Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Tacoma, WA

...inclusive dialogue, and prepares students with valuable life and interpersonal skills to live and serve as compassionate leaders in their communities. In my free time, I enjoy reading, rock climbing, playing piano, singing, running, visiting coffee shops, and spending quality time with my partner. My non-academic professional experience also includes working in the conservation sector as a social science researcher, supporting Indigenous-led conservation, and being the lead editor for an online literary magazine and creative...

...International Baccalaureate program and earned an IB Diploma. I tutor students in math and science, anything from elementary school levels to advanced high school courses. In the past, I've worked primarily with high school peers, but I get along well with students of all ages. I hope to make tutoring fun and engaging. I'm laidback and like to have a good time, but I also know the importance of hard work and focus. I try...

I have a passion for helping others set and exceed their personal goals. I believe learning is lifelong and is best achieved in an environment that is trusting, professional, and comfortable. I believe the right skills and confidences can change lives, and am ready to help contribute to that in any way possible!... Teaching is best accomplished in a setting that is supportive, engaging, and trusting. These attributes help build confidence and excitement about learning, and...

I am a Senior Statistics major from Macalester College. I have been a tutor for 8 years, tutoring a range of Math and Statistics subjects from algebra to Probability. I am able to cater to specific student needs, and I believe everyone is capable of succeeding when giving the right support. I find it particularly accomplishing when I am able to help my students succeed.

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.

I am a Ph.D in Chemistry. I have a teaching work experience of over 4 years during which I have taught high school, graduate and post graduate level chemistry. I am passionate about teaching. My endeavor is to spread an understanding and knowledge of the subject to my students.... I believe in interacting about the subject with my students, rather than teaching in the form of lectures.... In my first session, I would typically like to...

...fill in any gaps in knowledge together. I wish to pursue graduate degrees in multicultural education to transform pedagogy and curricula, especially around topics of history, language, and identity. At the same time, I also love all things scientific and nerdy. Foreign films, travel, personal narratives, role-playing games, tropical beaches, hiking, and yoga are some of my interests. My pursuit of knowledge is to deepen my understanding of natural and social phenomena, which I believe...

...degree from Oregon State University. I love learning and creating meaningful learning experiences for other students. Tutoring STEM topics in particular is a very rewarding and enriching endeavor. I generally take a socratic approach in my tutoring style that focuses on critical thinking, and guides students to discover answers and make breakthroughs for themselves. Outside of academia, I enjoy cooking, hanging out with my dog, playing ice hockey, reading, and deploying my engineering skills to...

...as published multiple scientific papers. Currently, I am scientist at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Throughout my educational career, I was always the person that classmates asked for help. I peer tutored throughout high school and college. I taught a Biology lab at the undergraduate level, and as a graduate student, I mentored many other students in science. I can make even the most difficult concepts easy to understand. I am extremely patient with...

...me up with a strong, academic foundation that is serving me well as a biology major. I currently work in a research lab on campus doing research on how to recover coral reefs, but my ultimate goal is to one day be a science teacher! My goal as a tutor is to encourage and boost student confidence in order to successfully learn subject material while also reinforcing good study and work habits.

...work in green energy, specifically on developing technology for the decarbonization of mining and industrial equipment. I received bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Michigan, where I was a graduate student instructor and machine shop trainer. Despite my choice of studies, I have often been frustrated with own my math and science class experiences, and how often I see one bad class/teacher/experience ruin a student's self-confidence or passion. I have the most experience...

With a passion for education and a dedication to helping students excel, I provide personalized tutoring services tailored to meet each student's unique needs. As a middle school science teacher with years of experience, I focus on fostering confidence, curiosity, and academic success in a supportive and engaging learning environment. Whether it's mastering challenging concepts or developing effective study habits, I'm here to guide students toward their full potential.

...college to huge university settings. At UW, I thought about how much harder it would have been from community college, but honestly, it was not that much more difficult. During my undergraduate career, I partook in activities such as the UW dream project where we mentored high school children that came from low economic backgrounds, undergraduate research, and some Vietnamese based volunteer work. I also did some freelance tutoring around my University campus in subjects...

...able to become an adjunct professor while working at SPU for the nursing biochemistry lab. I led several weekly labs that helped student engage with material, concepts, and new understandings. Students came to labs with a wide variety of previous knowledge, some were advanced and some were struggling. Learning how to give those that were ahead a challenge and scaffolding learning to help those behind has proven to be an invaluable skill that helps me...

...help you set and reach your goals. I know that what works for you may be different than what works for other students, and your goals might be different than what is expected from you at school. We'll work together to develop goals and find a way for you to meet them. My passion is helping students gain a better understanding of how the natural world works, and to enable them to ask questions, find...

...passion lies in the education field. I began working on my Masters of Arts in Teaching Secondary Science Education in 2022. I plan on completing my degree in February of 2025. My favorite subject is chemistry, specifically because I love science that uses math. I strongly believe in the ability of all students and in the field of education, because many careers in the world require a strong background that is obtained from learning skills...

...the covid lockdown. I helped my local library host online tutoring sessions for students in need during such an uncertain time. I was in charge of creating curriculums, working with students, and setting a good example. I love helping students find their Ah-ha moment, and I'm looking forward to help you find yours! Being someone who's neurodivergent, school wasn't always easy for me. However with support and perseverance Ive sense found methods that've worked for...

...on. I believe when working with students that they should not be directly given the answer or route to a solution, but rather be encouraged to approach the problem from different angles until they find one that works well for them. It brings me great joy whenever one of my students or peers uses a suggestion I give them to develop their own practice or study routine which is unique to them, and which ultimately...

...as much positivity and encouragement to my tutoring sessions as possible. I believe it's important to acknowledge, forgive yourself for, and learn from your mistakes. If you've ever thought or told yourself "I'm just not a math person", I would love to change your mind. I try to teach my students to have a positive growth mindset in order to reach their goals and gain confidence. I have programming experience with Python and HTML5 &...

...was too difficult to understand. I work in an elementary school right now, and am working on my masters in Education. I plan to be teaching a very long time. In my free time, I love to spend it with my family. I also, love to go on adventures, whether that is a simple hike, or a trip to a different country. However, I also love to relax and read a good book, or watch...