Certified Tutors From Western Washington University

...for friends and family. My specialty is elementary tutoring and any math below trigonometry (algebra especially!). I am a dedicated tutor, purchasing games and supplies out of pocket, setting up an office in my home for tutoring, and constantly reading up on new practices and teaching approaches. I hope to meet you soon to discuss...

...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 sustainability and do activities relating to it. Some of these activities include indoor gardening, learning about renewable energy, and ways to save resources.

...an undergraduate, and I have also tutored older elementary school students, middle school students, and high school students. Most of my students are aiming for scores that will help them get into highly selective universities. Some of my students also have ADHD, autism, or communication disorders. All of my students expect to work very hard...

...it is my goal to keep students engaged in learning. As such, instead of simply answering the questions that are posed to the student, I ask deeper questions and lead them to a fuller understanding of the core concepts. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, playing video games, and watching the Seahawks.

...question you got wrong on a test and realized that you knew how to find the answer you just made a simple mistake. I can help you make less of those mistakes, and that is where the most significant short term growth can be made. If you are a student who wants to improve your...

...enjoyable and that learning came naturally. In my opinion, this is the best way to truly learn something. Outside of the classroom, I have a large set of hobbies and interests. I enjoy basketball, tennis, road biking, mountain biking, skiing, running, chess, working on my car, watching football, and going to the gym.

...studied the various environmental factors that might contribute to the distribution and abundance of the two species of algae within a single host anemone and over the broader range of the intertidal zone. My 18 years of instruction at Shoreline, North Seattle and Edmonds CC, has included the courses Majors & Non-majors Biology, Anatomy &...

...to teach quickly and effectively. I never had more than 15 minutes with a student, but my job depended on my ability to help them understand a concept, whether it was algebra or organic chemistry. I also worked with the Compass 2 Campus program, where I tutored and mentored middle school students from low-income schools....

...I've tried relearning and improving my Spanish, and feel comfortable enough with it to tutor the basics. I believe that anyone can learn anything if they want to, and I try to encourage my students to build on what they already know to delve deeper into a topic and learn more. When I'm not teaching,...

...level (as well as improving my French, while still speak on a daily basis among my family). While I am passionate about literature, I receive the most personal satisfaction as a tutor by helping students to develop their critical thinking and self-expression through writing. In my spare time, I read fiction and graphic novels, and...

...I work to figure out what works best for each student. Much of my teaching knowledge comes from my time spent as a teaching assistant in graduate school, coupled with my more recent participation in youth ministry where I taught a class and Boy Scouts, where I was an active member of my son's troop.

...principles, rather than drilling material into one ear so it can spill out the other. I'm striving to reach that "aha" moment, when the material becomes intuitive. I love to approach science problems from multiple angles with students, to increase comprehension and confidence in the material rapidly. I've been a part of two very strong...

...it is very exciting to watch students build over time and be successful in their lives using what they've worked hard on in the classroom. I try to create a positive learning environment and connect to each student's different style of learning. I believe that connecting learning to student lives has great results. In my...

...and Middle Level Teacher Certification M.Ed. My goal is to become a history teacher. I have tutored children K-12 for the Seattle Public Library as a Homework Helper. I have assisted children with their homework assignments in history, math, writing, science, and social studies. As for hobbies, I love to scrapbook, read, watch movies and...

...both Argentina and Mexico. I also took intense Spanish immersion classes in order to improve my Spanish to best communicate with the communities I worked with. In June I will graduate with degrees in Spanish and Psychology from Western Washington University. My goal is to instill the same passion for learning and speaking Spanish in...

...Fall 2015 in the Biocultural Anthropology PhD program, specializing in Medical Anthropology and Global Health. I have a passion for both science and creativity, as I find that both thrive when each is present. Outside of school, I'm an avid social dancer and have been teaching, DJing, and dancing for 3.5 years. I bring humor,...

...graduate school in New York, I taught two sections of English 109: Introduction to Creative Writing. I have held and participated in many writing workshops, offering critiques while also embracing criticism from my colleagues and students. My love for English started at a young age, and during college, I set the goal for myself to...

...that makes me a great tutor is the fact that I don't give direct answers. I work with the student and what they know, and we build on that knowledge to answer his or her question. This way of tutoring helps him or her to become more self-sufficient and capable of doing these problems and...

...places, including Colorado, Washington, and Valparaiso, Chile. The teaching opportunities I've been given include weekly lessons with exchange students in the U.S, as well as volunteering with Valpo Surf Project, a non-profit that teaches English to underprivileged youth in Valparaiso, Chile. My time spent in South America has given me competence in Spanish as well,...

...that many assignments rarely encourage students to draw from their experiences and passions; however, it's my job as a tutor to join the mundane and routine elements of education with the parts of life that excites us. In general, I would describe my tutoring style as patient, thoughtful, conscientious and astute.