Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Kirkland, WA

I recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a Master's degree in Biotechnology and completed my undergraduate studies at Pacific Lutheran University. Currently, I work as a research scientist at the University of Washington, where our lab focuses on gynecologic cancers and their genetic predispositions. While I can tutor in most subjects, I am particularly passionate about the sciences. I believe there are creative and effective ways to learn science that go beyond memorization. Having...

...a homework club at the local YMCA dealing with a range of age groups and subjects, encouraging students to achieve their full potential I am currently staying at home with my two little girls. It has been a real adventure finding new and interesting ways to explain the world around us in the simplest language to my young children. I enjoy the questions they ask when their concepts of how things work are just forming....

I am an experienced teacher and tutor, specializing in the natural sciences and math, including everything from theory and concepts to research methods and communication. I believe that any student who works hard can succeed in learning, and I'm committed to helping you find methods and practices that help you set and reach your goals. I know that what works for you may be different than what works for other students, and your goals might...

I am currently a sophomore at the University of Washington pursuing a B.S. in Psychology and Neurobiology. Before coming to UW, I tutored elementary and middle school students throughout 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...

Greetings students! I am Kurtis Cruz, a University of Washington graduate with a BSc in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and former employee in the Department of Biology as well. My primary goal is to use my enthusiasm for the arts and sciences to motivate my students. I seek to project an upbeat attitude when teaching any student and adjust my teaching to the students needs as needed. ... One of my goals of teaching is...

Test taking has always been a game that I enjoy playing and I'm excited to share my tips, tricks and techniques with the next wave of students, crashing and breaking against the ivory tower of academia. Tests are often anticipated with dread, but a positive attitude, confidence, and the idea that examinations are an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and abilities will change the way that you approach your next big assessment. Together, we can...

I am currently a third-year biology student at San Diego University. I went through the IB diploma program in high school which set me up with a strong, academic foundation that is serving me well as a biology major. I currently work in a research lab on campus doing research on how to recover coral reefs, but my ultimate goal is to one day be a science teacher! My goal as a tutor is to...

I am 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...

Your student deserves to find learning fascinating, rewarding, and relational. I am passionate about helping students find their unique learning style and and study methods. I am a Biochemistry major and former chemistry laboratory teaching assistant. I am also a professional improvisational pianist, harpist, and vocalist and the solo vocalist for my college Jazz Big Band. I have earned all A's in Cellular Biology, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry I and II, Anatomy and Physiology I, and...

...as an influence on my lifestyle and own education, and seek to impart knowledge to my students in a manner that inspires them to be passionate about what they are learning and appreciate the sacred opportunity to learn, a privilege our modern world has learnt to take for granted. Outside of my studies I am very passionate about athletics and sports, particularly football (soccer) and calisthenics. I believe a human being should be complete in...

I am a graduate of University of Washington. I received my Bachelor of Sciences in Computer Science and ACMS (Applied and Computational Mathematical Sciences) with a focus on discrete math and algorithms. I am proficient in not only English, but also Mandarin. Apart from my job here, I am also volunteering as a Web Dev tutor with Codeucate. Among all subjects I tutored, I am most passionate and experienced about College level Math and Computer...

...of calculations and getting the correct answer. I feel I am a great tutor because I have tutored many different students with different learning styles and different attitudes towards the subject. I am very personable and dedicated and in the end I just want the student to have a good time understanding a subject that can be very fun! I go above and beyond to make sure my students understand the material and have a...

I grew up in a learning environment, and I view it as a lifelong process. I want to help my students achieve their academic goals while instilling passion and confidence. I am a positive thinking and hold an MBA. ... With enough perverseness and desire, anything is possible. Even when things get frustrating, have the patience to work through any issues you are having, and the world is yours!... I want to get to know the...

I'm currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. In high school, I participated in the International Baccalaureate program and earned an IB Diploma. I tutor students in math and science, anything from elementary school levels to advanced high school courses. In the past, I've worked primarily with high school peers, but I get along well with students of all ages. I hope to make tutoring fun and...

...and abundance of the two species of algae within a single host anemone and over the broader range of the intertidal zone. My 18 years of instruction at Shoreline, North Seattle and Edmonds CC, has included the courses Majors & Non-majors Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Zoology, Botany, Oceanography, Marine Biology, and Environmental Science. I have also had the great fortune of teaching an interdisciplinary study course at North. My experience with teaching and working with...

...life's passion is to do just this: to make STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields more accessible to more people, especially those who don't think they're up to the task. I am passionate about our biology, our oceans, our environment, and educating about them. I studied Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology and Marine Biology at the University of Washington. I volunteer at the Seattle Aquarium, I love to get outdoors and go hiking, and...

Education and learning has been incredibly important to me for my entire life. I have loved school ever since I started it, and I have worked to be successful in my education the whole time. My effort has paid off - I now attend the university I have worked towards, studying something I love. Despite excelling in and enjoying academics, I have chosen an artistic field of study and, eventually, career. This hasn't changed my...

...I tutor Writing, English as a second language, Mandarin, and biology. Instilling confidence in my students is my top priority and I believe understanding a student’s learning style is paramount to effective teaching: I will get to know my students so that I can help them succeed. I have tutored English as a second language and writing before, and I love to teach Chinese and biology too. In my free time I enjoy reading, writing,...

I am a graduate of the University of Missouri and received my Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, with a Business minor. I have a wide range of tutoring experiences in many subjects, but my strengths lie in mathematics, science, and ACT test prep areas. Having struggled myself the first time I took standardized tests, I understand that even with a solid knowledge foundation tests like the ACT require a substantial amount of exam specific...

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.