Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Bellevue, WA

...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 them, and...

...the first class I took in college because it was such a great experience and we discussed so many of the "big" questions of life. It is the only class I have ever taken in which the class spontaneously started clapping and cheering for our professor on the last day. One of the reasons I think the term was so successful is that the teacher allowed us plenty of interaction and discussion time. She taught...

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...

...of Washington with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering in 2012 and will be returning to the UW to pursue a PharmD degree in 2013. I have been tutoring for six years, both informally and through organizations such as UW and Bellevue College. I like teaching and continue to tutor because I enjoy helping students improve. I believe anyone can learn math and science. I work with my students to help them understand not only how...

...tutoring experience, a good educator also needs to have the ability to engage pupils and to give them the tools that they need to succeed on their own. This means not only teaching students the material, but also familiarizing them with effective learning strategies and helping them develop strong study skills--all in a way that is supportive and which capitalizes on their existing strengths. I tutor at the middle school, high school, and college levels....

...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 tutoring since...

...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 my life, including my hobbies...

...have described me as "efficient, effective, [and] fun," "an absolute pleasure," and "a phenomenal teacher [] a natural." One student wrote, "I'm so glad I had him as my Section Leader. He was super enthusiastic about the topic, so that generated more enthusiasm among us (the students). He was really helpful when we asked him questions during lab or during office hours. Also, David brought other applications of the topic (and some tangential subjects) we...

...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 give students...

...explored. Always be seeking, improving, and wondering. I have taught middle school for 17 years and try to pass on my love of learning to each and everyone of my students. I believe all students can be successful learners, although they may learn best in a wide variety of ways. When a student gets it, I get excited. I always do everything I can to make my students experience success. In my spare time I...

...four years experience tutoring middle and high school age students, particularly in math and English, in the 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 between us.

...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' ability to...

...friend. Even though that tutoring service is no longer operational, I continued to tutor students throughout my time at Columbia. As a tutor, I understand that each student is unique. Instead of doing to same routine, I like to develop a tutoring strategy that caters to each students' strengths and learning styles. I like to incorporate a diverse group to learning modes including written work, active discussion, real world demonstrations, videos and interactive computer modules....

...academic success is not a solo one, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share what I know in a way that inspires and educates students. My passion for education stems from a desire to become more aware of the world around me and to help others do the same, whether in the form of writing a paper, passing a test or understanding new concepts. My favorite subjects to tutor are biology or writing....

...matters. Although I am comfortable with most subjects, I feel most passionate about English, Literature, and History. I believe in a student driven approach to teaching that adapts and adjusts to different learning styles and personal traits in order to best serve my student's needs. Learning is a lifelong process and should be encouraged and nurtured across all aspects of our daily lives and personal interactions. When I'm not tutoring, you might find me on...

...explaining mathematics in simple terms. I also realized how fun it is to teach math and how rewarding it is to watch a student grow in their understanding. From there, I continued to tutor privately. While in grad school, I also got the opportunity to be a teaching assistant. My approach to teaching is to work through examples with the student, guiding them along the way with questions meant to help them think about the...

...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 outdoors and...

...intricate workings of the natural world. I find a supreme sense of wonder in learning how the world works, and I delight in sharing this with others. Natural sciences (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) are my favorite subjects, but I also enjoy Math, History, and Writing. I would be delighted to tutor students in any subject, and I am happy to help with standardized test prep, study habits and time management, college applications, and much more....

...have tutored many subjects so far but by far my favorite subject is History. I have found that by examining what humans have done we can come closer to understanding what we are. My mother is a high school science teacher, and ever since 9th grade I have been tutoring, although my interests shifted quite frequently. In college, I was able to both study and tutor Politics and History in probably the best city for...

...a game that I enjoy playing and I'm excited to share my tips, tricks and techniques with the next wave of students, crashing and breaking against the ivory tower of academia. Tests are often anticipated with dread, but a positive attitude, confidence, and the idea that examinations are an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and abilities will change the way that you approach your next big assessment. Together, we can prepare you for any test...