Award-Winning Psychology Tutors serving Tacoma, WA

...to teach is...that's a hard question! I'd have to say I'm most passionate about kids and teens. I'm also very interested in psychological aspects of growing up. It's challenging! This being said I love working with people of all ages on Nursing and Psychology. I also enjoy teaching kids science. My background....I wasn't sure what I "wanted to do with my life" so I did my first Bachelors degree in "Social Sciences with a minor...

...love seeing my enthusiasm for learning reflected in others. I am excited by seeing students "get it." I have tutored elementary instrumental music, taught environmental science lessons, and mentored undergraduate research assistants. As a strong student throughout my formal education, I bring clarity and knowledge of academic subjects. I learned how to succeed in the system of papers, projects, quizzes, and standardized tests, and I look forward helping other students achieve academic success, toousing patience,...

...in creative writing (a B.F.A. and an M.A.) and write poetry, fiction, critical essays, and creative non-fiction. While completing my masters from 2012-2014, I tutored students at my university's writing center. It was there that I discovered another of my passions: helping students who are eager to learn. My profoundly meaningful experience as a tutor led me to join Varsity after graduation. I believe in the importance of writing correctly, expressively, and effectively. Being able...

...Master in Education, Adult Education, and Training. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Marquette University. I love teaching Language Arts, English, ESL, Public Speaking, and College Essay writing. I have enjoyed working with elementary students (K-12) over the last four years teaching math, reading comprehension, and language arts. I am passionate about education and believe that with my dedication, and ability to present subjects in a manner that is easy to understand...

...prep, and general tutoring. I've also worked with students who have been diagnosed with some form of learning difference. Much of my time with the tutoring company included not only me being responsible with administrative duties, but also the tact to help students find their own learning styles. My goal is to give my students the confidence to be risk takers. To take challenges in stride and find connections with what they're learning to what...

I believe in meeting learners where they are with their understanding and skill level. Teaching for me is about connecting new ideas to relatable experience. I understand motivation and mindset as being very important for learning.

...a variety of settings ranging from homeroom basic reading and writing skills to college-level Spanish tutoring. I am a fluent Spanish-speaker and especially enjoy teaching language through numerous methods, depending on an individual's preferred learning patterns. Outside of tutoring and teaching, I play the violin and guitar, and also sing. I am a doula, planning to study midwifery in the future. In addition to working in education-related fields, I have also worked closely with events...

...economics. I have a passion for math and have been backing students as they learn to love math for over three years. I love working with students and seeing confusion shift towards understanding. I have previously been a private tutor for geometry and algebra. I view education and school as the great equalizer allowing one to control their own path in life and have found it my greatest investment! I also love tutoring the SAT...

...Fiction at Saint Mary's College of California, where I also teach English Composition and tutor at the Center for Writing Across the Curriculum. Writing is what I do, what I love, and teaching it to others is my passion. That passion allowed me to graduate from the University of Washington with a 3.97 GPA and receive writing awards for my academic and creative work. I strive to share that enthusiasm and pursuit of excellence with...

...because I know how hard class can be when you don't understand it. I've also taught every level overseas from children to teenagers to even business adults and I know how hard it is to have trouble with a subject so much that it feels like a "foreign" language. My goal for you is to learn about you and help you reach your own goals as your personal tutor, but also as a friend if...

...sustainable lifestyle is my primary goal but I enjoy enriching their understanding of the universe and enabling their critical thinking. My students learn to understand proper time management and how to break down activities. I also like to make sure my students feel comfortable with analysis, editing, note taking, and other methods to give them a competitive edge. The fuel students should use is intrinsic motivation, enjoyment, and the thrill of delving into a topic...

Hi, I am a recent graduate from Whitman College with a degree in Economics and Psychology. I love to play soccer, climb rocks, and bake pies! I am tutoring to keep my academic skills up before going back to graduate school next year. Looking forward to working with you!

...to help others learn to love history as much as I do. I have been teaching AP History and all high school history subjects for five years. I also have a Master's Degree in Eastern European History, with a focus on Children's Education in the Soviet Union. I have been taught by the professors who literally wrote the book on World History, so my background doesn't stop in Europe. When I am not sharing my...

I am a parent of two girls 7 & 9. I am an Art Docent for the LWES Tahoma School district. I have been a teacher all my life, starting with aviation, I have over 1200 hours of flight instruction given. I have mentored and taught at Seattle Pacific University since graduating in 2010. I love helping other succeed.

...and enjoy them all greatly. I specialize in math, science and ACT/SAT test preparation. I enjoy ACT/SAT test prep because I enjoy helping students achieve their ideal score whatever that may be. I am a very efficient tutor that likes to make great use of the time together and will expect students to work independently outside the session in order to make progress in between meetings. I am a great listener and very observant which...

...I went back to school a received a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. When I am not tutoring, I work as a Nurse in the Operating Room at a Level 1 Trauma Hospital. I am excited to have joined the varsity tutors team so that I can still help students through their journey in school around my other work schedule. Other than assisting as a tutor, I love to play volleyball, basketball and ping pong....

...recent graduate from the University of Washington with a double major in Neurobiology and Biochemistry. I love learning so I know how frustrating it can be when unable to grasp some difficult concepts. I aim to be able to break down explanations so these difficult concepts are easier to tackle. I think that any student can feel confident in their abilities with enough support and hard work. I'd love to to help you reach your...

...they choose. I work in before and after school childcare, in a public school as a paraeducator as well as a part time private piano teacher. I am able to tutor in voice lessons, music theory, ear training, piano, psychology, technical writing, economics, public speaking and accounting, but my real specialization lies in Math, up to the second year of calculus. I hope to achieve my Juris doctorates degree and work in international, immigration and...

...I envision a future where learning compassion and how we can help others are just as valued as being proficient in math, science, and business. On my educational background, I went to college at Thomas Edison State University earning my Bachelors in Sociology and have a current license as a Chemical Dependency Professional Trainee working with youth and adults who are struggling with addiction. I plan on taking time off in completing my remaining hours...

...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 more concretely than students who were not interested in the material presented to them (Schiefele, U. (1991). Interest, learning,...