Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Redmond, WA

...solvable problem, and I am excited about using my 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...

...the subject that I enjoy teaching the most is Physics. This is because every Physics problem can be treated as a puzzle that can be pieced together with the given information. Because of the nature of math and Physics problems, I spent much of my time in college collaborating with other people on problems and exchanging ideas. This has taught me to effectively communicate my ideas to other people. Outside of school, I enjoy biking,...

...from my college experience, I love making connections with the students so they can dive into these important subjects. Being pre-law I also took the LSAT, in which I scored a 165 and became very familiar with the test structure and different strategies to score the best score possible. Halfway through college, I lived in Brazil for 18 months on a humanitarian trip where I learned Portuguese very well and taught English often to Brazilians....

...addition, I have many years of experience tutoring students in many of the nationwide standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT and Advanced Placement Calculus and Physics. I work hard to make complex and challenging material accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of students. At all levels, I encourage both the hesitant and eager students to succeed. I tailor lesson plans to different learning styles and abilities. With the extra attention...

...interviews, and literary essays online and in print. MY TUTORING APPROACH is student-centered, skills-based, and defined by connectivity. Let's start with that last one! Throughout a tutoring session, it's helpful to connect with students about what they care about, what they love, and even what bothers them and why! These kernels of connection can grow into motivators implicitly and explicitly throughout the lesson. Following this student-centered theme, my approach is defined by student need, determined...

...difficult assignments without feeling overwhelmed. Good grades on individual assignments is not the goal, only a byproduct of the work done in sessions which result in clear, thoughtful, well-researched writing across disciplines for a variety of audiences and purposes. I specialize in high school, college, and non-traditional students who need help improving their writing in any capacity. I try to make sessions as fun and engaging as possible while working seriously on the task at...

...their brain works. This 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...

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!

...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 for solidifying concepts. This is the primary method I use when teaching, as I am a huge proponent of hands on work over that of theoretical notation.

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.

...would like to work 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...

...with a work ethic 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...

...passion for helping others 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...

...using positive reinforcement to 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...

...gain the knowledge to 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...

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