Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Seattle, WA

...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 that comes with confidence in their knowledge and their acquisition of knowledge. When not tutoring, I love all things theatrical - I am particularly drawn to improvisation. I also ride horses, and am an active volunteer at various animal rights organizations. I am learning...

...a better grasp of a subject but also a stronger sense of self-empowerment anytime they tackle something new. I grew up in Lake Tahoe, CA, where my winters were spent in skis and my summers were spent in swimsuits. I also enjoy hiking, soccer, and just about anything else that involves being outside. I'm a recent transplant from California, so on a rainy day, you'll probably find me inside with a cup of tea and...

...of a subject is essential, and we will fill in any gaps in knowledge together. I wish to pursue graduate degrees in multicultural education to transform pedagogy and curricula, especially around topics of history, language, and identity. At the same time, I also love all things scientific and nerdy. Foreign films, travel, personal narratives, role-playing games, tropical beaches, hiking, and yoga are some of my interests. My pursuit of knowledge is to deepen my understanding...

...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 to write their own stories. This is why 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...

I am a college student at Seattle University studying for my BS in Psychology. I love learning and believe that everyone should be allowed the opportunity to engage in the knowledge the universe has to offer. In my spare time, I can be found snuggling my dog, Luxe.

...MSc from Western Oregon Univ. and a BA from Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA. Subjects I have taught include history, Theory of Knowledge (IB), IB biology, earth sciences, IB environmental science, geography, religion, IB philosophy, literature, anthropology, archaeology, art, composition, literature, life skills, etc. Along with my varied education and degrees, I bring genuine, holistic life-experiences and diverse global perspectives to each field wherein I teach. My honors include two teacher of the year awards,...

...propel the next generation to greater heights than mine. Personally, I believe that all students are capable of learning any topic, and that this can be accomplished by truly picturing exactly how all these concepts work in their head. And exactly how the concepts are pictured is dependent on the learning style of the student, which I will help them discover through the process of tutoring. Discovering this learning style is incredibly important both to...

...prep, study habits and time management, college applications, and much more. Science may not come naturally to some students, but I believe that enthusiasm and persistence are more important than natural ability. I hope to share my passion for science with younger learners. I recently started a part-time job at the Seattle Aquarium as a mentor and supervisor for high school volunteers working on the youth-led Puget Sound: We Love You campaign. Encouraging and supporting...

...on attending law school in the near future, but I have always enjoyed teaching. I started tutoring during my junior 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....

...enough time asking questions directly to the student. By having them explain a concept to you in their own words and listening intently to their responses, you can discover a lot about a student's learning style and why they might not be grasping a concept. Be Patient: Students easily become frustrated over subjects or lessons that they aren't understanding. I strive to be as patient as possible and maintain a positive attitude. This provides an...

...with focuses on Medieval and modernist literature, composition studies, and linguistics. After graduating, I completed a CELTA certificate in ESL teaching, and worked as a one-to-one ESL instructor in Paris for three years, teaching students of every age and level (as well as improving my French, while still speak on a daily basis among my family). While I am passionate about literature, I receive the most personal satisfaction as a tutor by helping students to...

...aiding teachers and individually tutoring students that had to be temporarily separated from the rest of the population. Throughout, I have maintained a steady and patient demeanor that puts students at ease. Fostering an environment for learning involves allowing students to experiment with new knowledge and understand its limits. Incorrect answers are just as important as correct ones, in their own ways. I provide students with a safe atmosphere to discover both. I like working...

...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 than just school, while still focusing on the necessary outcomes of improved scores! I most enjoy helping students with their writing skills, basic-intermediate math skills, college planning, and study/organization skills. In my free time, I can be found doing acrobatic yoga, cooking tasty vegetarian...

...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 make sessions...

...English, social studies/history, and elementary level reading and math. I have always had a passion for English and social studies so it brings me great joy to help students who want to increase their knowledge in these subjects too. I enjoy teaching and tutoring kids because I am very patient and I love to watch them learn and grow as students. I am currently tutoring a student in ESL. This is my first time working...

...is not as hard as it seems. Aside from school, I really love playing sports and hiking in the Pacific Northwest. I really love working with people and I believe education is extremely important. I enjoy teaching and think teaching can come in many forms (not just lecture-style teaching). Thus I have developed an array of study techniques that I personally have benefited from and have shared with others and seen them benefit from as...

...have been to all seven continents. We just returned from fulfilling a lifelong goal by living in Portugal for 2 years. We had always wanted to experience living in a different culture instead of just being a visitor. It was an incredibly enriching experience and one that I believe helps me be a better tutor. A successful tutor requires patience, understanding, and empathy, and I have just experienced the challenge of trying to learn Portuguese...

...school at Emerson College, I took a class geared toward teaching college freshmen the art of writing. The coursework centered on academic and intellectual writing and a practical rhetoric of contextualizing issues relevant to a college level writer. Through peer-to-peer teaching exercises, and in-classroom work with Emerson freshmen students, I learned how to guide students through in-class discussion and exercises as well as homework assignments. Working one-on-one with students to craft meaningful and effective tutoring...

...Western Civilization and Medieval Literature. I have designed and taught two of my own courses as instructor of record, both on Roman History. I find the most enjoyable bits of teaching is taking students through a work - historical, literary, whatever - and helping the student discover the references and connections the author of that work was making, what he or she was trying to say, and to whom - to try to uncover someone...

...to college freshman, helping to bring students with a wide variety of educational backgrounds up to college level. I love helping students learn to craft an argument, chose their thesis and points, and build a structured, polished essay. I believe all students bring a unique and important perspective to their writing, and my job is helping them find their voice. In my free time, I work as an audio engineer, help out with gardening and...