Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Burien, WA

...I chose to teach these subjects on the Varsity Tutors platform in 2018 (my freshman year of college). When I'm not tutoring, I like to spend my time running, hiking, reading, coding, and doing research. If there's anything else you'd like to know about my background, feel free to ask me during a session.

...to ace exams, but will in fact be able to teach material back to me, since that is the sign of true understanding. When I see someone's face light up when a complicated set of ideas is distilled into a viscerally understandable (and exciting!) bite-sized concept, I get a sense of fulfillment like nothing else....

Hello! I am an artistic, creative world traveler that believes that the only wrong answers are those to the questions not asked - so ask away! I'm here to help with liberal arts, language studies, history, test prep, and literature. I am particularly skilled at writing, grammar and syntax.

...Canadian literature; formal, technical, and creative writing and composition; grammar; rhetoric; English as a Second Language (ESL); and standardized tests including the TOEFL, the IELTS, and the English portions of the SSAT, ACT, and SSAT. My secondary teaching areas include debate; public speaking; ancient, medieval, and Renaissance history; mythology; religion; and philosophy. My students love...

...language major! I love sharing my interest in science and culture with students of all ages. I enjoy creating STEM demonstration sessions for local middle schools and mentoring for the Girls are the 5th FUNdamental Force Program as the executive chair and founder. In my free time I enjoy baking cupcakes, iceskating, and taking walks...

...Tengo un doble-BA en la literatura y los estudios latinos, as que yo me especializo en los asuntos literarios -- del nivel basico en la primaria hasta los ensayos en la universidad. Traeme tus tareas de escribir, tus poemas que te confunden, tus desafos del fnico, y yo har lo mejor que puedo para explicartelo...

When I tutor, I am working to share my excitement for learning. Each student is different and deserves to have a personalized experience, and I take pride in identifying my students' learning styles and tailoring their sessions to fit their relationship with academics. My primary goal is to help my students achieve theirs.

Hi! I just graduated from CU Boulder, and am now attending the University of Washington as a graduate student. I've worked with lots of students to improve test scores, and know not only how the content within the ACT, but also the tricks behind it.

...that a love of learning is one of the most important qualities a person can have. While I enjoy tutoring a broad range of subjects, I find tutoring Statistics and Economics especially rewarding because so many students believe that they don't have aptitude in the subject, only to find out that they just haven't had...

...about modernizing JP language education. During my tenure at a private school in Seattle I completely rewrote the Japanese curriculum to align with new textbooks (Tobira series) utilizing modern language learning techniques. I never expected to teach Japanese after returning to the US, but have discovered not only do my ESOL teaching skills perfectly apply...

I love reading and writing but also inspiring others with great books and excellent ideas. Prose, art and adventure are my raison d'etre. My favorite subjects are British Literature, Business Communication, Fiction and Creative Writing. ... Like a fork, teaching has many prongs, or tines; it is dynamic in function. I believe that learning any subject requires a multidisciplinary approach in order for what is fundamental of the topic to stick. Accordingly, my philosophy relies on...

...a strong sense of self-efficacy is crucial to success. I am qualified to tutor a wide range of subjects, including math, english, biology, chemistry, and SAT/ACT/AP test preparation. I encourage students to be carefully organized in their thinking, as it helps them learn quicker and remember easier. My primary goal for my students is for...

I am a former high school math teacher. My specialty is in Algebra. I have experience working with a diverse student population with a large classroom setting as well as one on one tutoring. Looking forward to working with you!

...study many forms of Anglophone literature, from drama to novels to contemporary experimental literature. My courses are interdisciplinary by design and emphasize the skills of careful reading, precise analysis, and logical inference through grammar instruction, vocabulary development, research skills, and composition. This year I received the Joan Webber Prize for Outstanding Teaching. My research is...

...believe it is most important to immediately find a starting point, make short and long-term goals, then evaluate results and make adjustments. During sessions, I love cracking jokes and having fun. I believe that a positive attitude and a smile are two of the best learning tools anyone can have. When I'm not tutoring or...

...by alternating between yoga and jogging. Fun facts: I can understand and speak Russian Moved to Washington when I was 7 Born in Yerevan, Armenia but living in Washington state for 23 years now Love to travel (when traveling was not banned) Favorite Fruit: pomegranate Favorite Animal: tie between dolphin and hummingbirds Favorite Disney Movie:...

...with a degree in Marketing and Big Data, as well as a minor in Dance. I currently work as software developer. I believe that every person has their own way of learning and processing information. It is my goal to help students by learning their best way of absorbing information so that we can understand...

...I spent nearly 40 years in business and taught several people as well as serving as a mentor. I have a Bachelor Of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Washington and an MBA from Seattle University. I have developed several sets of class material, and taught this material to corporate and government personnel.

...problems I'm sure you'd understand with a little bit of explanation, and to be a friend along the way. Do you like reading, hiking, surfing, or soccer? Talk to me about them! Do you need a little guidance in math (algebra/geometry/pre-calculus/statistics), English (comprehension/writing), or test prep (AP/ACT/SAT)? Let's connect. School is so much more fun...

...experienced tutor with over 5 years of experience working with students from all over the world. I have worked on master's dissertations, public speaking presentations, second grade reading comprehension, and everything in between. Additionally, I have taught hundreds of kids in SAT / ACT / GRE / TOEFL / IETLS to improve their verbal skills....