Certified Tutors From University of Puget Sound

...gaining experience in both tutoring and teaching. I have experience tutoring all elementary subjects, as 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...

...in a language I did not initially understand. As your tutor, I can help translate the language of Science to one you can understand and master. I can also teach you useful study habits and techniques that will help you succeed in a competitive academic environment. Using real life examples, acronyms, and good study hygiene...

...Asia. My tutoring/teaching style combines a big-picture, compassionate approach with detail-oriented and focused efficiency. In other words, I motivate my students by helping them apply their lessons to more than just school, while still focusing on the necessary outcomes of improved scores! I most enjoy helping students with their writing skills, basic-intermediate math skills, college...

...having fun while working hard. I firmly believe that with enough time and practice any student can tackle any subject they put their mind to. I tutor an array of subjects but my favorite subjects to tutor are math and writing. In my spare time I enjoy Seattle sports, reading, exploring Washington, and hanging out...

...teaching experience. My experiences have taught me that every person learns differently and that the key to successful learning comes from a mutual understanding of a given pupil's ideal academic style. To this end, I try hard to find an approach that is tailored to the student's cognitive needs. I am comfortable tutoring the sciences...

...Saint Louis as a Coro Fellow in Public Affairs and am hoping to tutor in my spare time. I love working with students until they completely understand a concept. I'm open to tutoring in Spanish, English, basic math and, of course, the nitty gritty of ACT test prep. In my spare time, I love to...

...work in econometrics and international macroeconomics. I have been awarded my master's degree and am currently working on my dissertation. I am experienced and comfortable in positions of leadership, responsibility, and education. I have worked for four years as a rowing coach for adults and high school athletes. I have worked for seven years as...

...terrible at taking tests, that is totally okay! Not every personality type connects with tests well, and I try to explain to my students some tricks they can use to make tests or assessments less intimidating. Reading a test can sometimes feel like learning a second language, and I emphasize that, not only is understanding...

...worked for three years as a college instructor and debate coach at two universities in Washington state. My teaching philosophy is based primarily on my 11 years of debate experience as a competitor and coach. My goal is to find the right way to communicate any concept to you. My approach is calm and patient,...

...teaching drum lessons. I continued to teach lessons through college and additionally began helping peers with their writing difficulties. I believe every student can be an outstanding writer or test-taker, the key is just to find the right individual approach. Students aren't all alike and there's no one right way to learn. I really value...

I'm an undergraduate at the University of Puget Sound majoring in Hispanic Studies and Molecular Biology. I love to make music and play the piano, marimba and timpani. When I tutor, I focus on putting specific skills into the framework of the overall subject - giving the student a more broad, yet detailed understanding!... My teaching philosophy is dual-layered. On the level of subject-specific content, I work on creating a conceptual framework in each lesson that...

...a learning specialist with learning impaired and at-risk students has shown me that engaging a student on their level helps lay a solid foundation for progress. Working one-on-one enables me to taylor my lessons and approach to the individual in a way that ensures positive growth and eventually tangible results. I love working with young...

...I believe that dialogue and interaction are the most effective ways to teach and learn, both through implicit and explicit methods. I tutor so that students will understand why and how a concept functions, and then be able to organize it and analyze its different parts. My strongpoints as a tutor are in writing, but...

...camp on Orcas Island. I was lucky enough to interact and teach campers of all ages, and continued to explore teaching at school. More often than not I found myself helping friends and fellow classmates with papers and general questions about the texts we covered in class. I hope to share my passion and knowledge...

Hello! My name is Alicia. I am a Classics PhD student currently residing in New Jersey. In addition to my 10 years experience in Latin, I have taught college level Latin courses. I also write well (I passed the AP Lit and Comp exam with a 5) and my grammar is great!

...focus on International Development. I am excited for the opportunity to tutor in subjects like reading, writing, and government, and hopefully will make learning as interesting as I've found it during my many years of school. I believe that any subject can be fun (or at least tolerable) with a little bit of creativity!

...positions which went on to include both in-school and in-home tutoring. I have worked as an independent contractor as well as with tutoring agencies, giving me a wealth of different tutoring experiences. I have worked with students from preschool through college in reading, writing, math, and study skills. As a result, I have helped many...

I'm a physics student soon to be electrical engineering student with a strong background in physics and math. I enjoy being a resource for those looking to learn. My main passions are for sustainability and renewable energy technology.

I love sharing knowledge with others, and consider education, no matter the subject, to be one of the most important things in life!

Hello! My name is Miranda Roland. I'm from Salt Lake City, Utah, but I currently live in Tacoma, Washington, going to the University of Puget Sound! I plan to become an engineer, and am currently majoring in Chemistry. I love dogs, knitting, painting, and cross stitching!