18 Thurston Math Tutors

Presentation, Practice and Production! These are the 3 P's of learning that I like to abide by in my teaching. A good tutor is someone who can explain, clarify and guide students through material; one who will give students a chance to practice, practice, practice what they've learned, and one who will lead students to producing their own work and results! My name is Chelsea, and I'm someone who has decided to pursue teaching as a career. I'm a graduate of Cornell University, where I stu... ... More

Do you feel like you'll never understand the lesson in front of you? Do you get anxiety over hearing you'll be tested? You're not alone, this is a common feeling and I'd love to help you. I love all people but especially those striving to improve themselves. It is much more rewarding to work one-on-one with a student than an entire class. I've worked as a classroom teacher, a specialist and as a tutor over the last 18 years. When I needed to provide extra support for a student, I did. ... ... More

Hello my name is Nakeeta and I have been a tutor/ teachers aide in anatomy classes for just over three years. I have recently obtained my national tutoring association certification. I have held open labs for groups and also worked with students one on one. In addition I have also worked with another tutor to build online resources for anatomy students such as detailed power points and quizlet games that are built based on the models that are used in the class. I enjoy helping students gai... ... More

I am a life-long educator with excellent communication skills. I go beyond mere educational content, cultivating students' problem-solving skills through the use of authentic, real-world scenarios. I am a certified K-12 mathematics teacher. I scored a perfect 200 on the Praxis Middle School Mathematics exam and received an ETS Recognition of Excellence for Mathematics Content Knowledge. I have a Ph.D. in Computer Science and have been teaching for 30 years at universities and in communi... ... More

As an elementary teacher I have worked with many students who have ADD/ADHD. I understand their needs and work to help them focus on their work in ways that they can understand. I am extremely patient and use many various methods that help students with ADD/ADHD succeed in school. These methods include study skills, writing improvement, and reading comprehension. Most of the students that I am presently tutoring have some form of ADD/ADHD. They have all raised their grade levels and developed a better understanding of their school work. ... More