1,867 Washington Tutors

...Because over a 20 year career in Silicon Valley's high-tech industry I've actually used the complex math and science concepts that I now teach. My first career is over, and now I'm pursuing my passion - teaching! Algebra I is the gateway to every other area of mathematics and science. I took my first Algebra class in middle school and have used... read more

In my over twenty years of teaching, I have found that all students can succeed if they believe they can succeed and if they want to. My role as a teacher is to "sell" this concept to my students, as members of a class and as individuals. I have been successful at this most important sales job. My experience includes teaching students in... read more

...My approach is down-to-Earth, interactive and individualized toward your needs. No one method works for everyone. I own an automobile repair service in which I present information to the public on a regular basis. I have presented programs to Elementary school classes and teachers while working for the NJ Tourette Syndrome Association. I also took... read more

...I focus on whatever skills the unique student needs to improve including reading skills: phonics, letter sounds, letter patterns, word parts, fluency, speed, accuracy, meaning and comprehension: identify story elements, understand nonfiction, main idea, cause/effect, making connections, higher level questioning and 8 major comprehension strategies... read more

...To teach math, I will begin with what the child understands, and build up from there using the methods that are most appropriate for their learning style. As a Montessori teacher, I can approach math instruction with concrete materials to help the child to visualize the math concepts. At times, I will use the Waldorf storytelling approach to help... read more