Top English Tutors serving Kirkland
Josh: Kirkland English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...from the University of Washington in 2012, and am now completing my D.M.A. at UW as well. All of my degrees are 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...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Music, Concentration in Composition
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Music Composition
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Andrew: Kirkland English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...Iowa State University. I moved to Seattle to explore the careers in the area, and to experience what life is like in a 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....
Education & Certification
Iowa State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Jan: Kirkland English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...a question-based approach to empower students to find greater clarity and organization on their own and to trust that they do not 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...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing and Dance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 800
Rachel: Kirkland English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...During my time as an undergraduate, I served as a Biology tutor for my schools Biological Sciences Honor Society and as a mentor for graduating high school students through the Dream Project. As a tutor, my main duty is 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...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, General Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 790
Daniel: Kirkland English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Kirkland, WA
My name is Daniel J Cecil and I'm an MFA student in creative writing and a Teaching Assistant at the University of Washington, Seattle campus. I have over 7 years of experience as a professional writer, and extensive training in expository writing and rhetorical approaches to writingin other words, I'm well prepared to make you a better reader, writer, proofreader, and thinker. ... My philosophy is that writing is best taught with the big picture in...
Education & Certification
Baldwin-Wallace College - Bachelors, Theater
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Grad Student, Creative Writing, Fiction
GRE Verbal: 165
Kalee: Kirkland English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...English Language and Literature. I have 10+ years of tutoring experience ranging from elementary students to undergraduate seniors. Additionally, I am a published writer and have worked for multiple literary magazines. I am skilled in writing, reading, editing, research, prose, language acquisition, and literary analysis. I am also proficient in Italian and am working towards fluency. I consider myself to be a very passionate and charismatic person and am excited to help students grow in...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT English: 33
Brian: Kirkland English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...for high school math. I enjoy teaching math to my students, but I mainly like to focus on helping my students develop independent study skills that will support them through life. What this means is building up the analytical 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...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters in Education, High School Teaching
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36
Shae: Kirkland English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...the Evergreen State College and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from Goddard College. My writing is published in several literary journals and magazines and I have won national awards for my poetry and personal essays. I currently work as a poet, a freelance editor, and am on the editorial staff of two national literary journals. Outside of my love affair with writing, I also hike, dance, sing, and do community organizing...
Education & Certification
The Evergreen State College - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing and Education for Social Justice
Goddard College - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Rory: Kirkland English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Kirkland, WA
Learning is a skill that should be gained, enhanced, and used throughout your life. Only then will success come.... In a first lesson, we would start by getting to know a little bit about each other, so we know who we are talking to, and asking what they hope to get out of the sessions. After understanding is reached, we can tackle the material.... By instilling in them a love of learning. Application is always a...
Education & Certification
Utah State University - Bachelors, English
Full Sail University - Masters, Creative Writing
Daniel: Kirkland English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...School of Engineering. I enjoy helping people learn and understand why things are. Past experience with teaching includes working at a tutoring center,and teaching sessions for grade schoolers about autonomous vehicles. I tutor for the ACT test as well as Math, physics, and computer science. The best teachers are enthusiastic. I believe that education is a key to success for both the individual and the world, and I would love to help bring that about....
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor of Science, Pre-engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Brett: Kirkland English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...I received a Master's degree from Temple University in Political Science. For the past five years I have been teaching a variety of courses in the Humanities and Social Sciences at Temple, including American Politics, Political Theory and Philosophy, Politics of Identity, Race and Gender Studies, Research Methods and Statistics. During this time I have worked with hundreds of students from every conceivable background to ensure that their educational experience is the best it can...
Education & Certification
Ithaca College - Bachelor in Arts, Politics; Philosophy and Religion
Temple University - Master of Science, Political Science and Government
Amelia: Kirkland English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Kirkland, WA
I am passionate about tutoring and about making students love learning. I can help with test prep, study skills, organizational skills, or a variety of subjects including up to college level physics, chemistry, and biology. I am currently finishing my Master of Athletic Training, and am extremely knowledgeable in the fields of Exercise Science, Anatomy, and Healthcare. In my free time, I love to hike and bike as well as attend sporting events.... When students are...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Exercise Science
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Grad Student, Athletic Training
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
Ola: Kirkland English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...international studies and a minor in French, and I recently returned from France where I worked as an English teacher for a year. I have been tutoring students of all ages since I was in high school, both privately and with tutoring organizations focusing mostly on English (reading comprehension, writing, etc.), but I have also tutored quite a bit of math, and I am excited to start tutoring French! When I tutor, I try to...
Education & Certification
University of Washington, Seattle - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies, French minor
Patricia: Kirkland English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...teaching experience in the UK, Spain and the US. I graduated in Translation and Interpreting in Barcelona, Spain, back in 2003. I started my career as a language instructor in the UK, where I did my teacher training and taught Spanish to both adults and high schoolers. I have also taught English as a foreign language in Spain and tutored for many years. I'm a distance lecturer in translation English to Spanish for a British...
Education & Certification
Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Bachelors, Translation and Interpreting
University of Oregon - Masters, Linguistics, Language Teaching Specialization
Tiffany: Kirkland English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...and English as a Second Language (ESL). Most recently I graduated from the University of Washington with a Masters in Teaching. Before that I graduated from Western Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in History. After finishing my graduate program I moved to Tokyo Japan and taught ESL, I not only enjoyed teaching English but also seeing and experiencing a different culture. I have experience teaching classrooms, worked as a mentor, and also a...
Education & Certification
Western Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Washington - Masters, Education
Carlie: Kirkland English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...a B.A. in History. Starting September of 2014 I will begin my studies as a J.D. student at the University of Washington School of Law. In the meantime, I work as a legal assistant at a law firm in downtown Seattle. My academic passions include History, Philosophy, Literature, French, Latin, and Psychology. I particularly enjoy tutoring students in any subject that involves reading and writing, particularly composing and editing essays and other written work. I...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, History
LSAT: 164
Veena: Kirkland English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...I earned by Bachelor's Degree in Biology. I have experience working with students from the kindergarten level to undergraduates at universities. I tutor English, writing, science, study methods, and mathematics. When working with new students, the first thing I always do is try to understand how each student learns because each individual is different and everyone learns in a unique way. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, reading, writing, and playing badminton.... I will find...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
Alisha: Kirkland English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...Across cultures and generations, stories have been used to convey concepts and ideas in a poignant way. I would like to share a few stories that helped form the four components of my teaching philosophy. In order to receive an AA degree from my local community college, I was required to take a lab science classsomething I dreaded so much that I had managed to avoid it after my sophomore year of high school. I...
Education & Certification
Gonzaga University - Bachelors, English
University of Louisville - Masters, Women's and Gender Studies
GRE Verbal: 164
Suzanne: Kirkland English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...sons. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Language Arts and my Teaching Certification from Seattle Pacific University. I most enjoy teaching reading skills and elementary math. I am a natural with children, but also know how to set friendly but firm limits. For the last eight years I have worked as a substitute elementary school teacher in the Edmonds and Mukilteo school districts working with students Kindergarten through fourth grade. I enjoy helping children understand...
Education & Certification
Seattle Pacific University - Bachelors, Language Arts
Kelsey: Kirkland English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...majored in American Studies and Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. While in college, I discovered my commitment to education and developing pedagogical strategies, or methods of teaching, that are accessible to a wide variety of thinkers. I love learning how different minds process information and communicate thoughts, and I find so much joy in helping students untangle and clarify their thoughts in analytical papers, college application essays, and yes, even in SAT Writing! I am...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies and Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Verbal: 770
SAT Writing: 790
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