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Crawford: East Hill-Meridian tutor
Certified Tutor in East Hill-Meridian, WA
...thinking" framework for creative problem solving pioneered by the international design firm IDEO. While typically used in startups to develop new innovations, I've found it extremely handy in tutoring. Every student is different and so are their difficulties, so a finite set of ways to present a concept or tackle a difficulty is potentially limiting....
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
Jozef Engel: East Hill-Meridian tutor
Certified Tutor in East Hill-Meridian, WA
...worked in France. More recently, I have spent time in Mexico, Portugal, and Panama. Closer to home, I like hiking, spending time with friends, family, and pets, as well as learning to cook new things. I was once an avid soccer fan and am trying to get back into it now that I'm done with...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, History and Comparative Literature
University of California-Irvine - PHD, Comparative Literature
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 34
Hannah: East Hill-Meridian tutor
Certified Tutor in East Hill-Meridian, WA
...interactions with students of various nationalities and socioeconomic backgrounds. Although I would be delighted to tutor many subjects, my passion is English. From an early age, I have been fascinated with words and the way we use them. I would love to help a pupil become attuned to the nuances of a text or express...
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Mount Holyoke College - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36
Joo An: East Hill-Meridian tutor
Certified Tutor in East Hill-Meridian, WA
...a competitive, full ride(tuition, room, and board) to Emory University where I studied Physics and Applied Mathematics. I also have extensive experience working in tutoring. One of my most enjoyable moments in undergrad was working as a Research Assistant at Semyung University in optimizing the instruction of curricula for incoming college freshmen. I believe in...
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Emory University - Bachelors, Physics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 33
Kate: East Hill-Meridian tutor
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...well! My teaching philosophy is one of dialogue - I believe that learning is a journey, and I want to help my students find their way to the joy of discovery that comes with confidence in their knowledge and their acquisition of knowledge. When not tutoring, I love all things theatrical - I am particularly...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Drama
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 740
Caitlin: East Hill-Meridian tutor
Certified Tutor in East Hill-Meridian, WA
...12-18 in a variety of sciences. I tutor many science topics, some math topics, nutrition, and health. My teaching and tutoring style is to get to know the student and understand where the student is struggling, then be able to identify the student's preferred learning style and expound on that. I believe every learner can...
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University of Colorado Denver - Bachelors, Environmental Studies
Bastyr University - PHD, Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine
Jacqueline: East Hill-Meridian tutor
Certified Tutor in East Hill-Meridian, WA
...almost two years, and have been working with elementary aged children for over eight years. As an elementary school teacher I know the skills and tools children need to be successful. I have experience working with every grade level, as well as students who are learning English and students receiving special education services. Lastly, I...
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Humboldt State University - Bachelors, History
University of Washington - Masters, Elementary education
Aaron: East Hill-Meridian tutor
Certified Tutor in East Hill-Meridian, WA
...a huge fan of Sci Fi and fantasy books and movies. I am currently attending the University of Washington Tacoma campus, with a major in history and minor in education. I've helped with students at the middle school level, namely language lrts and mathematics for several years now, and I enjoy meeting new students with...
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University of Washington-Tacoma Campus - Bachelors, History
Katelynn: East Hill-Meridian tutor
Certified Tutor in East Hill-Meridian, WA
...in the Adult Education department at the College of Lake County. I helped adult community members to learn English and earn their GEDs. At a high school near my home, I took over the classes of a Spanish teacher as she went on maternity leave. It went well enough that the district asked me to...
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Knox College - Bachelors, Spanish Literature
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
Matt: East Hill-Meridian tutor
Certified Tutor in East Hill-Meridian, WA
...stories in my explanations, because anchoring difficult concepts in everyday experiences makes them much easier to comprehend. In addition to physics, I also enjoy tutoring subjects in math (Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, etc.), and Biology and Chemistry. And in my spare time, I enjoy playing Club Frisbee, cards, ukulele, and watching YouTube videos (sometimes for education...
