Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors for Students in Seattle, WA

...school, I struggled to find motivation in the field of mathematics, as many of my teachers didn't spend enough time supporting me and their other students. Only in high school did I grow very interested in math, as my teachers set enough time aside to discuss the material and to further student interest through math's wide-reaching applications. This success follows me through the advanced math classes I have taken such as Calculus and Linear Algebra....

...at Northeastern University's school of Computer and Information Science. In High School I was an AP Scholar with distinction, a title earned for scoring above average on 7 AP tests. As a Senior in High School while taking AP Calculus AB, I was a peer tutor in my school's Pre-Calculus course. Other tutoring experience comes from volunteering to help my peers in their math and Computer Science classes. I am an avid programmer with experience...

...As a college graduate and an alumna of a Seattle private school, I have personally experienced the pressures and difficulties facing most high school students. I love learning in any form and have taken the PSAT, ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Tests, so I understand the difficulty in finding a way to master both the material and the tests. I am well aware of the challenges that standardized tests present and love working...

...traveled across the globe just to further my study, I understand the value of education in different aspects and cultures. From my experience, also as a business owner who coach younger ones, I was able to boil down what is the utmost important in teaching/learning process. I believe "to learn" is an active verb, which must comes willingly from the learners. That means a teacher's job is not only to help the learners understand the...

...standardized test questions since I enjoy puzzles and problem solving though helping someone to express their feelings and opinions in writing can also be very rewarding. In my spare time, I am an avid home cook and runner. I also love crossword puzzles and spicy food. I feel that the most valuable aspect of education is learning how to think in different ways and approach problems from various perspectives. Even if a few years from...

...University and my PhD from the University of Washington. Both of my degrees are in Public Health. I enjoy mentoring and teaching students of all ages. I have mentored K-8, high school, and beyond. In addition, I have taught graduate level classes at the University of Washington. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I really enjoy tutoring math and science. I am a mentor for a girls' after school STEM (science, technology, engineering,...

...that I am open to all answers and that no one is ever truly wrong. No one should feel that their contribution to a learning environment is ever wrong. In addition to mentoring elementary and middle school students, I have also tutored freshmen chemistry and surely enough, the fear of being wrong still persists in these students as well.I told them what I told my younger students about how being wrong helps us to learn...

...nine years, and I love what I do. The best part of my day is when my students are experiencing success and confidence in their math skills. I've taught Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, and Calculus. Trigonometry has always been a solid part of my Algebra 2 and Precalculus classes. Many students have said they understand math after I've explained it. My goal is to help my students reach their goals.

...realized that I was not being challenged intellectually, and I was craving it! After being away from academics (and having several life-changing experiences overseas) I came to realize how much I valued the pursuit of knowledge. While my time in the Army challenged me emotionally and physically, it did not give me the academic challenge that I needed. I went to South Puget Sound Community College as soon as I separated from the service. Knowing...

...black beast, and I have never been good at it," and discover their own abilities. To this end, I believe in providing explanation in which students develop and share their understanding of mathematics through constant interaction with their instructors and peers, in a safe, respectful, and collegial learning environment in which all students feel included. During teaching or tutoring sessions, I look forward to the opportunity to advise and mentor students from all backgrounds, and...

...from National Tsing Hua University, which is one of the best universities in Taiwan. Currently I am applying to the Applied Physics program for graduate school. I have experience tutoring visually impaired students in both math and physics aging from 11 to 16. Throughout the years, I have developed a style of bringing experiments into tutoring. I believe that combining real world with the textbook helps students understanding the concepts of math and physics.

...Ohio State University with a degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics. While achieving my degree, I had the extraordinary opportunity to work in the Astronomy department as a student instructional assistant. This experience not only exposed me to a variety of learning styles, but it reinforced my respect for the tremendous responsibility that we as educators have to students. My teaching philosophy is based on flexibility and compassion; traits that I feel are fundamental for a...

...Northwest for seven years. I enjoy tutoring Math of all levels up to Pre-Calculus, as well as SAT (both Math and Verbal), Language skills, and History/Government. Having taught at both a small private school and large urban public schools, I have broad experience with different learning styles, backgrounds, and abilities. I find it highly rewarding to help students and guide their progress toward mastering. If something is taught correctly, students will enjoy learning it!

...I believe you need to be patient and understand the student's strengths and weakness in order to effectively teach Math to students. Relating Math to real life examples can make it more interesting and fun for students. I believe my tutoring/teaching experience and desire in teaching math would be beneficial for the student. I love one on one tutoring and enjoy the pleasure of making a difference in the education of my students.... I believe you...

...soon-to-be medical student, I strive to propagate effective education. I received my Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology and minor in Chemistry. My first experience teaching was in high school where I taught basic Spanish to local elementary school kids. Since then, I have sought several opportunities to be involved in leadership and learning processes. I have worked with several different populations including elementary school, junior high, high school, and college-aged individuals on...

...the greater Seattle area and work as an interpreter (American Sign Language/English/Spanish). To date, I hold a Master of Science in Computational Linguistics, a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics. I tutor a wide variety of subjects, including computer science, mathematics, and Spanish. If you need help, let's work it out together! I can also provide tutoring services through American Sign Language (instead of English), if...

...two years as an undergraduate and then graduated in Mathematics from Gonzaga University. At Gonzaga, my 300-400 level instructors would interact with the student on an individual basis (regularly and upon request), which taught me the value of interpersonal relationships in academia. I enjoy tutoring students who have an interest in mathematics or demonstrate a willingness to learn. I myself started very slowly in intermediate college math courses, but gradually the subject matter was known...

...instill in my students that academics and learning are positive and exciting experiences where they can be successful. I have been working with kids for over a decade now and am a certified teacher with a Masters in Elementary Education from the University of Puget Sound. Through my undergraduate studies, I received a Bachelors in Music and a minor in English. I lived in northern California for two years teaching for AmeriCorps where I enjoyed...

...it takes more than just the students in order to be successful. I have been tutoring with this philosophy for the last 6 years; along side the "No Child Left Behind" act, I have inspired and mentored those of immigrant parents, as well as lower income families, to help both student and parent understand their child's potential. The subjects that I love to inspire others with are English and Math, I believe that there is...

...who have yet to see the wonders of mathematics in the hopes that they too might want to further the field themselves one day. As Edward Frenkel said in an interview on the subject of mathematics, "This is the coolest stuff in the worldthat's what it is and yet everyone hates it. Isn't it ironic?" Students are taught mathematics in a way that obscures its true beauty, and it is my hope that I can...