Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Tacoma, WA

...to the time spent in public schools, I spent the last two summers as a teaching intern at a prestigious independent school in New Hampshire and this fall I taught at an experiential education school in CO, where I mentored students on multiple two-week backpacking trips. It is my belief that learning math is a perfect context in which to learn creative problem solving. In addition to working with students on complete content coverage, I...

Hi! My name is Orion and I just graduated from the University of Washington! I earned a BS in General Biology and am planning to attend a masters program in Physician Assistant Studies. I took many AP classes in high school and took junior and senior level classes as a freshman at UW so I could graduate a year early. Hopefully I get the chance to help you conquer some challenging classes :)

...served as a lab TA in which I taught students about electrical engineering and helped the students with their homework, labs, and projects. Currently, I am an electrical engineer designing the next generation of power management integrated circuits. I chose the field of analog IC design due to the confluence of device physics, mathematics, and art. Outside of my work, I enjoy classical music and physical exercise. I currently participate in obstacle course races.

...Sciences in Computer Science and ACMS (Applied and Computational Mathematical Sciences) with a focus on discrete math and algorithms. I am proficient in not only English, but also Mandarin. Apart from my job here, I am also volunteering as a Web Dev tutor with Codeucate. Among all subjects I tutored, I am most passionate and experienced about College level Math and Computer Programming. I love the feeling of leading students through difficult problems.

...is to create a comfortable learning environment where students focus on how wrong answers help them to arrive at the right answer. I always told my students that I am open to all answers and that no one is ever truly wrong. No one should feel that their contribution to a learning environment is ever wrong. In addition to mentoring elementary and middle school students, I have also tutored freshmen chemistry and surely enough, the...

...from Western Washington University with a BA in Environmental Studies with an Emphasis in Education and Urban Planning. I have recently obtained my Masters degree from the United Nations University for Peace. I have an extensive background in biology, history, physics, mathematics, grammar, and I also speak Spanish and German. I have most tutoring experience in Spanish, English, and environmental science. I love to use creative methods to make education more engaging and rewarding. I...

...strong foundation in chemistry and biology, I bring both expertise and enthusiasm to each session, ensuring that complex concepts are accessible and relatable. My approach is student-centered, focusing on understanding individual learning styles and adapting my methods to meet their specific needs. I am committed to fostering a growth mindset, encouraging students to view challenges as opportunities for growth, and celebrating their progress along the way. By building confidence, promoting critical thinking, and instilling a...

...and ecology to biochemistry and physiology. In preparing for and taking the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), widely considered to be the most rigorous of graduate school exams, I further strengthened my abilities in verbal exams, critical reading, and writing at an advanced level. I spend my free time playing soccer, volunteering at the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) homeless shelter, playing the piano, hanging with friends and much more. I love working with people...

...like biology, chemistry, and math. I believe that learning is a process, and students must be patient to understand this to be successful. I also currently tutor a sixth grader in time management, organizational skills and adjusting to more difficult topics in school. In June, I hope to be starting graduate school to get my Master's degree in teaching math and science. With this, I plan to teach high school science, specifically biology. In my...

...four years at the University of Florida. I teach various subjects ranging from math and the sciences to test prep such as the ACT and the SAT. My favorite subject to teach is Chemistry because of my overall background in the field. I enjoy working with students of all ages from grade school to college. It makes me really happy when a student is finally able to comprehend a subject they found difficult before. I...

...microbiology, and Russian language. I have several years of tutoring experience with students ranging from ages 9-75. I love teaching languages and science, and I am always ready to tailor my lessons to fit exactly what my students need and want! In addition, I taught ESL to 9-65 year-olds in France for 1 year, HS biology in France, and ESL in Russia for 1 year. I am fluent in French and love teaching the language.

Learning is a lifelong process. Always ready and keen to learn new things. "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." - Mahatma Gandhi

...a puzzle that can be pieced together with the given information. Because of the nature of math and Physics problems, I spent much of my time in college collaborating with other people on problems and exchanging ideas. This has taught me to effectively communicate my ideas to other people. Outside of school, I enjoy biking, snowboarding, surfing, and rock climbing. I know what it is like to have been a confused middle/high school student and...

Graduated with a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with a mechatronics focus from the University of Washington, Seattle. Familiar with engineering prereqs such as calculus, chemistry, and physics. Well versed in general mechanical engineering classes (CAD, statics, thermodynamics, etc) and mechatronics classes (controls, embedded, instrumentation, etc). Past experience interacting with elementary and middle schoolers and worked with college undergraduates throughout my time at UW. Generally mellow teaching style and am always aiming to teach more than...

...Mandarin. Intense projects and a heavy course load have helped to build a strong foundation in math, physics, and programming. When I came to this country, I was forced to overcome many language problems. I think the most important thing in tutoring is helping students find their own interest and stimulating their desires to get good grades for themselves. Work hard and play hard is the best way to succeed. I look forward to meeting...

...Additionally, I have had an in home daycare business that had a curriculum in place for younger children, particularly those children that were not able to have the opportunity to go to preschool. School age children that I worked with received homework tutoring assistance from me. When it comes to teaching strategies, I feel that it is pertinent to teach to the student. Direct instruction is a strategy that I have used, but differentiated instruction...

...technology in the area of stem cell and tissue regeneration. My future goal is to either pursue a Master's Degree and Ph.D in bioengineering, or to pursue medical school. Outside of school, I enjoy volunteering in medical outreach events, partaking in biomedical research, and tutoring students to help them succeed! My passion for tutoring and teaching began back in elementary school. As a kid, I excelled in mathematics and often found myself helping other students...

...department where I held office hours, one-on-one meetings and review sessions to meet with students and help them grasp the concepts. I also created helpful problem sets and visualizations. I worked for the university learning coop as a tutor where I was paired with students in middle level mathematics courses. In addition, I spent a few semesters volunteering with a local organization that works with middle to high school aged students as a tutor in...

...to one day be a professor at a college institution, so I'm very passionate about teaching. I currently attend the University of Washington as a prospective Microbiology major, which I plan to declare at the end of my sophomore year. I have tutored at Kumon for a year and a half in high school, and also work with the non-profit program TASSEL to help educate children in Cambodia. In my spare time, I love going...

...an engineer and business professional for the last 10 years. I have my BS in engineering and an MBA. I've worked in educational technology to empower hands-on learning that supports college curriculum. I've volunteered for FIRST Robotics and in elementary maker spaces to help students connect their classroom work to real-world applications. I love to work with students of all ages from fundamentals to advanced subjects. Whenever I can I will apply the curriculum to...