Sam
Certified Tutor
...to changing my approach based on a student’s particular learning needs. Rather than simply showing my method for solutions, I make note of how students tackle problems, and their thinking gives me guidance concerning strategies that will improve on their own methods. I enjoy the challenge of finding novel ways to help students make learning...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Astronomy-Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 780
Todd
Certified Tutor
...to share my passion for science with younger learners. I recently started a part-time job at the Seattle Aquarium as a mentor and supervisor for high school volunteers working on the youth-led Puget Sound: We Love You campaign. Encouraging and supporting young people's efforts to make the world a better place is very rewarding work,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Jeff
Certified Tutor
...experience includes AP European history, AP Psychology, AP US history, government, economics, global history and 9th-grade history for English Language Learners. I am also fluent in Latin, both medieval and classical, and because of that, I was able to learn French very quickly. I have tutored Latin to both college and high school students, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Theatre (Dramatic Literature)
PHD, History
James
Certified Tutor
...and social sciences, but applying to medical school left me thoroughly acquainted with the hard sciences. The hard data and empirical knowledge of chemistry and biology were a definite change from the political theory I studied at Whitman. At Montana State University, where I took my prerequisites, I served as a peer instructor for physics...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Studies/Politics
Certificate, Post-Bacc Pre-Health
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 790
SAT Writing: 710
Leif
Certified Tutor
...I am a professional whitewater kayaker, and physics is just my hobby. However, I received my PhD in Theoretical Physics from Colorado State University in May of 2014. While at CSU, I spent about eight years as a TA which is far more time than most grad students spend teaching. During that time, I really...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Physics
PHD, Theoretical Physics
Duy
Certified Tutor
...academics - far from it! I am fascinated with the idea of being a Renaissance Man - a polymath basically - so I am always pushing myself to learn new things and try adventurous experiences. This might mean spending hours learning how to build a portable solar-powered generator or going hitchhiking in central Europe!... Socratic. I want to help you figure out the answers, not give them to you!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Economics and Rhetoric
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 36
Claire
Certified Tutor
...skills essential to my success. I most enjoy teaching environmental and earth science, but also enjoy teaching math and writing. I most enjoy when those subjects intersect or finding a way for them to intersect depending on the skills of my students. In my opinion, education is not just about the specific details taught but...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Geology-Environmental Studies
Julie
Certified Tutor
...of all ages in English, reading, and writing. After living in China for a year she traveled through southeast Asia on her way to Israel where she completed her Master's thesis in Neurobiology. Besides her lab work, she helped teach an upper level microscopy course and lead two summer science camps for international high school...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
Masters, Biology, General
Philip
Certified Tutor
...College with a Bachelor of the Arts in English. Due to Whitman's liberal arts program, I am also well-versed in Gender Studies, Psychology, and Sociology. Having the knowledge to succeed is one thing, but knowing how to apply and teach it is another. I have seven years of experience tutoring in both individual and classroom...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
SAT Writing: 750
Matt
Certified Tutor
...and coached the men's rugby team and is an everlasting alumni supporter of the team. He was a social and scholarship chairman for the Sigma Chi Fraternity. In 2010, Matt was a counselor at Blue Mountain Ranch Summer Camp in Colorado, the summer camp he attended for 7 years as a youth. As a 2008...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
Elana
Certified Tutor
...a B.A. in Politics. In college, I worked as a Writing Center Tutor for three years, where I helped college students develop their writing projects across the social sciences in humanities. As a Writing Tutor, I coached students through all steps of the writing process, from developing a research paper and crafting a thesis statement,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Politics
Lorri
Certified Tutor
...math. I've been a middle school and high school math teacher for 8 years, and I'm very interested in working with all students to help them understand math better and learn to like it and continue to pursue it as they move on in school and in life. In my spare time, I love to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Master of Arts Teaching, Mathematics Teacher Education
SAT Verbal: 700
Andrew
Certified Tutor
...beautiful and structured language which is useful all around the world. I love sharing my experience with my students. When I'm not teaching or tending to my two sons (ages 1 and 4), I am the lead guitarist in a local band here in Baton Rouge. My biggest passion outside of French is music and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, French
Master of Arts, French Studies
Mary
Certified Tutor
...Twin Cities for graduate school the following year. My experience teaching both English and Spanish confirmed my fascination with language; I am half-way through an MA in linguistics at the University of Minnesota. This past year, I have tutored three elementary and middle school students, particularly focusing on math skills. I also worked as a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Ethnic Studies, General
Current Grad Student, Linguistics
Spencer
Certified Tutor
Hi, I am a recent graduate from Whitman College with a degree in Economics and Psychology. I love to play soccer, climb rocks, and bake pies! I am tutoring to keep my academic skills up before going back to graduate school next year. Looking forward to working with you!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Flora
Certified Tutor
...to the departments strongest graduating senior. I bring 10 years of tutoring experience. Most recently and substantially, I worked in 2016-2017 as the Writing Support Specialist for Whitman Colleges Academic Resource Center and Disability Support Services. In this position, I provided individualized tutoring and academic coaching to a diverse group of Whitman students, especially to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Math: 700
SAT Writing: 760
Allison
Certified Tutor
...Whitman College (graduating in spring of 2020). I am working towards by bachelor's degree in Mathematics as well as Economics. I work in the local schools as a math and science classroom tutor. I also work for the Whitman Academic Resource Center as a peer tutor for my classmates who need additional assistance in Calculus...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 780
Robert
Certified Tutor
...about reaching their dreams, but just needed a bit of guidance on how best to tackle the pressures of mastering key concepts while giving their all on test day. While my experience with junior and high school students has been varied, my work regarding adults centers around professional and career development, having facilitated a number...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Ethnic Studies, General
Cora
Certified Tutor
...College, who loves working with kids. I have tutored kids in a variety of subjects, and worked at summer camps, and babysat. I've tutored 3rd graders at a local elementary school in reading comprehension and fluency, and I am a part of a program called "Bilingual United" where I tutor elementary kids in Spanish. I...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad Student, Political Science and Government
Anna
Certified Tutor
...got a bachelors degree in Anthropology, studied abroad in France and am a fluent French speaker. I would love to help you with anything related to your French Studies. I take a different approach based on each individual student and their needs, learning styles, experience, and level of knowledge on the subject matter. I'm excited...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
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