Josh: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...in music composition, a field that allows me to interpret and describe ideas that intrigue me in creative ways using sound. That said, I still have a secret crush on math and science, and I love exploring and analyzing languages and the written word. (In fact, much of the music I have written has been inspired by literary or linguistic concepts.) I have taught courses in music theory, history, and composition at the University of...
Education & Certification
- Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Music, Concentration in Composition
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Music Composition
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Math
- SAT Reading
- SAT Mathematics
- +42 subjects
Ruth: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...community-based settings. She spent one year as a Fulbright teacher at Northern (Arctic) Federal University in Arkhangelsk, Russia, teaching English and growing international friendships. Since returning to Pittsburgh in 2012, she has taught and mentored at-risk kids and youth at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, and Best of the Batch Foundation. Her work focuses on culturally responsive multi-cultural education, language teaching, and program development. At the Carnegie Library, she created World Family...
Education & Certification
- Smith College - Bachelors, Comparative Literature / Russian Civilization
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- Spanish 3
- College English
- +27 subjects
Jan: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...need to look to anyone else for answers. I tutor a range of subjects, but I especially enjoy teaching middle school math and SAT prep. I have a strong grasp of the approaches necessary to succeed in those areas. It is fun to share those approaches with students and watch the AHA! moments unfold. Why do I teach? Successful learning requires awareness of HOW you think: how you create and organize your own perception. I...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing and Dance
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- Social Studies
- History
- +27 subjects
Andrew: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...big city. During my college career, I was a part of several study groups and helped classmates with their writing informally, but during my senior year, I tutored another student formally in their chemistry class. Becoming a tutor for the first time made me realize how much I valued and enjoyed teaching. The opportunity to help another student with their own learning journey was a very positive experience, and it ignited an interest in tutoring...
Education & Certification
- Iowa State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- ACT
- ACT English
- +22 subjects
Micaela: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...about helping students succeed. I believe any student can improve their performance when tutored with an approach that works for them, which is why I take a different approach for each individual student. I have a bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Washington's Foster School of Business. I transferred from Carleton College, where I focused on economics and was also able to take a wide range of liberal arts courses. I have been...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- SAT Math
- SAT Mathematics
- +64 subjects
Katie: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...Master's of Social Work program, so the stress and anxiety of standardized test taking is fresh in my memory. For students preparing to take the SATs, ACTs, or GREs - I feel your pain! Together we can work through the daunting process of analyzing your areas of strength and opportunities for growth and put you on the path towards the score you want. When I am not tutoring, I hope to be exploring the great...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, International Relations, Minors in Spanish and Creative Writing
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Grad Student, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Math
- +52 subjects
Jessica: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...D.C. I received my undergraduate degree from The George Washington University, with degrees in Journalism and International Relations. Throughout law school, college, and in my current and prior work, my writing abilities have been paramount. I have found success both in school and my career through understanding how to research and write for different purposes and different audiences, and I am excited to help students build this essential skill. My goal as a tutor is...
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism and Int'l Affairs
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Math
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Reading
- +32 subjects
Adam: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...year of high school, finding that I had an aptitude for analogies that helped students learn the material. I tutor a large variety of subjects, including LSAT, SAT, and ACT. I also tutor various academic subjects, primarily in the fields of math and science. My favorite subject to tutor is Chemistry, followed closely by Physics. I feel that anyone can learn anything as long as it is explained in a way that is conducive to...
Education & Certification
- University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Bachelors, Sociology
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Math
- SAT Reading
- SAT Mathematics
- +186 subjects
Jeffrey: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...using my solutions to help students achieve their goals. Preparing for a standardized test can feel overwhelming. But you really can be prepared. Careful, concept-oriented preparation can help ensure that students don't run into anything radically new on exam day. My preparation strategy aims to give students the instruction they need to recognize as many problem types as possible. Sitting for a standardized test can be a stressful experience for many people. I try to...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Math
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Reading
- +34 subjects
Jack: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...University of Washington's Master in Teaching Program, Secondary English. In the past few years, my work has been almost exclusively in educational settings with youth. I spent five summers at a summer camp devoted to social and 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Philosophy and English
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Grad Student, Masters in Teaching--Secondary English
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- SAT Math
- College Geography
- +97 subjects
Chelsea: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...10th grade math teacher with a passion for making sure all students feel capable of learning and succeeding. I recently graduated magna cum laude from Yale University with a B.S. in Economics and Psychology, and I am currently working towards a MSEd at Johns Hopkins University. I've been tutoring for nearly 10 years, in subjects ranging from ESL to econometrics, and I love any opportunity to help my students address their individual learning needs. In...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Economics
- Johns Hopkins University - Master of Science, Education
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Math Prep Course
- SAT Reading Prep Course
- SAT Math
- +31 subjects
Nikki: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...science ever since I was a kid and watched The Magic School Bus and the Bill Nye show. I majored in Neuroscience and Behavior in college, so I learned a lot about Biology and Psychology, and I plan on getting a Master's in Bioengineering. I spent two years serving with the Peace Corps in Peru, where I learned to speak Spanish, build stoves out of adobe, and a lot about life in rural communities. In...
