Certified Tutors From Western Washington University

...So we will get to know each other before we dive into the help you need. I am curious to know more about your school setting, how you learn, and what is keeping you from learning the way you want to. When we are ready to get to work, I will know enough about you,...

...courses calculus and above. Once in graduate school, I had my first teaching opportunity as a teaching assistant for Honors General Chemistry. I strove to utilize the lessons I learned as a math tutor during my first teaching assistant position at Cornell University. After finishing my PhD, I took a position as a science educator,...

...Cincinnati. I am most passionate about subjects that can be applied to human medicine, including Anatomy, Physiology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Pharmacology and Microbiology. I believe that rote memorization is ineffective. It is better to seek to truly understand the fundamental principles of a topic and then use that information to reason out the best...

...program "Proyecta." Before that, I was halfway around the world teaching American culture and English as a foreign language at a private English school in Anshan, China. It is exciting and challenging for me to teach while immersed in a new cultures and meeting new people! I graduated Magna Cum Laude with my B.A. from...

...subject and then use it to develop theories that can explain their observations. I always emphasize that scientists continue to further develop and modify these theories as new data is discovered. I also want my students to understand that I do not have all of the answers for them and they will need to find...

...and I have been a classroom teacher in the Seattle area for over seventeen years. During my time as a teacher I have taught nearly every subject and grade level. I enjoy the classroom setting, but I also enjoy working with my students one-on-one and getting to know them on a personal level.

...a PhD program. While I ultimately decided not to complete my doctorate, I did discover I had quite a passion for teaching chemistry. I then started teaching test prep courses and tutoring students, and later I started teaching general and organic chemistry at Seattle Central College. Tutoring especially appeals to me because breakthrough moments don't...

I am a student at Western Washington University studying to become a high school math teacher. I love animals and play the clarinet.

I graduated from Western Washington University in 2013 with my B.S. in Geology. I helped teach Geology 101 and 211 lab classes all throughout college. I moved to Japan for a year and a half to teach English to students of all ages. It was there I discovered my passion for teaching.

...was my time at Western that I found what I was capable of. Chemistry, and mathematics are such daunting subjects, I never imagined I would be able to grasp them, after all academics were not my strong suit. Through hard work, endless study sessions, and a blossoming passion I was able to prevail and call...

...worked 6 years as a Kindergarten teacher and supervised the learning of students up to 8th grade in a private school setting. I received my teaching degree from Western Washington University. My degree allows me to teach Elementary Education and Special Education. I love teaching all students. It is rewarding helping them to be successful...

...wanted to teach since my first time teaching Vacation Bible School. I love the opportunity to work with students who want to learn and are willing to work hard. I have over 10 years experience teaching high school, mainly history and ESL. I would appreciate the opportunity to work with you to help you achieve...

...the US, I am an advanced Spanish speaker. I have taught Spanish 1 at the high school level and lower level Spanish to children ages 4-12. I have more than 15 years experience mentoring and working with children of all ages. My strengths are in English, particularly ESL and writing, but I have experience with...

...local non-profit. So far, I have found tutoring math to be the most rewarding job. I am passionate about empowering students to grasp underlying mathematical concepts, not just memorize formulas. I find it so exciting to see concept click, and I work hard to make that happen. I think math is often taught in way...

...best. During my public-school career I taught art, technology, reading and writing. Similarly, as a professor my efforts and doctorate focused on the learner in online environments much like Varsity Tutors. Recently, I returned from a year of teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in Thailand to both adults and children; it was an...

...teacher! I work with students of all abilities in math, reading, writing, science, social studies and more. I have a degree in Early Childhood Special Education and have quite a bit of experience tutoring and students and adults. I know some Spanish and can teach English! I would LOVE to work with you or you...

...of material, including physics labs in university and elementary math privately. My current academic activities include working with the Mars Lab where we study images coming straight from the Curiosity rover, and managing the Spark Science podcast "where we explore stories of human curiosity". When I'm not studying the properties of Earth/other planets or editing...

...I believe that any kind of learning takes place when the teaching is supportive, clear, and relevant to the student's life. For this reason, I use a number of approaches to help make the subject matter fun and accessible. I've worked with a variety of ages, levels, and I look forward to meeting you!

...from Western Washington University, I am an adaptive learner and am experienced working in diverse contexts. My training in pursuit of my English degree has developed skills in communication and interpersonal interaction, and my leadership and teaching experience have refined my public speaking and instructional abilities. I am enthusiastic about and confident in my ability...

I am a musician who loves to teach and learn. The process of learning and engaging in subjects helps us develop our sense of self and place in the world. Success is as much in the process as in the outcome.