Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Tacoma, WA

...series of introductory biology labs at Oregon State University for a year. I love interacting with students, especially in more focused settings like small groups or one on one. I have worked with young children through science outreach programs. I tutor a variety of science subjects as well as French, my native language, but my favorite subject is biology because I am fascinated by the diversity of adaptations in the living world. I work with...

...of subjects, I am most passionate about English as a second language because in all my years studying foreign languages, I've come to appreciate how difficult English is to learn for those who did not learn it as their primary language. I love to learn, I am constantly looking to try a new experience or learn a new subject, and I aim to bring this zest for education to my students. In my spare time,...

...going to like math enough to one day set the course of my life in its direction. Now, I have over 2000 hours of experience tutoring and teaching a variety of math topics in group and individual settings. I have a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics degree from the University of North Florida. I spent 5 years working for the St. Johns County School District in St. Augustine Florida as an AVID tutor and teacher....

...graduate of Gonzaga University. I graduated with a Bachelors of Business Administration with concentrations in International Business and Entrepreneurship. I have been tutoring for almost 10 years now, with students that were in 1st grade, all the way up to college level. I have tutored primarily in math since that was always my favorite subject in school. In high school I took almost every math class available up to AP Calculus AB and BC, which...

...studies. Since finishing my undergraduate, I have lectured Southeast Asian literature at a university for two semesters, as well as tutored high school students in SAT and ACT test preparation for two years. As such, I am more than capable of teaching any and all sections of the SAT or ACT and any related academic subjects (math until precalculus, English grammar, composition and writing). My favorite subject to tutor is chemistry! It allows me to...

...After college, I became an environmental education and stewardship specialist for the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. As an environmental educator, I traveled around the Olympic Peninsula teaching 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grades ocean-themed lessons. My husband and I moved to Pullman, WA, where I became a graduate student at Washington State University (Go Cougs!). I chose the Masters in Teaching (MIT) program in June 2021, taking various courses. I currently work full time as a...

I just graduated college in 2023, so I still understand what its like to be a student. I love math as a subject, and I really enjoy teaching it! I can help with anything K-12, as well as some basic undergraduate courses.

As an engineering student, I am very familiar with high level math, physics, chemistry, and other STEM courses, as well as English, writing, and public speaking. I can use teaching methods demonstrated by my professors to teach others. In high school, I tutored younger students in Latin, using techniques like flashcards and quizzes.

...During high school, I was in the Language Gifted Talented class, we had extra Chinese and English classes. I have had tutoring experiences with kids and adults. I have been working at a bilingual kindergarten for the past two years and am currently tutoring 3 k-12 students and 2 adult students. I love watching my students gain confidence and interest in the subject I teach. I am patient, friendly, and outgoing. I love playing badminton...

...favorite subject my whole life, and my goal is to become a high school math teacher. I know that some people are not the biggest fans of math, but I take it upon myself to help the struggling students, and maybe if they can see themselves succeeding in mathematics they will enjoy it more. In my spare time I like to go running, play Ultimate Frisbee, play board games, and watch the Seahawks every game...

I am a native Spanish speaker from Mexico. I have been tutoring Spanish for over 10 years. I have a Teacher's Certification from the University of Cambridge. I truly believe that learning a second language should be a fun a rewarding experience, that's why I enjoy customizing the lessons and tutoring to the personal needs and interests of my students,

...Vanderbilt University, studying Psychology and Spanish. Throughout college and beyond, I tutored and mentored students in Kindergarten through 12th grade with a variety of different programs including Teach For America. I have spent time tutoring a broad range of subjects, but am most passionate about the LSAT and English. I spend my free time running and hiking outdoors, and cooking with friends. This fall, I will be a J.D. candidate at the University of Virginia...

...nations best public high schools, for all four years and was even nominated for valedictorian. UHS taught me about time management, and helped me understand what kind of teaching styles work for me. Additionally, during my Senior year at UHS, I spent at least an hour everyday as a Student Instructor for a second year Honors Spanish course. This allowed me to develop my own teaching style, and I was always looking for new ways...

...and working for and with wildlife by cleaning up their habitats and raising trout from eggs for release as fry (juvenile fish). Math is exciting to tutor, especially using manipulatives and other forms of representation-we can do that visually online as we work together. Reading for fun is one of my hobbies, but I know how to inspire struggling readers and teach them techniques for making sense of what they're reading. I would describe my...

...it as easy, and clear, and straight forward as possible. I always try to be the second type. My goal is that every student will get a 100% on every test. I taught economics and statistics at the college and university level for twenty years. I then moved to the US Department of the Treasury, where I mentored research scientists and worked with them to get their work published. I retired about five years ago....

...the international design firm IDEO. While typically used in startups to develop new innovations, I've found it extremely handy in tutoring. Every student is different and so are their difficulties, so a finite set of ways to present a concept or tackle a difficulty is potentially limiting. In my experience, it's much more effective to use an adaptive framework like design thinking to identify the root of students' issues and find/develop a solution that fits...

...instructor in particular fostered this passion by setting high expectations, providing every tool necessary for us to succeed, and sharing his own enthusiasm for the subject. I like to emulate this strategy with my own students leaving them excited and empowered to achieve their goals. I specifically enjoy teaching Mathematics because it leaves students with a strong foundation to further their studies in any of the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. During my...

...you so you can get it done and not have to worry about it anymore. I have a BS in mechanical engineering from Cal Poly SLO and I'm also a submarine veteran. For the last couple years, I worked for a medical device company building new robotic instrument prototypes. I've tutored privately off and on for about 10 years and I was a teacher's aide in college. Tutoring doesn't even feel like work to me...

...a better understanding of their course material as well as more interest and appreciation for the subject. When tutoring, it is important to me to stay positive, 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...

...it or not, I used to hate math back in middle school, and I struggled with it. Then, I had a teacher who opened my eyes to the world of mathematics! I am hoping I can be that tutor for you. Changing perspective is something I enjoy doing and helping others is definitely a passion of mine. I also love to organize, which allows me to have an edge on my tutoring abilities.