1,837 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

...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

...Regardless of the student's background, skill set, or personality I am able to break through and find a way to embrace social studies as a part of their identity. Beyond the idealistic benefits of a strong bond with social studies education, the student will gain pragmatic life skills that they will carry into college and beyond. I emphasize study... read more