Award-Winning Algebra 2 Tutors serving Tacoma, WA

I am an engineer who loves teaching and tutoring. I tutored math as an undergraduate student and taught labs as a grad student. After working years as an engineer, I went to Southeast Asia to teach because it is the job that I love the most. I look forward to working with students and enriching their minds.

My name is Katie and I just graduated Magna Cum Laude from Pepperdine University studying Business Administration and Applied Mathematics. I am passionate about learning and love helping others reach their academic goals

I am interested in Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, and Information Technology.... Apply various methods of explanation until finding the one most meaningful to the student.... Find out where they are in the understanding of the subject matter.... Help them to: 1. Determine what the problem is asking, i.e. what they need to solve it. 2. Learn how to find the information/techniques they need to apply in solving the problem.... Break the learning/problem into "successful steps", i.e. small...

...is a subject that I have thoroughly enjoyed throughout my school years. Its complexity makes it a challenging and often frustrating area of study, however the logic behind every problem can oftentimes be applied in our every day lives. I have an undergraduate degree in Math and a master's degree in Education with an emphasis in middle math. I have taught students 1st-8th grade, and can't wait to continue helping students succeed in math!

I am an experienced tutor in chemistry and math with degrees from Columbia University and Stanford University. My teaching philosophy is tailored for each student and I believe in team work.

...from Texas State University with a focus in electrochemistry. Therefore, the main subject I enjoy tutoring is general chemistry. My goal when tutoring is to ensure the student gains problem solving and critical thinking skills, content mastery, and of course individual fulfillment. To obtain this, my tutoring style involves getting to know the students personality and interests. In doing so, I can potentially connect the material to the students personal experiences. From there I can...

...teach primary-school level mathematics and Japanese. I am a native Japanese speaker who has attended the Seattle Japanese School for 12 years and can listen, speak, write, and read fluently. Outside of teaching, I love to participate in school clubs, outdoor activities such as hiking, cook (once in a while), and just enjoy every opportunity I get! I believe that every student has the capacity to learn and that with enough practice and confidence building,...

...the right wording for an essay. Math problems can seem too big to tackle, and new concepts and material can be difficult to grasp. That's where I come in. In 1991, Ulrich Schiefele did a review of scientific literature and found that interest helped students learn complex concepts more concretely than students who were not interested in the material presented to them (Schiefele, U. (1991). Interest, learning, and motivation. Educational psychologist, 26(3-4), 299-323.). One of...

...at the Seattle Public Library and have had multiple customer service experience at the Port of Seattle, LA Fitness, and Safeway. Through these positions, I am able to develop my communications skills and interact with a variety of different people. With my acquainted skills, I will be able to provide help and guidance towards a better understanding of these subjects. My teaching styles are based on your current knowledge and develop it in order for...

...events in science can be understood as well. I believe that if a subject is relevant and interesting to a student, they will be more eager and excited to learn. While a student, I learned through peer study groups that the act of teaching is one of the best ways to learn and master a subject. I employ this strategy when teaching, as having a student attempt to teach back the material is an invaluable...

...a full-time student at Cornell University majoring in Industrial and Labor Relations, with a double minor in Finance and Computer Science. I graduated with the IB Diploma and wrote my EE on World Studies: Psychology and World History! In high school, I was heavily involved in DECA ( as a national titleholder), FCCLA (regional board), and now serve as secondary chair of Delta Sigma Pi (professional business fraternity) and Kappa Kappa Gamma. I'm excited to...

Teaching students is very rewarding. Many of my students moved on to universities around the US and still kept in touch.

More than 5 years experience with tutoring. Pacific Lutheran University Elementary Education with Middle Math and Middle Science endorsement. University of Washington Major in Geography and minor in education. Fluent in Mandarin and English.

To further knowledge in the field of technology.... Everyone who wants to will find a way.... Review prior knowledge.... Teach the student how to learn.... With proper teaching steps.... Find alternative ways of solving or learning the skill. Help the student learn the reasons behind each step.... Practice highlighting key words, and practice more reading prompts.... Asking the student questions while they work.

Regardless of gender, race or history, I believe, that with the right mindset, anyone has the ability to learn anything they want and accomplish their goals; I was born in a small town in Mexico called Irapuato. 23 years later I graduated college with a mechanical engineering degree from one of the most notorious programs in the nation. Whatever your goals, I'd like to help achieve them.

Hello, I'm an experienced tutor looking to help you succeed in your academics. If you want meaningful assistance with your coursework, feel free to get in touch! I prefer meeting in a public place, especially for our first meeting. Please use the Varsity app or email me to get in touch. I work to improve study skills and critical thinking. If you are only looking for the answers to homework, please look elsewhere.

...Then be able to adjust and tweak- based on students needs. Above all else as good teacher, I am aware of and embrace the fact that I am here for the betterment of the students- and that as a teacher the students are my first priority. A good teacher is encouraging and welcoming. I will be able to make each student feel confident, safe, and intelligent. I would have the students best interest in mind....

...who can help you find your own effective understanding of the material at hand has to offer. I strive to meet students on common ground, while finding a way to bring the deep intellectual curiosity in each of us to the surface. Ultimately math and its applications represent some of the great human endeavors of all time, and to explore it is to delve into and connect with a fundamental part of our historical being....

...for using data visualization techniques to illustrate our ideas to the sales and marketing departments. Working closely with other departments allowed me to hone my interpersonal skills and the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical personnel. My position gave me the opportunity to solve the problems always on behalf of our clients. When I was a student I always summarized my learning process and faults I made so that when people asked me...

...the lessons in a way that is interesting to YOU. Tell me what your hobbies are or what you like to do in your spare time and I will put our lessons in that context. In my spare time I enjoy reading non-fiction books: science, philosophy, psychology, and human health. I love being physically active, so lately my outlet has been martial arts like Capoeira and kickboxing. I also like to make funky melodies on...