Award-Winning Biology Tutors in Sammamish, WA

...not indicative of stupidity or weakness, nor is failing to comprehend a topic the first time it is broached. I work with students to help them determine the learning style that works best for them. I have never been a fan of memorizing facts, so whenever possible I like to tackle concepts in a manner...

...and work with the Pacific Science Center as a Communication Fellow. I attended Stanford University for both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry. While there, I researched the immune system and how asthma and allergies develop. After college I managed a summer camp where I developed my love of...

...I helped first year students navigate the academic, social and extracurricular aspects of their college experience. Biology, Chemistry and English are my favorite subjects to tutor, and also the areas in which I have the most experience. I am a voracious reader, so Critical Reading and Writing are my strongest sections on Standardized Testing. Outside...

...Chemistry, Calculus I & II, and various Public and Environmental Health courses. In addition to these courses, I am also trained as an EMT-B and volunteer at Roots homeless shelter. I have experience as a Boys and Girls Club tutor as well as a high school tutor in Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, and Math....

...Electrophysiology. I recently moved to Seattle with my husband who is a new professor at the University of Washington. I enjoy teaching and working with students, and up until our recent move to Seattle, I have had the luxury of being surrounded by them while studying or working in various academic environments. Tutoring now provides...

...graduate and former overzealous high school student, I have personally gone through many of the tough classes and tests that you are facing right now. I have taken the the PSAT, the SAT, a number of AP tests as well as the MCAT. From my experience, half of acing these subjects is understanding the material...

...as they improve their study skills and self-confidence. I have worked with students of all ages in a variety of subjects and settings, from all backgrounds in this country and others. I have found, consistently, that the best way to connect is to be genuine and sincere with enthusiasm for the material and compassionate consideration...

...Highline, I tutored college students who struggle in their classes. I worked with a very diverse group of students whose age ranges from 16 to 40 and they come from many different backgrounds. I remember when I was a college student, I went through the same things that they are going through which makes it...

...musical interests vary widely, but gravitate around indie rock, folk, and gypsy jazz. In terms of outdoors activities, I enjoy backpacking and am currently under tutelage of a friend in hunting. However, in general, I enjoy traveling to different cities and try not to limit myself to only outdoors destinations! My philosophy on teaching is...

...My tutoring style is to ask leading questions and offer hints to help my students make their own connections between what they already know and the new material they're tackling. I've found that people tend to be much smarter than they think they are. Often all it takes is somebody to point out the similarity...

...paintings, and eating Thai food religiously. When I was a student, I had many tutors who helped me along the way. Attending an extremely competitive high school, it was hard to feel proud of my accomplishments at times. My tutors not only taught me how to comprehend material, but played a huge role in helping...

...school after my undergraduate education. I enjoy tutoring students in mathematics and sciences because I find these subjects the most intriguing and applicable to real world situations. When tutoring, I try to create a learning environment that is low stress, productive, and stimulating. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family...

...help you learn how to find resources and access information so that some day you may not need me! I am very fond of the saying: "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." Finding how you learn best...

...continued to tutor students throughout my time at Columbia. As a tutor, I understand that each student is unique. Instead of doing to same routine, I like to develop a tutoring strategy that caters to each students' strengths and learning styles. I like to incorporate a diverse group to learning modes including written work, active...

...it is my goal to empower each and every student not only with increased confidence from the mastery of subject matter, but even more importantly, to have them feel the joy of achievement, and the increased sense of self-worth and confidence that comes from new accomplishments. As I have become better and better at tutoring,...

...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 preparation. While my engineering background provides me the opportunity to tutor more advanced math, science, and engineering subjects, I enjoy helping students of all ages and ability levels...

...have taught include biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, neuroscience, and AP Physics 1 (the recently redesigned course). While I greatly enjoyed my time in the classroom, I recently transitioned to graduate studies in public policy (more information on that later!). I have been assisting students through tutoring services since my own high school career, in...

...tutor for the TRIO program at DePaul. I enjoy showing my students that while something may be complicated or hard, it's by no means impossible to learn. By exploring a subject from a variety of angles, true understanding and learning can occur. While my passions are for teaching biology and chemistry, I also enjoy helping...

...teacher for middle and high school students for a Pierce County school district. I am Certified by the State of Washington to teach Science at the secondary level and to teach math at the middle school level. I believe in a student centered approach to teaching where personal interests and learning styles are taken into...

...and getting caught up with assignments. I work with the student and evaluate where they need support, draw from their personal prior knowledge, explain concepts in a variety of ways until it makes sense to them, and often include visuals, manipulatives and drawings, etc. I completed the teacher Credentialing program at California State University, Bakersfield....