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Adam: Tacoma Calculus tutor
Certified Calculus Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...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 in a way that is conducive to them, and I aim to achieve that in my teaching. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy ultimate frisbee, television, reading, and games of all...
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Bachelors, Sociology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36
Rick: Tacoma Calculus tutor
Certified Calculus Tutor in Tacoma, WA
Providing guidance in science and mathematics to help students understand the real-world applications of scientific and mathematical concepts in their everyday lives. I have a B.S.E. in Aerospace Engineering and a B.S. in Sustainable Energy Materials and Technology, and I am pursuing my M.S. in Aerospace Engineering.... Learning science and mathematics through real-world applications that show how concepts can actually be used to solve real problems.... I'd ask them about topics they feel uncomfortable with, as...
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Arizona State University - Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering
Arizona State University - Current Grad Student, Aerospace Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1380
SAT Math: 700
Lucas: Tacoma Calculus tutor
Certified Calculus Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...knowledgeable across a wide variety of subjects. I have extensive experience in subjects ranging from Mathematics and Physics to the humanities. My breadth across these subjects enables me to take a diverse approach to teaching that extends beyond knowledge of one individual subject area. My favorite high school courses were AP Calculus and AP Physics, and my favorite courses during undergrad were in Moral Philosophy/Ethics. While at OSU I worked as a Peer Tutor for...
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Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 31
Koissi: Tacoma Calculus tutor
Certified Calculus Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...C. Most of my experience in Computer Science comes from personal projects and my own curiosity. Learning new things is my favorite pastime, and I'd like to share that feeling with others as much as I can. When tutoring students, I work to give them a taste of the joy I experience when faced with new knowledge. Anyone can learn to love the education they receive both in and out of the classroom.... If a student...
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Northeastern University - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 35
Kevin: Tacoma Calculus tutor
Certified Calculus Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...graduated from 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...
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University of Washington - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760
Monica: Tacoma Calculus tutor
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...years at the Woodland Park Zoo. I taught visitors about the various animals on exhibit and about conservation. I worked there throughout high school, and through it got to learn how fun teaching could be. On a typical day I would talk with hundreds of people of all different ages, backgrounds, and interests. I learned to be flexible in my teaching strategies, shifting focus and tailoring my talk for each group that I got to...
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University of Washington - Bachelor of Science, Earth and Space Sciences
Michael: Tacoma Calculus tutor
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...a premed student with a major in philosophy and a minor in mathematics at the University of Washington, I was fortunate to be exposed to very different learning and teaching styles. I also learned to appreciate that very smart people can think in very different ways from each other and that people who are outstanding at some subjects inevitably need help with others. I always bring this insight to bear on tutoring, where I work...
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University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Madelyn: Tacoma Calculus tutor
Certified Calculus Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...received my BFA in Dance with a minor in Mathematics from Fordham University and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. I am thrilled to be carrying my love for mathematics into the future in the form of tutoring. There are few things more beautiful or satisfying to me than the way complex equations break down into simple, easily solved calculations. My goal in tutoring is to ease the stress that frequently occurs when a student encounters...
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Fordham University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dance
Michelle : Tacoma Calculus tutor
Certified Calculus Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...math for nine years, and I love what I do. The best part of my day is when my students are experiencing success and confidence in their math skills. I've taught Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, and Calculus. Trigonometry has always been a solid part of my Algebra 2 and Precalculus classes. Many students have said they understand math after I've explained it. My goal is to help my students reach their goals.
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Union College - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Education
Walls Walla University - Master of Arts Teaching, Curriculum & Instruction
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Tien: Tacoma Calculus tutor
Certified Calculus Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...hand, science is a small community and relies on personal, one-on-one apprenticeship in order to train the next generation of researchers and explorers. On the other hand, learning science (learning anything, in fact) is best done with context in mind; if you can sufficiently teach someone, especially a layperson, the subject matter that you are studying, then you know that you got it! I have been teaching for five years not only because it is...
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University of Miami - Bachelors, Chemistry, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 700
Kyle: Tacoma Calculus tutor
Certified Calculus Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...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 songs for independent video game...
