Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Tacoma, WA

...of Arts in Sociology from the University of Cincinnati. I plan on attending law school in the near future, but I have always enjoyed teaching. I started tutoring during my junior year of high school, finding that I had an aptitude for analogies that helped students learn the material. I tutor a large variety of subjects, including LSAT, SAT, and ACT. I also tutor various academic subjects, primarily in the fields of math and science....

Hello! I'm Jack and I am a graduate of Computer Science and Bass Trombone performance from McGill University, currently pursuing a masters in music with a focus on performance research in collaborative composition. I am passionate about developing fluency with the mathematical and conceptual components of computer science to build passion and intuition in my students and I firmly believe in everyone's capacity for success.

...psychotherapist, and a musician. I have been working in education over 15 years; I love working with people and helping them grow intellectually and personally. My main areas of focus are: psychology, history, philosophy, and writing. I have a master's degree in history and a master's degree in psychology. As a tutor, I do my best to be: patient, understanding, creative, and hardworking. Each student is unique and thus arrives with his or her own...

...I know must students do not like history and I try to make all my lessons engaging and relevant for all my students. I graduated from Saint Martin's University in 2012 with my degree in Political Science and minor in US History. While at SMU, I was able to participate in an internship with Jay Inslee and at the Washington State Legislature. I was also a college cheerleader and worked as part of the intramural...

...a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University, where I received a B.A. in History (after moonlighting as a literature major) and a B.M. in Vocal Performance. Following graduation, I went on to earn my M.A. at Eastern Illinois University in European History and American Intellectual History. Now, I am progressing toward a Ph.D. at the University of Illinois at Chicago where I study British History, World History, Science and Technology Studies, and the Philosophy and Teaching...

...in applied computational math sciences with a focus in science and engineering from the University of Washington. After graduating from the University of Washington, I enrolled in Teach For America. I taught high school chemistry and physics for two years in Arkansas. Although I have several years of experience as a science teacher, I actually prefer to tutor math. I think math is the foundation for many sciences and a solid understanding of math can...

...University of Puget Sound with a BA in International Political Economy and an interdisciplinary emphasis in Asian Studies. During college, I worked as an academic peer advisor, helping first-year students with academic planning. Since college, in addition to tutoring ESL, GED, and middle-school Math and Reading, I have worked as a college-prep writing instructor in a prison. I've also lived in Asia for three of the last five years, teaching and studying in mostly India...

...since 2008, I know how to effectively communicate in a variety of arenas. I'm a trained technical writer, but I'm also a published poet. I have been tutoring professionally since 2011, mostly with working adults and young adults. I come from a long line of teachers on both sides of my family. Above all, I bring compassion to my work. I have a learning disability which makes me gifted in some areas, but very slow...

...graduate of the University of Washington with a double major in History and Law, Societies and Justice, and a minor in Human Rights. I am most excited about tutoring students in History, English, and Public Speaking. At UW, I focused my studies on social movements, the civil rights movement, and the Vietnam War; and I focused my extracurricular activities on Model United Nations and community development projects. I have experience both taking and assisting peers...

Hi! My name is Becca and I am a student at the University of Washington. Prior to Varsity Tutors, I have two years of tutoring experience with high school sophomores and freshman. Besides the common school subjects, I can also work with students on their organizational skills and college essay writing.

...in High School I've been interested in helping educate and instruct others. From tutoring peers to leading multiple clubs, I have many years of experiencing in assisting and explaining concepts to others. In terms of qualifications I am a 4th year Physics and Statistics major, and have completed many college classes in Physics, Mathematics, and Statistics. I have also taken many AP classes in high school including: AP Physics I and II, AP Calc AB...

...in English Literature, with a minor in history, from the University of Washington. I am preparing to begin my studies in Library and Information Sciences. I have worked with high school students on developing reading and writing skills for high school completion and college prep for more than 4 years. Many of the students I've worked with are learning English as their second (or third) language. My favorite subjects to tutor for are AP English...

...includes a Juris Doctor in Law, a Masters in Social Work, and a BA in education, I have gained a unique perspective on the interconnectedness of law, society, and the importance of education. I believe that education is a powerful tool for driving positive change in society. During my life and career as a teacher, lawyer, counselor, and mediator, my focus has always come back to supporting children and young adults in learning, growing, and...

...from the school of the Art Institute of Chicago and my MLIS from San Jose state. I have worked as a librarian for the past 6 years. I specialize in worthing with kids who have learning disabilities and reluctant readers. Previous to becoming a librarian I gave private art lessons and did art parties for children for a number of years. I enjoy working with people and helping them find their inner creativity. It's about...

...process. I am passionate about creating a learning environment that stimulates my students desire to learn. After earning my Bachelor and Masters degrees I served as a classroom teacher for 1st, 2nd grades and Middle-Schoolers. Over the forty years of my career I have also taught adults in classroom and virtual settings. Regardless of their age, I enjoy helping students grow in confidence. Confidence is the strong foundation we need to challenge ourselves to greater...

...about myself; I hold a Bachelor's in Mathematics from Texas University. I have various experience working in learning centers in Undergrad and private tutoring. In my professional life, I am a Technology Consultant, working with clients to develop solutions based on data/research insights. I am extremely patient and tailor my teaching style to the individual's needs. My areas of proficiency include Mathematics at all levels, essay editing, resume editing and high school/college career coaching.

...graduate of Scripps College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a focus in Microbiology. During my four years at Scripps College, I worked part-time as a microbiology research assistant. I worked with Bacillus bacteria and their responses to metal intoxication. I am always open to sharing my research experiences and stories with students who are interested. I am currently studying for my Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) and hope to apply to...

...James and I would like to be your tutor. I've been a tutor for 5+ years working with individuals, in groups, online and in person. Most of my time tutoring has been with student who are looking to improve their SAT ACT and SSAT scores but I have also worked with a variety of AP tests. If I were to describe my teaching style, when it comes to standardized tests I'm not someone who likes...

...of Arts in History and later my Master's of Arts in Teaching Social Studies from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. Since then, I have expanded from classroom teaching into alternative education, curriculum design, career coaching, youth leadership development, and behavioral health. From leading two-week-long summer programs touring colleges on board the schooner Amistad, to helping students identify personal strengths to take into job interviews as a career coach at Portland YouthBuilders, to creating...

...to Seattle, I am incredibly excited to being working with Varsity Tutors as a way to become involved with my community. I recently took the GREs and was admitted to UW's Master's of Social Work program, so the stress and anxiety of standardized test taking is fresh in my memory. For students preparing to take the SATs, ACTs, or GREs - I feel your pain! Together we can work through the daunting process of analyzing...