Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Kirkland, WA

...is a powerful tool for driving positive change in society. During my life and career as a teacher, lawyer, counselor, and mediator, my focus has always come back to supporting children and young adults in learning, growing, and healing. Some of my most rewarding experiences have been working with neurodiverse populations as a tutor and support. Through this work, I have learned the importance of compassion, patience, and flexibility when supporting individuals with different learning...

...environment that stimulates my students desire to learn. After earning my Bachelor and Masters degrees I served as a classroom teacher for 1st, 2nd grades and Middle-Schoolers. Over the forty years of my career I have also taught adults in classroom and virtual settings. Regardless of their age, I enjoy helping students grow in confidence. Confidence is the strong foundation we need to challenge ourselves to greater goals and bigger dreams. I am here to...

...year Physics and Statistics major, and have completed many college classes in Physics, Mathematics, and Statistics. I have also taken many AP classes in high school including: AP Physics I and II, AP Calc AB and BC, and AP Chemistry. Also, I have experience in mastering standardized testing. For example in the span of a year I raised my SAT score from 1300 to 1540. I have also received 5s on multiple AP tests.

...the joy in learning. My approach is tailored to each individual, focusing on building understanding, confidence, and curiosity. I believe that every challenge is an opportunity to grow, and I strive to create an environment where questions are encouraged, mistakes are embraced as part of the process, and progress feels exciting. Whether it's mastering new concepts, preparing for exams, or simply developing better study habits, I am committed to making learning engaging, empowering, and meaningful....

Hello! I'm Jack and I am a graduate of Computer Science and Bass Trombone performance from McGill University, currently pursuing a masters in music with a focus on performance research in collaborative composition. I am passionate about developing fluency with the mathematical and conceptual components of computer science to build passion and intuition in my students and I firmly believe in everyone's capacity for success.

...a recent graduate of the University of Washington. At UW, I was a Pre-Med student, so I am very familiar with Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and other sciences. I also have spent the past few summers tutoring students in Reading and Writing and am able to help with everything from college essays and writing assignments to skills for standardized tests. I'm happy to work with a range of ages and will do my best to help...

...travelled extensively in more than 40 countries. For over two years, I lived in the Republic of Georgia, where I taught ESL to Georgian police officers, academy staff and cadets. I also tutored private students on the side, which included SAT and TOEFL preparation. I am a firm believer in the value of education, and I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with others, especially history, geography and the English language. I greatly love teaching...

I am currently working towards a BS in Mathematics from La Salle University with a minor in Chemistry. After graduating this May, I plan on attending graduate school at the University of Washington for Civil Engineering. I enjoy tutoring as I see it as a means to help people overcome an obstacle.

...of middle and high school students. I tutor in a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about sharing the elegance of Algebra with any attentive student, and I enjoy helping students to relate to even the most abstract elements of History. I firmly believe that strong foundational knowledge and analytical skills are essential to education, and allow students to approach complex academic and personal challenges with confidence and efficiency. In my spare...

I'm a math and chemistry major with a teaching minor. I love enriching young minds with knowledge. I would like to be a college professor at some point.

...Students of Other Languages). Through the coursework, I studied teaching extensively, and I also observed and assisted in ten hours of ESL classes. I am especially interested in working with students who are studying ESL. A fierce passion of mine is the pursuit of knowledge, and the availability of education for all people, regardless of language barrier, background, or social class. In my spare time, I enjoy watching independent and art house films, as well...

Jingyi has over five years of experience in tutoring and college admissions counseling, and has helped over 200 students achieve the improvement they desire. She studied mathematics and computer science at the University of Pennsylvania, and has significant experience in creative writing, standardized testing, subject knowledge, and public speaking.

...for two years in Arkansas. Although I have several years of experience as a science teacher, I actually prefer to tutor math. I think math is the foundation 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...

...school completion and college prep for more than 4 years. Many of the students I've worked with are learning English as their second (or 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...

Hi! My name is Becca and I am a student at the University of Washington. Prior to Varsity Tutors, I have two years of tutoring experience with high school sophomores and freshman. Besides the common school subjects, I can also work with students on their organizational skills and college essay writing.

...pieces, and the pieces are made relatable and relevant to students. I also believe that for students struggling with subjects like History and English, test-taking skills are just as important as learning content. I am currently working as an AmeriCorps member at Community for Youth, a mentoring organization aimed at high school students in Seattle. In my spare time, I serve as the current Director General for WASMUN (Washington State Model United Nations), the largest...

As a Professor of English, I have worked with hundreds of students on ACT, SAT and academic preparation. I hold a Ph.D. in Literature, two Master's degrees and a B.A. from UC Berkeley, where I was a Regents' and Chancellor's Scholar. I love helping students to work toward their goals!

...and individual coaching. My personal philosophy is that learning is teaching, and teaching is learning. We work together. And, if you have a question, that means someone else does! As a language learner myself, especially who studied Mandarin Chinese to an advanced level, Spanish, and Norwegian, I have an especially strong empathy for those learning a new language and navigating the culture as well. Thanks for your time and I look forward to working with...

...far as tutoring I have lectured and taught throughout the course of my graduate studies on top of my experience working with first-generation college students through TRiO Student Support Services and the McNair Scholars Program, federal education opportunity outreach initiatives. My tutoring focus ranges from working with students to address educational gaps in structuring papers and arguments to assisting them with articles that are up for publication through various undergraduate journals. I love to study...

...History. While at SMU, I was able to participate in an internship with Jay Inslee and at the Washington State Legislature. I was also a college cheerleader and worked as part of the intramural program. After receiving my undergraduate degree, I attended the University of Southern California for a Master's in Arts in Teaching, focusing on Secondary Social Studies. I have taught in both California and Washington state, both basic history and Advance Placement courses.