Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Tacoma, WA

...to defend their answers and don't just look them up in the back of the book. In the past I have tutored students from elementary school all the way up to college. I've given instruction in three different Chemistry lab classes, and I have helped students raise their grade in both Math and English. I prefer students who want to learn and are ready to put in the time and work necessary to make the...

...student uses to answer questions. How many times have you looked at the answers to a question you got wrong on a test and realized that you knew how to find the answer you just made a simple mistake. I can help you make less of those mistakes, and that is where the most significant short term growth can be made. If you are a student who wants to improve your score quickly, if you...

...and composition. Throughout college I worked as a course assistant and writing tutor to college freshman, helping to bring students with a wide variety of educational backgrounds up to college level. I love helping students learn to craft an argument, chose their thesis and points, and build a structured, polished essay. I believe all students bring a unique and important perspective to their writing, and my job is helping them find their voice. In my...

...am passionate about education. I've worked as an engineer and business professional for the last 10 years. I have my BS in engineering and an MBA. I've worked in educational technology to empower hands-on learning that supports college curriculum. I've volunteered for FIRST Robotics and in elementary maker spaces to help students connect their classroom work to real-world applications. I love to work with students of all ages from fundamentals to advanced subjects. Whenever I...

...I put in the right amount of effort to understand the material. That is the most important lesson that I teach. After getting an A.S. from SPSCC, I went on to major in biochemistry at the University of Washington, Seattle. At the end of my Junior year, my interest in math took over, and I decided to switch majors to mathematics. I earned a B.S. in Mathematics from UW in 2013. After that, I was...

Hi students! I've been a teacher or tutor for more than five years and am passionate about teaching students of all ages in these subjects: learning English as a second language, elementary education (math, science, reading, writing, and social studies) and teaching about wildlife and ecosystems. I have taught English to high school students in Japan and taught elementary Math, Reading, and Writing.

...is relevant to their lives. Learning a student's interests allows me to customize a specific curriculum to meet their individual needs. I have also tutored and taught, both honors as well as the exceptional student populations, in elementary, middle and high school subject matters. Across the board, the key to a student's success is finding their strengths, building their confidence and connecting inferences between old and new subject matters. I believe these techniques give each...

Hi! My name is Becca and I am a student at the University of Washington. Prior to Varsity Tutors, I have two years of tutoring experience with high school sophomores and freshman. Besides the common school subjects, I can also work with students on their organizational skills and college essay writing.

...12 years. I was a 5th grade teacher for 11 years. I have a bachelors degree in Elementary Education and a masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an English as a Second Language Endorsement and Middle School Endorsement. I love working with children one on one and seeing their growth academically and confidence rise. As a teacher I often times worked in PTA run programs like Homework Help Club, Math Team, and Student Council.

...students in math, chemistry, biology, physics, and with SAT/ACT Prep. As a math major, math is my favorite subject however, I love all the other sciences as well! In terms of my teaching style, my philosophy is "students first". I like to run my sessions by allowing the student to tell me what they need help with the most. I generally ask them to have a few questions or practice problems they are struggling with...

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.

...hiking, backpacking, and I recently got into rock climbing. As a tutor, I believe it is my job to provide supplemental instruction that is tailored to my students' needs and learning style. Listing to a teacher explain how to solve a math problem is not everybody's favorite way to learn. Sometimes it just takes someone willing to patiently answer any and all questions. Sometimes it requires someone to show a different technique. Everyone has the...

Hello! My name is Irvin and I am someone who enjoys helping others in whatever way I can. I have a lways found it very important and fulfilling to help younger people grow and reach their fullest potential, especially when it comes to their academic and intellectual potential. I have worked with a wide range of age...

...asset to your educational process. I have been in the school system in one capacity or another for the past 23 years, and I am confident that I can provide a positive environment for students to grow and progress. As a former student teacher, as well as a law school graduate, I have experience in presenting modules made to inform and in finding the right answer even in novel areas. Please consider me your resource;...

...levels, from K12 to college, through classroom teaching, small study groups, and one-on-one tutoring. I believe that math is beautiful, rewarding, and that everyone can do it with the right motivation and support. I am an enthusiastic and patient tutor who has worked with students from many backgrounds and together we can build your confidence in math at any level! I love to read, play ukulele, and play badminton with friends in my spare time....

...during my time at the aquarium and love to discuss it. (Be careful, if you ask about octopuses, it may be hard to get me to stop!) Outside of biology, I likes to make things. My hobbies include crochet, dressmaking, and chocolatiering, though I have my eye on taking up welding as well. I also boulder, do yoga, and have recently taken up aerial silks. In cold weather, I like to curl up inside with...

...confidently teach algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus 1-4. My favorite subjects to teach would be algebra because it is very familiar, 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...

I am a junior at the University of Washington in the Civil and Environmental Engineering major. I have helped all three of my siblings with their math homework, as well as tutored math in high school. I teach snowboarding to elementary age kids in the winter, and in the summer, I assist at a science camp for the same age group. I love helping out and bringing more people into the STEM classes. ... I want...

...Science in Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech. Over the years, I have tutored many friends and classmates in a variety of subjects, but I am most passionate about teaching all levels of math, physics, and chemistry. I am a very curious and passionate learner, and I am eager to foster that same drive in students. I approach teaching by answering questions and explaining concepts but encouraging the student to put those concepts into practice themselves....

...to 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.