Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Spokane, WA

...like to be more involved in my own community and work organizations and committees, and reach more ways to serve children and families. I hope to help and support low income and underprivileged communities of all different cultures rebuild and flourish, and get the support they need. "If you want to be a teacher, remember that you're just as likely to teach who you are as you are to teach what you know." -Marie T....

...French. While completing my studies, I had the opportunity to work as a Teaching Assistant for General Biology, Environmental Studies, Physiology, and Anatomy courses. I also took a year to travel abroad and study at l'University de Montpellier in the south of France. Currently, I am completing my Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Eastern Washington University. I look forward to working with students one-on-one to achieve their learning objectives. My tutoring will employ an integrated...

Hi, I'm Linda. I've had a long career in the private and public sector as an analyst and project manager. But I have also taught and tutored all ages in basic to more advanced levels of mathematics, and I love to teach! I am particularly good and helping students get through math "blocks." ... My teaching philosophy is what I would call quasi-Socratic. I watch students as they work through problems and ask questions to try...

...or are behind because I remember my own challenges in learning certain topics. I've helped a lot of people greatly improve their grades, with improvements as dramatic as failing algebra in the fall to placing into pre-calculus by the spring! I'm great with students of all ages (elementary school all the way through college) by keeping the work serious but the tone light. I look forward to working with you or your young student!... My teaching...

...minoring in Communications. I am involved in a professional business fraternity named Alpha Kappa Psi where I hold numerous leadership positions. I hold a part time job as a barista and love to spend time with my friends and family. While in high school, I took an Early Childhood Education class for 3 years. During this, I work with children 3-5 years old and created and executed lesson plans. I look forward to working with...

...topics being taught in the classroom. I will help the student work through the problem and give them opportunities to figure out the answer on their own without feeding it to them. I want to give the students confidence in their abilities to transform them into better problem solvers and thinkers. I will provide feedback and challenge my students to dig deeper and make decisions on their own with guidance and support. As a tutor,...

I tutored students all through school starting in 6th grade through my college years. In my professional career I have developed and delivered many different types of training to professionals and students from all walks of life. I have always enjoyed helping others learn and love moments "when the light bulb goes on" and students grasp the material with confidence.... My teaching philosophy is to help students learn using encouragement, examples, accuracy, and humor. I like...

...do enjoy making the learning experience more fun! I know that sounds crazy, (he teaches math right?!) but it is possible! A little about myself: I'm a nerd and love all things comic books and Star Wars related. I love the outdoors and all of the wonders it provides. I also love helping people and I feel that this is a perfect job for me to do that! Thank you for looking at my profile....

...the most, as it was my major and a continued passion of mine. I'm even in the process of writing a historical novel! I grew up in Hawaii, and I love being outdoors with my wife and two dogs. We all live in Spokane, WA now, where the scenery is beautiful and there's an always adventure awaiting around every tree and mountain. In my free time I enjoy reading, writing, playing soccer and tennis, and...

...have been a tutor, volunteer and paid, for the past six years with various after-school programs reaching minority and underserved elementary, middle, and high school aged populations in the St. Louis area. I have also worked as an undergraduate tutor for college level Spanish. I have experience as an au pair and private English teacher for children in Spain. I have tutored children as young as three years old and as advanced as juniors in...

...homework help. I love to help students that are struggling. The "ah-ha" moment when they finally understand a concept that has been eluding them is priceless! That feeling of success for them is why I teach. I believe that each student can be successful. It's a matter of finding what their learning style is, figuring out where the disconnect is and then teaching the skill or concept in such a way that the student has...

...a Substitute Teacher on both the west and east side of Washington State working with a broad range of ages and abilities mainly at the elementary level but also teaching German and other subjects at the High School level. I really enjoy the unique challenges of working with all age groups and mainly enjoy the satisfaction that comes from guiding a student through a new skill or set of knowledge. In my free time, I...

I'm a graduate of Central Washington University with Bachelor's Degrees in Actuarial Science and Mathematics. I worked with Morgan Stanley for a year in an advisory role and decided to pursue graduate studies in mathematics instead. I personally enjoy reading and researching math. I think a strong understanding of math comes from learning the fundamental rules and logic. Math should make sense. ... Let the student guide me through their thoughts and ideas regarding the current...

...many skills, abilities, and as much useful knowledge as possible. I believe that the more one knows, the more one has the obligation to use said knowledge for the benefit of others, whether by direct application or through teaching. I joined varsity tutors because my cumulative skills and experience can be leveraged to great effect in demonstrating to students the practicality of whatever subject matter they are studying, and helping them maintain motivation in areas...

...and my Master of Science in Psychology: School Counseling were both obtained at Eastern Washington University. I am a lifelong learner and very compassionate to the needs of others especially those who want to learn but experience difficulty in the learning process. I raised a son who is currently attending college and playing basketball on the college team. I spent many years helping my son's basketball teams in various ways. I was a team mom....

...time one student may need, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't get that time. That's where I come in. I love being that person who can give that student the time and compassion they need to help building their confidence while at the same time help them look at a subject in a way they understand it. For me, when a student succeeds, that's my success. I am here to provide them with the tools...

...the Cheney School District where I am one of the most requested subs and am more than capable to teach every subject. My favorite subject is math. I am a regular sub at Cheney High School for Math. Algebra and Geometry are my main subjects, but I have taken classes in Trigonometry and Stats. As a teacher, I am very active and engaging. I ask the students lots of questions to check their comprehension and...

...the Boy Scouts as a youth leader, tutoring academically, or teaching airline pilots as I do today I've always found it tremendously fulfilling. That is why I wish to continue this life long endeavor by tutoring through Varsity Tutors and help others to achieve, and exceed, their academic goals as well. I'm a retired USAF pilot currently employed as an instructor pilot for the Boeing Commercial Aircraft Company. I've been instructing, both military and civilian,...

I have 4 years tutoring experience in China, and I have a lot of good methods to approach knowledge. I came from China, and I am good at explaining Chinese culture. ... Interest is the best teacher.... I try to understand what the student needs and his hobbies.... Teach him different ways to acquire knowledge.... Make the lesson as interesting as possible.... I try a different way to approach knowledge, and I repeat knowledge more.... Learning...

...to be successful in my career. My excitement for learning and furthering my own education has given me a passion for helping others become excited about learning math and science as well. I began tutoring Algebra when I was in high school and tutored high school and college students in Pre-calculus, Algebra 2, and Biology while at the University of Idaho. I enjoy tutoring students because I know what it is like to struggle to...