Award-Winning Calculus Tutors serving Tacoma, WA

I'm a classical language and literature major at the University of Puget Sound, with minors in Mathematics and Gender theory. My expertise is in tutoring Ancient Greek and Latin for all levels of experience, and mathematics from elementary/middle school prealgebra to multivariate calculus, as well as writing strategies and development, and I also have a painting and drawing background and got a 5 on my AP studio art portfolio

In high school, I tackled various AP classes, from calculus to German. In college, I successfully completed two bachelor of science degrees in chemical engineering and applied mathematics. Although my educational background has shaped the subjects I teach, my tutoring experience with multiple college organizations has shaped my teaching methods.

...all levels of math, science, economics, and statistics. In addition, I have many years of experience tutoring students in many of the nationwide standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT and Advanced Placement Calculus and Physics. I work hard to make complex and challenging material accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of students. At all levels, I encourage both the hesitant and eager students to succeed. I tailor lesson plans to different...

...friends and classmates in a variety of subjects, but I am most passionate about teaching all levels of math, physics, and chemistry. I am a very curious and passionate learner, and I am eager to foster that same drive in students. I approach teaching by answering questions and explaining concepts but encouraging the student to put those concepts into practice themselves. Instead of simply showing students how to do a problem, I always try to...

...style and and study methods. I am a Biochemistry major and former chemistry laboratory teaching assistant. I am also a professional improvisational pianist, harpist, and vocalist and the solo vocalist for my college Jazz Big Band. I have earned all A's in Cellular Biology, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry I and II, Anatomy and Physiology I, and Calculus I and II. I excel in rigorous college English courses and placed in the 98th percentile nationally in Organic...

...find other texts with different presentations of the material, and watch dozens of YouTube videos showing example problems. When I am tutoring, I often hear from students, "Oh, well you're a natural! You just 'get' all this math stuff." I love to watch their faces when I say that I used to hate math and actually failed Algebra 2 in high school. I never "got good" at math. I put in the right amount of...

...groups greatly shaped my teaching philosophy. I value listening to my students the most in the process of tutoring. From my experience as a tutor, I have learned that every student has a different way to tackle the same problem, and as a tutor, it is my job not to teach my way to get to an answer, but guide my students on their own way. Outside of tutoring I enjoy playing soccer, basketball, and...

First, a tutor needs to be concerned for his students and needs to create a friendly learning environment. Then, the tutor can establish a team in order to improve the product. The product is homework, quizzes and exams. Good study habits are very important. Many times a parent can help a student with this, so the team might consist of the tutor, student and a parent.

...physics department and instructed labs. I tutor mainly physics and math. My favorite subject to tutor is projectile motion and the laws of kinematics. I want show the student how to learn independently. Giving them answers to problems will not help them. Besides tutoring, I enjoy activities relating to the outdoors. Thus includes camping, hiking, kayaking, canoeing and more! I also enjoy playing the guitar. Below is my promise of value: I authentically care about...

...Helping students to become successful has been one of my biggest passions. I enjoy being part of the students' lives to learn their overall career goals, then help guiding them to the right direction both academically and outside the school. It takes more than just getting good grades in order to maximize the students' potentials although grades and standardized test scores are the top two important factors that most of top ranking schools are looking...

...to young women and girls to improve their confidence in science and math. I am an experienced TA at Columbia University, and I have volunteered in middle school special education classrooms for the past 5 years. I have a Master's degree from Columbia University in Environmental Science, and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Physics. from Gonzaga University. While at Gonzaga, I TA'd for an introductory physics lab and volunteered at...

...share that knowledge with those around me. Throughout my undergraduate, I squeezed in as many extra curriculum classes and worked in several research labs alongside working as a lead STEM tutor at my university's learning center while obtaining my Biomedical Engineering degree. Despite being done with school, I continue my pursuit of knowledge working in different labs and spending free time continuing to read, and I know it'll be a continual lifelong pleasure to help...

...where I worked on a number of space-based electro-optical and laser systems. I taught High School Math for five years after my retirement. I also have tutored all levels of Math to over 250 students in Middle school, High School, and College. I have found that students do better when I keep my sessions on an engaging, light and informal level. I try to generate a real understanding and appreciation for each math topic. I...

...and I believe I'm a friendly, empathetic, and encouraging tutor. My favorite subjects are mathematics and computer science, but I'm not into those lame equations you have to memorize. I love the applied stuff, where you get to use the equations you learn in projects you enjoy (the memorization comes naturally that way). That's why I believe programming and mathematics go hand in hand. You learn some math, and then make a program applying the...

...on their own. I work hard to instill a sense of self-reliance in my students. My goal is not only for them to succeed in the subjects I teach but also to equip them with the tools and confidence they need to tackle challenges independently. By promoting a supportive yet challenging environment, I encourage my students to take ownership of their learning, build resilience, and approach problem-solving with curiosity and determination. In addition to my...

...people are learning and growing. My style is that of guide, coach and fellow explorer not that of lecturer. I am a graduate of the University of Washington, where I received Bachelor of Arts degrees in music theory and in classical languages (Latin and Greek). I obtained my teaching credentials for secondary mathematics at Western Washington University. Recently I earned my TEFL at the International TEFL Academy in Barcelona. I have worked with a wide...

...leading multiple clubs, I have many years of experiencing in assisting and explaining concepts to others. In terms of qualifications I am a 4th year Physics and Statistics major, and have completed many college classes in Physics, Mathematics, and Statistics. I have also taken many AP classes in high school including: AP Physics I and II, AP Calc AB and BC, and AP Chemistry. Also, I have experience in mastering standardized testing. For example in...

...graduate classes. The classes I taught includes economics, business, finance and statistics. I started helping my friends and siblings with their homework and assignments. In college, I worked with student athletes and tutored a wide range of topics including math, statistics, history, geography, french, economics, finance, business and statistics. My approach to tutoring and teaching is simple. I want students to develop a critical thinking and understand the concepts rather than just memorizing things. In...

...studied pre-med, applying to medical school soon. As someone aspiring to be a doctor I have a strong science and math background but have striven to become a well rounded student. I have been tutoring since high school, and I truly enjoy helping people figure out difficult concepts or getting that lightbulb moment. I think the best way to learn is to find ways that the concept relates to you or can visualize. Mistakes are...

...peers in learning complex material, I am a dedicated tutor who enjoys helping students of all ages succeed. As someone pursuing an economics and mathematics double major at Washington University in St. Louis, I greatly enjoy solving complex analytical problems, and I especially enjoy assisting those seeking to gain a better understanding of these concepts. Outside of math and econ, I will gladly help those aiming to improve their coding skills and providing them the...