Viewing credentialed tutors from The Evergreen State College

...them the tools necessary to find their own answers. I know I've done my job right when a student has the confidence to defend their answers and don't just look them up in the back of the book. In the past I have tutored students from elementary school all the way up to college. I've...

...and college students and college graduates entering the field. I taught Environmental Science at a private technical college in Sacramento. While a student at Western, I participated as a leader in a variety of childhood environmental education programming. I was Mr. Science for the YMCA Kindergarten Enrichment Program and coordinated field education programming, integrating grammar...

...Nova Project, and diverse adult writers at Bent Writing Institute. I tutor in the areas of College Essays, Essay Editing, Grammar and Mechanics, Literature, Public Speaking, Reading, Writing, Gifted, Study Skills and Organization. I love working with students on their writing, from the building blocks to the gloss, and I especially relish opportunities to help...

...have in written or spoken German. I have spent 6 summers at the world class Deutsche Sommerschule am Pazifik, and am eager to share my knowledge and love of everything German with my students. For students who wish to improve their English, I provide clear and patient support at all levels. To keep body and...

I have happily taught math and robotics at the Middle School level for the past 7 years. Before that, I was a Title One math specialist at the elementary level. Going way back, I started my teaching career in an Early Childhood Center, teaching a mix of first and second graders.

...than your interest to the subject: I try to bring it alive for the individual I???m dealing with in specific. Assuaging worry and nervousness is definitely important: stuff is hard and its ok! Beyond academics, I actually enjoy going through textbooks and teaching myself new subjects, especially in astronomy, astrophysics, and cosmology. I enjoy trying...

...history. I absolutely loved my job and I was excited to go to work each and everyday. I know now that I wish to be a lifelong teacher and I am currently taking steps to accomplish that goal. I resigned from my teaching position (which was an agonizing and difficult decision) in order to pursue...

...book and look for personal/individual approaches so each student can further understand their unique style of learning. Individual tutoring sessions are a great opportunity for students to gain metacognitive skills and boost their confidence in the classroom. Learners of all ages and abilities are welcome! I look forward to speaking with you!... I think many philosophies have their merits, but I would consider myself a constructivist. A learner creates their own meaning with their unique learning process.

...a particular literary work that they need to read for school, I will read that book. I consider the student and myself to be members of the same team, working toward the twin goals of knowledge and skill together. In my spare time I like to read literature, write literature, make crock-pots full of lentils...

...my dissertation! I'm originally from the PNW, but I've spent the last 8 years living in New York. Experiencing different worldviews is very important to me. I've lived abroad in France and love to travel and explore new spaces and ideas. I'm a creative visual thinker and respect that everyone is different in their learning...