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Ohio State University - Bachelor of Science, Astronomy and Astrophysics
Rina: Tacoma Calculus tutor
Certified Calculus Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...is connected with examples of application. Finding funny, memorable ways to apply course content is my favorite way to internalize the material. I view learning as equipping myself with different tools to better understand the world. With this attitude, studying became truly exciting for me, and making education more accessible and fueling curiosity have become my passions. In my free time, I like to indulge in my hobbies: reading, cooking, laughing with my friends, adventuring...
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University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies
SAT Math: 770
Gregory: Tacoma Calculus tutor
Certified Calculus Tutor in Tacoma, WA
Math has always been my favorite topic in school. Over the last 5 years, I have enjoyed applying my quantitative reasoning skills towards an exciting career in electrical engineering. I look forward to helping others overcome their academic challenges and inspiring others to have a passion for mathematics.
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
University of Washington-Bothell Campus - Current Grad Student, Electrical Engineering
GRE Quantitative: 168
GRE Verbal: 153
Claire: Tacoma Calculus tutor
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...days therefore requiring me to remain flexible and to build rapport fast, skills essential to my success. I most enjoy teaching environmental and earth science, but also enjoy teaching math and writing. I most enjoy when those subjects intersect or finding a way for them to intersect depending on the skills of my students. In my opinion, education is not just about the specific details taught but also about the process of learning. Therefore, I...
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Whitman College - Bachelors, Geology-Environmental Studies
Caleb: Tacoma Calculus tutor
Certified Calculus Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...sane whilst being immersed in academia. Through tutoring, I wish to inspire those who have yet to see the wonders of mathematics in the hopes that they too might want to further the field themselves one day. As Edward Frenkel said in an interview on the subject of mathematics, "This is the coolest stuff in the worldthat's what it is and yet everyone hates it. Isn't it ironic?" Students are taught mathematics in a way...
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University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Mathematics
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Grad Student, Mathematics
Brendan: Tacoma Calculus tutor
Certified Calculus Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...to be a teaching assistant. My approach to teaching is to work through examples with the student, guiding them along the way with questions meant to help them think about the problem and come to their own understanding of the material. Teaching, to me, is a dialog. My role is to help you learn the material in a way that works with how you process information. I teach high school and college level mathematics, and...
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Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
University of Washington - Master of Science, Applied Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 730
Jack: Tacoma Calculus tutor
Certified Calculus Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...true understanding of subject material. I also try to teach concepts rather than questions, as being able to answer a question will answer just that-one question. Teaching to the concept will allow you to answer the question and all other questions that employ a similar strategy. I also advocate for showing work and repeating steps to synthesize the learning process after a problem has been solved. Outside of education, I'm a big fan of music...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, Mathematics
University of Washington College of Education - Masters, Teaching Secondary Education-Mathematics
Michael: Tacoma Calculus tutor
Certified Calculus Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...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 fear of being wrong still persists in these students as well.I told them...
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Bachelors, Chemistry/Biochemistry
VCU School of Pharmacy - PHD, Pharmacy
Matthew: Tacoma Calculus tutor
Certified Calculus Tutor in Tacoma, WA
Hello, my name is Matt Kuhn. I am a professional engineer who is exceptional at math, physics, and the sciences. Working with people of all ages is a passion of mine! If I am not at the office, you can find me hiking the mountains of I-90, biking the Interurban Trail, or experimenting with a new recipe. I am a Carnegie Mellon University graduate with two Master's Degrees.
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Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Math: 740
Justin: Tacoma Calculus tutor
Certified Calculus Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...teach. After getting an A.S. from SPSCC, I went on to major in biochemistry at the University of Washington, Seattle. At the end of my Junior year, my interest in math took over, and I decided to switch majors to mathematics. I earned a B.S. in Mathematics from UW in 2013. After that, I was awarded two scholarships through the Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering which allowed me to do independent research until September 2014....
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - PHD, Applied Mathematics
GRE Verbal: 161
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