Certified Tutors From Pacific Lutheran University

...of learned concepts in new situations is essential for the student to prove understanding. By using understood information, students should be able to apply what they have learned to new situations presented to them by the teacher and in the future, by life. Transfer of this sort is what really determines what has been absorbed...

...lot of time writing fiction and reading. Some of my favorite authors include Ray Bradbury, Kurt Vonnegut, Flannery O'Connor, Arthur C. Clarke, Lorrie Moore, and Jhumpa Lahiri. I also love to play video games, spend time with my dog, and watch movies (I'm a big fan of Woody Allen, Mel Brooks, and Alfred Hitchcock).

...with my Masters of Education (school counseling) in 2013. Over the past 10 years I have tutored students in an array of subjects in the United States, Africa, and Latin America. I am a middle school guidance counselor and love see students progress and having fun while working hard. I firmly believe that with enough...

...a student in ESL. This is my first time working in this subject area but it is a positive and fulfilling experience. I like to equate my teaching style with that of the old saying, if at first you don't succeed try try again. I encourage students to keep playing with different studying strategies to...

...students grow their own sense of self-confidence and watching them grasp the material. Sometimes all it takes is a little extra explanation that is hard to get in the classroom when the teacher is focusing on so many students at once. My style is pretty laid-back. I'm friendly and patient, and I will do what...

...literary skills -- from 1st grade decoding practice to college essay organizing. Bring me your writing assignments, your confusing poems, your phonics challenges, and I will do my very best to explain and practice in clear, creative ways. Nada me d mas alegra que al ver la luz de comprensin, orgullo, y confianza que venga...

...key to becoming a successful student. I want to work with you with a wide variety of examples and approaches so that we find what works for you. Helping you become overall a better student is my mission! I am aware of and practice a wide variety of approaches to different math problems. This allows...

I have a passion for helping others set and exceed their personal goals. I believe learning is lifelong and is best achieved in an environment that is trusting, professional, and comfortable. I believe the right skills and confidences can change lives, and am ready to help contribute to that in any way possible!... Teaching is best accomplished in a setting that is supportive, engaging, and trusting. These attributes help build confidence and excitement about learning, and...

...Rica, I bring not only advanced skills in the Spanish language, but also cultural diversity, different teaching strategies, and a unique way of thinking. I hope to combine these skills with those that I have learned during my teaching experience. I want my students to exist and learn in a comfortable and enjoyable environment where...

...with a very eclectic music taste, with a concentration in classical music. I grew up in Normandie, France and also in Code d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). I have resided in France, the UK, Germany and in the USA since 1996. I have worked in sales management most of my career. I am now a dual French/USA...

...provided tutoring services in and out of the school setting since 2008. I have taught 1st grade in a public school since 2014. I love working with students and watching them develop a love for learning that can become lifelong. In my free time I enjoy hiking, gardening, singing and spending time with family and...

...school is learning to be a teacher, and I have taught many courses in the University of California system in both Classics and History departments, so I am familiar with subjects ranging from Ancient Epic Poetry and Women in the Classical World to Modern Western Civilization and Medieval Literature. I have designed and taught two...

I am a recent graduate of Pacific Lutheran University. The areas I excel most at are Reading and Writing. The way I feel that I can help students learn is by finding a study method they are comfortable with, making it work for them, and providing helpful encouragement.... I would review the information that the student has learned in class, in order to understand what they student knows, does not know, and how best to teach...

...high school where I taught basic Spanish to local elementary school kids. Since then, I have sought several opportunities to be involved in leadership and learning processes. I have worked with several different populations including elementary school, junior high, high school, and college-aged individuals on various professional levels including leading support groups, coaching, and teaching....

More than 5 years experience with tutoring. Pacific Lutheran University Elementary Education with Middle Math and Middle Science endorsement. University of Washington Major in Geography and minor in education. Fluent in Mandarin and English.

"Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts." - John Wooden We will make mistakes; and we will learn from them. The ability to overcome adversity is what will set us apart from others in life.

...a science teacher and have taught at middle and high school. I am not satisfied until students understand content. I really like to relate material to life and what we encounter. This makes it more understandable and relevant to us individually. I have a plethora of strategies to aid in educating students.

...as well as post-colonial literature. I have spent an ample amount of time in both the Gender Studies and Art departments as well. This has enabled me to have a wide perspective on all things I approach with your voice being central to the task at hand. From brainstorming to final editing, I can help...

...fifth grade in an after-school program. I have also led a Math Club and volunteered at many elementary schools. I am currently in a second-grade classroom for the Education program. There I am working with students one-on-one and in small groups on all subject matters and I am occasionally teaching lessons. I am most passionate...

Motivated Tutor, Teacher and Second Lieutenant with the U.S. Army! Learn with me if you want someone entertaining that can also challenge you to be your very best.