Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving Seattle, WA

...for at-risk youth. My duties included reading with children in English and helping them with school work. In junior high and high school I was a peer mentor. This gave me experience working with older students and refining study skills. In college, I was a Teacher's Assistant which allowed me to help students at a college level master course material and study for exams. I have tutored algebra, geometry, reading, writing, history, anthropology, and religious...

I am a recent graduate of physics at the University of Arizona, with two years of teaching experience at the college level. During my education, i always found teaching one of the most enjoyable aspects of my day and continue to believe that teaching can spread not only knowledge of a subject, but passion and interest.

...greatest advantages humans have. As a prospective medical student, I know what it is like to sometimes not fully understand a concept or subject. As a student who at first struggled to learn some of the toughest material, I learned from mistakes and shortcomings how to effectively learn and understand any concept. I love to teach people how to tackle a problem, how to truly grasp an idea for a strong foundation, and how to...

...Military Academy at West Point. I received my Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering, Sociology, and Portuguese, with a focus in math. Since graduation, I joined Bain & Company as an Associate Consultant. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math and English. In my experience, with the right attitude and effort, learning can be rewarding, fun, and even math can seem a little less scary. I believe everyone...

I am passionate about helping students realize and understand their personal learning potential. Currently I am studying to get my masters degree in Seattle and plan to begin my career as a school counselor in 2018. I enjoy meeting new people and feel very comfortable relating to students. I am excited about getting to know new students through Varsity Tutors and customizing tutoring sessions to fit unique needs. ... In a typical first tutoring session, I...

...disciplines, but I'm very comfortable tutoring any high school or lower-division college math course (e.g. Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, Algebra II, Geometry, Algebra, Probability, Statistics, SAT Prep, and Logic). My teaching style is very relaxed and easy-going, although I typically challenge my students to understand mathematical and scientific principles in the context of real-world problems, and I encourage critical thinking and problem solving whenever possible. My primary academic interest is string theory, which tries to combine Einstein's...

...I am highly qualified in middle level science, middle level mathematics, and Japanese. I have five years of experience in working with students from diverse populations, both here in Washington and abroad in Japan and South Korea. I also have 2 years of experience serving as a literacy tutor and community volunteer for the Regional Service Corps AmeriCorps. Through my studies at Heritage University I have received training in GLAD strategies, differentiated instruction, "Love and...

Hello! I just graduated from UC Berkeley with a B.S. in molecular environmental biology. I am a passionate learner and pass my enthusiasm to the students I teach. I hope to work with you or your child!

I love the look a child gets in their eyes when they begin to understand a concept that has alluded them in the past. Whether teaching my class or working one on one with a student, seeing that success is what I strive for.... All students are capable of being successful. As a teacher, it's my job to identify the strategies and resources that will put each student I work with on the path to success.

I have been working with students of all ages since 2002. My task is to understand your process and make you successful using your process. I feel like I've succeeded when you can say "Is that all there is to that?" or "This was easy."

...a summer program that introduced them to the world of research, specifically to the field of solar physics. One reason that I love physics is that no one understands everything about the subject right away. It’s a complicated science, and we all need help grasping some of its more difficult concepts. This leads to great bonding experiences where friends come together to solve challenging problems or to understand puzzling phenomena. As a tutor, I love...

...Science in Natural Resource Conservation degree at the University of British Columbia. I have 3+ years of tutoring experience as a reading coach and site assistant at Team Read. I tutor many subjects including science, reading, and writing, though I most enjoy ecology and environmental science as developing an understanding of the world around you is key to becoming a more successful learner. I am especially passionate about teaching students studying habits and organizational skills...

...biology, I bring both expertise and enthusiasm to each session, ensuring that complex concepts are accessible and relatable. My approach is student-centered, focusing on understanding individual learning styles and adapting my methods to meet their specific needs. I am committed to fostering a growth mindset, encouraging students to view challenges as opportunities for growth, and celebrating their progress along the way. By building confidence, promoting critical thinking, and instilling a love for learning, I aim...

...for learning to students through tutoring. I love the process of teaching tutees how to master problem solving, rather than memorizing steps and formulas, so that they can consistently and effectively apply the concepts that they have learned in new ways. My goal is to push students to think about concepts in new ways and give them an understanding of the subjects that they are learning that is deep enough that they can teach the...

...I could help students in my local community succeed in their education. I also joined the program as I wanted to enhance my skills due to my status as a secondary teacher candidate with the University of Washington's teacher education program. My hobbies include playing a variety of instruments, dancing, reading, and kayaking. Some of my interests are education, world history, social justice, and advocacy. My teaching philosophy is to engrain foundational skills in my...

...environmental justice, working with all age groups and doing everything from managing a day program to leading extended backpacking trips. I spent a year working as a wilderness therapy field guide, helping students achieve a breakthrough in their personal lives in a backpacking setting in central Oregon. And I was an instructor at an outdoor school in southern California for a year, teaching science, leadership, and outdoor education classes. Not to mention my tutoring experience--in...

...California, I taught at an LAUSD school for four years. During those four years, I learned to discern when students were going to need support, what common misconceptions were, and how to best help students be successful depending on their personality and learning styles. My approach to working with your student is to help them develop an understanding of the mathematical topics they are learning in a holistic way. Your child will do more than...

...majored in Mathematics. I am very grateful for my Ivy League education for shaping me into who I am today, and want to share my insights and study skills I've learned over the years. I have extensive tutoring experience as I worked as a Peer Tutor and Conversation Partner at Dartmouth's Academic Skills Center. In addition to my strong mathematics background, I am also very passionate about languages. I'm fluent in three languages (Korean, French...

I have recently obtained a Bachelor's of Science in Petroleum Engineering. My skills are strongest in math and science. My philosophy is that kids are willing to learn and want to learn. They need someone there who can support them in the path there. ... I believe that applying concepts to actual problems is very effective. Being able to have a hands-on experience is vital.... I would seek to see specifically what problems they are having...

...learn and how to teach) and regularly participate in pedagogy journal clubs and conferences. While I don't have any formal training in marine biology, I've picked up a lot of information during my time at the aquarium and love to discuss it. (Be careful, if you ask about octopuses, it may be hard to get me to stop!) Outside of biology, I likes to make things. My hobbies include crochet, dressmaking, and chocolatiering, though I...