
Melissa
Certified Tutor
...I received a Bachelors in Music and a minor in English. I lived in northern California for two years teaching for AmeriCorps where I enjoyed 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,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Music
Master of Arts Teaching, Elementary Education
State Certified Teacher

Sophia
Certified Tutor
...were also barely comprehensible. Science was taught 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...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology

Jessica
Certified Tutor
...instructor in a prison. I've also lived in Asia for three of the last five years, teaching and studying in mostly India and Southeast 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...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, International Political Economy
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 33

Alison
Certified Tutor
...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 time and practice any student can tackle any subject they put their mind to. I tutor an array of subjects...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Masters in Education, School Counseling

Micah
Certified Tutor
...coaching positions, I have approximately 7 years 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...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Business/Art
Associates, Paramedicine

Marina
Certified Tutor
...through Teach for America. During that time, I worked with students on everything from ACT test prep to learning how to read. I'm in 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...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, International Political Economy & Spanish Literature
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32

Alex
Certified Tutor
...my ideas and intentions to others. During my time as an undergraduate, I was a member of the Otis Coolidge Chapman Honors Program, an academic program that places an emphasis on writing skills across the disciplines. I have two published papers and a number of works in progress with professors and professional colleagues at Puget...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Math, Economics
Master of Arts, Economics

Ian
Certified Tutor
...helps to know that, if you are 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...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Master of Arts, Education

Zach
Certified Tutor
...in Economics and Political Theory from the University of Puget Sound. During college, I tutored high school students for four years. After college, I 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...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics
Current Grad Student, Law
LSAT: 172

Sascha
Certified Tutor
...Students aren't all alike and there's no one right way to learn. I really value the chance to find the method that works best for each student and to watch them succeed. Outside of tutoring, I am a musician and social media consultant. I enjoy hikes, cooking, and games of all types, particularly chess and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Music

Spencer
Certified Tutor
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...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Molecular and Cellular Biology; Hispanic Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800

Daniel
Certified Tutor
...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 minds who have the potential to exceed expectations.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Music
Masters, Musicology

Will
Certified Tutor
...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 I also have a strong math background and love teaching all forms of...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English

Grace
Certified Tutor
...at Four Winds Westward Ho, a summer 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...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English Literature

Alicia
Certified Tutor
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!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Master of Arts, Classics

Kerry
Certified Tutor
...Master's degree in Public Policy, with a 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)...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Master of Arts, Public Policy Analysis
GRE: 332
GRE Verbal: 168

Christina
Certified Tutor
...do so by placing more emphasis on understanding concepts than on getting the right answer; the right answer will come when the concepts are understood. I have always excelled at test-taking and scored three 5's (in English Literature/Composition, English Language/Composition, and Calculus AB) and three 4's (in Calculus BC, Physics C, and US History) on...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
SAT Writing: 700

Connor
Certified Tutor
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.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Physics

Elizabeth
Certified Tutor
I love sharing knowledge with others, and consider education, no matter the subject, to be one of the most important things in life!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 790

Miranda
Certified Tutor
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!
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad Student, Chemistry
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 36
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