Find Gig Harbor, WA ACT Tutors For Lessons, Instruction or Help

Mark G.

• Issaquah, WA 98029 ( 30.6 mi )
• ACT 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: GRE

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

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 to show how math and science can enrich one's life and these subjects are nothing to fear.
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 ... read more

Kimberly G.

• Seattle, WA 98125 ( 25.8 mi )
• ACT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2014
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $60.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, Testing Strategies, Testing Skills, SAT - Math, PSAT, GED, Entrance Exams

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Local Math Tutor

I am a graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. I am very passionate about math and helping others understand it and get through tougher times in math. I have been helping students for over eight years and pride myself on helping students turn their grades around, preparing them for SAT/ACT tests and helping students feel more comfortable about math and their skill set. Covering: pre-algebra, elementary algebra, high school geometry, algebra I and II, trigonometry, most high school math, general math, intermediate algebra, Math 100, college algebra. Also SAT/ACT math prep

Jennifer N.

• Gig Harbor, WA 98335 ( 3.9 mi )
• ACT 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

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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, teaching trig by building and launching rockets, basically connecting what needs to be learned to what interests the student.
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 ... read more

William N.

• Gig Harbor, WA 98335 ( 4.3 mi )
• ACT 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

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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

Monica C.

• Tacoma, WA 98406 ( 6.2 mi )
• ACT Tutor

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

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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

Stuart M.

• Tacoma, WA 98406 ( 6.4 mi )
• ACT 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: GRE, GED, Entrance Exams

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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

James J.

• Tacoma, WA 98405 ( 7.4 mi )
• ACT Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $50.00 /hr

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Though my primary study has been of a religious nature, I am very skilled in the other subjects of a quality educational foundation, as well. I am especially gifted at math as I scored a 730 in math on my SAT's. In 2003 I worked at Cedarcrest High School in Duvall as Special Education Assistant tutoring students with ADD and ADHD. I have also taught in a private kindergarten in Taiwan. I have had many positive experiences mentoring high school and middle school students in faith based organizations. In recent years I have served as a mentor, guide, and teacher in non-profit settings primarily investing in young adults between 18 and 30. During this time I have also mentored high school interns in my non-profit leadership roles.
I love the learning process. My goal is to provide an environment for the student to grow to love the process of learning. I see myself as a guide ... read more

Elisa S.

• Tacoma, WA 98405 ( 7.9 mi )
• ACT Tutor

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

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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 problems in school, it's not because they're incapable. A little personal attention can help them reach their potential.
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. C ... read more

Danielle E.

• Olympia, WA 98516 ( 16.2 mi )
• ACT 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

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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, information technology!
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 fo ... read more

Nathaniel W.

• Kent, WA 98035 ( 17 mi )
• ACT Tutor

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

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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 states, leading trainings in voter contact activities, campaign software systems, and other volunteer activities. Training volunteers of all different backgrounds and educational levels was the key to my task.
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 lear ... read more

Serey T.

• Olympia, WA 98516 ( 18.1 mi )
• ACT Tutor

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

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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.

Joel H.

• Bremerton, WA 98311 ( 19.2 mi )
• ACT Tutor

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

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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

Amy E.

• Sumner, WA 98390 ( 19.2 mi )
• ACT 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

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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.

Jenny W.

• Silverdale, WA 98383 ( 20.4 mi )
• ACT Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $62.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GRE, GED, Entrance Exams, ASVAB

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As the middle child in the family, I was very competitive among my siblings. I was very much driven to achieve goals that I set for myself. I have earned two bachelor degrees, a BA in Theater Art and a BS in Biology, which have enabled me to gain an understanding in various ways areas of science and math. During the past several years, I have tutored students in all levels of math, and science, and have students ranging in age from kindergarten all the way through college.
I love working with children, especially the younger ones, but I don’t' mind working with any age groups. I believe all children can learn in many forms; some may be visual learners and some may be tactile. I believe that all children can achieve their goals if they have the right help and the right roll model to look up to. I am patient, easy going, and passionate about what I do. My goal is to provide excellenc ... read more

Walter S.

• Seattle, WA 98122 ( 20.9 mi )
• ACT Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED

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As an educator, I strive to discern the individual needs of each student and tailor my approach accordingly. I use my communication skills and extensive experience to explain concepts in such a way that each student can understand. Building confidence is my strong suit, and kids sense that I really care about them. I'm patient, compassionate and have a sense of humor. I firmly believe that every student can learn, and I have a track record to prove that.
I began teaching remedial math and English skills to college age students/returning Vietnam vets in Colorado in the 1970's. Since that time, I have tutored kids of all ages in those same skills. Knowing first hand how difficult it is to "re-learn" basic skills, I have a great passion to help kids learn correctly at the beginning. I worked as a free-lance tutor and volunteer ESL instructor from 1995 to 2005 From 2005 to 20 ... read more