Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Burien, WA

...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 a firm toolkit of techniques and tactics so that they do not have to improvise in that kind of situation, and...

...my B.A., earned an M.M. (Master's of Music) 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...

...the reasons I think the term was so successful is that the teacher allowed us plenty of interaction and discussion time. She taught me how important it is to allow students to discuss the topic because this verbal processing can lead to greater insights/revelations about the material. I have also been lucky enough to interact...

Duke University, B.A., cum laude ~ Fulbright Scholar ~ Undergraduate Teaching Fellow I just graduated cum laude from Duke University with a B.A. in Psychology. I have extensive experience tutoring Psychology, English, ESL, Spanish, and SAT prep. I look forward to working with you to achieve your academic goals!

...around the world, and shared cultural crafts with 90 kids and parents. During 2014-15, Ruth completed a Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs, where she learned about the interaction between government and nonprofit sectors in community building. While in Coro, she worked on projects impacting different communities in the Pittsburgh area, including developing a comprehensive curriculum...

Providing guidance in science and mathematics to help students understand the real-world applications of scientific and mathematical concepts in their everyday lives. I have a B.S.E. in Aerospace Engineering and a B.S. in Sustainable Energy Materials and Technology, and I am pursuing my M.S. in Aerospace Engineering.... Learning science and mathematics through real-world applications that show how concepts can actually be used to solve real problems.

...originally from Illinois -- I moved to the Seattle area in 2000. I also work part-time at a non-profit guardianship firm downtown. (We look out for the financial and healthcare needs of the elderly and the physically and mentally disabled.) I am an anglophile and ailurophile (look them up! :-)), and I love theatre, movies,...

...he had more outside knowledge of how something could be used." These comments reflect my personal approach to teaching. When I am with a student, I overshoot the level of enthusiasm I express about the material. I am unafraid of being goofy. Keeping students entertained ensures that they pay close attention to the material, which...

...aiming for scores that will help them get into highly selective universities. Some of my students also have ADHD, autism, or communication disorders. All of my students expect to work very hard in order to achieve their goals. In my free time, I like to watch foreign and independent films, sample new restaurants, and discuss...

...smart people can think in very different ways from each other and that people who are outstanding at some subjects inevitably need help with others. I always bring this insight to bear on tutoring, where I work together with the student to find a method or style that works best for them!

...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. Using all of these tools and my own experience and knowledge, I hope to help every student I tutor reach their...

...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 a movie or a...

My focus in tutoring is on critical, analytical, and essay writing skills, literature, and Spanish language . I hold a master's in International Education, along with an undergraduate double major in English and History, and have worked for several years as an education consultant and researcher.

...to one and single outcome. Moreover, as I always tell my students, you can never finish better yourself through practice because practice makes perfect. Even the most intelligent student practices before any exam (unless he/she is a genius). My goal is to help students with their gaps and build them up to the point that...

...all levels high school Math: all levels high school, plus Differential Equations, Statistics, some Group Theory. Standardized test preparation (incl. SAT, ACT, GRE, MCAT) Need help in another area? Just ask! While math and science are the subjects I am most passionate about, I am well-versed in many academic areas, and I may be able...

...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 young people's efforts to...

...my experiences as a Teaching Assistant, ESL Teacher, and ESL Tutor, I have learned to be flexible, encouraging, and supportive. I think those qualities foster the most positive learning environment. I am eager to work with students of all ages and levels to help improve their reading, writing, or ESL skills. I am also happy...

...which my slightly compromised hearing can attest to. Also, not to brag but I'm aslo pretty ace at air-guitar. I love hiking because I like to scream my lungs out on mountain tops. Some less-impressive hobbies I enjoy are people-watching, splashing in puddles, watching sci-fi anythings, hugging warm laundry, ignoring humans if puppies are present,...

...since I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania living in Montana and embracing my inner mountain woman. I love backpacking, trail running, learning about flora and fauna, skiing, and spending as much time as possible with my lovable mutt, Zuca. Fortunately, my job as a wilderness therapist in Montana and Idaho gave me the opportunity...

...as Math, Science, Economics, and ESL, I have found that Politics and History provide a unique possibility for students to go beyond simply absorbing knowledge, giving them a chance to express and integrate their own opinions and world views into their learning. In my free time, I enjoy basketball, hiking, biking, hanging out with friends,...