Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Tacoma, WA

...are biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. As a college graduate and former overzealous high school student, I have personally gone through many of the tough classes and tests that you are facing right now. I have taken the the PSAT, the SAT, a number of AP tests as well as the MCAT. From my experience, half of acing these subjects is understanding the material and the other half is understanding the test. These tests can...

...a subject expert, but she also teaches general learning and memory strategies effective for long-term retention. Her students benefit highly from her personalized tutoring and mentorship approach, and she subscribes to the idea of "...teach someone to fish and you feed them for life". She is passionate and confident that she can help you achieve your goals, wherever your residency endeavors lie. Outside of her medical journey, she has a passion for figure skating and...

...am tutoring and working on various academic projects. I have been tutoring math, physics, and astronomy for 3 years. My approach is to help individual comprehension rather than rote memorization. I'm interested in a lot of things outside of just tutoring! I enjoy bouldering, playing the guitar, programming, and hiking with my girlfriend and dog. If you live around the University of Washington, you might have seen me hosting public astronomy nights at the campus...

...Southern California, and I have lived in the Northwest for seven years. I enjoy tutoring Math of all levels up to Pre-Calculus, as well as SAT (both Math and Verbal), Language skills, and History/Government. Having taught at both a small private school and large urban public schools, I have broad experience with different learning styles, backgrounds, and abilities. I find it highly rewarding to help students and guide their progress toward mastering. If something is...

...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 learning styles and abilities. With the extra attention I give, my students consistently tell me they have learned more than they ever thought possible for themselves. Many of my students once nervous...

...have extensive experience in broad-scale tutoring, including but not limited to: thesis formation, essay structure, logical flow, and aesthetic flow. Small-scale tutor challenges also play to my strengths as I excel in word-choice and improving sentence dynamics. Apart from most tutors, I engage in a compassionate-style of tutoring, employing heavy focus on encouragement and reframing writing as a type of "play." Writing is an intimate expression of oneself and I look to grow student abilities...

...I love, and teaching it to others is my passion. That passion allowed me to graduate from the University of Washington with a 3.97 GPA and receive writing awards for my academic and creative work. I strive to share that enthusiasm and pursuit of excellence with my students. My goal is to help students become independent thinkers and learners, able to handle even the most difficult assignments without feeling overwhelmed. Good grades on individual assignments...

...academic pursuits a sustainable lifestyle is my primary goal but I enjoy enriching their understanding of the universe and enabling their critical thinking. My students learn to understand proper time management and how to break down activities. I also like to make sure my students feel comfortable with analysis, editing, note taking, and other methods to give them a competitive edge. The fuel students should use is intrinsic motivation, enjoyment, and the thrill of delving...

I am a recent master's graduate with experience teaching biology courses throughout my college years. It is my goal to help students uncover their full learning potential. I teach because I believe that everyone should be given the opportunity to achieve their educational goals. In my spare time, I am an outdoor enthusiast! I enjoy hiking with my two dogs, Mavrick and Xena. I also consider myself a craft extraordinaire!

...confidence for succeeding in their studies. As a student who once struggled with math yet eventually went on to pursue a graduate degree in Applied Mathematics, I have a deep understanding for the difficulties students face while studying STEM fields. Through several years of higher education, I have found that solving relevant examples work best for solidifying concepts. This is the primary method I use when teaching, as I am a huge proponent of hands...

I enjoy meeting new people and to engage in learning with them!

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!

Hello! My name is Brendan and I am a committed educator who believes success is possible for anyone. Through education an individual can change their life and develop skills to change the life of others. It is my goal in life to pass on my content area skills and my life experience to benefit everyone I come in contact with.

I'm fun, approachable, and want to guide my students to learning. I am a current teacher. I am passionate about education and helping others learn, and understand that learning is different for everyone. I always work to adjust my teaching style to a student's individual needs.... First, I believe that every student is capable of learning. Every person has the right to a good education, and it is the responsibility of the teacher, whether classroom or...

An English: Creative Writing graduate 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 to work with students.

...recent graduate of the University of Chicago. I live in Gig Harbor and am currently studying for law school. I would like to work in civil rights, or environmental law, and work towards a more just and equitable world. In my free time, I enjoy reading, watching films, making photographs, and working out. Most of the time I'll be found with my nose in a book, however! My favorite book is the Master and Margarita...

...is why I find it so pleasing to help students in need of educational assistance. I have been tutoring for about 6 years now. Now, why am I on Varsity Tutors? I simply want help as many students as possible. The more students that can help, the more satisfaction I will receive. Anyway, I can't wait to work with students on here. I can do both in-person and online tutoring. I look forward to hearing...

...income areas. Afterwards, I went back to school a received a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. When I am not tutoring, I work as a Nurse in the Operating Room at a Level 1 Trauma Hospital. I am excited to have joined the varsity tutors team so that I can still help students through their journey in school around my other work schedule. Other than assisting as a tutor, I love to play volleyball, basketball...

...I believe are key components of effective tutoring. When on my free time, I enjoy reading nonfiction, working on my writing, listening to podcasts, practicing yoga/mindfulness and surfing the internet for ways to encourage personal and spiritual growth. I especially enjoy spending time with my 11-month-old daughter who keeps me on my toes and motivates me to continue in the service of others which are values I hope to instill in her and the children...

...future. I received both my Bachelor's and Master's of Science degrees from Texas State University with a focus in electrochemistry. Therefore, the main subject I enjoy tutoring is general chemistry. My goal when tutoring is to ensure the student gains problem solving and critical thinking skills, content mastery, and of course individual fulfillment. To obtain this, my tutoring style involves getting to know the students personality and interests. In doing so, I can potentially connect...