
Max: North Chicago tutor
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I recently graduated from the University of Washington's rigorous Mechanical Engineering program. I have over a year of professional tutoring experience. This includes experience with middle school, high school, and college students. It also includes experience tutoring students with various learning disorders and attention/retention issues, as well as students who are very quick to learn.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

Kayla: North Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...I have just begun my Master of Teaching program at Gonzaga University, specializing in Secondary Spanish and Social Studies education. I have known that I've wanted to be a teacher since I was little, and tutoring gives me a great opportunity to practice my teaching skills in a personalized setting. I understand how challenging it...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Spanish
Masters, Secondary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1380

Fabrianne: North Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...ADHD, so I can share tools and methods that worked well for me when learning content in school. I firmly believe that every student can succeed in a subject if they invest enough time into learning it and if the concepts are explained to them well. When I am working with a new student I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Electrical Engineering

Ron: North Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...I believe the best way to increase student success and retention is to challenge the student by asking questions and providing hints as the student attempts to solve the problem on his or her own, rather than just giving him or her the solution right away. I am very quick to assess the student's needs...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Civil Engineering
Current Grad Student, Structural Engineering

Brendon: North Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
Hello! My name is Brendon Davis and I am a student at the University of Washington. I am studying molecular biology and I hope to some day do research on diseases. Learning is a passion of mine, and I love to share understanding and ideas through tutoring!... When I both learn and teach, my goal is to make connections between various subjects and one's own experiences. By sewing a thread through various concepts and into other...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Biology (Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780

Travis: North Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...work as an interpreter (American Sign Language/English/Spanish). To date, I hold a Master of Science in Computational Linguistics, a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics. I tutor a wide variety of subjects, including computer science, mathematics, and Spanish. If you need help, let's work it out...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Linguistics
Masters, Computational Linguistics

James: North Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...of one's chosen career. It is a beautiful application of human reasoning to create an understanding of the universe we live in and to admire the incredible technical achievements of mankind. I hope to instill this appreciation for the subject in my students as they build the skills necessary to not only master the techniques...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Astrodynamics and Engineering Sciences
Master of Science, Applied Mathematics
Master of Engineering, Engineering, General
Masters, Applied Mathematics

Brian: North Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...my time in college, I have also tutored peers in mathematics (typically Calculus 1-3) as well as general and organic chemistry. My experience in both high school and college includes formal and informal tutoring. Much of the aforementioned experience pertains to one-on-one or small-group tutoring. In addition to enjoying tutoring, I also enjoy seeing my...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Chemical Engineering

Nykolai: North Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...I considered becoming a teacher, though I eventually decided to spend my time learning the applied side of mathematics. I still, however, relish any opportunity to work with people, whether as a counselor, instructor, or colleague. I know I can be of value to anybody who wants to understand mathematics on a deeper level and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics
SAT Math: 760

Thomas: North Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...very slow in others. This disconnect made my educational journey a long and difficult one. I understand the thrill of success, but also the despair and discouragement that comes with failure. I know how hard it can be to play the game of getting through school. I also know how to help my students make...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English

Karen: North Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...School Districts as a Japanese coach and substitute teacher. I also spent time with the Columbia Basin College ESL Program, where I was a volunteer ESL tutor. In addition to these classroom roles, I spent time acting as an interpreter for Spanish, Japanese and English lectures on various topics and interpreted for local guides on...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Spanish
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440

Blanca: North Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...Masters in Human Resource Management from the University of Kent. I also hold a Masters of Arts in International Relations and a Bachelors of Arts in American Ethnic Studies and Interdisciplinary Visual Arts. I love being able to help people through fun and innovative methods of learning and craft my sessions to accommodate my students....
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Art & Ethnic Studies
Masters, Politics & Human Resource Management

Marcy: North Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...Seattle Public Schools. I completed my Masters in Teaching in 2014, and spent the past two years as a 4th/5th grade Montessori teacher at Graham Hill Elementary in South Seattle. I am passionate about working with students to create lifelong learners and innovative leaders, and in order to do so, believe that students must feel...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, American Studies
Masters, Elementary Education/Teaching

Malaika: North Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
I am the mom of two young boys, one with developmental delays. Over the years I have worked as a retirement actuary, Montessori Primary guide, tutor to UW student athletes, and I currently teach crochet classes at All Wound Up yarn shop in Edmonds, Washington. I enjoy working with students of all ages.... I will ask the student about long-term goals, and then ask how the current work will help them progress toward that goal. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Applied and computational mathematical science
Masters, Education
SAT Math: 770

Ashley Hsin-Yu: North Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...tests. My favorite part about tutoring is seeing my students' excitement when they learned something new or when they have come to understand a difficult concept. Through my experiences, I have learned to identify individual student's strengths and weaknesses and to tailor my teaching approach to each individual. I enjoy tutoring students and sharing my...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1380
SAT Math: 770

Jessica: North Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...a love for teaching kids and adults horsemanship skills. I quickly built a business and had over 30 families i worked with in the summer months when home from college. I had a wonderful time teaching and so when my previous teacher came to me and asked if i'd consider teaching nursing i thought, "why...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Nursing
Masters, Nursing

Jonathan: North Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...me through how you did the problem up to the point where you become stuck. Even if you haven't started or made progress on an item, having you explain to me how to approach the problem allows me to see how I can start helping. If the problem is a bit too difficult for you...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Applied Physics

Gwynne: North Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...I feel there is so much to discover in the grand world of books. I believe that learning should be fun, and that everyone is a capable individual. Sometimes the traditional route of learning isn't the best way, and that's okay. People see and understand things differently, and we may need to take a different...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English and Sociology
Masters, Curriculum Design and Instruction

Kurtis : North Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and former employee in the Department of Biology as well. My primary goal is to use my enthusiasm for the arts and sciences to motivate my students. I seek to project an upbeat attitude when teaching any student and adjust my teaching to the students needs as needed.... One of my goals of teaching is to use preventive and supportive behavior strategies more than corrective. I hope to achieve this...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology

George: North Chicago tutor
Certified Tutor
...of Washington and pursuing a Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering. I grew up in China and I speak both English and Mandarin. Intense projects and a heavy course load have helped to build a strong foundation in math, physics, and programming. When I came to this country, I was forced to overcome many language problems....
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
SAT Math: 760
GRE: 325
GRE Quantitative: 170
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