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Dana: Tacoma Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...PhD candidate at the University of Washington, I have plenty of experience tutoring high school, college, and graduate students in the areas of writing, language, rhetoric, English and world literature, as well as corresponding standardized test areas (GRE verbal and written, SAT and ACT verbal, AP language and literature). I also specialize in editorial and proof work, including admission essays and writing samples. My goal is to tailor each tutoring session to the student's needs...
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University of Southern Mississippi - Bachelors, English
University of Washington - Current Grad Student, English
Eve: Tacoma Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...includes introductory statistics. My real passion is for zoology; I may be applying to graduate school to study animal cognition and later teach. My teaching style incorporates that different individuals learn best through different modalities and so I work to find the best method of learning for each student. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my pets, reading, playing music, working on needle crafts, swimming, and playing video games.
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Josh: Tacoma Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...problems from various perspectives. Even if a few years from now, you cannot quite remember how to graph an equation, at one point you thought through how to present information in a form that is easier to visually interpret. The exact meaning of "prestidigitation" might elude you some day, but if you ran across this word on the SAT or the GRE, you likely had to learn how to infer tone and meaning using limited...
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Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Music, Concentration in Composition
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Music Composition
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Todd: Tacoma Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...in 2011 with a degree in Biology. I have always loved science, and I relish opportunities to explore the intricate workings of the natural world. I find a supreme sense of wonder in learning how the world works, and I delight in sharing this with others. Natural sciences (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) are my favorite subjects, but I also enjoy Math, History, and Writing. I would be delighted to tutor students in any subject, and...
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Whitman College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Leo: Tacoma Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...musician. I have been working in education over 15 years; I love working with people and helping them grow intellectually and personally. My main areas of focus are: psychology, history, philosophy, and writing. I have a master's degree in history and a master's degree in psychology. As a tutor, I do my best to be: patient, understanding, creative, and hardworking. Each student is unique and thus arrives with his or her own set of challenges...
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Loyola Marymount University - Bachelors, Humanities
Seattle University - Masters, Psychology
Monica: Tacoma Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Tacoma, WA
I am a Seattle-based actress and singer originally from Illinois -- I moved to the Seattle area in 2000. I also work part-time at a non-profit guardianship firm downtown. (We look out for the financial and healthcare needs of the elderly and the physically and mentally disabled.) I am an anglophile and ailurophile (look them up! :-)), and I love theatre, movies, Gonzaga basketball (I went to law school there), and Chicago Cubs baseball.
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Quincy University - Bachelor in Arts, Theology
Gonzaga University - Juris Doctor, Law
Courtney: Tacoma Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...University of Washington. At UW, I was a Pre-Med student, so I am very familiar with Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and other sciences. I also have spent the past few summers tutoring students in Reading and Writing and am able to help with everything from college essays and writing assignments to skills for standardized tests. I'm happy to work with a range of ages and will do my best to help make sessions as useful as...
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University of Washington - Bachelor of Science, Medical Anthropology and Global Health
SAT Math: 700
Claire: Tacoma Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...graduation I have worked in two different outdoor schools allowing me the opportunity to develop my skills as a teacher. There, I taught classes that ranged from science-heavy forest and aquatic ecology to those that emphasized interpersonal growth like high ropes and cooperation, developing my own lesson plans and adapting them to different states' curricula and to students' ages and personalities. My classes focused on allowing students to explore the world around them, and to...
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Whitman College - Bachelors, Geology-Environmental Studies
Andy: Tacoma Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...of Missouri and received my Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, with a Business minor. I have a wide range of tutoring experiences in many subjects, but my strengths lie in mathematics, science, and ACT test prep areas. Having struggled myself the first time I took standardized tests, I understand that even with a solid knowledge foundation tests like the ACT require a substantial amount of exam specific preparation. While my engineering background provides me...
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University of Missouri - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 33
Jennifer : Tacoma Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...also worked as a professional high school essay scorer, so am uniquely suited to assist students in improved performance on standardized essays. I love to distill central ideas and then be able to explain, "It's simple, really!" My tutoring philosophy is straightforward: when the subject is interesting, the work becomes fun. In my spare time, I enjoy the outdoors, animals, and volunteer work spent teaching students about marine invertebrates in the Puget Sound.
