Award-Winning Tutors serving Gig Harbor, WA

Hi! My name is Colleen Martinez, I am a college senior with a major in psychology and anthropology! I love learning new things and getting to know new people and I am excited to do that through tutoring!

I graduated from the University of Puget Sound in 1977 with a BA in Business/Accounting. I passed the WA state CPA exam in1990. I retired after 28 years with Costco Wholesale Corporate Accounting. I adapt my teaching style to each individual's personality. I tutor Accounting.

...students realize and understand their personal learning potential. Currently I am studying to get my masters degree in Seattle and plan to begin my career as a school counselor in 2018. I enjoy meeting new people and feel very comfortable relating to students. I am excited about getting to know new students through Varsity Tutors...

...and lean into their strengths in regards to school. I was also a caretaker for people with autism for 3+ years and would love to work with students with autism as well. My goal in tutoring is to help students learn how to study and how to learn, because everyone learns differently and it's difficult...

...I went to an international school and earned my IB Diploma Programme in 2016 after completing subjects in English literature (SL), Korean language (HL), Economics (HL), Music (HL), Chemistry and Math (SL). I am very familiar with the Extended Essay and the 2-year IB DP process having gone through them myself. I am a mission-driven,...

...with students of all ages, from a teaching assistant position at university to my current job as an early childhood educator with the Goddard School. I also acted as a grader for essays and assignments in undergrad, for students in elementary through high school. My goal is to help students feel confident in their knowledge...

...whether through hands-on projects or collaborative problem-solving. I am particularly enthusiastic about guiding learners in the rapidly evolving fields of AI and data science, and I am committed to making these subjects accessible and enjoyable. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy exploring technological advancements and their applications, which enriches my teaching and keeps me motivated to...

I have very passionate students in all areas, especially the STEM fields. I am currently pursuing Honors Mechtronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo. I strive to help all students reach their potential and succeed in the classroom and beyond. Outside of school, I enjoy playing music, outdoor activities and playing basketball.

...at Washington State University with my Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Minor in Human Development. My favorite subjects to teach and help others in are General Psychology and AP Psychology. When helping a student, I prioritize their ability to recall concepts and apply them to real world scenarios. So that way for future...

...I know what it is like to struggle with a subject. I have experienced a lot of different teaching styles and have also taken classes on how to be an effective teacher for a diverse range of students. As a tutor, I am committed to finding the teaching style that works for each individual student,...

...learning style of the student, which I will help them discover through the process of tutoring. Discovering this learning style is incredibly important both to me teaching a student, but also to teach a student how to approach learning on their own in the future. Knowledge of this will make their study time more efficient,...

...finance and economics, I worked as a financial analyst and investment specialist for a brokerage firm. I abruptly changed direction and joined the military where I spent close to a decade serving in the United States Army Special Forces. I approach tutoring with a "no quit" attitude as I have done with many things in...

...favorite subject, sounds broad but it is true, I have honestly enjoyed all my science classes. From general biology, to genetics, from ecology, to biostatistics, I like it all. Science is amazing because it is so experimental and complex, but once understood truly fascinating and question-inducing. Math and analytical writing are a close second and...

...& elementary education major! My passion is working with students and providing any assistance I can to help them achieve their goals. When I'm not with my students, I love to travel the world and spend time with my dogs & family. I'd love to work with your student to better both their academic &...

I am passionate about passing on knowledge. Most importantly helping set the right foundation for future success. For this reason, I tutor.

...and lifelong learner. I have earned a BFA in painting and an MA in art education from UIUC, and a doctorate in Education from the University of Washington. I taught art education for Seattle Public Schools for 14 years. In 2011, I moved to Brazil and earned a post-doctorate in Applied Linguistics. Since then, I...

...of French, English, and ESOL with experience teaching grades K-2, 6th, 9th and 10th as well as one-on-one and small group tutoring in French. I plan lessons that bring art, food, games and geography together with language practice. For younger students, I incorporate puppets and role play as well as song and movement. For older...

...conversational English class. After completing the IB Diploma program two years ago, I would love to tutor middle to high school students in subjects related to English writing and history. I strongly believe a bettered education can be a powerful and lasting tool for any student who wishes to pursue it, and I hope that...

...I have become close friends! In my teaching and tutoring, I love using question strategies to help learn where my students are at in their math skills and to help them to continue to grow in them. Hopefully with me as your tutor, you will learn to like (or dislike) math a little more than...

...Spain and tutored for many years. I'm a distance lecturer in translation English to Spanish for a British University too. I moved to the US in June 2014 to earn a MA in Linguistics with a Language Teaching Specialization from the University of Oregon in Eugene. After graduation I started working at South Seattle College,...