Certified Tutors From University of Puget Sound

...our daily lives. I also have an MFA in the visual arts. Currently, I am working towards my master's degree in education in order to obtain my teaching licensure in Art Education, with a minor in English. In addition, as I have taught all art studio-based classes, I am well-versed in all studio art disciplines....

...Chemistry from the University of Minnesota. I have been tutoring for 3+ years; my main focus is on high school and college level chemistry and math, as well as GRE test preparation. Before moving to Minnesota, I earned a BS in Chemistry with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Puget Sound in my...

...the time to know the student so that I can make rigorous academic content accessible to them. This allows them to approach the material with the confidence needed to achieve success, and the drive to excel at what they do. I would be honored to help your student achieve their full potential. I look forward...

...scholarship-hunting passion to help others reduce their college costs. I use brainstorming techniques to help students expand their own sense of self, and broaden the scope for their scholarship search. This increased their odds of finding opportunities they're eligible for. I'm an expert in time- and risk-management, a grammar and content geek, and an experienced...

...familiar with the experience of struggling to engage with learning. My minor in African American Studies and history of activism also make me aware of the many systemic reasons some students struggle or fall behind in school more than others. I also have experience accessing tutoring services myself, so I know what I look for...

...in Tacoma, WA, and although my degree is in Biology, my interests range far and wide. I like to think that we are only hindered by the limitations we place on ourselves, and that if we open our minds and stay dedicated, we can learn just about anything. This ethos led me to complete my...

...grade with a Master of Education in Curriculum and Teaching from Teachers College, Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Studio Art from the University of Puget Sound. I have taught in various capacities as a classroom teacher, an enrichment specialist, and an art teacher in both private and public schools. While...

...Sound, with minors in Mathematics and Gender theory. My expertise is in tutoring Ancient Greek and Latin for all levels of experience, and mathematics from elementary/middle school prealgebra to multivariate calculus, as well as writing strategies and development, and I also have a painting and drawing background and got a 5 on my AP studio...

...grade End of Course exam; I take this group and use high expectations and great relationships to help them pass their 9th grade Algebra 1 STAAR. Over each of the last three years we have improved our scores and put these students on track for a good math experience the rest of their high school...

...of Puget Sound in 1993; my Bachelor's Degree, in International Studies and French, is also from University of Puget Sound. Originally from Helsinki, Finland, I first came to the Seattle area, in Washington State, as a young high school student. Interestingly, life circumstances brought me to stay, and here I am still, almost 40 years...

...elementary and high school students in all core subjects in Florida, Texas, Hawaii, and New Mexico. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, French, Spanish, Math, and History. I learned to speak French while living abroad my Junior year in High School. I learned Spanish when I worked...

I graduated from the University of Puget Sound in 1977 with a BA in Business/Accounting. I passed the WA state CPA exam in1990. I retired after 28 years with Costco Wholesale Corporate Accounting. I adapt my teaching style to each individual's personality. I tutor Accounting.

...classes. I have taught all the required 90 hours of schooling in order to obtain a real estate license. Additionally, I have been a Adjunct Professor with the Mesa Community College teaching real estae and appraisal classes. Additional teaching experience includes substitute teaching for Mesa and Apache Junction school districts. This teaching experience coupled with...

...college with a BA in Sociology and Anthropology, got my EMT certification and fell in love with medicine, and now am back in school preparing for PA school. I love to read, write, hike, ski, dance, play with puppies, drink peppermint tea, and eat fried rice. I am working on learning Russian, Spanish, and Yiddish.

My goal is to maximize each student's learning potential by playing to their strengths and challenging their weaknesses. There's a lot of sold science with regards to learning and how to activate the brain, and I intend to use that science to guide my instruction on an individual level.

...infections and I previously worked on older adult falls prevention, with and emphasis on the connection between falls and dementia. I've presented at state, national and international conferences and enjoy coaching others to build their presentation skills as well. I find working with students very fulfilling, especially helping them to gain confidence in their subject...

...I traveled around the Olympic Peninsula teaching 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grades ocean-themed lessons. My husband and I moved to Pullman, WA, where I became a graduate student at Washington State University (Go Cougs!). I chose the Masters in Teaching (MIT) program in June 2021, taking various courses. I currently work full time as a middle...

...find chemistry examples in everyday life! I think that to love and understand any subject, it's important to see examples of it in everyday activities; it can be very difficult to wrap your head around complex concepts when you're using complex examples, and I aim to simplify. Outside my studies, I love hiking in the...

...college. I was able to gain insight into more than just my area of study by becoming an unofficial editor of many fellow students' essays. I love working with students of all ages to find their voice in whatever subject they are seeking support in. I aspire to not just assist students in accomplishing their...

...neuroscience, orthopedics, machine learning, statistics, biostatistics, and research. I am also well-versed in Python and R programming, specifically in the context of practical, real-world applications aimed at finding solutions to address complex problems. Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of data science, neuroscience or statistics, I offer a comprehensive approach to tutoring aimed...