Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors for Students in Tacoma, WA

...the student needs. Asking for help is not indicative of stupidity or weakness, nor is failing to comprehend a topic the first time it is broached. I work with students to help them determine the learning style that works best for them. I have never been a fan of memorizing facts, so whenever possible I like to tackle concepts in a manner that will explain the “why.” In my own learning I find I can...

...earned my Master of the Arts in Teaching degree from the University of Portland which licensed me to teach at the secondary level. I now study Type I Diabetes in a research laboratory in Seattle, Washington, and I plan to use this experience to pursue a Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience (the study of how we form and access memories). My interest in neuroscience fuels my philosophy of education. I think all students have a profound...

...been most passionate about German, and I have spent a fair amount of time abroad in the country doing various administrative internships and completing study abroad programs, but my strong math background has instilled in me a great appreciation for mathematics and the natural sciences. The SAT is a good place to see these two realms of mathematics and liberal arts come together, and because of this, I feel I can be a big help...

...in my classes, the university, and the city. Previously, I graduated from Tufts University with a Bachelor of Science in both Environmental Studies and Geology. I am a PADI certified Divemaster and I’ve been scuba diving all over the world. I have spent time working with special needs children and doing scientific research in labs and in the field. Throughout my education I have been a well-rounded student in sciences and the humanities because of...

...kid and watched The Magic School Bus and the Bill Nye show. I majored in Neuroscience and Behavior in college, so I learned a lot about Biology and Psychology, and I plan on getting a Master's in Bioengineering. I spent two years serving with the Peace Corps in Peru, where I learned to speak Spanish, build stoves out of adobe, and a lot about life in rural communities. In my spare time I enjoy playing...

...or over a despairing process. Over time, I have discovered my duty to protect life through personal experiences, medical center volunteer work, and physician shadowing at Swedish Medical Group. There are still many medical problems in this world that have either too costly treatments, no treatment at all, or are entirely unknown to doctors. My current goal is to aid biomedical researchers in their devising of novel medical technology in the area of stem cell...

...way we describe what we discover with science. I have been a substitute teacher for all grades and all subjects in a rural district, then later worked in a maximum security Juvenile Rehabilitation facility. There, I worked at aiding teachers and individually tutoring students that had to be temporarily separated from the rest of the population. Throughout, I have maintained a steady and patient demeanor that puts students at ease. Fostering an environment for learning...

...in the health care profession. While at Highline, I tutored college students who struggle in their classes. I worked with a very diverse group of students whose age ranges from 16 to 40 and they come from many different backgrounds. I remember when I was a college student, I went through the same things that they are going through which makes it easier for me to work with them. With my experience and knowledge, I...

I recently graduated from the University of Washington's rigorous Mechanical Engineering program. I have over a year of professional tutoring experience. This includes experience with middle school, high school, and college students. It also includes experience tutoring students with various learning disorders and attention/retention issues, as well as students who are very quick to learn.

...a BA in Education - Mathematics. After graduating, I went 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...

...up here in Seattle. Being a PhD student, a majority of my time is spent doing mathematics, but during my free time I practice computer programming or mess around on an instrument. I used to play piano and violin quite a bit, but over the years I have played less, and it is just an occasional hobby now. Of course, despite my busy schedule I always make time to hang out with friends, whether through...

...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 to discuss it. (Be careful,...

I have been working with children in schools, daycares, summer programs, and afterschool programs for 13 years. I hope to use my diverse experiences to foster communities of joyful and eager learners.... I believe that each student travels on their own unique path to knowledge. I believe that a teacher is a guide along these paths, walking alongside each student, supporting them where they struggle and guiding them when there is a fork in the road.

...develop their quantitative reasoning abilities. In particular, I like to help students to understand how the subjects they are learning apply in the real world. For example, using statistical methods to predict how well a professional baseball team will perform, or how prime numbers can be used in modern day cryptography. I have found that the best way to make abstract mathematical concepts interesting to a student is to show how that concept is relevant...

...Washington University. I also have a Certificate in Fundraising Management from the University of Washington. Currently, I am working towards getting my Master's in Secondary and Middle Level Teacher Certification M.Ed. My goal is to become a history teacher. I have tutored children K-12 for the Seattle Public Library as a Homework Helper. I have assisted children with their homework assignments in history, math, writing, science, and social studies. As for hobbies, I love to...

As an experienced tutor and working engineer I can help answer questions about engineering, math, physics, and calculus subjects. My goal is to help my students understand their problems, how to solve them, and how to overcome obstacles when it comes to harder questions or on tests.

...and outs of the city and the different culture Seattle has to offer. I am a person that 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...

Born educator. I know you can succeed with my assistance. As long as you are willing to try, I will be with you as long as you need. I believe in your success!

I am a college student in my senior year at RPI. I am studying mechanical engineering and love math and science.

...am a 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 to help them overcome these challenges. I have a well-rounded and firm understanding of multiple math, Programming classes...