Education & Certification
- Vassar College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience and Behavior
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Math
- SAT Reading
- +46 subjects
Jessica: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...academic planning. Since college, in addition to tutoring ESL, GED, and middle-school Math and Reading, I have worked as a college-prep writing instructor in a prison. I've also lived in Asia for three of the last five years, teaching and studying in mostly India and Southeast Asia. My tutoring/teaching style combines a big-picture, compassionate approach with detail-oriented and focused efficiency. In other words, I motivate my students by helping them apply their lessons to more...
Education & Certification
- University of Puget Sound - Bachelor in Arts, International Political Economy
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- AP U.S. Government & Politics
- PSAT
- +36 subjects
Jozef Engel: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...I completed my Ph.D. in Comparative literature at the University of California, Irvine. My research focused on Latin American literature, and as part of my master's I completed coursework in Spanish, French, and English. I earned a B.A. in History, Comparative Literature, and European Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. While in college, I spent a year at the University of Seville in Spain. As a tutor and teacher, my first goal is to tap...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, History and Comparative Literature
- University of California-Irvine - PHD, Comparative Literature
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- SAT Math
- SAT Subject Test in World History
- +39 subjects
Anna: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...since then, have gained a wealth of teaching experience with students of diverse backgrounds. I have worked with students as young as third grade up to learners that already have college degrees. My background as a 9th grade English teacher has given me the opportunity to work with students from low-income backgrounds, students with learning disabilities, English Language Learners as well as students from a range of racial/ethnic identities. I strongly believe in every students'...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelors, Politics
- Johns Hopkins University - Masters, Education Studies
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- ESL/ELL
- Social Sciences
- +99 subjects
Kate: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...writing and editing, SAT and other test prep, psychology, social sciences, public speaking, literature, English, and theater courses. I graduated from high school with an International Baccalaureate diploma and completed my Extended Essay in the topic of Drama, so I tutor those courses as well! My teaching philosophy is one of dialogue - I believe that learning is a journey, and I want to help my students find their way to the joy of discovery...
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Drama
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- High School English
- College Essays
- +33 subjects
Miranda: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...(I was that weird girl playing with dirt and rocks during recess). I did what I like to call the "Nerd Trifecta" in high school: math team, knowledge bowl, and science olympiad. I've tutored since I was in middle school, and I love finding an explanation or analogy to help someone else really grasp a concept! I'm applying to grad school now, and in my spare time I love cooking and baking (it's vaguely scientific,...
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry and Anthropology
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- SAT Math
- SAT Mathematics
- +49 subjects
Philip: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...school and college courses, and I love it! I also have many other academic interests and I am excited to tutor in any of the areas listed on my profile. I have tutored a wide age-range; from pre-k to college and everything between. I was a tutor in several capacities throughout my years at school, and have continued to tutor and teach since then. I really enjoy helping students grow their own sense of self-confidence...
Education & Certification
- Pacific Lutheran University - Bachelors, Spanish (Hispanic Studies), Global Studies
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- Conversational Spanish
- Social Sciences
- +80 subjects
Nick: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...graduating, I spent three years in Africa and Asia working in sustainable development and teaching English to both adults and children, before moving to Paris to pursue a master's degree. I received my graduate degree in international relations and diplomacy from the American Graduate School, writing my thesis on the effects of domestic politics on US foreign policy in the Middle East. I have a passion for learning and education, and an odd enjoyment for...
Education & Certification
- Emory University - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- American Graduate School of International Relations & Diplomacy - Master of Arts, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- ACT English
- SAT Subject Tests
- GRE Analytical Writing
- +19 subjects
Rebekah : Tacoma SAT Writing and Language course instructor
...ages and cultures. I took a gap year after high school to backpack in Europe, spent a summer in Russia at a children's camp, and did a summer study abroad learning about social justice in India. My last quarter of college was an internship teaching ESL in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. While I love studying literature of all genres, I feel the most impactful literary experience is one that deeply resonates with the reader, and inspires them...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature and Language
Subject Expertise
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- PSAT Critical Reading
- SAT Subject Test in Literature
- +29 subjects