Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Kent, WA

...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...

...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 students from...

...through how to present information in a form that is easier to visually interpret. The exact meaning of "prestidigitation" might elude you some day, but if you ran across this word on the SAT or the GRE, you likely had to learn how to infer tone and meaning using limited information. These skills are valuable...

...patient demeanor that puts students at ease. Fostering an environment for learning involves allowing students to experiment with new knowledge and understand its limits. Incorrect answers are just as important as correct ones, in their own ways. I provide students with a safe atmosphere to discover both. I like working with middle and high school...

...University. At Gonzaga, my 300-400 level instructors would interact with the student on an individual basis (regularly and upon request), which taught me the value of interpersonal relationships in academia. I enjoy tutoring students who have an interest in mathematics or demonstrate a willingness to learn. I myself started very slowly in intermediate college math...

...future in the form of tutoring. There are few things more beautiful or satisfying to me than the way complex equations break down into simple, easily solved calculations. My goal in tutoring is to ease the stress that frequently occurs when a student encounters a difficult problem and to show students how to put equations...

I am a graduate from Oregon State University with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics. With years of peers tutoring through high school/college and over 1 year of professional tutoring, I am confident in assisting anyone who are interested in learning to excel in the subject of their interests. I mainly focus on Mathematics tutoring (HS,...

...got several other opportunities in education as an interpreter at the Burke Museum and as a TAA for the ESS Department at the University of Washington. I had lots of fun working with the Burke Museum, and as a TAA and am looking forward to working with more students in the future.

...and signed which make positive change in the world. Throughout my professional and scholastic experiences I've always strived to work towards that positive change through service and leadership. That drive is what inspired me, after earning my AA degree, to become a corrections deputy with the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office. The opportunity to provide public...

...well as experience tutoring English (for example, essay writing) with elementary, middle school, high school, and college students. Teaching and working with kids is truly my passion and I plan on continuing for the rest of my life. I look forward to meeting new students to create more successful learning experiences! In my free time,...

...from teaching young students. Most of my students struggled and were often afraid to say what they thought because of the fear of being wrong. As a tutor and mentor, my role is to create a comfortable learning environment where students focus on how wrong answers help them to arrive at the right answer. I...

...my belief that learning math is a perfect context in which to learn creative problem solving. In addition to working with students on complete content coverage, I frame problems as a series of open ended questions that lead to the correct answer and develop a rational understanding of the material. When not teaching I am...

...seemingly complex subject is broken down into simple and logical pieces, and the pieces are made relatable and relevant to students. I also believe that for students struggling with subjects like History and English, test-taking skills are just as important as learning content. I am currently working as an AmeriCorps member at Community for Youth,...

...had experience tutoring biology, math, and environmental science for the Athletic Department at UW and serving as a Teacher Assistant for UW's Biology Department, including a biodiversity seminar to Peru. Just like the D1 student athletes I work with, academics sometimes don't come naturally, but I look forward to fixing that false assumption. In addition...

...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...

...startups to develop new innovations, I've found it extremely handy in tutoring. Every student is different and so are their difficulties, so a finite set of ways to present a concept or tackle a difficulty is potentially limiting. In my experience, it's much more effective to use an adaptive framework like design thinking to identify...

...often gave me positive feedback on my tutoring techniques, and I've seen many of them succeed in their classes after using the tutoring center and getting my help. I think the best qualities in a tutor are patience and empathy. As a tutor, I've always tried to put myself in the student's shoes and try...

I am a recent graduate of the University of Oregon's Environmental Science program, and have minors in Biology and Latin American studies. In the fall I will be starting a program in Speech and Hearing Sciences, and plan to follow up with a masters in Speech Language Pathology. During my undergraduate career, I was enthralled...

...To make sure a student gets the most out of me, I adjust my teaching style so that it will align with the student's learning style. As a tutor, I hope to make your learning experience a fun one. Aside from tutoring, I am also passionate about the environment. I like to educate others about...

...my experience with tutoring, I have an arsenal. With my mathematical background I am here to help you understand those theorems and math principles in order to make your studies a lot easier. I have experience with subjects like Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1-4, and Trigonometry, all the way up to Calculus 1-4, Multivariable, and Differential Equations....