Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Kirkland, WA

...not only college but to now nearly finish a PhD, I feel especially attuned to helping low-class folks gain access to higher education in ways that don't replicate the long-standing history of having systemically blocked them out. Moreover, I am openly queer and am attentive to the ways that educational spaces have been a complicated site for queer students as both havens and hells. Therefore, I love working with all students but especially queer and...

...a little kid (I was that weird girl playing with dirt and rocks during recess). I did what I like to call the "Nerd Trifecta" in high school: math team, knowledge bowl, and science olympiad. I've tutored since I was in middle school, and I love finding an explanation or analogy to help someone else really grasp a concept! I'm applying to grad school now, and in my spare time I love cooking and baking...

I attended University of Washington Tacoma and graduated with Bachelor of Science degrees in both Mathematics and Computer Science. I tutor both subjects. Everyone has a different learning style; my goal as a tutor is to find out what my student's learning style is and adapt my teaching accordingly. I'm passionate about helping students because I was a student myself in the same situation. Being willing to accept help for a subject is half the...

...I had a knack for 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...

...Composition and tutor at the Center for Writing Across the Curriculum. Writing is what I do, what I love, and teaching it to others is my passion. That passion allowed me to graduate from the University of Washington with a 3.97 GPA and receive writing awards for my academic and creative work. I strive to share that enthusiasm and pursuit of excellence with my students. My goal is to help students become independent thinkers and...

...can equip students with routines that are customized for their current course load and academic goals. Making students' academic pursuits a sustainable lifestyle is my primary goal but I enjoy enriching their understanding of the universe and enabling their critical thinking. My students learn to understand proper time management and how to break down activities. I also like to make sure my students feel comfortable with analysis, editing, note taking, and other methods to give...

I am a recent master's graduate with experience teaching biology courses throughout my college years. It is my goal to help students uncover their full learning potential. I teach because I believe that everyone should be given the opportunity to achieve their educational goals. In my spare time, I am an outdoor enthusiast! I enjoy hiking with my two dogs, Mavrick and Xena. I also consider myself a craft extraordinaire!

With a strong passion for teaching and motivating others, I utilize an enthusiastic approach to help students gain the necessary confidence for succeeding in their studies. As a student who once struggled with math yet eventually went on to pursue a graduate degree in Applied Mathematics, I have a deep understanding for the difficulties students face while studying STEM fields. Through several years of higher education, I have found that solving relevant examples work best...

I enjoy meeting new people and to engage in learning with them!

Hi, I am a recent graduate from Whitman College with a degree in Economics and Psychology. I love to play soccer, climb rocks, and bake pies! I am tutoring to keep my academic skills up before going back to graduate school next year. Looking forward to working with you!

Hello! My name is Brendan and I am a committed educator who believes success is possible for anyone. Through education an individual can change their life and develop skills to change the life of others. It is my goal in life to pass on my content area skills and my life experience to benefit everyone I come in contact with.

I'm fun, approachable, and want to guide my students to learning. I am a current teacher. I am passionate about education and helping others learn, and understand that learning is different for everyone. I always work to adjust my teaching style to a student's individual needs.... First, I believe that every student is capable of learning. Every person has the right to a good education, and it is the responsibility of the teacher, whether classroom or...

An English: Creative Writing graduate from Western Washington University, I am an adaptive learner and am experienced working in diverse contexts. My training in pursuit of my English degree has developed skills in communication and interpersonal interaction, and my leadership and teaching experience have refined my public speaking and instructional abilities. I am enthusiastic about and confident in my ability to work with students.

...in civil rights, or environmental law, and work towards a more just and equitable world. In my free time, I enjoy reading, watching films, making photographs, and working out. Most of the time I'll be found with my nose in a book, however! My favorite book is the Master and Margarita by Michael Bulgakov. I would love the opportunity to share my testing success with you or your student. Let's get to work!

...second to none. Education is a key aspect of my current life and I value it to the fullest extent. That is why I find it so pleasing to help students in need of educational assistance. I have been tutoring for about 6 years now. Now, why am I on Varsity Tutors? I simply want help as many students as possible. The more students that can help, the more satisfaction I will receive. Anyway, I...

...learn. Upon graduation I was a volunteer for the King County Library System where I worked with children in low income areas. Afterwards, I went back to school a received a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. When I am not tutoring, I work as a Nurse in the Operating Room at a Level 1 Trauma Hospital. I am excited to have joined the varsity tutors team so that I can still help students through their...

...encourage students in their studies. The creative use of visuals, films, books, and utilizing practice scenarios as resources are what I believe are key components of effective tutoring. When on my free time, I enjoy reading nonfiction, working on my writing, listening to podcasts, practicing yoga/mindfulness and surfing the internet for ways to encourage personal and spiritual growth. I especially enjoy spending time with my 11-month-old daughter who keeps me on my toes and motivates...

...not only solve a problem sitting in front of them, but to have those foundational steps to prepare them for the future. I received both my Bachelor's and Master's of Science degrees from Texas State University with a focus in electrochemistry. Therefore, the main subject I enjoy tutoring is general chemistry. My goal when tutoring is to ensure the student gains problem solving and critical thinking skills, content mastery, and of course individual fulfillment. To...

Teaching students is very rewarding. Many of my students moved on to universities around the US and still kept in touch.

...Chicago, IL. While in college, I developed a passion for finance and economics. A few of my favorite classes included: Labor Economics, Game Theory, Business Law, and Macroeconomics. I also had the amazing opportunity to participate in a short-term study abroad to the countries of South Africa, Malawi and Ghana. Alongside a few of my professors and fellow Business and Economics classmates, I was able to study the politics and economies of these three developing...