Top Science Tutors serving Tacoma
Chloe: Tacoma Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...the keys to lifelong learning. Often the journey to academic success is not a solo one, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share what I know in a way that inspires and educates students. My passion for education stems from a desire to become more aware of the world around me and to help others do the same, whether in the form of writing a paper, passing a test or understanding new concepts....
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Univeristy of Montana - Bachelors, Ecology and Organismal Biology
ACT Reading: 32
Adam: Tacoma Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...teaching. I started tutoring during my junior year of high school, finding that I had an aptitude for analogies that helped students learn the material. I tutor a large variety of subjects, including LSAT, SAT, and ACT. I also tutor various academic subjects, primarily in the fields of math and science. My favorite subject to tutor is Chemistry, followed closely by Physics. I feel that anyone can learn anything as long as it is explained...
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Bachelors, Sociology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36
Brian: Tacoma Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...as general and organic chemistry. My experience in both high school and college includes formal and informal tutoring. Much of the aforementioned experience pertains to one-on-one or small-group tutoring. In addition to enjoying tutoring, I also enjoy seeing my students succeed. In middle school, I struggled to find motivation in the field of mathematics, as many of my teachers didn't spend enough time supporting me and their other students. Only in high school did I...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Undergrad, Chemical Engineering
Cheuk Man: Tacoma Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Tacoma, WA
I am a graduate from Oregon State University with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics. With years of peers tutoring through high school/college and over 1 year of professional tutoring, I am confident in assisting anyone who are interested in learning to excel in the subject of their interests. I mainly focus on Mathematics tutoring (HS, College) but also available in subjects such as General Programming, Chinese and High-School Chemistry. ... Learning could be fun. The main...
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Oregon State University - Bachelors, Mathematics
Kyle: Tacoma Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...only improves ones quality of life, it literally rewires the way your brain views our world and the results are remarkable. And though I tutor several subjects, I believe Physics and Astronomy produce the greatest results. Therefore, they're my favorite. I currently work for an educational software company that creates virtual classrooms for students who wish to educate themselves in an online environment. In my free time, I play piano, study music theory and write...
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Ohio State University - Bachelor of Science, Astronomy and Astrophysics
Devan: Tacoma Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...like to have fun, be competitive, and succeed. When it comes to my experience with tutoring, I have an arsenal. With my mathematical background I am here to help you understand those theorems and math principles in order to make your studies a lot easier. I have experience with subjects like Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1-4, and Trigonometry, all the way up to Calculus 1-4, Multivariable, and Differential Equations. ALSO, I have knowledge that can be helpful...
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Seattle University - Bachelors, Mathematics
Michael: Tacoma Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...teach in a variety of grade levels and subject matters. Although I am comfortable with most subjects, I feel most passionate about English, Literature, and History. I believe in a student driven approach to teaching that adapts and adjusts to different learning styles and personal traits in order to best serve my student's needs. Learning is a lifelong process and should be encouraged and nurtured across all aspects of our daily lives and personal interactions....
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Central Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Joo An: Tacoma Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...Physics and Applied Mathematics. I also have extensive experience working in tutoring. One of my most enjoyable moments in undergrad was working as a Research Assistant at Semyung University in optimizing the instruction of curricula for incoming college freshmen. I believe in a problem based approach rather than a lecture based one. Most deficiencies in scores are caused by gaps in the student's knowledge. Through assessment, we can identify where these areas are and fill...
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Emory University - Bachelors, Physics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 33
Bayley: Tacoma Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...past year I held the role of Science Subject Specialist at the Seattle University Learning Assistance Programs. In this position, I served as the lead tutor of the science tutoring program and helped oversee the program. I fulfilled CRLA's International Tutor Training Program to become an Advanced Certified Tutor, Level II. I also worked at Seattle University's Math Lab for two years tutoring students in a range of math courses, including pre-calculus, calculus, linear algebra,...
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Seattle University - Bachelors, Mathematics and Cell and Molecular Biology
Kevin: Tacoma Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...the University of Washington with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering in 2012 and will be returning to the UW to pursue a PharmD degree in 2013. I have been tutoring for six years, both informally and through organizations such as UW and Bellevue College. I like teaching and continue to tutor because I enjoy helping students improve. I believe anyone can learn math and science. I work with my students to help them understand not...
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University of Washington - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760
Katie: Tacoma Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Tacoma, WA
Duke University, B.A., cum laude ~ Fulbright Scholar ~ Undergraduate Teaching Fellow I just graduated cum laude from Duke University with a B.A. in Psychology. I have extensive experience tutoring Psychology, English, ESL, Spanish, and SAT prep. I look forward to working with you to achieve your academic goals!
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Duke University - Current Undergrad, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Katherine: Tacoma Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...tutoring support for some introductory computer science courses. These courses focused primarily on learning Python and some of the basic methods of computer science. I also worked as a physics tutor for an introductory physics course. During high school, I tutored elementary school and middle school music. When it comes to learning, I think it is most important to realize that everybody has a distinct learning style. This process of finding the right teaching method...
