Award-Winning Finite Mathematics Tutors for Students in Spokane, WA

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...

While obtaining my Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Gonzaga University, I tutored mathematics all four years, worked as a Research Assistant under several professors on multiple projects, and was a teaching assistant. As a tutor, my aim is to help the students gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for mathematics that will benefit them at all stages of their academic and professional career.

...with my teaching style. Therefore, it is essential to have a compelling desire and proficiency to assist students in their learning process effectively. So, I affirm that I have those necessary qualities to be an excellent teacher. I also teach outside curriculum materials such as Job Readiness, Resume Building, Cover Letter Writing, Competition Math, Stock Market, Investment, Retirement Planning, Starting and Building a Business, Investment Advising for Business and Individuals, Financial Planning, Business and Management...

...with kids from my time as a leader in a youth group in Bozeman, MT. I try to be as understanding as I can and I'm pretty good at comprehending where a student may be struggling or where more explanation is needed. I 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...

...so its a joy to watch him learn each day. It inspires me to help others. I went to college for Psychology and Accounting at Fresno State University. I love to tutor both children and adults. I really enjoy tutoring math of all kinds and take pleasure in making it fun for those learning. In my spare time I love to hike and camp. For me life is about having fun, learning what you can...

...teach others how. I am an extremely good listener, which enables me to understand how a student processes information. Helping other students while attending college and then helping friends get through their courses subsequent college has made me realize my capability of being able teach. So I started doing a little math tutoring with young people. I have been a professional accountant for 15 plus years and could definitely help a student through their accounting...

An early love of logic and problem solving drove me to math, as did a love of communication to education. My first experience in teaching math came from helping friends with their homework after school. This blossomed into paid peer tutoring jobs; first at the middle school level, then eventually at the college level. These days I have the opportunity to share my interest with students at Eastern Washington University where I teach courses in...

...constantly in order to maintain my skill set. To this very day, I work upwards of 18 hours per day, five and sometimes six days per week. Because of my diverse background, (heavy in the finance arena, including insurance, securities & investment banking/related) I can relate to people on different levels. I excel in working with those who are learning challenged. This can range from a person who is a non-native English speaker to someone...

...and tutoring others to not only understand their subject but enjoy it. I truly believe that learning can and should be fun for everyone, you just need to find out what motivates you! I have an extensive education background in several subjects including math, business, communications, liberal arts, journalism, and international business. In my professional career, I spent over a decade in banking and finance, as well as creating business plans for start-ups and existing...

I do math, science, and writing. My goal is to improve my students' subject matter understanding, while also developing creative ways of thinking about the problem at hand.

...race is nothing like the satisfying moment of writing "Q.E.D." on a difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of the past such as Plato, Virgil, Aquinas, and Anselm. I love to read and to discuss what I've read, and I heartily appreciate a good philosophical argument. Extracurricularly, I write musicals, one of which premiered at Yale last year, and attend Yale Political Union meetings to...

...like work. I endeavor to interest students in any topic (but especially math) by giving them a sense of a larger context. In particular, I love to bring college-level math concepts to students in a way anyone can understand, which often demonstrates WHY the math they're doing matters. It also shows that math can be just plain cool, which I don't think our curricula prioritize enough. Besides teaching, I enjoy practicing parkour and tricking (acrobatic...

...is something of an understatement. Math is the most beautiful thing in the universe, and I want open everybody's eyes to this deep and wonderful truth. Math is something to be enjoyed. I believe that while knowing the formulas and procedures is important, memorizing mathematical formulas without appreciating the concepts is akin to memorizing the lines of a Shakespeare play without paying attention to the underlying prose. My strongest subjects are linear algebra and pre-calculus...

...While attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, I held a few roles in academia. I was a class assistant for Differential Equations for 3 semesters, where I organized and led study sessions, graded assignments, etc. At different points in my college career, I also worked as a mentor for Calculus 1-3 and a project manager for a higher level engineering course. Currently, I work as a derivatives trader in Chicago, so I'm constantly using...

...math teacher. Since then, my skills in taking middle, high school and college math topics and making them palatable for clients who may have trouble grasping them have only grown. I primarily tutor math topics, but I am also available to tutor for various standardized test topics such as SAT, ACT or GRE Reading. I'm a firm believer in the idea that anyone can understand grade school level math and reading given the proper instruction...

...of mathematics teaches much beyond what is on the page. It teaches problem-solving, critical and creative thinking. I try not only to teach the mechanics of math, but instill an appreciation for the skills the process can develop. And while math is my favorite subject to tutor, I have had training in and am qualified for all sections of SAT and ACT test prep, and enjoy working with students to help them learn and meet...

...from the University of Notre Dame with an Economics degree in May 2017. I have been tutoring for over 10 years and have worked with students in a wide range of subjects as well as preparing for the ACT. In the course of my work, I have personally witnessed the great impact that tutoring can have in terms of both achievement and discovering the joy of learning. Through these experiences, I have realized how much...

...strive to not only prepare students to exceed academic standards but also to be critical thinkers and curious, well-informed human beings. I recently completed a dual degree at Indiana University and moved to New York to take a gap year before beginning graduate school. As a scholarship student at IU, I majored in economics, cognitive science, and piano performance. Outside of tutoring, you can find me playing or teaching piano, doing jigsaw puzzles, watching TED...

...want to know about things like how to break into a certain career path then I can be a great resource for you as well. If you are studying for the GMAT and want to know about Columbia Business School, I can share my thoughts as a current student and share my admissions insights as well. I believe that tutoring is actually building a strong friendship. I do not do this for money but because...

...teaching. I have a total of 8 years of experience tutoring mathematics, particularly calculus. I also have 5 years of experience tutoring in the sciences, such as biology, chemistry, and physics. My experience has come in the form of private, one-on-one tutoring with students ranging in ages from 7th grade through adult learners, college-level review courses, and even teaching SAT prep courses. My students find me very relatable, and I've heard from several students that...