Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors in Kent, WA

...that Korean students were not being taught to question and think for themselves. Students in Korea were taught to memorize information. They were not taught how to think critically or to ask questions. They were taught to be obedient and to trust what their elders told them. I was shocked because this was against everything...

...bring clarity and knowledge of academic subjects. I learned how to succeed in the system of papers, projects, quizzes, and standardized tests, and I look forward helping other students achieve academic success, too—using patience, kindness, creativity, and a sense of humor. I am currently a neuroscience research technician with a passion for photography, travel and...

...am currently enrolled in the Literary Fiction Writing Certificate Program at the University of Washington. Tutoring Experience: I tutor students in English-related subjects: reading, college essay writing, essay editing, and grammar and mechanics. I have edited essays and research papers for high school, college and grad students, both ESL and native-English speakers. I provide feedback...

...with wildlife by cleaning up their habitats and raising trout from eggs for release as fry (juvenile fish). Math is exciting to tutor, especially using manipulatives and other forms of representation-we can do that visually online as we work together. Reading for fun is one of my hobbies, but I know how to inspire struggling...

...Most importantly, I want to know their motivation. The more I know about a student, the more I can customize lessons and instruction. My tool belt is extensive, but sometimes it only takes a few tricks for a student to overcome obstacles. I teach to the test. I believe test taking skills can improve scores...

...tutored up until senior year in high school. In college, I was a teaching assistant for numerous programming courses as well as a research assistant in several labs. I specialize in test preparations. I have been taught by well-established teachers on the skills to master the standardized tests, and I applied these skills to receive a...

...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...

...5th grade who have a native language other than English. Through these experiences I have gathered many valuable skills for helping students to better understand content in order to achieve greater success in the classroom. Working in a school setting has better prepared me to tutor students because I understand what is expected of them...

...Los Angeles area. I am patient and understanding, and my goal is to foster a comfortable environment and mutual respect. I make sure that the students I work with know they are important and capable, because I have found that they are most willing to engage and put in effort when such a relationship exists...

...University of Washington. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I really enjoy tutoring math and science. I am a mentor for a girls’ after school STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) program, and I am a mentor for a high school science outreach program. As a tutor, I provide students with the tools...