Award-Winning IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Tutors for Students in Tacoma, WA

...genuinely enjoys teaching and what I do. I especially enjoy one-on-one sessions to really figure out how different people learn different subjects. Once I get to know a bit about the student I focus my tutoring based off what works for them, and try not to make my sessions "cookie cutter". If you have any further questions you can contact me at your convenience and I would be happy to answer them. Thank you.... It is...

...I read “The Unbearable Lightness of Being” by Milan Kundera. I also enjoy exercising, knitting and spending quality time with my Netflix account. This July I will be starting my second year with City Year as a Team Leader. Afterwards I plan to commit to serving as a Peace Corps volunteer focusing on Youth in Development. I still have not decided in what location, but I have narrowed it down to four options.

...variety of sciences. I tutor many science topics, some math topics, nutrition, and health. My teaching and tutoring style is to get to know the student and understand where the student is struggling, then be able to identify the student's preferred learning style and expound on that. I believe every learner can be challenged and achieve higher levels of success. My interests outside of tutoring include spending time with my toddler, playing with my dogs,...

...in both math and physics, which I am eager to share with others. While I may not have formal tutoring experience, I have spent considerable time helping my classmates and younger siblings grasp complex concepts, particularly in Algebra 2 and physics. My teaching philosophy centers around patience and simplification; I believe that breaking down topics into foundational elements fosters understanding. I enjoy collaborating with students to tailor my approach to their learning styles, ensuring they...

...high school and college. I taught a Biology lab at the undergraduate level, and as a graduate student, I mentored many other students in science. I can make even the most difficult concepts easy to understand. I am extremely patient with students, and I know working with me will lead to higher grades. I am happy to help with any Biology or Chemistry courses. In addition, I can help with homework, lab reports, or science...

...geometry because I understood the most, and calculus 2 because it has a lot of real world applications. As a tutor, I always make sure that I am as knowledgeable as I can be so that I do not misguide my students. I am also reliable and punctual. A huge part of my tutoring style is patience and understanding. If my student is feeling overwhelmed or does not understand a concept, I would calmly redirect...

...Colorado State University where I received my Masters in Biology. During this time, I taught many courses including Intro Biology, Animal Biology and Evolution to undergraduate students and gained experience tutoring students one-on-one in bot in-person and online settings. Having recently graduated from a university, I know what it is like to struggle with a subject. I have experienced a lot of different teaching styles and have also taken classes on how to be an...

...find the best way to explain a concept to each student, and connect the math to physical concepts or applications as much as possible. I am currently a math tutor at Saint Martins, and I enjoy helping students at many different academic levels. My past tutoring experiences include working as a Spanish tutor at Cascadia and working with my younger siblings, who are homeschooled, in a variety of subjects. I was also a competitive swimmer...

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I am an undergraduate student at Dominican University. I have been tutoring students in both undergraduate and graduate accounting courses for the past two years. I also have experience working with children between the ages of 3 and 6 in a Montessori school setting.

...overseas for a year as a Marine Reservist. When I returned, I taught high school math classes for three years. Budget cuts sent me to a middle school where I taught the high school credit classes there as well as coached the math team. I have a lot of teaching experience and have learned tricks and techniques from excellent teachers. I look forward to helping you reach your academic goals, nothing gives me greater pleasure.

...to teach students how to ask the right ones. For, posing the right questions is the key to solving problems whether they are in mathematics, economics, science, or a spoken or written language. Because I have been teaching a long time, I know how to approach problems from a large variety of perspectives and am able to meet most everyone on his own ground. I am fluent in several languages with formal training in economics,...

...Washington and the University of Colorado. My teaching philosophy is student-centered, compassionate and empowering. As someone in the middle of a huge writing project (my dissertation) and someone who has learned multiple languages, I know that writing and language-learning can feel daunting. But with some patience, practice and perseverance (and a sense of humor) I know the students I work with can be successful in their language and writing goals. Looking forward to working with...

...own. Before the pandemic, I worked at Microsoft as a software engineer for two years. In such a large company, learning to quickly learn and teach others is important, and further strengthed my skills for teaching. I love to learn, and I think one of the best ways to learn is to teach -- you cannot teach without an intimate knowledge of the subject. I love to tutor math and computer science, topics I've studied...

...my Master's Degree in education as well as my Bachelor in Arts from there. I have two years of experience as a mathematics teacher. I enjoy tutoring geometry the most. While I was in college I read Euclid's Elements, the original geometry text and have enjoyed studying geometry ever since. My tutoring style developed when I tutored classmates through geometry. Studying mathematics is much more than simply memorizing. Mathematics was one of the earliest liberal...

...be a tutor for Sylvan and have lots of experience tutoring elementary reading and math along with middle school reading and math. I love science and am familiar with elementary through middle school for this subject. I have a passion for teaching! I have spent numerous hours volunteering and working with preschoolers up through middle schoolers. I am always learning and love being creative to help students understand concepts they are working on.

...the world around you is key to becoming a more successful learner. I am especially passionate about teaching students studying habits and organizational skills that will reduce stress around standardized exams. I believe that the best way to teach is by connecting my student's interests to the study topic so that they become invested in learning more about it. Discovering ways to love learning is the most important part of the education process.

...February of 2025. My favorite subject is chemistry, specifically because I love science that uses math. I strongly believe in the ability of all students and in the field of education, because many careers in the world require a strong background that is obtained from learning skills and content in a classroom environment. In my free time, I love to read (especially mysteries), cooking, traveling to new places, and spending time with my loved ones.

...it is difficult, I feel like with some work, it can become fun for almost anybody who is taking the class. My philosophy when it comes to teaching and learning is that with the right kind of help and motivation, a student can master any subject they put their mind to. Hard work, patience, and respect from both the student and the teacher are key to creating a learning environment that can produce tangible results....

...myself, so I know what I look for in an excellent tutor: respect, non-condescension, patience, and someone who pushes me without throwing me into the deep end. To me, being a tutor requires validating each person's unique challenge(s), acknowledging the nuance and possible systemic explanation for those challenges, and making them feel as capable and confident a student as we all deserve to feel and be. When working with me, you will feel respected and...