Certified Tutors From Whitman College

...gravitated towards math and came to appreciate it as a language all of its own. Awareness of math as an invaluable tool came to me later, after I’d developed a strong interest in physics and astronomy, fields that rely on math heavily. I’ve also taken the time to nurture my passion for the Japanese language...

...I have always loved science, and I relish opportunities to explore the intricate workings of the natural world. I find a supreme sense of wonder in learning how the world works, and I delight in sharing this with others. Natural sciences (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) are my favorite subjects, but I also enjoy Math, History,...

...which I used as a stepping stone into a PhD program at the University of Durham in the United Kingdom. A few years after I obtained my doctorate in early modern history, I went through the teacher training program at Lewis and Clark College and earned an MA in teaching. I am passionate about teaching...

...my time there I worked in the writing center, where I helped students with assignments ranging from freshman papers to senior theses. I have a passion for writing—I wrote a column for the school newspaper and won an award for my senior thesis—and enjoy helping students shepherd ideas from brainstorming to finished paper. The best...

...Physics from Colorado State University in May of 2014. While at CSU, I spent about eight years as a TA which is far more time than most grad students spend teaching. During 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...

...because I get immense gratification when I learn something new, and I want to share that feeling with other people. I am also pretty easy-going and empathetic; I like to tell jokes and try to please people around me, so if I am your tutor you can bet that I will do my best to...

...outdoor schools allowing me the opportunity to develop my skills as a teacher. There, I taught classes that ranged from science-heavy forest and aquatic ecology to those that emphasized interpersonal growth like high ropes and cooperation, developing my own lesson plans and adapting them to different states' curricula and to students' ages and personalities. My...

...she is continuously inspired by the logic and beauty of the world. She is a meditation teacher and loves helping others eliminate stressful drains and distance themselves from daily drama so that they can live with more vitality, creativity and personal fulfillment. She loves connecting with students and helping others to connect to themselves more...

...in Gender Studies, Psychology, and Sociology. Having the knowledge to succeed is one thing, but knowing how to apply and teach it is another. I have seven years of experience tutoring in both individual and classroom settings from elementary school to high school and make it my job to translate obscure concepts into easy-to-understand and...

...knowledge of the world around him and within the cosmos of academia. Matt's goal is to reach out and share this knowledge as a counselor, coach, and mentor to the young scholars and athletes. To fulfill this goal, Matt seeks coaching opportunities for kids of all ages, tutors high school math, and is pursuing a...

...steps of the writing process, from developing a research paper and crafting a thesis statement, to editing for clarity and grammar. After graduating, I lived overseas for a year where I worked as an ESL teacher. I worked in elementary school classrooms and developed lesson plans where students practiced English in an interactive environment to...

...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, work in my garden,...

...the MA program in French Studies at Louisiana State University where I received my degree in 2012. Since then, I have been teaching French at LSU. I have experience with all levels of learners starting from first semester (where no previous knowledge is expected) all the way up to fourth semester when the most complicated...

...the IB program, I moved from my home state of Colorado to Walla Walla WA where I spent the next four years studying at Whitman College. Whitman provided me with many opportunities to hone my teaching skills. I was employed as a student academic adviser, a writing fellow, and a resident assistant for the Spanish-speaking...

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!

...educational psychology and philosophy of education, and received the Soper Prize in Philosophy, which is awarded annually to the departments strongest graduating senior. I bring 10 years of tutoring experience. Most recently and substantially, I worked in 2016-2017 as the Writing Support Specialist for Whitman Colleges Academic Resource Center and Disability Support Services. In this...

...Economics. I work in the local schools as a math and science classroom tutor. I also work for the Whitman Academic Resource Center as a peer tutor for my classmates who need additional assistance in Calculus I, Calculus II, Calculus III, Micro and Macroeconomics, Statistics, and Computer Science. While I thoroughly enjoy all the tutoring...

...relevant and tangible, blending an interest in literature and cultural studies, for not just myself but for those in my life. In this spirit of meaningful learning, I approach supporting my students. I have held a variety of roles that allowed me the pleasure of supporting the academic and creative interests of young adults and...

...part of a program called "Bilingual United" where I tutor elementary kids in Spanish. I am willing and excited to tutor a variety of subjects but I'm looking forward to teaching Elementary/ Middle School reading and writing, Elementary/ Middle School Math and Spanish! I also love playing banjo and Guitar and would enjoy teaching a...

...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 and to get to...