Award-Winning Tutors serving Des Moines, WA

...etc. I am very passionate about teaching. I have 3 years of teaching experience teaching high school students SAT prep and exam preparation. We will find a book together that you like and I will purchase it too on my end if that is what is needed. But hopefully we can find some online material...

...three years at the middle school level, where I focused on Pre-AP mathematics. I then transferred to the high school level where I taught Conceptual Physics, Medical Microbiology & Pathophysiology and specialized in AP Physics 1 for the last five years. I have conducted research on behalf of the Washington University School of Medicine in...

...years. I have a bachelors degree in Elementary Education and a masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an English as a Second Language Endorsement and Middle School Endorsement. I love working with children one on one and seeing their growth academically and confidence rise. As a teacher I often times worked in PTA run...

...higher-level mathematics. These act as scaffolds when students are learning to understand why we can use the algorithms we do rather than simply plugging values in. Mathematics applies to every person's life and through effective pedagogical practices, my goal is to help grow problem-solving skills to aid success in the mathematics class, and hopefully a...

...student's sessions to what they actually need to work on, not what they need to learn for a test. I also believe in contact with school teachers when available. Knowing what they're struggling with in school allows me the ability to see what they need to practice, in addition to what they need to learn....

...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 my experience or advanced education to make learning interesting and show why it matters.

...music is also big in my life. I love attending music concerts, which my slightly compromised hearing can attest to. Also, not to brag but I'm aslo pretty ace at air-guitar. I love hiking because I like to scream my lungs out on mountain tops. Some less-impressive hobbies I enjoy are people-watching, splashing in puddles,...

...a mechanical engineering 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...

...am an encouraging teacher who patiently support for your best work and I am a creative teacher who try to make lessons easy and fun in various ways. My lesson usually go with a textbook(I choose the right level of textbook and share it) but I am ready to teach the way you would want...

...job interviews as a career coach at Portland YouthBuilders, to creating multimedia curricula bringing historical activists to life, I've always held critical thinking as the cornerstone of my educational practice. I've had tremendous success with students by helping them identify their skills and challenges, make personal, individualized, and achievable goals, and develop their own voices....

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...

...to be communicated clearly to be useful. My teaching philosophy is that everyone can be successful. The same strategies won't work for everyone, and certain subjects might be harder for some people, but hard work and good studying skills will always be more important than natural talent. I also think that biology is an amazing,...

...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 & CSS. I've studied both at...

...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...

...when met at their level and then supported from there. I like to incorporate social & emotional learning where and when I am able. The student has to have their basic needs met, prior to being ready to absorb and attain curriculum. I am excited to work on this platform and continue reaching learners.

...them how to create personal projects/games in those languages. At Varsity Tutors, I teach technology and coding classes and programming languages. I strive to create a fun learning environment while also providing my students with the resources they'll need to be more independent learners, so being able to fix their own issues or learn new...

...a clear plan to strengthen these areas, I have seen my students grow dramatically in both their skills and confidence. I worked extensively with curriculum development and teacher training in an English-speaking K-12 school in Indonesia, which grew to more than 600 students and received international accreditation in less than ten years. I have visited...

...tutor that at times struggled in certain classes, I understand the frustration that can come with grades that do not reflect your effort. Therefore, I am very empathetic, patient, and understanding. My tutoring style requires that students aren't simply looking for the easy way out; be willing to put in the hard work and dedication...

...installation art out of trash. The world is an enormous place with lots of work to do. I believe education is a pathway to unlocking the world's magic and improving our ability to contribute positively to other people's lives. While my expertise is in data, history, and policy, I love teaching all subjects.

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