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Connor: Olympia tutor
Certified Tutor in Olympia, WA
...problem. I'm comfortable teaching psychology and US history, but I excel most at teaching standardized test-taking strategies. I can show you the best ways to approach GRE and SAT essays, and the fastest ways to recognize the correct answers in the reading, writing and verbal sections. I'm based out of Tacoma, but I'll travel around...
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Loyola Marymount University - Bachelors, Psychology
Rick: Olympia tutor
Certified Tutor in Olympia, WA
Providing guidance in science and mathematics to help students understand the real-world applications of scientific and mathematical concepts in their everyday lives. I have a B.S.E. in Aerospace Engineering and a B.S. in Sustainable Energy Materials and Technology, and I am pursuing my M.S. in Aerospace Engineering.... Learning science and mathematics through real-world applications that show how concepts can actually be used to solve real problems.
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Arizona State University - Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering
Arizona State University - Current Grad Student, Aerospace Engineering
Mike: Olympia tutor
Certified Tutor in Olympia, WA
...American" to academic reading and 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...
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University of Central Arkansas - Bachelors, Sociology
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Masters, Political Science and Government
Michelle : Olympia tutor
Certified Tutor in Olympia, WA
...I do. The best part of my day is when my students are experiencing success and confidence in their math skills. I've taught Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, and Calculus. Trigonometry has always been a solid part of my Algebra 2 and Precalculus classes. Many students have said they understand math after I've...
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Union College - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Education
Walls Walla University - Master of Arts Teaching, Curriculum & Instruction
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Laura: Olympia tutor
Certified Tutor in Olympia, WA
...love seeing my enthusiasm for learning reflected in others. I am excited by seeing students "get it." I have tutored elementary instrumental music, taught environmental science lessons, and mentored undergraduate research assistants. As a strong student throughout my formal education, I bring clarity and knowledge of academic subjects. I learned how to succeed in the...
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Carleton College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Shannon: Olympia tutor
Certified Tutor in Olympia, WA
I have a passion for helping others set and exceed their personal goals. I believe learning is lifelong and is best achieved in an environment that is trusting, professional, and comfortable. I believe the right skills and confidences can change lives, and am ready to help contribute to that in any way possible!... Teaching is best accomplished in a setting that is supportive, engaging, and trusting. These attributes help build confidence and excitement about learning, and...
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Pacific Lutheran University - Bachelors, Economics; Biology
Seattle University - Masters, Business Administration and Management
Michael: Olympia tutor
Certified Tutor in Olympia, WA
...in order to best serve my student's needs. Learning is a lifelong process and should be encouraged and nurtured across all aspects of our daily lives and personal interactions. When I'm not tutoring, you might find me on a local trail or beach with my dog. I love the outdoors and anything that keeps me...
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Central Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Yevgeniy: Olympia tutor
Certified Tutor in Olympia, WA
...also familiarizing them with effective learning strategies and helping them develop strong study skills--all in a way that is supportive and which capitalizes on their existing strengths. I tutor at the middle school, high school, and college levels. My primary focus is on verbal subjects, including critical reading, essay-writing, and SAT/GRE prep. I aim to...
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Reed College - Bachelors, Linguistics
Nicholas : Olympia tutor
Certified Tutor in Olympia, WA
...program which caters to children on various levels of the Autism spectrum in addition to children with simple learning disabilities. My favorite subjects to tutor are English, social studies/history, and elementary level reading and math. I have always had a passion for English and social studies so it brings me great joy to help students...
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Pacific Lutheran University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Lynn: Olympia tutor
Certified Tutor in Olympia, WA
...high school students in the community. It was then that my passion for helping others learn math started. I have a Bachelor's degree in math from Middlebury College (VT). I also hold a Master's degree in Math Education from University of Phoenix, with a focus on curriculum and instruction. I have developed curriculum for a...
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Middlebury College - Bachelors, Mathematics
University of Phoenix - Masters, Education - Curriculum and Instruction, Mathematics
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Olympia is the capital city of the state of Washington and just 60 miles from Seattle. There is never a shortage of activities to enjoy in Olympia, although just a short drive to Seattle also leads to many more. Olympia is packed with museums, nature centers, parks, and many more activities that make learning fun. About 50,000 residents call the city home, so the community is still small enough to turn new neighbors into great friends while providing all the excitement of a large city.
Olympia students are served by the Olympia Public District. There are several high schools in the city, and both Olympia High and Capital High are considered top high schools in the state. Conveniently, Olympia, WA, tutors offer both online and in-home private test prep tutoring with personalized instruction to try to help students succeed at the best schools. There are also several private high schools in the city, including Northwest Christian High School. Getting into private schools often requires passing challenging entrance exams, and an enthusiastic Olympia tutor is eager to help you in your private test prep instruction, whether the tutoring session is in-home or online.
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Recent Tutoring Session Reviews
We covered study skills and made a memorization plan. We covered energy levels and orbitals. The session went well.
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The student worked on homework that covered end behavior of graphs, synthetic division, long division, factoring polynomials, real factor theorem, integer factor theorem, remainder theorem, rational zeros theorem, and complex conjugate root theorem. She applied these theorems to finding the zeroes/ real and imaginary roots of polynomials of 3rd and 4th degrees.
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We covered chemistry: finding empirical and molecular formulas, balancing equations, combustion reactions, and stoichiometry.
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Today, we worked on reviewing for the final. We started by correcting the student's old tests, and then we worked through the review. We simplified rational expressions and multiplied with negative exponents. We went through the steps for solving long division problems. We found all possible zeros of a polynomial and then found all real zeros using synthetic division. We used the quadratic formula to find imaginary zeros. We also worked on word problems using the volume formula and then solving a quadratic equation. We found the possible number of positive, negative, and imaginary zeros. We solved absolute value inequalities. We then found the max and min of parabolas by finding the vertex. We simplified rational complex numbers and found the absolute value of a complex number. We also solved by completing the square and finding the discriminant.
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Today, the student and I focused on linear factorization, which was the most difficult topic from our last session. We viewed step by step a video that helped facilitate our discussion. We then did practice problems together using the same method. Once we went through the problems, she started to remember and then caught on immediately. We did one more practice problem thereafter and then completed our review session.
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This session focused on going over the format of the SSAT Upper exam. We discussed strategies for managing time and how the exam is scored. We focused specifically on math and just evaluating where the student places. He did well overall but had difficulty with geometry and word problems. I advised him to practice for at least 30 minutes per day from his workbook until our next session. We will pick up with math next session and also introduce verbal into next session.
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