Certified Tutors From Washington State University

I am a secondary math teacher with over ten years of tutoring experience. I graduated with a degree in Biology from Washington State University and a Masters in secondary education from Gonzaga University. I love helping students master the concepts that they need to be successful in their classes and on their tests!

...that learning is a process, and students must be patient to understand this to be successful. I also currently tutor a sixth grader in time management, organizational skills and adjusting to more difficult topics in school. In June, I hope to be starting graduate school to get my Master's degree in teaching math and science....

...my success, my students often told me that I should be the teacher. So I decided to do just that and am now on the fast track to become a high school Chemistry teacher. After college, I worked at a pathology company preparing and screening cytology specimens for the presence of cancer. While I found...

I am a professional physicist/engineer, who also loves teaching and enjoys helping his students to master the subjects. I will always work hard and persistently with you until you understand the topic at hand and I will do my best to help you bridge any gap in knowledge that obstructs your way to success.

...knowledge in psychology, as well as helping other students succeed. When I tutor, I try to make the subject as interesting and engaging as possible, relating as many topics to real-world or personal examples as I can. I like to break down hard-to-understand concepts to their basic elements to make it easier to grasp. I...

...English grammar, I am most passionate and excel the most at tutoring Spanish (Levels 1-4). When it comes to language teaching, I believe it cannot be rushed. I try to ensure my students understand each component of the language fully until moving onto the next. Language learning builds on itself, and if one gets caught...

...for a Pierce County school district. I am Certified by the State of Washington to teach Science at the secondary level and to teach math at the middle school level. I believe in a student centered approach to teaching where personal interests and learning styles are taken into account. I also teach Tai Chi and...

...concepts differently and the key to making someone enjoy their education is to understand that they may think differently than what is taught in a standard text book. I try to encourage unique learning styles. I try to impart a new perspective for learning, as well as an appreciation for education to all of my...

...volunteering for youth camps and working with children ages 8-14. My passion lies in math and its importance in our daily lives. One of the major road bumps that students face is realizing when to ask for help. In my early years of college I realized this to be true. In mathematics especially, students tend...

...hard work and dedication, the wonders of science can be accessible to anyone. I want to help people realize this, in addition to helping them through the difficult classes and topics. Learning science and mathematics doesn't have to be all about the boring lectures. It should be interactive, hands-on, creative, and team-oriented like science is....

...important to me. I make a great effort to stay in touch with them as often as possible. At the moment I'm taking a break after a year or two of working in engineering to enjoy the Pacific Northwest and pursue a few personal interests. I love to travel, and I'm hoping to find a...

...I look forward to helping students accomplish their educational goals, whether those include test prep, college admissions essays, or grade level reading and math. I enjoy being a student as much as I enjoy being a teacher. I believe that learning should be fun. When I'm not studying or teaching I can be found outside...

...receptionist at a company in Portland and I feel very happy and rewarded at my job. In my personal time, I enjoy jogging and plan on running a half marathon some day. I also enjoy cooking as I am gluten-free and have fun experimenting with different recipes which sometimes turn into disasters. I love getting...

...students with a blueprint to independently solve problems in the future. In this way, I think it's important to teach students how to be more self-sufficient in the learning process, and that includes relaying tips for taking tests and managing one's time. In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball, watching the Portland Trailblazers, and...

...returned to visit, sharing their continued successes following what was learned as a member of my classroom. I want to continue to help children "get it" as they are called on to rise to new heights in an increasingly competitive academic and occupational climate. I have decided to continue within the Varsity Tutors platform with...

...have a bachelor's in sociology and psychology, a master's in leadership, and a doctorate in student affairs administration. My undergraduate major and my PhD cognate were focused on sociology; I generally examine and resolve issues from a radical sociologist's perspective. I am an avid Techie. I use Linux, and I am active on social media.

...Once you get on the right path you will improve your grades and have a deeper understanding of your studies. I love physics, but I understand not everyone does. I am here to help you get the most out of your classes. With teaching experience and a good understanding of how to create a successful...

...it's called 'Abstract Algebra'. I fell in love with math early when I realized it was just one idea that was built on another. I then took physics in my senior year of college and fell in love with that as well. In my opinion, physics is so fascinating because of it's predictable nature. It...

...can do better on your homework and tests. Additionally, I received my physics bachelor degree in physics from Washington State University as well. My favorite subject to tutor is math, because I enjoy helping students see and understand patterns. I enjoy sports and I use analogies to help students understand and solve different problems.... My philosophy is to help students have confidence that they can understand the concepts and apply them in their homework in a...

...the classroom I focused on individual one on one instruction and took time to understand the strengths and weakness of every student. I believe in a collaborate learning environment and understand that all students learn in different ways. It is important to listen to the students and work together for a common goal. I have...