Certified Tutors From University of Washington-Seattle Campus

...them succeed in their classes. While I tutor a very broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about sciences such as chemistry, biology, microbiology, and math. I really enjoy helping students with their homework as well as preparing them for exams. In my opinion, the best study environment is fun and active learning. I...

...and by practice problems which I create from 'real world' situations. In addition, I have helped a number of students prepare for the SAT and ACT writing component by offering critical advice on how best to organize and defend a position on any given topic. My hobbies and interests are derived from the region where...

...offers advice that helps someone and inspires confidence and enjoyment in learning. I'm easily approachable and available on and offline. I have worked with people from different parts of the country and world and am familiar with different strategies to help you get the best results out of your studies. Nice to meet you and...

...book lately, soon to be completed and published. I have had poetry, prose and articles in local magazines and newspapers. Both my BA and MFA degrees from the University of Washington and the University of California, Irvine respectively are in creative writing, so that is my specialty. However, I can help with any type of...

...of my big interest and professional strength. When I was in Wuhan University, I got an opportunity of being a comprehensive tutor for over one year and a half on subjects including English, Chinese, and Mathematics. I performed positive personality, patience, dynamic and communicative teaching style, and willingness to learn from my students. In my...

...favorite subject my whole life, and my goal is to become a high school math teacher. I know that some people are not the biggest fans of math, but I take it upon myself to help the struggling students, and maybe if they can see themselves succeeding in mathematics they will enjoy it more. In...

...years old to 80 years old. I I use different teaching methods for different age groups. The teaching content will also vary according to the needs of the students. In my spare time, I like traveling, hiking, tennis, swimming, reading, music and cooking. I could also teach you how to making Chinese food:)

...to college and developing good study habits. After graduation, I spent a year teaching English at a secondary school in rural, southern France. Now that I am back in Seattle, I work in the University of Washington School of Nursing's Advancement department. However, I miss teaching and am therefore excited to tutor as a way...

...concerned for his students and needs to create a friendly learning environment. Then, the tutor can establish a team in order to improve the product. The product is homework, quizzes and exams. Good study habits are very important. Many times a parent can help a student with this, so the team might consist of the...

...The U.W.'s approach made all students, in all majors, take a wide variety of courses. Exactly as intended, this liberal education proved how knowledge in nearly any subject enhances understanding in many others. Exposure to a broad range of subjectsthe arts and humanities, the social and 'hard' sciences, history and languageshows how much they intertwine...

...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....

...which I am strongest. I have a love of history and imparting knowledge to others. I have strong test taking skills and an ability and desire to help others. I grew up helping my younger brother who was not very strong with tests. In my free time I like to play basketball, hike, cook, and...

...group of students, from elementary to university level, with the bulk of my experience with high school and college level work. I have a Master's Degree from the University of Washington in Public Administration and a BA from the University of Texas at Dallas in International Political Economy. Apart from academics, I enjoy photography and...

...and get along pretty well with them! As for my tutoring style, it varies from student to student. I gauge what works and does not work when it comes to teaching techniques and tailor my approach to best help my student learn. Additionally, I've seen that asking questions and guiding my students to the answer...

...I am an advocate for detailed, creative, and personal essay writing. The most powerful essay or piece of academic writing is one which is inspired by the writer's personal instincts and experiences. In my tutoring, I strive to find literature or experiences which ignite creativity in an essay. When I'm not traveling, or planning my...

...I look forward to helping students accomplish their educational goals, whether those include test prep, college admissions essays, or grade level reading and math. I enjoy being a student as much as I enjoy being a teacher. I believe that learning should be fun. When I'm not studying or teaching I can be found outside...

...enjoy tutoring anybody with the desire to improve in that subject as well. However, my ultimate goal is to become a high school history teacher, so I would be very interested in tutoring the subjects of American or European history. It is my belief that education is the most valuable resource we possess, since it...

...me a great foundation for my new career. My passion for education has propelled me through eight years of middle and high school English/Language Arts classrooms, in rural, suburban, and international settings. I am able to work with beginning readers, students at various levels of English language acquisition (ELL/ESL), and all levels of Language Arts...

...and Test Prep (SAT, AP, TOEFL) with students at the middle and high school level. I love the challenge of tailoring my lessons to an individual student's needs, and the rewarding process of helping a student find the specific approach and skill set that works for him or her. I think it's vitally important to...

...a robust understanding of a given concept in a student. As for me, I am from Portland, Oregon originally. The Pacific Northwest is my home through and through; I am particularly enamored with the boundless outdoor opportunities constantly enticing me away from the metropolitan area. I love the rain and could not ask for a...