Certified Tutors From University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

...My favorite academic subjects to tutor are biology and writing. I have also worked as a professional high school essay scorer, so am uniquely suited to assist students in improved performance on standardized essays. I love to distill central ideas and then be able to explain, "It's simple, really!" My tutoring philosophy is straightforward: when...

...the way? I tutor multiple subjects, but my favorites are economics and writing. Economics is the fundamental building block of all major societies, so understanding it allows you to understand the world. Writing, because it allows us to organize our thoughts and share them with people we have never met even those who are yet...

...how the subjects they are learning apply in the real world. For example, using statistical methods to predict how well a professional baseball team will perform, or how prime numbers can be used in modern day cryptography. I have found that the best way to make abstract mathematical concepts interesting to a student is to...

...fantasy books and movies. I am currently attending the University of Washington Tacoma campus, with a major in history and minor in education. I've helped with students at the middle school level, namely language lrts and mathematics for several years now, and I enjoy meeting new students with an ambition to learn.... Diligence is the key to learning anything

...business experience with is looking for a way to connect with and help others accomplish their goals. You will find that I am proficient at business, basic math, English social sciences and history. Additionally, I am very strong at study skills and time management. My goal is to help you accomplish your goals.... I want to help empower you to figure out how your learning style affects your ability to learn and then help you determine...

...believe that will stick with you in the end. I want you to be able to think through problems, derive formulas when necessary, and apply both rational and creative thinking to understand material. Although I have not tutored extensively, I bring 15 years of practical science research experience, contributing to 9 publications in the field...

...worker for the state of Washington. I worked for the state for 4 years and then started a second masters in Social Work at the University of Southern California. I have had tutoring experience with adults and children alike.I have worked as an ESL teacher, a tutor for both graduate and undergraduate students and am...

...only a byproduct of the work done in sessions which result in clear, thoughtful, well-researched writing across disciplines for a variety of audiences and purposes. I specialize in high school, college, and non-traditional students who need help improving their writing in any capacity. I try to make sessions as fun and engaging as possible while...

...different children. I know what it's like to struggle learning, and I have had to adapt myself. I have a large amount of tools to help kids learn. I feel it is very important that our youth believe they are smart, and find learning enjoyable rather than frustrating. I started tutoring when I was 16...

...subjects. Everyone has a different learning style; my goal as a tutor is to find out what my student's learning style is and adapt my teaching accordingly. I'm passionate about helping students because I was a student myself in the same situation. Being willing to accept help for a subject is half the battle. I'm here...

...I worked with the Tacoma Urban League (a non-profit summer youth organization) as a student mentor to empower student learning and success. As a mentor, I taught Algebra, Geometry, art, and basic finance. Furthermore, I frequently tutor some of my computer science peers who may be struggling with their Java basics. My past academic and...

...as an engineer, I welcomed opportunities to mentor junior engineers to help them grow and sharpen their skills as engineers. I love to see the joy in the students' faces when they finally understand the concepts that have been eluding them and find the confidence in themselves. I accomplish that by finding out the gaps...

...past 2 years, I double down on this statement. A student learns best when met at their level and then supported from there. I like to incorporate social & emotional learning where and when I am able. The student has to have their basic needs met, prior to being ready to absorb and attain curriculum....

...learning and help them get a better understanding of certain material. I believe that by providing them with some detailed explanations as well some examples for them to do with some guidance, it will make it easier for students to retain the information better since they get to practice using what they learn.

...proficient in not only English, but also Mandarin. Apart from my job here, I am also volunteering as a Web Dev tutor with Codeucate. Among all subjects I tutored, I am most passionate and experienced about College level Math and Computer Programming. I love the feeling of leading students through difficult problems.

...I mostly teach elementary age students but have taught older students in theatre including middle school and high school age. My teaching philosophy is essentially fun, learning can and should be fun! If it's funny, if it's interesting you're more likely to retain it. I also am very much about empowering the student to think...

...to fit individual learning styles and needs. My goal is to break down complex concepts, transforming challenging subjects into manageableand even enjoyablelearning experiences. Seeing my students grow in confidence and mastery is the most rewarding part of my work. If you're looking for a patient, dedicated tutor who is committed to your success, let's begin...