Danielle E.

• Olympia, WA 98516 ( 6.2 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Florida Writes, FCAT, Entrance Exams, ASVAB, ACT

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I love teaching and working with children. I would love to help your child succeed in school. I am patient, easy-going, considerate, and down-to-earth. My goal is to provide the best education possible for your child.
I completed my B.S in Biology in 1991 and my M.S. in Wildlife Research in 1994. I have 2 manuscripts published in the Journal of Wildlife Management. I worked for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources for 14 years as an Endangered Species Research Scientist. I have extensive experience in science, math, technical writing, computer programming, and database management. For the last 18 months I have been laid off and enjoying parenting my 2 children who are 11 and 7. Over the past 10 years I have volunteered in their schools, been active on the PTA, and taught Sunday School. I know I will be an excellent tutor of English, math, science, informatio ... read more

Shivani R.

• Tacoma, WA 98466 ( 10.4 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $50.00 /hr

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As a doctor of Biomathematics, I have a deep passion for mathematics and applied mathematics. From my undergraduate days as a math major at Columbia University, to the intensive research of my doctoral program, I have developed a finely tuned understanding of mathematics and the applications thereof. I have taught college courses both independently and as an assistant for 9 years, and am very comfortable teaching any level of mathematics. I enjoy one-on-one work, and find this to be the best learning environment for many students. Currently, I conduct part-time research and am hoping to expand my work as a private tutor of mathematics.
My goal as a math tutor is to enhance my students’ understanding of mathematics. Often, classroom instruction alone is insufficient when it comes to learning complex subject matter. Some students might benefit from added practice, while oth ... read more

William N.

• Gig Harbor, WA 98335 ( 10.9 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2011
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $59.00 to $69.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams, ASVAB, ACT

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I have been a professional instructor pilot for 20 years teaching pilots from over 30 different countries in English and Spanish. I have a BS in Zoology, an MA in Information Management, and am working on an MS in Aeronautical Science. I have ten years grammar school, high school (AP), and college level Spanish and lived two years in Colombia South America as a Christian missionary. I have taken college and graduate level courses in Spanish, zoology, chemistry, microbiology, writing, information management, and aeronautics to name a few and have tutored in all these subjects. I have taken graduate level military courses in safety, history,management, leadership, speeaking and writing.
I have been professionally teaching for almost 30 years whether it be swimming to five year olds or flying to heads of aviation organizations. Few things give greater satisfaction than sharing wh ... read more

Carolee W.

• Tacoma, WA 98445 ( 11.8 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED

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Interactive--listening to and learning from student to determine "where they're at". Then, posing questions to enable them to find their own beginning/solution/answers. If session doesn't find a promising beginning, start from a base and progress with them. Interaction prevents or indicates "going too fast" or overwhelming them--"the eyes" are engaged or indicate "shut-down". Making the math or education "mean something" provides a reason for learning or further developing the concepts. Encouragement and sincere compliments are very important. Sharing your own struggles or an "ah-huh" moment helps ease the role differences toward a comfortable, encouraging, learning relationship.
I have tutored and educated staff to raise their knowledge and understanding in an effort to help them appreciate their role and the benefit of their effort toward the goals of the overall departm ... read more

Jennifer N.

• Gig Harbor, WA 98335 ( 12.6 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $61.00 to $71.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams, ASVAB, ACT

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Tutored math through calculus at local community college and basic chemistry, biology and math at the local University. Tutored while serving in the military in math and science as well as test prep for all ages, grade levels and developmental levels. Worked for tutoring agency and privately tutoring grades K-12 and college. Tutored nursing students in dosage calculations and chemistry. Have a bachelors in nursing encompassing a wide range of sciences. Served as an instructor in my military area of expertise (data and communications systems).
I am very flexible in my teaching style and usually spend the first session gauging how the student learns. I am very patient and understanding however I strive to help the student discover their full potential. I have used many creative methods to teaching to include relating addition and subtraction to yards down on a football field, teachin ... read more

Stuart M.

• Tacoma, WA 98406 ( 13.4 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $57.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams, ACT

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I hold an MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) degree from the University of Puget Sound, am Washington State certified to teach secondary English/Language Arts, and am passionate about helping others to develop an appreciation of language in all its forms. I also have a background in history, Spanish, and creative writing, and feel that I am qualified to assist students of any ability level in these subjects. I have experience working with students of all ages in both supervisory and educational contexts, and am trained in numerous methods to help maximize student learning and success.
The cliche saying of "practice makes perfect" does not stray too far from the core of my teaching philosophy, however I do differ on a key point. I believe that practicing anything (whether or not it relates to academics) can only be done successfully if certain foundational skills are present; just ... read more

Monica C.

• Tacoma, WA 98406 ( 13.4 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $59.00 to $72.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams, ASVAB, ACT

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I have been tutoring as a volunteer and as a job for a combined 7 years now. I have worked in both one on one tutoring with a dyslexic student, tutoring in specialized topics, and group peer tutoring. My longest individual tutoring experience has been with Aidan, who is dyslexic and I have been working with for 4 years. We focus on taking the larger, more daunting tasks and breaking them into smaller sections. Because of his unique learning style, I have learned many creative ways to present the information at hand. I have experience tutoring a wide range of subjects such as high school and college level chemistry and biology, math, world and US history as well as English.
My teaching style involves being open and relatable while keeping he conversation related to learning and the subjects of importance. I feel like students respond best when they are in a positive work envi ... read more

Elisa S.