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University of Washington-Tacoma Campus - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
Oscar: Tacoma Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...the opportunity to advise and mentor students from all backgrounds, and to seek out ways to encourage those who are underrepresented in mathematics to pursue the subject. While I have learned much about teaching mathematics thus far, and believe myself able to practice it effectively, I am under no illusions as to having perfected it. Indeed, I feel that perhaps the most important aspect of a good tutor is the willingness to continually grow: to...
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University of Abomey Calavi - Bachelors, Business Administration and Management
Roosevelt University - Masters, Mathematics and Actuarial Science
Aaron : Tacoma Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...High School/College Writing, Micro-Economics, Macro-Economics, and Algebra. For two years, I worked as a writing tutor at Lewis & Clark College. I really enjoyed my time there and I hope to continue working as a writing tutor. I collaborate with students on every part of the writing processbrainstorming ideas, outlining the paper, structuring paragraphs, and perfecting grammar. As an Economics tutor, I have experience in both Micro-Economics and Macro-Economics. I have worked on topics such...
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Lewis & Clark College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Jessica: Tacoma Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...from Pacific Lutheran University with an endorsement in Elementary Education (K-8) and an endorsement in Reading (K-12). I have a Masters of Education from the University of Melbourne. I have provided tutoring services in and out of the school setting since 2008. I have taught 1st grade in a public school since 2014. I love working with students and watching them develop a love for learning that can become lifelong. In my free time I...
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Pacific Lutheran University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
University of Melbourne - Masters, Education
Kelsey: Tacoma Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...to assist you in communicating with clarity, without compromising complexity of thought. Whether you are a middle school student writing your first persuasive essay, a high schooler who is writing analytical term papers and college application essays, or a college student writing a senior thesis or a research paper, I am prepared to offer guidance, support, and skill building for a range of writing in the humanities and social sciences. As an SAT tutor, I...
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Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies and Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Verbal: 770
SAT Writing: 790
Carolyn: Tacoma Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Tacoma, WA
I have been working with children in schools, daycares, summer programs, and afterschool programs for 13 years. I hope to use my diverse experiences to foster communities of joyful and eager learners.... I believe that each student travels on their own unique path to knowledge. I believe that a teacher is a guide along these paths, walking alongside each student, supporting them where they struggle and guiding them when there is a fork in the road.
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Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, Education and Child Study/German Studies
SAT Math: 710
Jacqui: Tacoma Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...years of experience as a reading tutor for underserved kids, a counselor at a Cornell University academic summer camp, and a teacher in a fifth-grade classroom, I've learned how to inspire even the most reluctant learners to love using their minds. There's nothing more gratifying to me then seeing a student understand, and I'm privileged to witness that moment often. Whether your student needs to master the art of writing the five-paragraph essay, prepare for...
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Lewis & Clark College - Bachelors, Sociology and Anthropology
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Brendan: Tacoma Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...privately. While in grad school, I also got the opportunity 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...
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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
Jeffrey: Tacoma Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...Arts in Political Science and Law, Society and Justice. Despite my age, I have engaged in a unique series of tutoring experiences. These range from traditional academic settings where I provided support for students struggling in History and English through my involvement in National High School Honors Society, to my roles in educating and assisting homeless and other diverse populations through public health initiatives and political organizations. I love engaging with subjects that educate us...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Politcal Science
Kriya: Tacoma Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...own methods. A thorough grasp of the fundamentals of a subject is essential, and we will 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...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, South and Southeast Asian Studies
Lee: Tacoma Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...and the McNair Scholars Program, federal education opportunity outreach initiatives. My tutoring focus ranges from working with students to address educational gaps in structuring papers and arguments to assisting them with articles that are up for publication through various undergraduate journals. I love to study and tutor the areas of history, literature, and any field that deploys the use of critical analysis. I have noticed that students generally prefer to learn through a holistic approach...
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University of San Francisco - Bachelor in Arts, European and American History
DePaul Univeristy - Master of Arts, Women's & Gender Studies
SAT Verbal: 700
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