Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Seattle, WA

...see the connections between different areas of math and science. I also believe in building strong study habits and a growth mindset, so students feel empowered to tackle challenges independently. I aim to make learning math and science not only effective but enjoyable. By using a variety of resources and personalized lesson plans, I ensure that each student progresses at their own pace while staying motivated and engaged. Whether preparing for exams, working through assignments,...

...of writing, language, rhetoric, English and world literature, as well as corresponding standardized test areas (GRE verbal and written, SAT and ACT verbal, AP language and literature). I also specialize in editorial and proof work, including admission essays and writing samples. My goal is to tailor each tutoring session to the student's needs and ambitions, and to use our time together to sharpen transferable skills, which will enable said student to tackle as wide a...

...focus on helping my students develop independent study skills that will support them through life. What this means is building up the analytical skills that they will need to prepare and study for assignments and tests when they're going to go to college. There's only so much one can do in teaching the content that we also need to teach our students how they can become their own teachers and succeed on their own. Hence,...

...my undergraduate education I worked in classrooms planning and instructing whole-group, small-group and individual instruction. I worked in K-5 classrooms and as an aspiring teacher, I loved the opportunity to work with students and help them reach their full academic potential. During this time I also served as the director of the tutoring program for the local school district. Our tutoring program worked with four schools to serve over 100 students every week. I loved...

...magna cum laude from Yale University with a B.S. in Economics and Psychology, and I am currently working towards a MSEd at Johns Hopkins University. I've been tutoring for nearly 10 years, in subjects ranging from ESL to econometrics, and I love any opportunity to help my students address their individual learning needs. In my spare time, you'll probably find me enjoying an iced coffee, taking care of my plants, or doing a crossword puzzle.

...of mine while obtaining my degree. Outside of academics, I am interested in long hikes through the woods of Washington, reading fiction and nonfiction for pleasure, and getting to know my new city. In addition, I am enthusiastic about cooking and baking, and love to try new recipes, with varying levels of success. I have a personal passion for learning, and an interest in sharing that passion with others. It is my belief that everyone...

...high school. I also taught piano and worked as a counselor at a summer camp for elementary aged students so I'd like to say I understand and get along pretty well with them! As for my tutoring style, it varies from student to student. I gauge what works and does not work when it comes to teaching techniques and tailor my approach to best help my student learn. Additionally, I've seen that asking questions and...

...a difficult concept, questions are answered and new ones are discovered. I have studied motivation in educational contexts and have held various teaching/mentoring roles. Having graduated 1st in my class with a Masters degree, I know what it takes to succeed in academic settings. It is effort, not innate ability, that makes people excel. I try to put forth this effort and learn in all areas of my life, including my hobbies like cooking, skiing,...

...this point two years' worth working directly with both students and professors--but just as important as that, I understand just as well what it's like to need that sort of tutoring as well. I understand the importance of a non-judgmental atmosphere in which all questions can be asked without fear, of a friendly and empathetic peer who knows why difficulties arise and how to overcome them, and of a source not just of knowledge, but...

...each person's unique challenge(s), acknowledging the nuance and possible systemic explanation for those challenges, and making them feel as capable and confident a student as we all deserve to feel and be. When working with me, you will feel respected and heard; you will feel supported; and you will be pushed to challenge yourself, but welcomed to ask for help. My areas of specialty include Spanish, English, Reading Comprehension, Writing, and ACT Reading, English, and...

...in Biology from Brigham Young University. I love both mathematics and the sciences, and consequently, I excel in tutoring courses such as Biology, Human Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry, Geometry, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus. Moreover, I am a skilled writer and I read voraciously. I have always done well in Language Arts and would welcome the opportunity to tutor a student in English, Reading, Vocabulary, or Writing. I understand everyone learns differently; what works for...

My name is Joseph Dakin, I am a College student Majoring in Psychology and Premed. I am also a practicing EMT. I speak Mandarin semi fluently and have taken the IB diploma. I will do my best to assist you in learning things that I and hopefully you are passionate in.

...and statistics. As a college student, I've tutored my peers in calculus and computer science. I especially enjoy tutoring statistics and programming, because I have a passion for solving real world problems with data and telling a story with numbers. I believe that being able to analyze and interpret data allows people to learn about the world and I really enjoy helping students develop this skill. I enjoy playing drums and watching baseball in my...

...enjoy teaching, particularly when I have the opportunity to work with students who are motivated and engaged. My strengths are in reading, writing, and English. I love stories and I love explaining concepts in an accessible way. I believe in holding students to the highest reasonable standards - I don't expect students to perform beyond their current capacity or understanding, but I do expect students to try and to produce their best work-effort. I also...

...I realized that I had a knack for explaining mathematics in simple terms. I also realized how fun it is to teach math and how rewarding it is to watch a student grow in their understanding. From there, I continued to tutor privately. While in grad school, I also got the opportunity to be a teaching assistant. My approach to teaching is to work through examples with the student, guiding them along the way with...

...in Finance. I am passionate about the field of Business Management and have taken related coursework both at the IB level and at the college level. As a result of taking IB in my highschool, I am a firm believer of being a well-rounded student. Thus, I enjoy tutoring in multiple areas of study and enjoy delving into the interconnections between different subjects. In my spare time, I enjoy baking, cooking and spending time with...

...goal(s). Having tutored ACT and SAT prep full time for going on 5 years, I can efficiently assess a student's strengths and weaknesses, develop a personalized tutoring plan, communicate strategies to better approach the test, teach concepts, and guide students to success. Adaptation to a student's needs is the key to success for both student and tutor. I have ample experience working with students that have learning disabilities: ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, processing disorders, and others.

...to Guatemala. I spent my time teaching, serving, and loving the country, the culture, and the people around me. I love the Spanish language, have a mind for mathematics, and a heart for teaching. I know that hard work and dedication can propel an average life to a great one, and have come to understand that a great work is achieved step by step and day by day. Learning something new, whether that be math,...

...peer advisor, helping first-year students with academic planning. Since college, in addition to tutoring ESL, GED, and middle-school Math and Reading, I have worked as a college-prep writing instructor in a prison. I've also lived in Asia for three of the last five years, teaching and studying in mostly India and Southeast Asia. My tutoring/teaching style combines a big-picture, compassionate approach with detail-oriented and focused efficiency. In other words, I motivate my students by helping...

...help with the most. I generally ask them to have a few questions or practice problems they are struggling with handy so that we can use that as a guideline. Once I get a sense of the type of problem or subject that is challenging, I like to give a short lecture/lesson on the topic to really solidify those principles. I then will go back to the original practice problems and ask the student to...