• Tacoma, WA 98405 ( 14.5 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams, ACT

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I have been tutoring since my sophomore year at the University of Puget Sound. I tutor mathematics exclusively because it's my area of expertise as well as what I'm passionate about. My first tutoring jobs were referred to me by professors, where I privately tutored secondary school students in-home. During my junior and senior years I worked for the University as a peer tutor, tutoring lower division students in calculus and statistics. Currently I am tutoring privately again since quiting a 3-year career in the actuarial field to take classes part-time.
My goals is to get the student up to speed so they can succeed on their own. In mathematics, problems can be solved several different ways, so I adapt the method I teach to what is most natural to the student. I believe everyone has mathematical ability, but not everyone approaches problems the same way. If the student has pro ... read more

Steven J.

• Gig Harbor, WA 98332 ( 15.3 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams

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I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science with a minor in Accounting. I graduated from the University of Houston with a 3.8 G.P.A. in my major. I have learned to apply critical thinking via my education throughout my previous career in the hotel industry. I was a member of Toast Masters for a year and learned valuable communication skills and the ability to speak with precision and confidence. I have coached youth soccer for approximately 6 years and currently am the Full Field Program director (a volunteer position) for Harbor Soccer Club in Gig Harbor. In my career as a hotel owner/operator I was responsible for training and assisting in training of all employees for all levels.
I enjoy working with youth and take pride in assisting them with confidence building as well as real life applications for learning and adjusting. I realize and understand there are d ... read more

John E.

• Gig Harbor, WA 98332 ( 17.8 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $63.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams

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Since completing my formal degree training I have worked in several capacities in the field of education. I taught inner-city young adults in Washington, D.C. in all GED subjects. I worked as a Guidance Counselor and Education Services Officer for the Army for eight years. In the past two years I have tutored under the auspices of Tacoma Community College in all GED subjects. Prior to my work with TCC I tutored in the Kid Reach program for three years.
I try to match my own teaching style with the learning style of the student with whom I am working, paying particular attention to language and vocabulary usage. I also strive to emulate my favorite math teacher's ability to think out loud in teaching any kind of problem solving task.

Mark B.

• Federal Way, WA 98023 ( 18.3 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $54.00 /hr

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I tutored for the Federal Way, WA campus of DeVry University from spring of 2007 to fall of 2008. I tutored students in English, multiple maths, programming, game design, logic, and test prep. I stopped tutoring to devote my time to the final project of my degree. Now I'm an independent video game developer tutoring to make "ends meet" while I'm working on my first commercial game project.
I present the information or concepts at hand in several different ways. I draw on the learners personal experiences to make the information or concepts relevant to them. I help the learner tie the information or concepts to their own knowledge base thus establishing ownership.

Amy E.

• Sumner, WA 98390 ( 22.5 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $58.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: ACT

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I have worked with at-risk children in the Chicago Public Schools system to teach a wide range of skills, primarily focusing on college readiness skills, essay and resume writing, ACT preparation, and remedial and advanced reading techniques. I am also highly qualified to teach speech and journalism, and have a year of experience in each as well. I feel I can make the most impact on students when I work with them one-on-one, and so I am excited to transition from the full-time teaching to the tutoring field.
I consider myself to be fun and entertaining and very approachable in my teaching methods. I never lose patience with students and believe that making mistakes is equally as important as making progress. All students can become better writers with a little hard work and a bit of desire to do so, and I can give them the tools to produce their best writing to date.

Nathaniel W.

• Kent, WA 98035 ( 26.9 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GMAT, ACT

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I believe that instilling the confidence to learn is the key to effective instruction. Students need confidence not only in their instructor’s mastery of the subject matter, but also in their own ability to gain their own such master. This is not to suggest that rigor should not be applied, but rather that a student must have an emotional engagement with the learning process and a sense of their own progress, however minimal it might seem at a particular time. Frustration is the primary obstacle to successful learning and overcoming it is the instructor’s chief task.
From 2005 to 2008 I worked as a teacher and tutor for a Seattle-based test preparation firm. I taught classes for the SAT and GRE and tutored the SAT, GRE, and ACT. I believe I met and exceeded the high standards set by this organization. In 2008 I worked as a regional field director for the Obama campaign in several s ... read more

Michelle W.

• Enumclaw, WA 98022 ( 29.4 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED

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I have worked with students of almost every age and level. My first teaching degree was a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education. With that degree, I worked in a preschool, and I have substituted extensively in elementary schools and in middle and high schools for 12 years, learning to work with math systems such as Investigations and Expressions. At the same time I have aided and taught evening classes for adults learning basic skills to further their educational and career goals, and I have volunteered to teach Sunday school and ESL. To better understand the specific needs of adult learners, my latest degree was a Master's in Adult Education.
It is my belief that teaching truly works only in partnership with learning. My preferred approach to teaching is to start by finding out about students' needs and interests to help them develop and meet their goals. By planning out w ... read more

Stephanie H.

• Enumclaw, WA 98022 ( 31 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams

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I just graduated from PLU with a degree in Business, a concentration in human resources, and a minor in psychology. I maintained a high GPA throughout my college experience and graduated with honors. I have very good study skills and am very organized. I took a variety of classes and excelled in writing papers and test preparation. I have never tutored children but have given children riding lessons and have helped 4-H children learn horsemanship skills. I consider myself very patient and a good teacher. When they don't understand something I work hard to try to explain it in a different way. I have also corrected and given feedback on fellow college student’s papers and assignments.
I love helping and teaching children. I have given riding lessons to all ages of children for years, realizing there is no better feeling than helping children accomplish their goals. I would love to h ... read more