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Rice University - Current Undergrad, Astrophysics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 740
Kevin: East Hill-Meridian tutor
Certified Tutor in East Hill-Meridian, WA
...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...
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University of Washington - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760
Katherine: East Hill-Meridian tutor
Certified Tutor in East Hill-Meridian, WA
...readiness, and assisted with database management at a non-profit. I love reading, writing, traveling (both locally and internationally), learning new languages, sports, dancing (especially Lindy Hop!), and spending time with husband, family and friends. I look forward to speaking with you and helping you/your student increase in knowledge and comprehension, achieve ambitious goals, and find...
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University of Wisconsin-River Falls - Bachelors, Spanish; International Studies
Middlebury College - Current Grad Student, Spanish
Aaron : East Hill-Meridian tutor
Certified Tutor in East Hill-Meridian, WA
...Algebra tutor because I have been studying for the GRE (which requires a fair bit of Algebra) and I have some math background as part of my Economics coursework. As an undergraduate, I was a Philosophy major and an Economics minor. I think both disciplines are incredibly important and each has provided me with valuable...
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Lewis & Clark College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Mike: East Hill-Meridian tutor
Certified Tutor in East Hill-Meridian, WA
...writing which can place you in college level classes at our local colleges and universities. I teach college level ESL and social sciences at Tacoma area colleges and cover the following subjects: American Government and politics, civics, history, social theory, and academic reading, writing and research. I actively perform qualitative research. Let me help you...
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University of Central Arkansas - Bachelors, Sociology
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Masters, Political Science and Government
Carter: East Hill-Meridian tutor
Certified Tutor in East Hill-Meridian, WA
...and international studies (with a focus in Europe and international security), and gained a concentration in gender and sexuality studies. Thanks to journalism, I’ve traveled and lived all over the United States, from New York to Los Angeles to Houston. My biggest passions are English and literature, and I love to instill that passion in...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Journalism, International Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 710
Margaret: East Hill-Meridian tutor
Certified Tutor in East Hill-Meridian, WA
...unit plans that are engaging and interactive. I can create a syllabus that addresses critical student needs, using effective sequencing. I'm also able to modify games and lesson plans for a variety of proficiency levels, age groups and learning styles and have a proven track record of motivating and inspiring ESL students for maximum language...
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The University of Montana - Bachelors, English
Seattle University - Current Grad Student, TESOL
Kristina: East Hill-Meridian tutor
Certified Tutor in East Hill-Meridian, WA
...to participate in an internship with Jay Inslee and at the Washington State Legislature. I was also a college cheerleader and worked as part of the intramural program. After receiving my undergraduate degree, I attended the University of Southern California for a Master's in Arts in Teaching, focusing on Secondary Social Studies. I have taught in...
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Saint Martin's University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
University of Southern California - Masters, Secondary Education
Colin: East Hill-Meridian tutor
Certified Tutor in East Hill-Meridian, WA
...Certification by the College Reading and Learning Association. My favorite subjects to tutor are Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Physics, as I feel that they offer the student the best opportunity to witness real life applications of Mathematics. As a tutor, it is my goal to keep students engaged in learning. As such, instead of simply answering...
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Western Washington University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Marianna: East Hill-Meridian tutor
Certified Tutor in East Hill-Meridian, WA
...to live in beautiful Seattle, I knew that I wanted to continue to pursue my teaching career as well as my scholarly research. Through my experiences as a Teaching Assistant, ESL Teacher, and ESL Tutor, I have learned to be flexible, encouraging, and supportive. I think those qualities foster the most positive learning environment. I...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Art History
Illinois State University - Master of Arts, Visual Culture
Michael: East Hill-Meridian tutor
Certified Tutor in East Hill-Meridian, WA
...students to understand how the subjects they are learning apply in the real world. For example, using statistical methods to predict how well a professional baseball team will perform, or how prime numbers can be used in modern day cryptography. I have found that the best way to make abstract mathematical concepts interesting to a...
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University of Washington-Tacoma Campus - Bachelors, Law and Policy
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