Mark G.

• Issaquah, WA 98029 ( 36.1 mi )
• GRE Tutor

• Male Age 79
• Member since: 11/2011
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $25 to $52 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: ACT

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PhD Physics, able to tutor in science, math, engineering

I follow the method of G. Polya in his classic work "How to Solve It". By asking the right questions, one can help the student define his problem, form a plan for the solution, carry out the plan, and examine the result. I also try to work as many difficult problems from the student's text as time permits, in order to show that all problems have a solution, and the student can build confidence in attacking any problem. I try to present the material in as many ways as needed, so that I can match the subject to the student's style of learning.
I was a senior scientist - engineer for 37 years. I retired to care for my comatose wife at home, and she died a few months later. This situation has left me open to new directions. My teaching experience has been 3 years as a graduate teaching assistant, and 2 years as a tutor to friends and family in science and mathematics. My goal is ... read more

Shivani R.

• Tacoma, WA 98466 ( 4.9 mi )
• GRE Tutor

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

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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 others might need extra theoretical explanation. I aim to identify each student’s individual learning style and goals in order to develop a tutoring program to best serve them. My strongest skills as a tutor are patience, communication and a thorough understanding of subject material. I strive to use these skills to help my students achieve the success they are all capable of.
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 mathematic ... read more

Stuart M.

• Tacoma, WA 98406 ( 7.4 mi )
• GRE 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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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 as a baseball player, regardless of inherent talent, will fail if they do not know how to hold a bat correctly, so will an English student fail, regardless of the inherent quality of their thought processes, if they do not understand how to properly structure an essay. Practice must thus be accompanied with structured guidance in order to ensure that a strong foundation is in place.
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 devel ... read more

Monica C.

• Tacoma, WA 98406 ( 7.5 mi )
• GRE 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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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 environment and are pushed to be their best. This involves teaching through the Socratic method, of forcing individuals to answer their own questions. I believe that tutors and teachers should be providing students with the tools and skills they need to be productive students instead of giving away answers.
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 b ... read more

Rebecca Q.

• Tacoma, WA 98406 ( 8 mi )
• GRE Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $52.00 /hr

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I would like to continue to develop my teaching skills while creating a challenging and fun learning environment for students. Currently, I am working towards a Graduate Degree in Geography and Education. I have extensive knowledge in areas of social studies as well as writing research papers. While I have over two years tutoring children in K- 5th grade, I welcome the opportunity to work students of all ages and grade levels. I have worked with both elementary and middle school teachers to help them develop curricula that meet the needs of students. I enjoy tutoring students and helping them build confidence in their ability to achieve, both academically and socially.
Teaching is a true passion of mine. Tutoring my niece and nephew whom are ages 10 and 11 has opened my eyes to understanding the needs of children in an academic setting. I am patient teacher with a humorous yet p ... read more

Elisa S.

• Tacoma, WA 98405 ( 8.4 mi )
• GRE 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

Serey T.

• Olympia, WA 98516 ( 10.5 mi )
• GRE Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2011
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $67.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ACT

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I love teaching and working with all different children. I believe children are very intelligent in many different ways. I am very honest, easy going, and helpful. My goals is to provide a better chance of education for everyone.
As an undergraduate, I was very much driven to accomplish a level of education in computer science. I have earned one associate degree in Technical Support and Bachlor degree in Computer Science which has helped me enabled to gain an understanding in various areas of computer and math. During my two year of studies I have taught manys children how to read and understand math.

Amelia C.

• Puyallup, WA 98373 ( 11.9 mi )
• GRE Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2009
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED

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My experiences as a home school instructor for my children at the secondary level of education, as a personal tutor for SAT and GRE test preparation, and as a teaching assistant at the university level have provided me with the requisite skills to assist students at various levels of education. In addition to preparing and presenting a full curriculum (including, music, art and foreign language) for my children over a period of four years, I also have two years experience tutoring in basic grammar and writing skills and library research techniques to university students.
My teaching style, derived from a one on one approach as both a home tutor and teaching assistant, is simple: provide an open environment in which pupils feel free to ask any question. The most important aspects of tutoring are positive reinforcement, repetition, and assisting students as they develop confidence an ... read more

Russell K.

