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Josh: Tacoma tutor
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…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 now, you cannot quite remember how to graph an equation, at one point you thought through how to present information in a form that is easier to visually interpret. The exact meaning of "prestidigitation" might elude you some...
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Stanford University- Bachelor in Arts, Music, Concentration in Composition
University of Washington-Seattle Campus- Masters, Music Composition
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Ruth: Tacoma tutor
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…that embrace all the different kinds of diversity in our world. A graduate of Smith College, Ruth has worked as a teacher in a variety of community-based settings. She spent one year as a Fulbright teacher at Northern (Arctic) Federal University in Arkhangelsk, Russia, teaching English and growing international friendships. Since returning to Pittsburgh in 2012, she has taught and mentored at-risk kids and youth at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, and...
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Smith College- Bachelors, Comparative Literature / Russian Civilization
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 760
Chloe: Tacoma tutor
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…and Organismal Biology. I believe that hard work, curiosity and an open mind are the keys to lifelong learning. Often the journey to academic success is not a solo one, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share what I know in a way that inspires and educates students. My passion for education stems from a desire to become more aware of the world around me and to help others do the same, whether...
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Univeristy of Montana - Bachelors, Ecology and Organismal Biology
ACT Reading: 32
Andrew: Tacoma tutor
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…in long hikes through the woods of Washington, reading fiction and nonfiction for pleasure, and getting to know my new city. In addition, I am enthusiastic about cooking and baking, and love to try new recipes, with varying levels of success. I have a personal passion for learning, and an interest in sharing that passion with others. It is my belief that everyone learns differently, and that by discovering the right methods, everyone can be...
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Iowa State University- Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Jan: Tacoma tutor
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…students in theater and creative writing electives at The Northwest School. I have also worked as a teaching assistant at Oberlin College. I tutored analytical and creative writing and gave lectures and facilitated discussions on creative writing, visual art, architecture, music, and dance. I have mentored writers through the development of content as an editor for various publications, and I have lots of experience teaching the performing arts to elementary schoolers up through senior adults....
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Oberlin College- Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing and Dance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 800
Brian: Tacoma tutor
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…well to your education. Much of my experience involves peer tutoring; in high school, I aided younger classmen on concepts that I had learned in years prior to them. These topics would be related to math (Algebra 1-4, Pre-Algebra, Trigonometry, and Calculus), as well as AP Chemistry. I helped other students starting my sophomore year and continued to provide afterschool sessions until I left high school. During my time in college, I have also tutored...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus- Current Undergrad, Chemical Engineering
Rachel: Tacoma tutor
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…have what it takes to succeed in school, its just a matter of finding the style of learning that is most effective for them. What works or makes sense for one student will not necessarily work for the next student, and so it is essential as a tutor to be able to explain the same concept in a variety of different ways and to be able to determine when a student has fully grasped the...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus- Bachelors, General Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 790
Katie: Tacoma tutor
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Duke University, B.A., cum laude ~ Fulbright Scholar ~ Undergraduate Teaching Fellow I just graduated cum laude from Duke University with a B.A. in Psychology. I have extensive experience tutoring Psychology, English, ESL, Spanish, and SAT prep. I look forward to working with you to achieve your academic goals!
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Duke University- Current Undergrad, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Adam: Tacoma tutor
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…plan on attending law school in the near future, but I have always enjoyed teaching. I started tutoring during my junior year of high school, finding that I had an aptitude for analogies that helped students learn the material. I tutor a large variety of subjects, including LSAT, SAT, and ACT. I also tutor various academic subjects, primarily in the fields of math and science. My favorite subject to tutor is Chemistry, followed closely by...
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus- Bachelors, Sociology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36
Jessica: Tacoma tutor
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…大学法学院,现在practicing attorney in Washington state. Prior to law school, I worked as an editor for a publishing company in D.C. I received my undergraduate degree from The George Washington University, with degrees in Journalism and International Relations. Throughout law school, college, and in my current and prior work, my writing abilities have been paramount. I have found success both in school and my career through understanding how to...
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George Washington University- Bachelor in Arts, Journalism and Int'l Affairs
Kriya: Tacoma tutor
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…fundamentals of a subject is essential, and we will fill in any gaps in knowledge together. I wish to pursue graduate degrees in multicultural education to transform pedagogy and curricula, especially around topics of history, language, and identity. At the same time, I also love all things scientific and nerdy. Foreign films, travel, personal narratives, role-playing games, tropical beaches, hiking, and yoga are some of my interests. My pursuit of knowledge is to deepen my...
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University of California-Berkeley- Bachelors, South and Southeast Asian Studies
Koissi: Tacoma tutor
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…avid programmer with experience across a wide range of technologies and languages, including NodeJS, MySQL, C, C++, and Objective C. Most of my experience in Computer Science comes from personal projects and my own curiosity. Learning new things is my favorite pastime, and I'd like to share that feeling with others as much as I can. When tutoring students, I work to give them a taste of the joy I experience when faced with new...
