Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Renton, WA

...excited to participate. This is the environment I always aim to provide. I have a Bachelor's in English Literature (with an education endorsement) from Western Washington University, as well as a Master's in Public Affairs from Washington State University. I enjoy reading and writing in just about every form, and I truly love teaching. I...

...you with the subject material that you wish to learn, but help you learn how to find resources and access information so that some day you may not need me! I am very fond of the saying: "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and...

...Washington Tacoma and graduated with Bachelor of Science degrees in both Mathematics and Computer Science. I tutor both subjects. Everyone has a different learning style; my goal as a tutor is to find out what my student's learning style is and adapt my teaching accordingly. I'm passionate about helping students because I was a student...

...excel at everything to succeed in life, and the same goes for school. In fact, mistakes are evidence of trying, and trying helps us discover those unique strengths that give us an edge. Writing is my all-time favorite subject and I love to help my students become confident writers, too. Thesaurus.com and spell check are...

...ESL. I have been working with children now for over 17 years preschool through 12th grade as well as teaching English as a language to children and adults. I love children for their joy in and enthusiasm for life and learning. I have two high-school age children myself, and I love spending time with them....

...I was in high school, I earned a National Merit Scholarship. I have been tutoring adults since I was an undergraduate, and I have also tutored older elementary school students, middle school students, and high school students. Most of my students are aiming for scores that will help them get into highly selective universities. Some...

...know the skills and tools children need to be successful. I have experience working with every grade level, as well as students who are learning English and students receiving special education services. Lastly, I truly believe in teaching children skills they need to not only be successful in school, but also in life. I look...

...have had the most experience with that age range and really enjoy younger children. I am qualified to teach reading skills, including fluency and comprehension, phonics, spelling and grammar. I also have a TESOL certificate (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). I have many interests and hobbies that keep me very active. I'm passionate...

...I am currently back in school working on a certificate to work in clinical laboratories. I have traveled to Australia, Mexico, England, France, and Montserrat. I toured Europe with my choir and was also in a tour group playing violin. When I am not studying or tutoring I enjoy building computers, cooking, reading, sailing (small...

...Physics, Biology and Chemistry. I focused on Theatre history, logic and ethics within my majors on my years there. Since graduating I have worked in a Science museum for many years, working with children of all ages as well as adults, performing live science and planetarium shows as well as teaching other science subjects both...

...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,...

...Read. I tutor many subjects including science, reading, and writing, though I most enjoy ecology and environmental science as developing an understanding of 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...

...age. Since undergrad I have tutored in many subjects: math, SAT prep, Spanish, and biology. Spanish is my love; I studied it as an undergraduate and believe that the key to learning anything is understanding how the subject matter fits into the larger picture of your life. If you understand WHY you need to learn...

...graduate student from Washington State University with my bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a minor in Mathematics. I current work in the Aerospace Industry and am looking to spend my free time helping student. Since I am a recent college graduate, I understand a lot of the common mistake's student go through and want...

...for themselves. Students in Korea were taught to memorize information. They were not taught how to think critically or to ask questions. They were taught to be obedient and to trust what their elders told them. I was shocked because this was against everything that I believed an education should be. I want my students...

...Systems at Carnegie Mellon University, I have had the opportunity to work closely with students, guiding them through complex concepts and helping them build confidence in their abilities. During this time, I also assisted in grading, creating lesson materials, and holding office hours to provide individualized support. I received my PhD in Electrical and Computer...

...tools. I am a recent graduate at Bastyr University where I earned a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine. I also hold a Master of Science with a focus in environmental studies. I am a former science teacher in New Hampshire where I taught ages 12-18 in a variety of sciences. I tutor many science topics, some...

...I hope to return to Oxford someday to study early medieval literature and modern languages. While a student, I spent a year tutoring undergraduate and graduate students in writing, grammar, and the mechanics of the English language for a variety of subjects including literature, philosophy, and history. I enjoy tutoring students who require help with...

...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...

...to share with my students. These strategies include finding patterns in language, immersion, and using the etymology of words as a pneumonic for memorizing vocabulary. While at UAA I also worked as a math tutor for 5 years, tutoring college students from ages 17-75, in subjects ranging from arithmetic to calculus. I've learned a great...