Award-Winning Pre-Calculus Tutors serving Tacoma, WA

...I later became a Supplemental Instruction Leader (SIL) for Calculus and Organic Chemistry with the STEM student support center. In this position, I designed my own sessions that focused on student-led, interactive, group study sessions to improve comprehension of class material. I believe in creating very comfortable learning sessions which allow students the freedom to explore concepts and discover their own answers. It is a very empowering activity. Another passion of mine is writing. I...

My name is Katie and I just graduated Magna Cum Laude from Pepperdine University studying Business Administration and Applied Mathematics. I am passionate about learning and love helping others reach their academic goals

I am interested in Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, and Information Technology.... Apply various methods of explanation until finding the one most meaningful to the student.... Find out where they are in the understanding of the subject matter.... Help them to: 1. Determine what the problem is asking, i.e. what they need to solve it. 2. Learn how to find the information/techniques they need to apply in solving the problem.... Break the learning/problem into "successful steps", i.e. small...

...a subject that I have thoroughly enjoyed throughout my school years. Its complexity makes it a challenging and often frustrating area of study, however the logic behind every problem can oftentimes be applied in our every day lives. I have an undergraduate degree in Math and a master's degree in Education with an emphasis in middle math. I have taught students 1st-8th grade, and can't wait to continue helping students succeed in math!

...sitting in front of them, but to have those foundational steps to prepare them for the future. I received both my Bachelor's and Master's of Science degrees from Texas State University with a focus in electrochemistry. Therefore, the main subject I enjoy tutoring is general chemistry. My goal when tutoring is to ensure the student gains problem solving and critical thinking skills, content mastery, and of course individual fulfillment. To obtain this, my tutoring style...

...from the environment. It performs incredibly complex calculus and physics just to keep someone standing. Yet, for all its complexity and power, we still struggle to find the right wording for an essay. Math problems can seem too big to tackle, and new concepts and material can be difficult to grasp. That's where I come in. In 1991, Ulrich Schiefele did a review of scientific literature and found that interest helped students learn complex concepts...

...to be successful. All I want is to pass on my knowledge and guide others towards a better understanding. I have had experience tutoring elementary kids at the Seattle Public Library and have had multiple customer service experience at the Port of Seattle, LA Fitness, and Safeway. Through these positions, I am able to develop my communications skills and interact with a variety of different people. With my acquainted skills, I will be able to...

...understood as well. I believe that if a subject is relevant and interesting to a student, they will be more eager and excited to learn. While a student, I learned through peer study groups that the act of teaching is one of the best ways to learn and master a subject. I employ this strategy when teaching, as having a student attempt to teach back the material is an invaluable technique when learning to solidify...

...at Cornell University majoring in Industrial and Labor Relations, with a double minor in Finance and Computer Science. I graduated with the IB Diploma and wrote my EE on World Studies: Psychology and World History! In high school, I was heavily involved in DECA ( as a national titleholder), FCCLA (regional board), and now serve as secondary chair of Delta Sigma Pi (professional business fraternity) and Kappa Kappa Gamma. I'm excited to work with you...

Teaching students is very rewarding. Many of my students moved on to universities around the US and still kept in touch.

To further knowledge in the field of technology.... Everyone who wants to will find a way.... Review prior knowledge.... Teach the student how to learn.... With proper teaching steps.... Find alternative ways of solving or learning the skill. Help the student learn the reasons behind each step.... Practice highlighting key words, and practice more reading prompts.... Asking the student questions while they work.

Regardless of gender, race or history, I believe, that with the right mindset, anyone has the ability to learn anything they want and accomplish their goals; I was born in a small town in Mexico called Irapuato. 23 years later I graduated college with a mechanical engineering degree from one of the most notorious programs in the nation. Whatever your goals, I'd like to help achieve them.

...from their students. Every year the teacher has enhanced their skills because a new set of students has brought more experience and knowledge to that teacher. A good teacher is constantly learning. As a good teacher, that is what I will do. Children Learn Best When In my opinion, children learn best when they have confidence in their ability to learn. The number one factor that affects student learning, according to me and my experience,...

...(in particular) in high school only to go on and earn a degree in the subject, I have a personal appreciation for what an impact someone who can help you find your own effective understanding of the material at hand has to offer. I strive to meet students on common ground, while finding a way to bring the deep intellectual curiosity in each of us to the surface. Ultimately math and its applications represent some...

...high attention to detail and accuracy. While at Meicai.cn (An online platform that enables farmers to sell vegetables to small and medium-sized restaurants), I was responsible for using data visualization techniques to illustrate our ideas to the sales and marketing departments. Working closely with other departments allowed me to hone my interpersonal skills and the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical personnel. My position gave me the opportunity to solve the problems always...

...no-stress, judgment-free environment, and I want to work with you in the ways that fit you best. When it comes to explaining the fundamentals, I'll support you in math and psychology; when it comes to biology, I'll help you conquer the nitty-gritty; and when it comes to reading analysis and writing skills, I'll help you shine. I'd be happy to work with you, regardless of age or background. Thanks for passing by, and have a...

...like to do in your spare time and I will put our lessons in that context. In my spare time I enjoy reading non-fiction books: science, philosophy, psychology, and human health. I love being physically active, so lately my outlet has been martial arts like Capoeira and kickboxing. I also like to make funky melodies on the bass guitar. I was a preschool teacher for the past two years so fantasy discussions are always entertaining...

Hi! My name is SriLasya, and I am very excited to be a Varsity Tutor. I graduated high school with an IB Diploma and I am currently an undergraduate student at the University of Illinois at Chicago. At the moment, I am a Sociology and Integrated Health Sciences Double Major, with a pre-Medical focus. I am a very patient and positive person, and I incorporate that into my teaching method. ... My teaching philosophy is to...

...the fall quarter of 2017. I have always been very proficient at math, scoring high grades in class as well as achieving high AP and SAT scores. I have experience tutoring friends and classmates unprofessionally and have achieved positive results. I want to apply my skills to the field of engineering, but will need to work part-time jobs in order to fund my college education. I see tutoring as a great way to help support...

...areas. I always work at their pace and ensure that their struggles are resolved. My goal is to teach in a way that the students learn and truly understand the content. I measure my success by my students ability to answer any related questions or problems independently. I started teaching while pursuing my masters in Pharmaceutical Sciences back in 2012. I was a graduate assistant at Long Island Universitys Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) &...