...That's why my day job is science journalism*. Seeing the "light bulb go on" is what I enjoy most about tutoring. I have a PhD in microbiology and a minor in chemistry. My teaching style is to make sure that students understand each step before progressing to the next in solving a problem. (read more)
...I also returned to college to do more advanced math courses where I also tutor at the community colleges of Shoreline and Edmonds to help students improve their math skills. I have also for the past 8 years had private students that I tutor in math . ( ia ma retired Washington certified teache... (read more)
...For years, I've been helping high school students navigate the path from PSAT to SAT and ACT in the quest to get into college and believe that the PSAT is the first litmus test of how ready they are. It is important to prepare them mentally for the process more than academically, starting with u... (read more)
...Building up your toolbox of math skills is important, but equally important is understanding when to apply the skills you already know. I have worked with all ages of kids from 4-18 as a swim coach for a summer league swim team. I now work as an educator for the Seattle Universal Math Museum (SUMM) to achieve a mission of sparking each and every person to love math. (read more)
...My physics courses ranged from AP Physics to quantum mechanics, fluid mechanics, physical chemistry, thermodynamics, and beyond. For as long as I can remember, I've been helping others learn and enjoy math, engineering, and science. It has always been my passion. (read more)