Certified Tutors From Whitman College

...my passion for the Japanese language and culture. During college, I spent two semesters in Kyoto, Japan, where I participated in an intensive language and emersion program. During my undergraduate years I tutored students for three semesters and saw how I could gently encourage making the subject “one’s own” in a friendly, supportive way. I’m patient...

...very rewarding work, and I love getting to go to work each day. In my free time, I enjoy skiing in the winter, waterskiing and cycling in the summer, cooking all the time, and enjoying the company of my good friends and the great opportunities the Northwest has to offer. I love reading, especially books...

...government, economics, global history and 9th-grade history for English Language Learners. I am also fluent in Latin, both medieval and classical, and because of that, I was able to learn French very quickly. I have tutored Latin to both college and high school students, and I have taught French to first year students as well...

...thoroughly acquainted with the hard sciences. The hard data and empirical knowledge of chemistry and biology were a definite change from the political theory I studied at Whitman. At Montana State University, where I took my prerequisites, I served as a peer instructor for physics classes. Just as I did at the writing center, I...

...that time, I really started to enjoy teaching especially one-on-one and in small groups. I like to focus not just on what the answer to a question is, but rather on the process that leads to that answer. I feel that a tutor should play a role similar to a coach or weightlifting spotter; I...

...I will do my best to cater to your needs and strengths. I think the best model for tutoring is for me to help you figure out how to work through problems rather than just giving you the answer. If you take a look at my interest and hobbies, you can see that my curious...

...to students' ages and personalities. My classes focused on allowing students to explore the world around them, and to ask their own questions, creating an open space where they could learn how to challenge themselves. Both schools at which I taught operated with rotating groups coming for three days therefore requiring me to remain flexible...

...for international high school students. She loved working with the students who had an interest in biology and biological research and loves talking about experiments and cutting edge research. On her way back to Boston, Julie made her way through Germany and India-- two places that hold a sacred place in her heart. Julie's calmed...

...individual and classroom settings from elementary school to high school and make it my job to translate obscure concepts into easy-to-understand and relevant examples. English is my favorite subject because it allows for an incredible amount of creativity and unorthodox interpretation when both writing and reading. Having most recently finished a year tutoring at a...

...youth. As a 2008 graduate from St. Stephen's Episcopal High School in Austin, Matt was influenced by his involvement in a liberal arts education and through his many different extracurricular activities such as football, crew, theater, student government and his love of reading and video games. Matt continually strives to diversify his interests and knowledge...

...In college, I worked as a Writing Center Tutor for three years, where I helped college students develop their writing projects across the social sciences in humanities. As a Writing Tutor, I coached students through all steps of the writing process, from developing a research paper and crafting a thesis statement, to editing for clarity...

...middle school and high school math teacher for 8 years, and I'm very interested in working with all students to help them understand math better and learn to like it and continue to pursue it as they move on in school and in life. In my spare time, I love to hike, kayak, play golf,...

...French is music and I can talk about it for hours on end if you'll let me. I also love literature and wrote my thesis on the role of zombies in French-Caribbean literature. I am also a big European History buff (mostly 20th century). I look forward to continuing teaching as I find it an...

...teaching both English and Spanish confirmed my fascination with language; I am half-way through an MA in linguistics at the University of Minnesota. This past year, I have tutored three elementary and middle school students, particularly focusing on math skills. I also worked as a teaching assistant for an Introduction to Linguistics course at the...

Hi, I am a recent graduate from Whitman College with a degree in Economics and Psychology. I love to play soccer, climb rocks, and bake pies! I am tutoring to keep my academic skills up before going back to graduate school next year. Looking forward to working with you!

...adapt my tutoring to students specific learning styles and challenges. I am well-versed in processing, attention, and text-based disorders; learning styles and teaching strategies; cognitive mechanisms involved in learning; and strategies for effective communication. I welcome students who seek an effective, supportive, enriching, and fun tutoring experience. I enthusiastically help elementary students form study skills...

...additional assistance in Calculus I, Calculus II, Calculus III, Micro and Macroeconomics, Statistics, and Computer Science. While I thoroughly enjoy all the tutoring I do, I am especially passionate about all different levels of math. I firmly believe the logical reasoning and problem-solving skills gained from mathematics are invaluable to each student's future. I am...

...having facilitated a number of group and one-one-one trainings on developing eye-catching resumes and cover letters along with identifying and cultivating marketable skills to stay competitive in the workplace. Moreover, on a personal note, as a pre-teen I assisted my father in his studies to obtain his GED. In this sense, my student's self-evident belief...

...with kids. I have tutored kids in a variety of subjects, and worked at summer camps, and babysat. I've tutored 3rd graders at a local elementary school in reading comprehension and fluency, and I am a part of a program called "Bilingual United" where I tutor elementary kids in Spanish. I am willing and excited...

...in Anthropology, studied abroad in France and am a fluent French speaker. I would love to help you with anything related to your French Studies. I take a different approach based on each individual student and their needs, learning styles, experience, and level of knowledge on the subject matter. I'm excited to work with you...