Award-Winning High School Chemistry Tutors serving Lakewood, WA

...graduate from the University of Washington with a double major in Neurobiology and Biochemistry. I love learning so I know how frustrating it can be when unable to grasp some difficult concepts. I aim to be able to break down explanations so these difficult concepts are easier to tackle. I think that any student can...

...school students. I later became a Supplemental Instruction Leader (SIL) for Calculus and Organic Chemistry with the STEM student support center. In this position, I designed my own sessions that focused on student-led, interactive, group study sessions to improve comprehension of class material. I believe in creating very comfortable learning sessions which allow students the...

My name is Katie and I just graduated Magna Cum Laude from Pepperdine University studying Business Administration and Applied Mathematics. I am passionate about learning and love helping others reach their academic goals

...to not only solve a problem sitting in front of them, but to have those foundational steps to prepare them for the 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...

...broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about the sciences, specifically biology and chemistry. The sciences are my favorite to teach because even after learning some of the most basic information, some of the most exciting current events in science can be understood as well. I believe that if a subject is relevant and...

More than 5 years experience with tutoring. Pacific Lutheran University Elementary Education with Middle Math and Middle Science endorsement. University of Washington Major in Geography and minor in education. Fluent in Mandarin and English.

...race or history, I believe, that with the right mindset, anyone has the ability to learn anything they want and accomplish their goals; I was born in a small town in Mexico called Irapuato. 23 years later I graduated college with a mechanical engineering degree from one of the most notorious programs in the nation....

...tutor looking to help you succeed in your academics. If you want meaningful assistance with your coursework, feel free to get in touch! I prefer meeting in a public place, especially for our first meeting. Please use the Varsity app or email me to get in touch. I work to improve study skills and critical...

...with math (in particular) in high school only to go on and earn a degree in the subject, I have a personal appreciation for what an impact someone who can help you find your own effective understanding of the material at hand has to offer. I strive to meet students on common ground, while finding...

...what you like to do in your spare time and I will put our lessons in that context. In my spare time I enjoy reading non-fiction books: science, philosophy, psychology, and human health. I love being physically active, so lately my outlet has been martial arts like Capoeira and kickboxing. I also like to make...

...start with determining my students struggle areas. I always work at their pace and ensure that their struggles are resolved. My goal is to teach in a way that the students learn and truly understand the content. I measure my success by my students ability to answer any related questions or problems independently. I started...

...become much more effective as a tutor. A large part of my responsibilities as a ski instructor was communicating with both my students and their parents and working with them to develop more effective ways to help my students get the most out of each teaching session. Although the subject matter of the courses will...

...general chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and high school chemistry. I absolutely love teaching students. I most enjoyed when students understood the concepts and could apply them to new problems. I believe it is most important for students to understand the concepts, rather than memorize specific formulas, reactions, or mechanisms. By learning the concepts, you...

...teachers who were engaging and made me excited about the material. Those two attributes are something I strive for while tutoring. Attending college has allowed me to gain a lot of experience tutoring various math and physics classes. When I work with my students, I focus on the logical steps to understanding the material. Then...

...school applications--hopefully within in the next couple years!:) In contrary to popular beliefs about bio majors, my most effective study technique is to avoid memorization whenever I can. I always aim for long retention of information--yes, I am against cramming! Of course, there are numerous occasions where memorization is unavoidable. In those cases, we will...

I love to learn and to teach. Studied physics and electrical engineering in college. Lifelong music nerd.

Graduated from Columbia University with a M.S. Neuroscience and from UCLA with a B.S. Psychobiology. Taught high school biology and chemistry for 2 years.

I embrace a student centered approach to student learning. This means that I let the student lead the discussion of a particular problem. I have been teaching for 6 years at the high school level, having come off a BS in Math with a minor in Physics from UC Merced(go bobcats).

...students, understanding their strengths and struggles, and helping them move through difficulty to experience success. I make sure to focus on the emotional development of a student, not just the intellectual, because I firmly believe self-confidence is an essential ingredient for growth that can serve a student well beyond my time with them.

...in a classroom when I was 12. My middle school had a special education center and I had the opportunity to work with a class of high-functioning, non-verbal 3rd graders for a year! Throughout high school, I babysat the four children of a family friend on a regular basis, helping with (elementary level) schoolwork whenever...