Certified Tutors From Whitman College

...my degree in astrophysics with a minor in Japanese. I’ve always gravitated towards math and came to appreciate it as a language all of its own. Awareness of math as an invaluable tool came to me later, after I’d developed a strong interest in physics and astronomy, fields that rely on math heavily. I’ve also...

...graduated from Whitman College in 2011 with a degree in Biology. I have always loved science, and I relish opportunities to explore the intricate workings of the natural world. I find a supreme sense of wonder in learning how the world works, and I delight in sharing this with others. Natural sciences (Biology, Chemistry, and...

...I also have an MA in history from Portland State University, which I used as a stepping stone into a PhD program at the University of Durham in the United Kingdom. A few years after I obtained my doctorate in early modern history, I went through the teacher training program at Lewis and Clark College...

...Whitman, I majored in Environmental Studies and Politics, with Honors. During my time there I worked in the writing center, where I helped students with assignments ranging from freshman papers to senior theses. I have a passion for writing—I wrote a column for the school newspaper and won an award for my senior thesis—and enjoy...

...question is, but rather on the process that leads to that answer. I feel that a tutor should play a role similar to a coach or weightlifting spotter; I am not there to do the heavy lifting but rather to guide students so that their efforts are applied in the right direction. Also physics is...

...Washington state. I have currently applied to the Masters of Architecture program at CU Denver and hope to begin studying there Fall 2016. Since college, I have lived in Los Angeles, Portland, Austin, and now beautiful Denver, working with volunteers at various nonprofit organizations. I have a passion for helping people, teaching, and working to...

...but in a driven-by-curiosity sense. Thus, I firmly believe in collaboration, because I get immense gratification when I learn something new, and I want to share that feeling with other people. I am also pretty easy-going and empathetic; I like to tell jokes and try to please people around me, so if I am your...

...in Geology-Environmental Studies. Since graduation I have worked in two different outdoor schools allowing me the opportunity to develop my skills as a teacher. There, I taught classes that ranged from science-heavy forest and aquatic ecology to those that emphasized interpersonal growth like high ropes and cooperation, developing my own lesson plans and adapting them...

...cutting edge research. On her way back to Boston, Julie made her way through Germany and India-- two places that hold a sacred place in her heart. Julie's calmed her traveling bug, but she still loves adventure, exploration and learning new things. She enjoys the discovery of her inner world through meditation and reflecting that...

...my favorite subject because it allows for an incredible amount of creativity and unorthodox interpretation when both writing and reading. Having most recently finished a year tutoring at a high school, I know that required reading and subsequent essay writing is not the preferred activity of some students. That said, I am passionate about trying...

...many different extracurricular activities such as football, crew, theater, student government and his love of reading and video games. Matt continually strives to diversify his interests and knowledge of the world around him and within the cosmos of academia. Matt's goal is to reach out and share this knowledge as a counselor, coach, and mentor...

...for three years, where I helped college students develop their writing projects across the social sciences in humanities. As a Writing Tutor, I coached students through all steps of the writing process, from developing a research paper and crafting a thesis statement, to editing for clarity and grammar. After graduating, I lived overseas for a...

...years, and I'm very interested in working with all students to help them understand math better and learn to like it and continue to pursue it as they move on in school and in life. In my spare time, I love to hike, kayak, play golf, work in my garden, and hang out with my...

...Walla Walla, WA in 2009. From there I was accepted into the MA program in French Studies at Louisiana State University where I received my degree in 2012. Since then, I have been teaching French at LSU. I have experience with all levels of learners starting from first semester (where no previous knowledge is expected)...

...students and assisting in a freshman math class. After graduating from the IB program, I moved from my home state of Colorado to Walla Walla WA where I spent the next four years studying at Whitman College. Whitman provided me with many opportunities to hone my teaching skills. I was employed as a student academic...

Hi, I am a recent graduate from Whitman College with a degree in Economics and Psychology. I love to play soccer, climb rocks, and bake pies! I am tutoring to keep my academic skills up before going back to graduate school next year. Looking forward to working with you!

...in Psychology and Philosophy. I completed honors theses in two fields, educational psychology and philosophy of education, and received the Soper Prize in Philosophy, which is awarded annually to the departments strongest graduating senior. I bring 10 years of tutoring experience. Most recently and substantially, I worked in 2016-2017 as the Writing Support Specialist for...

...am especially passionate about all different levels of math. I firmly believe the logical reasoning and problem-solving skills gained from mathematics are invaluable to each student's future. I am an aspiring math teacher, principal, or education policy researcher. Last summer, I participated in the Budapest Semester in Mathematics Education program where I learned more about...

...in the workplace. Moreover, on a personal note, as a pre-teen I assisted my father in his studies to obtain his GED. In this sense, my student's self-evident belief that knowledge will empower them and their pursuit of that knowledge through Varsity Tutors hits very close to home and makes me even more so invested...

...of subjects, and worked at summer camps, and babysat. I've tutored 3rd graders at a local elementary school in reading comprehension and fluency, and I am a part of a program called "Bilingual United" where I tutor elementary kids in Spanish. I am willing and excited to tutor a variety of subjects but I'm looking...