Award-Winning Economics Tutors in Bellevue, WA

...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 them, and I aim to achieve that in my teaching. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy ultimate frisbee,...

...skills that they will need to prepare and study for assignments and tests when they're going to go to college. There's only so much one can do in teaching the content that we also need to teach our students how they can become their own teachers and succeed on their own. Hence, I want my students not just to do well in their math classes or exams, but I also want them to be able...

...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 outdoors and getting to know the Pacific Northwest. I have spent the five years since I graduated...

...a tutor and a teaching assistant from my time in college, and I've always helped my friends and my sisters with their schoolwork. I currently tutor English, computer science, and I can help with test prep. Outside work, I like to run, play with my dog, go to kickboxing, and experience everything Seattle has to offer. I love traveling and trying new things, but there is so much to do in this city too! This...

I have a passion for helping others set and exceed their personal goals. I believe learning is lifelong and is best achieved in an environment that is trusting, professional, and comfortable. I believe the right skills and confidences can change lives, and am ready to help contribute to that in any way possible!... Teaching is best accomplished in a setting that is supportive, engaging, and trusting. These attributes help build confidence and excitement about learning, and...

...a writing tutor. I collaborate with students on every part of the writing processbrainstorming ideas, outlining the paper, structuring paragraphs, and perfecting grammar. As an Economics tutor, I have experience in both Micro-Economics and Macro-Economics. I have worked on topics such as inelasticity, supply/demand, dead weight loss, monopolies, and taxation. I am also an Algebra tutor because I have been studying for the GRE (which requires a fair bit of Algebra) and I have some...

...and Advanced Placement Calculus and Physics. I work hard to make complex and challenging material accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of students. At all levels, I encourage both the hesitant and eager students to succeed. I tailor lesson plans to different learning styles and abilities. With the extra attention I give, my students consistently tell me they have learned more than they ever thought possible for themselves. Many of my students once nervous...

...a wide range of topics including math, statistics, history, geography, french, economics, finance, business and statistics. My approach to tutoring and teaching is simple. I want students to develop a critical thinking and understand the concepts rather than just memorizing things. In my free time, I play soccer, and coach youth soccer. I also like to explore Seattle and the beautiful Northwest with my friends. My hobbies include sports, outdoors, traveling and cooking.

...college, I was fortunate to be chosen to work in two different tutoring centers. The skills I learned there really expanded my abilities to tailor sessions to the students learning style and abilities. I tend to rely on humor in my tutoring, combined with positive reinforcement. Sometimes it just takes finding the right way to explain something for it to click, so why not laugh along the way? I tutor multiple subjects, but my favorites...

...been working with elementary aged children for over eight years. As an elementary school teacher I know the skills and tools children need to be successful. I have experience working with every grade level, as well as students who are learning English and students receiving special education services. Lastly, I truly believe in teaching children skills they need to not only be successful in school, but also in life. I look forward to meeting you...

...to work with a student as an individual and to adjust my own tutoring to fit the way they learn best. I believe that all students have what it takes to succeed in school, its just a matter of finding the style of learning that is most effective for them. What works or makes sense for one student will not necessarily work for the next student, and so it is essential as a tutor to...

...Writing from California Statue University Northridge. Prior to that, I earned several A.A.As in Film and TV at Scottsdale Community College in AZ. While attending Arizona State University, I worked as a study hall monitor and tutor for athletes at the Sun Devil Stadium office. In Seattle, I started my own tutoring company called Twilight Tutors and tutored high school students for several years. I helped them write papers and prepare for exams. I tutor...

...service with City Year Seattle (an AmeriCorps program). During this year, I worked as a tutor, mentor, and classroom assistant at Concord International Elementary. I enjoy tutoring in all subjects, but my favorites are elementary math and reading. I love seeing students engage with a story and helping them break a complex problem down into simpler pieces. I am passionate about access to quality education for everyone, which means meeting students where they are and...

...wide range of age groups from elementary aged kids all the way up through college aged adults, so that has helped me learn how to work with a wide range of people. When it comes to my academic experience, going through middle school, high school, and college I have come to understand that math is the subject that I am the best at and also enjoy the most. People would ask me questions about certain...

...subject by making it as easy, and clear, and straight forward as possible. I always try to be the second type. My goal is that every student will get a 100% on every test. I taught economics and statistics at the college and university level for twenty years. I then moved to the US Department of the Treasury, where I mentored research scientists and worked with them to get their work published. I retired about...

...not fun. When students learn how to harness a difficult concept, questions are answered and new ones are discovered. I have studied motivation in educational contexts and have held various teaching/mentoring roles. Having graduated 1st in my class with a Masters degree, I know what it takes to succeed in academic settings. It is effort, not innate ability, that makes people excel. I try to put forth this effort and learn in all areas of...

...it's like to need that sort of tutoring as well. I understand the importance of a non-judgmental atmosphere in which all questions can be asked without fear, of a friendly and empathetic peer who knows why difficulties arise and how to overcome them, and of a source not just of knowledge, but of help devoted to fostering true understanding unto long-term learning and growth. These I understand because I have experienced those needs before myself,...

...support for students in lower level classes and feedback on assignments to address any misunderstandings. I was a teaching assistant for the Economics department where I held office hours, one-on-one meetings and review sessions to meet with students and help them grasp the concepts. I also created helpful problem sets and visualizations. I worked for the university learning coop as a tutor where I was paired with students in middle level mathematics courses. In addition,...

...the LSAT, in which I scored a 165 and became very familiar with the test structure and different strategies to score the best score possible. Halfway through college, I lived in Brazil for 18 months on a humanitarian trip where I learned Portuguese very well and taught English often to Brazilians. Beyond my academic pursuits, I love running, reading and singing - which I trained in throughout high school and eventually had the opportunity to...

...have worked as a librarian for the past 6 years. I specialize in worthing with kids who have learning disabilities and reluctant readers. Previous to becoming a librarian I gave private art lessons and did art parties for children for a number of years. I enjoy working with people and helping them find their inner creativity. It's about the love of art, then the skills will get there. I am always learning new things. For...