
Melissa
Certified Tutor
...in both tutoring and teaching. I have experience tutoring all elementary subjects, as well as experience tutoring English (for example, essay writing) with elementary, middle school, high school, and college students. Teaching and working with kids is truly my passion and I plan on continuing for the rest of my life. I look forward to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Music
Master of Arts Teaching, Elementary Education
State Certified Teacher

Sophia
Certified Tutor
...not the Great Lakes? How much does the earth weigh? Although these constant inquiries drove my parents crazy, they ultimately led me to study the Sciences. I could not wait to study Science in high school and hurried home the first day to start reading my textbooks. But there was a problem. The textbooks were...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology

Jessica
Certified Tutor
...tutoring/teaching style combines a big-picture, compassionate approach with detail-oriented and focused efficiency. In other words, I motivate my students by helping them apply their lessons to more than just school, while still focusing on the necessary outcomes of improved scores! I most enjoy helping students with their writing skills, basic-intermediate math skills, college planning, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, International Political Economy

Alison
Certified Tutor
...then from University of Puget Sound with my Masters of Education (school counseling) in 2013. Over the past 10 years I have tutored students in an array of subjects in the United States, Africa, and Latin America. I am a middle school guidance counselor and love see students progress and having fun while working hard....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Masters in Education, School Counseling

Micah
Certified Tutor
...both International Business and Studio Art. I spent several years traveling internationally before coming back to pursue an AAS in Paramedicine. I am currently enrolled in the program at OHSU here in Portland. My experience teaching is wide-spread and varied. I have done everything from teaching English in Thailand to 8th and 9th graders to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Business/Art
Associates, Paramedicine

Marina
Certified Tutor
...as a Coro Fellow in Public Affairs and am hoping to tutor in my spare time. I love working with students until they completely understand a concept. I'm open to tutoring in Spanish, English, basic math and, of course, the nitty gritty of ACT test prep. In my spare time, I love to cook new...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, International Political Economy & Spanish Literature

Alex
Certified Tutor
...midst of doctoral work at the University of Washington having transferred from the University of Oregon where my research interests were in experimental and behavioral economics, interdisciplinary fields that draw on knowledge from both economics and psychology. Prior to enrolling at UO, I attended the University of Puget Sound (UPS) where I studied mathematics, computer...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Math, Economics
Master of Arts, Economics

Ian
Certified Tutor
...Studies, History, and English. I teach by, most of all, making the subject appealing and exciting to learn about. We learn things so much faster when we are actually intrigued about the subject. I think encouraging that first step is crucial, and it helps these lessons become ones that we remember years after their first...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Master of Arts, Education

Emily
Certified Tutor
...work on specific assignments. From unpacking the assignment, to strategic pre-writing, to drafting and then peer and teacher review, I worked alongside students to create successful and positive experiences that encouraged experimentation and growth. As a tutor and teacher, I am adept at ensuring that learning goals are being met and built upon while also...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Literature
Master of Science, Secondary Education - English

Rob
Certified Tutor
...Speech, or the Social Sciences! A little more about myself, I am a 2009 graduate from the University of Puget Sound (a great liberal arts college) and earned a BA in English Literature as well as a BA in Political Science. I was accepted into Teach for America, and after graduation I moved to Denver...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English Literature and American Politics

Zach
Certified Tutor
...three years as a college instructor and debate coach at two universities in Washington state. My teaching philosophy is based primarily on my 11 years of debate experience as a competitor and coach. My goal is to find the right way to communicate any concept to you. My approach is calm and patient, but engaging.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics
Current Grad Student, Law

Sascha
Certified Tutor
...lessons. I continued to teach lessons through college and additionally began helping peers with their writing difficulties. I believe every student can be an outstanding writer or test-taker, the key is just to find the right individual approach. Students aren't all alike and there's no one right way to learn. I really value the chance...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Music

Spencer
Certified Tutor
I'm an undergraduate at the University of Puget Sound majoring in Hispanic Studies and Molecular Biology. I love to make music and play the piano, marimba and timpani. When I tutor, I focus on putting specific skills into the framework of the overall subject - giving the student a more broad, yet detailed understanding!... My teaching philosophy is dual-layered. On the level of subject-specific content, I work on creating a conceptual framework in each lesson that...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Molecular and Cellular Biology; Hispanic Studies

Daniel
Certified Tutor
...specialist with learning impaired and at-risk students has shown me that engaging a student on their level helps lay a solid foundation for progress. Working one-on-one enables me to taylor my lessons and approach to the individual in a way that ensures positive growth and eventually tangible results. I love working with young minds who...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Music
Masters, Musicology

Will
Certified Tutor
...and creative writing. As a writing advisor at my colleges writing center, I tutored over a hundred different students from diverse writing backgrounds in all stages of the writing process. I believe that dialogue and interaction are the most effective ways to teach and learn, both through implicit and explicit methods. I tutor so that...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English

Grace
Certified Tutor
...Orcas Island. I was lucky enough to interact and teach campers of all ages, and continued to explore teaching at school. More often than not I found myself helping friends and fellow classmates with papers and general questions about the texts we covered in class. I hope to share my passion and knowledge with other...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English Literature

Alicia
Certified Tutor
Hello! My name is Alicia. I am a Classics PhD student currently residing in New Jersey. In addition to my 10 years experience in Latin, I have taught college level Latin courses. I also write well (I passed the AP Lit and Comp exam with a 5) and my grammar is great!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Master of Arts, Classics

Kerry
Certified Tutor
...International Development. I am excited for the opportunity to tutor in subjects like reading, writing, and government, and hopefully will make learning as interesting as I've found it during my many years of school. I believe that any subject can be fun (or at least tolerable) with a little bit of creativity!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Master of Arts, Public Policy Analysis

Christina
Certified Tutor
...have always excelled at test-taking and scored three 5's (in English Literature/Composition, English Language/Composition, and Calculus AB) and three 4's (in Calculus BC, Physics C, and US History) on my AP exams. When I am not working, I like to read, obsess over my favorite TV shows, make home improvements, and I am trying to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies

Connor
Certified Tutor
I'm a physics student soon to be electrical engineering student with a strong background in physics and math. I enjoy being a resource for those looking to learn. My main passions are for sustainability and renewable energy technology.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Physics
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