Award-Winning Tutors serving Gig Harbor, WA

...and policy and a minor in mathematics. I have tutored high school and college level mathematics and statistics, and I have enjoyed helping students to develop their quantitative reasoning abilities. In particular, I like to help students to understand how the subjects they are learning apply in the real world. For example, using statistical methods...

...a postdoc where I completed two years of additional work in Synthetic/Medicinal Chemistry before accepting a position as an Assistant Professor at the University of Montana in 2008. In 2011 I made the tough decision to leave academia and relocated to the Seattle area where I began work in analytical environmental chemistry and strived to...

...used to help my friends in the engineering department with their calculus homework. I realized that I had a knack for explaining mathematics in simple terms. I also realized how fun it is to teach math and how rewarding it is to watch a student grow in their understanding. From there, I continued to tutor...

...studied Geography and Political Science at the George Washington University in Washington, DC. Up next: law school! So far I've been accepted to Duke, Georgetown and Harvard, but I'm waiting to hear back from a few more schools before I make my final decision about where to go. I've taken the SAT, GRE, and the...

...(American Sign Language/English/Spanish). To date, I hold a Master of Science in Computational Linguistics, a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics. I tutor a wide variety of subjects, including computer science, mathematics, and Spanish. If you need help, let's work it out together! I can also...

...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...

...Literature as well as Linguistics. During my senior year, I taught a seminar for first-year students about transitioning to college and developing good study habits. After graduation, I spent a year teaching English at a secondary school in rural, southern France. Now that I am back in Seattle, I work in the University of Washington...

...new facts and explaining how much the sciences affect our lives and our future has always been a passion that I enjoy sharing. Math is the way we describe what we discover with science. I have been a substitute teacher for all grades and all subjects in a rural district, then later worked in a...

...program where I edited a nationally recognized literary journal and a small press. I received my Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Bachelor of Arts in International Studies at the University of Iowa. Since graduating, I have done a wide-range of activities. I worked on the United States Senate Education Committee supporting major legislative...

...I've got an MS in Chemical Engineering and an M. Div from a theological seminary, so I'm comfortable with a wide range of academic topics. I love working one-on-one with students because it allows me to find creative ways to help them master new concepts. My teaching style is all about helping students problem solve...

...degree in Natural Sciences at Cambridge University (UK), which gave me the fabulous opportunity to study a broad range of sciences in detail. I completed my teaching degree at Oxford University (UK) a couple of years later. Having completed my teaching qualifications, I had a number of very rewarding years teaching Biology and Chemistry to...

...education continues. At Highline and Bellevue Community Colleges, I took many computer classes, and later taught several myself. Northwestern University provided Contract & Business Law, and much computer-related instruction came from Novell, Microsoft, Sun Microsystems, and others. Now I'm taking online classes to keep up with the growing use of social media Web sites. The...

...math and science concepts, and I was a very underachieving high school student. After owning and operating a successful residential painting business for many years, I returned to school at the age of 30 to study music theory. While fulfilling the degree requirements, I found that I had been mistaken, and I was in fact...

...managing my own business as well as helping others start and grow businesses. I have helped tutor dozens of employees and co-workers in practical skills in accounting, finance, business management, and written and oral communication. I have written, and helped many others write numerous business plans. Having an MBA in finance from Midwestern University has...

...an older sibling who was homeschooled, I spent many hours with my younger siblings, working through languages, math, sciences, history, and English. I graduated summa cum laude from the University of Wisconsin, River Falls, majoring in Spanish and International Studies and minoring in Political Science. During those three years, I spent time abroad in both...

...I strongly believe in the power of communication and open discussion to make sure that my students and I are able to find the best ways to achieve their academic goals. That being said, I also understand that a high schooler's time is limited and valuable, and endeavor to work closely with my students and...

...capable of learning and succeeding. I recently graduated magna cum laude from Yale University with a B.S. in Economics and Psychology, and I am currently working towards a MSEd at Johns Hopkins University. I've been tutoring for nearly 10 years, in subjects ranging from ESL to econometrics, and I love any opportunity to help my...

...I received my Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology and minor in Chemistry. My first experience teaching was in high school where I taught basic Spanish to local elementary school kids. Since then, I have sought several opportunities to be involved in leadership and learning processes. I have worked with several different populations...

...a Chemistry department tutor while in college, conquering this demanding subject requires the right mindset and tools. As a tutor, students sought out my services to help understand key concepts, homework practice problems, exams, and lab write-ups. My experience tutoring a diverse group of Chemistry students allows me to know where the difficulties lie, where...

...am certified to teach in Washington state. I am originally from the Chicago area, but after graduation I moved to London, UK and taught grades K-5 in the local schools. I also tutored extensively in reading, writing and phonics for children of all ability levels while there. I loved teaching students from all over the...