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Northeastern University- Current Undergrad, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 35
Corrie: Tacoma tutor
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…STEM(科学、技术、工程和垫子上h) program, and I am a mentor for a high school science outreach program. As a tutor, I provide students with the tools and information they need to do their work as independently as possible. In addition, I aim to set very clear, attainable goals early on to build confidence and measure progress. In my spare time, I love traveling and outdoor adventures, including hiking, skiing, and kayaking. I like...
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Johns Hopkins University- Bachelor in Arts, Public Health
University of Washington - PHD, Global Health, Microbiology
Michael: Tacoma tutor
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…在早期的童年和小学教育。如果nce graduation, I have had the opportunity to teach in a variety of grade levels and subject matters. Although I am comfortable with most subjects, I feel most passionate about English, Literature, and History. I believe in a student driven approach to teaching that adapts and adjusts to different learning styles and personal traits in order to best serve my student's needs. Learning is a lifelong process and should...
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Central Washington University- Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Eman: Tacoma tutor
Certified Tutor in Tacoma, WA
…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 with practice, which eventually enabled me to appreciate math as an art. I see this work as a mutual advantage and I intend to pursue graduate studies by fall at the University of Washington...
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Gonzaga University- Bachelors, Mathematics
Tori: Tacoma tutor
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…Washington with a double major in History and Law, Societies and Justice, and a minor in Human Rights. I am most excited about tutoring students in History, English, and Public Speaking. At UW, I focused my studies on social movements, the civil rights movement, and the Vietnam War; and I focused my extracurricular activities on Model United Nations and community development projects. I have experience both taking and assisting peers with A.P. exams, including World...
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University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, History, and Law, Societies, and Justice
Carter: Tacoma tutor
Certified Tutor in Tacoma, WA
…journalism and international studies (with a focus in Europe and international security), and gained a concentration in gender and sexuality studies. Thanks to journalism, I’ve traveled and lived all over the United States, from New York to Los Angeles to Houston. My biggest passions are English and literature, and I love to instill that passion in others, whether that means helping someone work through writing a difficult essay or prep for the critical reading portions...
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Northwestern University- Bachelors, Journalism, International Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 710
Tiffany: Tacoma tutor
Certified Tutor in Tacoma, WA
…experience teaching classrooms, worked as a mentor, and also a one-on-one ESL instructor. I can tutor English, ESL/ELL, Grammar and Mechanics, Reading, and Writing. While I do enjoy all of the subjects, I tutor I have a passion for ESL, it is very exciting to watch students build over time and be successful in their lives using what they've worked hard on in the classroom. I try to create a positive learning environment and connect...
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Western Washington University- Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Washington - Masters, Education
Kate: Tacoma tutor
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…as well! My teaching philosophy is one of dialogue - I believe that learning is a journey, and I want to help my students find their way to the joy of discovery that comes with confidence in their knowledge and their acquisition of knowledge. When not tutoring, I love all things theatrical - I am particularly drawn to improvisation. I also ride horses, and am an active volunteer at various animal rights organizations. I am...
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Washington University in St Louis- Bachelor in Arts, Drama
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 740
Henry: Tacoma tutor
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…make sure to match your schedule the best I can! I'm always happy to share cool travel stories. Just graduated college with honors in Chem and Math. Now an online tutor. The flexible schedule means I can travel and have waaaaaay more awesome hobbies than any one man should be allowed to have, basically Indiana Jones! If Indy were a barefoot chemist, and also a future carny... Anyway I really enjoy nerding out about science...
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Lewis & Clark College- Bachelors, Mathematics and Chemistry
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Tacoma is a city of approximately 198,000 people in Washington. It is the third largest city in the state, and is a center for the business activity of the South Sound region. Indigenous peoples inhabited the area for thousands of years before the first Europeans settled the area. Around 1852, a sawmill was constructed and a settlement began. The town of Tacoma was not incorporated until 1875, however. Between 1880 and 1890, the population grew by almost 35,000.
There are two main school districts in Tacoma: Fife School District and Franklin Pierce School District. Franklin Pierce High is considered the best school in the city, closely followed by Fife High and Washington High. These top schools might be within the realm of possibility if you reach out to private tutors in Tacoma, WA, for tutoring online, to receive subject instruction or test prep. University of Washington Tacoma and University of Puget Sound are two of the best colleges in the city. To help you work towards success in your courses, expert online private tutoring from tutors in Tacoma, WA, is offered for both general class instruction and test prep. A tutor in Tacoma, WA, is available to potentially help you improve in all of your classes.
Tacoma is a great family town, with plenty of activities for people of all ages. Point Defiance Park has something for everyone. There is an aquarium to visit the water-dwelling creatures, and beautiful trails for hiking and biking. If you love flowers, Point Defiance Park has an excellent rose garden to be enjoyed. Does your family have a thing for cars? The LeMay Car Museum is the place for you, with an exquisite collection from all eras. If you love exquisite glass art, the Chihuly Bridge of Glass may be right up your alley. The Museum of Glass may also be an activity you'd enjoy, giving you a first hand glimpse at the process of glassblowing. Wright Park is a great place to take children, with paths to walk and play structures. Are you a history buff? The Fort Nisqually Living History Museum will teach you how people used to live in the 1800s through the reenactment and recreation of old times.
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