Award-Winning AP Physics 2 Tutors serving Tacoma, WA

I am a professional scientist with multiple years of experience in the biopharmaceutical field. I have spent time in the classroom with elementary aged students and am comfortable with this age group. I am also familiar with AP classes and ACT/SAT preparation. I look forward to sharing my love of learning with students and helping them achieve academic goals!

...3rd graders for a year! Throughout high school, I babysat the four children of a family friend on a regular basis, helping with (elementary level) schoolwork whenever required. I began tutoring around the same time, working with the same student for three years. We focused primarily on organization, studying strategies, and any subject matter that gave her particular trouble. Outside of tutoring, I am a working actress! I love having the freedom to create something...

Hello! I'm Chris, a fun-loving math tutor who enjoys helping students of all ages see math in a light that helps them expand their horizon. I've worked one-on-one with students for about 7 years now. I enjoy understanding and learning from my students on top of showing them mathematics in a way tailored to them.

...an expertise in exoplanet astronomy while also developing a working knowledge of biology, chemistry, and geophysics in order to better contextualize my work. As an aspiring scientist, I am also devoted to effective scientific communication. Throughout my education and career, I have dedicated myself to inspiring people of all ages to learn more about our captivating universe. Similarly, it is critical to me to share the story of my career path to inspire students to...

I embrace a student centered approach to student learning. This means that I let the student lead the discussion of a particular problem. I have been teaching for 6 years at the high school level, having come off a BS in Math with a minor in Physics from UC Merced(go bobcats).

I love to learn and to teach. Studied physics and electrical engineering in college. Lifelong music nerd.

...while holding a BS in physics. When I was a student, I always appreciated tutors and teachers who were engaging and made me excited about the material. Those two attributes are something I strive for while tutoring. Attending college has allowed me to gain a lot of experience tutoring various math and physics classes. When I work with my students, I focus on the logical steps to understanding the material. Then applying that knowledge to...

...chemistry when I attended graduate school. I have tutored and taught several undergraduate chemistry courses, including: general chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and high school chemistry. I absolutely love teaching students. I most enjoyed when students understood the concepts and could apply them to new problems. I believe it is most important for students to understand the concepts, rather than memorize specific formulas, reactions, or mechanisms. By learning the concepts, you can apply the concepts...

...my knowledge of the coursework to others In addition to working for Varsity Tutors, I also do SAT/ACT and curriculum based prep for The Bellevue Learning Center, an in person tutoring company. In high school, I worked as a ski instructor, giving me direct experience in teaching people of varying ages. Additionally, participation in study groups was one of my most frequently used study techniques as a college student. While participating in study groups, I...