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Scripps College - Bachelors, Physics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Nathansaleh: Tacoma Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...the rest of the population. Throughout, I have maintained a steady and patient demeanor that puts students at ease. Fostering an environment for learning involves allowing students to experiment with new knowledge and understand its limits. Incorrect answers are just as important as correct ones, in their own ways. I provide students with a safe atmosphere to discover both. I like working with middle and high school students mostly because they get my humor by...
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Centralia Community College - Associate in Arts, General Studies
Caitlin: Tacoma Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...topics, nutrition, and health. My teaching and tutoring style is to get to know the student and understand where the student is struggling, then be able to identify the student's preferred learning style and expound on that. I believe every learner can be challenged and achieve higher levels of success. My interests outside of tutoring include spending time with my toddler, playing with my dogs, skiing, wake surfing, running, working out and health coaching.
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University of Colorado Denver - Bachelors, Environmental Studies
Bastyr University - PHD, Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine
Georgia: Tacoma Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...and high school I was a peer mentor. This gave me experience working with older students and refining study skills. In college, I was a Teacher's Assistant which allowed me to help students at a college level master course material and study for exams. I have tutored algebra, geometry, reading, writing, history, anthropology, and religious studies. My favorite subject to tutor is math. Math has challenged me in the past, so I know from experience...
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo - Bachelor of Science, Anthropology and Geography, minor in Religious Studies
GRE Verbal: 161
Clare: Tacoma Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...recent graduate of the University of Oregon's Environmental Science program, and have minors in Biology and Latin American studies. In the fall I will be starting a program in Speech and Hearing Sciences, and plan to follow up with a masters in Speech Language Pathology. During my undergraduate career, I was enthralled with the life sciences, and am passionate about passing that excitement on. The subjects that I love teaching most are Algebra, Geometry, Life...
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University of Oregon - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
Clare: Tacoma Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...tutored a number of students in the UK, adapting my tutoring to work well with a student's individual learning style. Since residing in Seattle, I have volunteered at the library and zoo, and I have helped at a homework club at the local YMCA dealing with a range of age groups and subjects, encouraging students to achieve their full potential I am currently staying at home with my two little girls. It has been a...
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University of Cambridge - Master of Arts, Zoology
Daniel: Tacoma Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...learn from fantastic teachers. I have been able to learn many helpful tips and tricks to pass on to students. Not only would I be able to adjust my teaching style, I am also very patient and encouraging in my teaching style. There are a lot of difficult subjects that are really hard to understand. It's very easy to want to give up. I would not only teach the subject, but give the student the...
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Grove City College - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 730
Sophia: Tacoma Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Tacoma, WA
I truly enjoy working with students of different ages and learning needs. I have experience with K-12 to adult learners who are professionals and have very specific needs. I hope we can work together to increase knowledge on different topics and abilities.
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Anthropology
New York University - Masters, Latin American Stuides
Robert: Tacoma Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...foundation for many sciences and a solid understanding of math can lead to a better understanding of subjects like physics and chemistry. I think that education is based on building habits rather than falling into a pattern of getting behind then cramming. A lot of education is sequential and taking shortcuts doesn't always work. As someone who just returned to Seattle, I enjoy exploring new aspects of the city. This brings me into a lot...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor of Science, Applied Computational Math Sciences
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Science is one of the most exciting subjects for young students. For example, they love learning about insects like butterflies, the different species that live near them, and how a cow's three stomachs work. They can be quick at picking up cause and effect in different scientific experiments. And when science consists of just drawing different insects or animals, they have a great time. But science gets tougher as they get older, and have to learn things like the Latin names for all kinds of animals or have to begin looking at the periodic table of elements. If your child is having a tough time in their science class, a private tutor may be just the answer. For assistance for your child in understanding their science course in Tacoma, WA, contact Varsity Tutors.
We'll find you a private science tutor in Tacoma who is extremely flexible and can work with your schedule. Your child's tutor will be available at a time of day that is convenient for you, and in a location that is best. They can meet with your child in person in their school, a library, or even your home. Your child also has the option to meet their tutor face-to-face online through our live learning platform if that is desired for any reason. It's really all about your child's needs.
Our educational directors in Tacoma can locate a science tutor who might help your child meet their goals and excel on their exams. Science is featured in end-of-course exams each year, in the MSP (Measurement of Student Progress) exam, and on the Smarter Balanced exam. Preparing for these type of tests is not just about focusing on scientific content and methods, it also involves some teaching on how to actually take the particular test. Your child's tutor could help them with test-taking skills and strategies, in addition to helping them become solid on the content they will face.
Learning in a classroom takes place at a predetermined pace, which may not work for your student. Perhaps the teacher has covered the life cycle of trees and moved on, but your child is still not certain what role photosynthesis plays in the annual cycle. Their tutor will be able to stop and take all the time your child needs to explore this, and any other concept.
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