• Olympia, WA 98502 ( 18.9 mi )
• GRE Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams, ASVAB, ACT

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I believe that whenever I'm working with a student they have the capacity to learn and internalize the material. I believe that the student can learn the material. My method of mathematical and scientific instruction is based off the Polya style of teaching where the instructor guides their students by questions and reviewing the known information. Thus the student's questions drive the student towards the answer desired. I find great personal reward when working with students. After explaining information and working on helping a student understand the material there's sometimes that moment when you can watch the student go from not knowing what's going on to sudden understanding. Moments like that make my day.
I recently graduated from the Evergreen State College with a degree in mathematics. My other fields of study included chemistry, computer science, and physics. I have numer ... read more

Layla C.

• Burien, WA 98166 ( 20.9 mi )
• GRE Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Entrance Exams

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I love working with students to set and accomplish learning goals. I look for ways to make subject matter relevant to each individual by looking for ways it relates to their own life. I enjoy helping each student discover the overarching themes and conquer the details to create a cohesive understanding of subject matter. As an educator, I look to inspire the spirit of discovery and wonder in my students that I have found in studying sciences.
I have experience working with students of all ages. I've taught elementary classes, college level labs and adult specific classes. I have always been driven to do well in my studies and have found success helping others achieve their academic goals. Science is so fun and I love helping others understand the complexities of how it all works and fits together.

Nathaniel W.

• Kent, WA 98035 ( 20.9 mi )
• GRE 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

IBRAHIMA T.

• Tukwila, WA 98188 ( 22.2 mi )
• GRE Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Entrance Exams, Contractors Lisencing

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As a recent graduate of the Master of Science in Criminal justice (MSCJ), I was very much driven to achieve a high level of excellence in education. I am very proud of my honorable result, a 3.82/4.00 GPA. I also have earned a Master of Sociology and Compared Politics, and a bachelor degree in Public and International Law. I have accomplished many successful research papers, and memoirs concerning human condition, social science, and comparative studies about human societies. I can teach a variety of subjects notably in the areas of Social Science, Political Science, Criminology, Law, Organizational Behavior, and Comparative International Studies.
I have a strong compassion for education. As an educator or tutor the pursuit of excellence is always my major goal. I think teaching is the only best way to share knowledge and help those in learning process to strive for success. I wi ... read more

Minwang L.

• Seattle, WA 98118 ( 26.4 mi )
• GRE Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $60.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GMAT

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I believe it is as important of learning subject as the learning skill. So I not only teach students the subject, but also teach them study skills. I love to use multimedia and all kinds of resources to create a fun learning experience for students. I tailor my classes differently based on different student's learning styles. I am patient and detail oriented. I provide students first-class tutoring service based on their individual needs.
Graduated with a master's degree, I have been teaching for 5 years. I believe in education and I have a passion for teaching. I have expertise in the following three fields: the first is Mathematics. I teach SAT math, GRE math, GMAT math, college algebra, geometry, trigonometry and some statistics. I am good at both in class teaching and software assisted online learning. Second, since my native language is Chinese, I teach Chinese language. I tea ... read more

ThuThao N.

• Seattle, WA 98122 ( 29.6 mi )
• GRE Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $51.00 /hr

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I enjoy tutoring and working with students in the academic environment. I believe students can learn and do well as long as they are taught in the correct ways. I am a very patient, supporting and outgoing person. With my tutoring experience, I am able to explain and break down the difficult concepts to the most basic level. I understand that students have various learning styles. However, I believe to improve their learning skills, all students should frequently review the basic concepts and practice the problems that they are having difficulties with. I am available to not only help students learn but also to give them the support they need.
I have recently completed a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with an additional major in Mathematics. I have a solid understanding of different math subjects, including algebra and calculus. During the last three years, I have tu ... read more

Joel H.

• Bremerton, WA 98311 ( 29.7 mi )
• GRE Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $60.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GMAT, GED, Entrance Exams, ASVAB, ACT

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As a current graduate student, pursuing my master degree in chemistry I am driven to achieve a higher level of understanding during my education. During my undergraduate studies at Western Washington University, I was privileged enough to take part in research and published my work in a major scientific journal. My education and research experience had given me a strong background in math, physics, chemistry, and English. During my undergraduate studies I tutored students in math, physics, and chemistry.
Being a father myself, I am an avid believer in providing our children with a strong education. I believe all children have the ability to succeed at any subject; they just need the appropriate teaching method presented to them for their unique learning style. I am a patient, hands on, thorough educator, allowing my students to discover their own potential in a supportive environme ... read more