Award-Winning Microbiology Tutors serving Tacoma, WA

...and tutoring standardized tests. I completed my undergraduate work in biology at Macalester College and earned a PhD in Microbiology at the University of Washington. I am also interested in pedagogy (the study of how students learn and how to teach) and regularly participate in pedagogy journal clubs and conferences. While I don't have any formal training in marine biology, I've picked up a lot of information during my time at the aquarium and love...

...in Molecular Biology and Microchemistry. I have spent the better part of the past 20 years in both private Biotech companies and at the University of Washington, where I am a Research Scientist at the School of Nursing. I have spent much of my spare time teaching Middle and High School students the skills necessary to succeed in science and mathematics, particularly in grades 6th through 11. Most of my teaching methods and exercises are...

...students to see the fun in physics, making their studies less of a chore and more of an inquisitive process. Whenever it’s sunny and warm enough, my free time is spent rock climbing; I also volunteer with the Seattle Mountaineers as a youth climbing leader. After a winter storm, I can be found on the ski hill, hopefully waist deep in fresh powder. In the city, I am an avid but perpetually disappointed Mariners fan.

...what it is like to struggle with difficult concepts when you feel that teachers do not explain well enough. Through these struggles I learned how to study efficiently with more depth than just pure memorizing. I will teach you how to look at these different subjects from your own perspective that eventually will just be common sense. If you are taking Biochemistry by any chance, I can tell you tricks on how to memorize it...

...in 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...

...interact with many students from different majors. During my second year as a tutor, I was promoted to the lead math tutor position. As a lead tutor, I trained incoming math tutors as well as helped my supervisor plan the different tutor meetings. My experience as a tutor has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Students often gave me positive feedback on my tutoring techniques, and I've seen many of them...

...and Biochemistry. I am currently attending pharmacy school at VCU to pursue a career as a pharmacist. During my time at Virginia Tech, I have tutored elementary and middle school students in science and math. A true sense of reward comes from teaching young students. Most of my students struggled and were often afraid to say what they thought because of the fear of being wrong. As a tutor and mentor, my role is to...

...enough dedicated effort, and support from effective educators, anybody can learn anything. My tutoring style is to ask leading questions and offer hints to help my students make their own connections between what they already know and the new material they're tackling. I've found that people tend to be much smarter than they think they are. Often all it takes is somebody to point out the similarity between that difficult subject you're struggling with and...

...in two undergraduate labs: Neurobiology and Ecology labs. My research took me to Costa Rica, where I studied a tropical canopy tree in Costa Rica's tropical forest. After graduating, I joined Teach For America where I taught high school Biology, AP Biology and Anatomy in South Los Angeles. I push my students to developed a strong foundation in their subjects, which allows them to transfer knowledge and skills to other subjects. I believe learning should...

...time thinking about Biology, Chemistry, Statistics, and Policy. I love to teach and work with the Pacific Science Center as a Communication Fellow. I attended Stanford University for both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry. While there, I researched the immune system and how asthma and allergies develop. After college I managed a summer camp where I developed my love of working with people and the mountains. In my...

Hi! I'm Brittany and I hold a BSc in Biology from Concordia University, specializing in Cell and Molecular Biology. I am patient, flexible, and extremely eager to help my students reach their full academic potential!

...the TRIO program at DePaul. I enjoy showing my students that while something may be complicated or hard, it's by no means impossible to learn. By exploring a subject from a variety of angles, true understanding and learning can occur. While my passions are for teaching biology and chemistry, I also enjoy helping students with English and improving their basic math skills. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time in nature with friends and...

...on Geomicrobiology, which combines Geology, Biology and Chemistry. I love thinking about science and learning how the world works. Studying a topic that combined many different sciences allowed me to spend time learning as much as I could about these fun subjects. During graduate school I had the opportunity to teach classes in my department as well as work with high school students in my research lab and I realized that working with students as...

...K-8, high school, and beyond. In addition, I have taught graduate level classes at the University of Washington. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I really enjoy tutoring math and science. I am a mentor for a girls' after school STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) program, and I am a mentor for a high school science outreach program. As a tutor, I provide students with the tools and information they need to...

...the lab paled in comparison to the excitement of catalyzing eureka moments with my students. After teaching science classes at both the graduate and undergraduate level, I've gravitated towards teaching material that conveys the broad skills that allow students to understand the scientific method and use it to probe the natural world in an objective way. These experiences have led me to pursue a career in secondary education, where the big ideas of science are...

...the students in a positive manner will lead to a more positive and constructive learning experience. Additionally, I hold within my philosophy the belief that there is no end goal to learning. While certain aspects such as content mastery, individual fulfillment, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, self-directed learning, and discovery of knowledge are essential to becoming a successful learner, the acquisition of knowledge is an ongoing process that is limitless and interminable.

...slide shows, I dreamed to become a helpful and approachable teacher as he was. My passion for teaching others solidified when I had my small opportunity to tutor and teach my peers during my high school. I've never felt so much joy when I had the chance to walk her through concepts that was difficult for both her and me to understand. At that time, I didn't have that much of a biology background myself....

...those, I like to give a few of my own problems in that topic to allow students the opportunity for more practice. I repeat this process however many times is necessary so that the student is now a master in that subject. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing tennis and the drums (two hobbies that I have kept in touch with since elementary school). I also love to play basketball, cook, and travel.

...succeed. I am capable of tutoring a wide range of ages and subject matter. I have tutored elementary school students in reading and mathematics; I have tutored college students in biochemistry, immunology, and pharmacy calculations. I have also led workshops where pharmacy students incorporate material from pharmacology, pharmacotherapy, pharmaceutics, and pathophysiology to work on SOAP notes and patient cases. I am excited to use my education and skills to empower students to accomplish their goals!

...Anderson Cancer Center where I received several awards and fellowships as well as published multiple scientific papers. Currently, I am scientist at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Throughout my educational career, I was always the person that classmates asked for help. I peer tutored throughout 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...