Award-Winning ACT Tutors in Sammamish, WA

...into anything radically new on exam day. My preparation strategy aims to give students the instruction they need to recognize as many problem types as possible. Sitting for a standardized test can be a stressful experience for many people. I try to give students a firm toolkit of techniques and tactics so that they do...

...third) language. My favorite subjects to tutor for are AP English and the SAT writing section. I also enjoy helping students prepare for the HSPE reading and writing exams. Outside of academia, I love to spend time outdoors- kayaking, running, hiking, and travelling- and I LOVE spending time with the dogs in my life!

...every action has an equal and opposite reaction, which also applies to decisions. We all have to live with our choices, for good or for bad. I hope that I can help support students to accept whatever may come their way. I also choose to work within boundaries, allowing students freedom to work through obstacles...

...JJ. I love math, and love helping others with math even more! I'm very good with all levels of students, from elementary school up to college and beyond. I am very patient and understanding by nature, and have a knack for getting to the root of any problem in order to help students understand it...

...for many sciences and a solid understanding of math can lead to a better understanding of subjects like physics and chemistry. I think that education is based on building habits rather than falling into a pattern of getting behind then cramming. A lot of education is sequential and taking shortcuts doesn't always work. As someone...

...is to ask you, the student, to walk me through how you did the problem up to the point where you become stuck. Even if you haven't started or made progress on an item, having you explain to me how to approach the problem allows me to see how I can start helping. If the...

...co-ops. I began tutoring as a freshman in high school, and have continued to tutor elementary through high school levels of math, reading, writing, English, chemistry, Spanish, and history. I tend to offer a lot of math assistance, but I love tutoring in the humanities as they are closely related to real people! I believe...

...I have immersed myself in the region’s splendid diversity. This work as an educator has given me experience developing age-appropriate lessons in a variety of areas, including Reading, Writing, Science, and Math. My cultural agility is the result of interactions with students of various nationalities and socioeconomic backgrounds. Although I would be delighted to tutor...

...background as a 9th grade English teacher has given me the opportunity to work with students from low-income backgrounds, students with learning disabilities, English Language Learners as well as students from a range of racial/ethnic identities. I strongly believe in every students' ability to learn new and challenging concepts. I have a knack for presenting...

...I can customize lessons and instruction. My tool belt is extensive, but sometimes it only takes a few tricks for a student to overcome obstacles. I teach to the test. I believe test taking skills can improve scores more quickly than expanding a knowledge base, but it can only take you so far. I will...