meet the needs of my students.

...experience in tutoring algebra, pre-calculus, and engineering. I am very patient, and enjoy working with all types of students. I have been very successful in meeting all kinds of student needs including building confidence in a subject, providing accountability, preparing for tests, and tackling difficult assignments. I believe the best way to increase student success...

...college. I love learning all sorts of things I find interesting and believe most others can enjoy doing so as well. Education is so important yet so often gone about inefficiently. Everybody is different; and I want to make it a goal of mine to make the often difficult task of learning new things as...

...grade, I have been enrolled in gifted or accelerated programs, and have always love school and learning. I attended University High School, one of the nations best public high schools, for all four years and was even nominated for valedictorian. UHS taught me about time management, and helped me understand what kind of teaching styles...

...enjoy teaching. Even as a little kid I taught others when ever I could. I have a Masters Degree in Special Education, so I can help you in many subjects. I started teaching professionally when I was in the Army, and as a side job I taught conversational English while stationed in Japan. I have...

...guide, coach and fellow explorer not that of lecturer. I am a graduate of the University of Washington, where I received Bachelor of Arts degrees in music theory and in classical languages (Latin and Greek). I obtained my teaching credentials for secondary mathematics at Western Washington University. Recently I earned my TEFL at the International...

...very rewarding and enriching endeavor. I generally take a socratic approach in my tutoring style that focuses on critical thinking, and guides students to discover answers and make breakthroughs for themselves. Outside of academia, I enjoy cooking, hanging out with my dog, playing ice hockey, reading, and deploying my engineering skills to design and build...

...Murray termed, "the flowery paths of science". I have participated in several interesting biological research projects, and plan on a master's degree in the future. My favorite academic subjects to tutor are biology and writing. I have also worked as a professional high school essay scorer, so am uniquely suited to assist students in improved...

I grew up in a learning environment, and I view it as a lifelong process. I want to help my students achieve their academic goals while instilling passion and confidence. I am a positive thinking and hold an MBA. ... With enough perverseness and desire, anything is possible. Even when things get frustrating, have the patience to work through any issues you are having, and the world is yours!

..."light-bulb" moment where everything we had discussed and they were working on came together. Since starting to tutor I have had experience tutoring individuals as well as groups (10-15 people). The subjects that I currently tutor are algebra, calculus, and statistics. Of these subjects I enjoy statistics the most though, both tutoring and learning, because...

...software, I offer a well-rounded, personalized approach to learning. I believe that every student can excel with the right support, so I tailor each session to fit individual learning styles and needs. My goal is to break down complex concepts, transforming challenging subjects into manageableand even enjoyablelearning experiences. Seeing my students grow in confidence and...

Providing guidance in science and mathematics to help students understand the real-world applications of scientific and mathematical concepts in their everyday lives. I have a B.S.E. in Aerospace Engineering and a B.S. in Sustainable Energy Materials and Technology, and I am pursuing my M.S. in Aerospace Engineering.... Learning science and mathematics through real-world applications that show how concepts can actually be used to solve real problems.

...I'm very interested in working with all students to help them understand math better and learn to like it and continue to pursue it as they move on in school and in life. In my spare time, I love to hike, kayak, play golf, work in my garden, and hang out with my greyhound, Mack.

...and 9th grade science before that. I love engaging in science and examining the world around me. As a teacher, I enjoyed working with students one-on-one and seeing their eyes light up when they had that "A-ha!" moment. I left teaching in search of a more flexible schedule. I am eager to continue supporting students...

...become very proficient in a wide range of subjects such as Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics, Java, and Python, and developed a passion for teaching them. Additionally, I worked with the Tacoma Urban League (a non-profit summer youth organization) as a student mentor to empower student learning and success. As a mentor, I taught Algebra, Geometry, art,...