Award-Winning Tutors serving Newport, WA

...over 10 years of experience facilitating and leading both technical and non-technical projects in aerospace, IT and education. My technical acumen as an aerospace engineer affords me the skill and vocabulary to challenge technical assumptions built into organizational processes. I also hold two masters degrees, one in Organizational Leadership and an MBA in Change Management....

...from the University of Washington with a B.S. in Biochemistry. While there I tutored several classmates in Chemistry as it was my favorite subject. I am a patient person who is able to break down complicated ideas so that they are easy to understand. I am planning to attend law school next fall. I also...

...100 students every week. I loved the challenge of making tutoring engaging, fun and effective! While I tutor in a variety of subjects, I'm most passionate about Elementary Math, Reading and Writing. As someone who has been passionate about education since a young age, I also love helping students with study and organizational skills to...

...math is the foundation for many sciences and a solid understanding of math can lead to a better understanding of subjects like physics and chemistry. I think that education is based on building habits rather than falling into a pattern of getting behind then cramming. A lot of education is sequential and taking shortcuts doesn't...

...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 information. I teach high school and college...

...a second language because in all my years studying foreign languages, I've come to appreciate how difficult English is to learn for those who did not learn it as their primary language. I love to learn, I am constantly looking to try a new experience or learn a new subject, and I aim to bring...

...needs and learning styles. Whether in math, where logical thinking and problem-solving are key, or in robotics, where creativity and critical thinking come together, I strive to help students not only grasp the content but also develop the skills to learn on their own. I work hard to instill a sense of self-reliance in my...

...Oberlin College. I tutored analytical and creative writing and gave lectures and facilitated discussions on creative writing, visual art, architecture, music, and dance. I have mentored writers through the development of content as an editor for various publications, and I have lots of experience teaching the performing arts to elementary schoolers up through senior adults....

...material in a different, more intuitive and visual way. For Political Science, I focus on building contextual and theoretical understanding of the underlying theories and critiques. Outside of academia, I enjoy playing chess, reading, hiking, biking, skiing, cooking, and trying food from around the world. Looking forward to meeting you and helping out with your...

...years. After relocating to Washington, I taught 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 6th grade. Prior to teaching, I received my credential at California State University, Hayward and my undergraduate degree at the University of California, Davis. This past year, I earned a Masters in Education in Instructional Design. While living in San Francisco, I tutored students...

In high school, I tackled various AP classes, from calculus to German. In college, I successfully completed two bachelor of science degrees in chemical engineering and applied mathematics. Although my educational background has shaped the subjects I teach, my tutoring experience with multiple college organizations has shaped my teaching methods.

...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. In my experience, it's much more effective to use an adaptive framework like design thinking to identify the root...

I am a chemical engineer. I enjoy discussing math, science, and computer programming. My favorite subjects are math and computer programming. I use these frequently in my own life. My approach to tutoring is to guide students to answers rather than information-dumping.

...most precious triplets. They were two and it was a challenge at times, but it helped me discover my passion for teaching and interacting with others! It was really fun helping them try new things and thinking of creative ways to stimulate their minds and problem solve. I am currently majoring in psychology. I am...

...of subjects that include elementary school, elementary school math, algebra, and various programming languages such as Python, Java, Scratch and even AP Computer Science. I find that having the right resources and guidance is extremely important in motivating students to keep learning and persevering through the challenging material that they encounter. It not only helps...

...I have always enjoyed learning and teaching fields in STEM as they have a definitive answer and it is up to the student to understand and apply it. However, this then requires teachers of STEM to adapt and specialize their patterns most suitable for the learner. Personally, I am a visual learner and will utilize...

...study course at North. My experience with teaching and working with students of diverse backgrounds and knowledge in biology, has given me great confidence that I can help any student gain a better understanding of the subject, acquire good study skills, better prepare them for tests and provide them the tools each student needs to...

...both on Roman History. I find the most enjoyable bits of teaching is taking students through a work - historical, literary, whatever - and helping the student discover the references and connections the author of that work was making, what he or she was trying to say, and to whom - to try to uncover...

...college level. My university also awarded me a graduate assistantship to teach general education classes while I am earning my graduate degree. I have had over 500 students in those classes to date. I teach English, literature, reading and writing for Varsity Tutors. How do I work? I believe in learning by doing. I see...

...defined by student need, determined both by what you the student say you need, but also on things I notice during our lessons. Finally, I believe an educator's best aim should be to teach students how to teach themselves! Whatever subject I'm working in, I endeavor to teach students skills that will aid in their...