Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Seattle, WA

...an MCAT tutor and Gross Anatomy TA in the past. I have a B.S. in Cell Biology from Western Washington University and an M.S. in Physiology from the University of Cincinnati. I am most passionate about subjects that can be applied to human medicine, including Anatomy, Physiology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Pharmacology and Microbiology. I believe that rote memorization is ineffective. It is better to seek to truly understand the fundamental principles of a topic...

...with Varsity Tutors as a way to become involved with my community. I recently took the GREs and was admitted to UW's Master's of 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...

I recently graduated from Columbia University where I majored in English Literature. I'm also a pre-medical student, and I am currently taking a gap year teaching at an elementary school in Seattle before I apply to medical school next year. I have the most experience tutoring elementary and middle school students, but I am also comfortable with teaching english, math, and science K-12, and also the MCAT. Please get in touch if you are interested!

...education. I've worked as an engineer and business professional for the last 10 years. I have my BS in engineering and an MBA. I've worked in educational technology to empower hands-on learning that supports college curriculum. I've volunteered for FIRST Robotics and in elementary maker spaces to help students connect their classroom work to real-world applications. I love to work with students of all ages from fundamentals to advanced subjects. Whenever I can I will...

...Linguistics and BS in Technical Communication. While at the UW, I was able to develop both my teaching and tutoring skills, teaching seminars to incoming freshmen and volunteering in the Engineering Writing Lab. Since graduating, I have pursued a career in environmental conservation where I have had many opportunities to teach and work with students. In the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee, I led curriculum-based programs within the park as part of the...

...educational process. I have been in the school system in one capacity or another for the past 23 years, and I am confident that I can provide a positive environment for students to grow and progress. As a former student teacher, as well as a law school graduate, I have experience in presenting modules made to inform and in finding the right answer even in novel areas. Please consider me your resource; I look forward...

...studying Psychology and Spanish. Throughout college and beyond, I tutored and mentored students in Kindergarten through 12th grade with a variety of different programs including Teach For America. I have spent time tutoring a broad range of subjects, but am most passionate about the LSAT and English. I spend my free time running and hiking outdoors, and cooking with friends. This fall, I will be a J.D. candidate at the University of Virginia School of...

...a Bachelor of the Arts in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics with minors in both Human Rights and Asian Studies. I then continued my studies at the Seattle University School of Law where I received my Juris Doctorate. While attending college, I was fortunate to be chosen to work in two different tutoring centers. The skills I learned there really expanded my abilities to tailor sessions to the students learning style and abilities. I tend to...

...the end result is not only a better grasp of a subject but also a stronger sense of self-empowerment anytime they tackle something new. I grew up in Lake Tahoe, 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...

I am an English major from the University of Washington, with an emphasis on creative writing. I enlisted with the Teach for America corps after my undergraduate studies, and taught early elementary students in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. I have plans to attend law school, and specialize in writing and test prep. I ran cross country and track for the University of Washington, and love board games, poetry, cooking and my dog.

...university's club team and hope to find another team to play for here in Seattle. I am happiest when I leave civilization behind and enjoy the outdoors. I love camping, hiking, backpacking, and I recently got into rock climbing. As a tutor, I believe it is my job to provide supplemental instruction that is tailored to my students' needs and learning style. Listing to a teacher explain how to solve a math problem is not everybody's...

I have more than 20 years of nursing experience, primarily in End of Life Care and Symptom Management however also in Family Practice, ICU, and administration. I've enjoyed my times of precepting and giving back and I would like to incorporate that into my current work/life balance. Passion is a driving force that motivates from within.

...I'm familiar with a variety of effective learning methods and test-taking strategies. I'm highly knowledgeable about the content and format of all MCAT subjects. I scored in the 100th percentile on the MCAT, receiving a composite score of 525. I received a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience from Western Washington University and completed post-baccalaureate studies in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Washington in Tacoma. Last but not least, I'm easy-going and have a...

...I received a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature and Secondary Education, with a minor in History. During my years of classroom teaching, I led an after-school credit recovery program for Social Studies students working on virtual classes, and in 2013 I worked as a tutor for SAT verbal/ACT English prep at a learning center in Bellevue. I tutor all subjects and test preps relating to English, Language Arts, Reading and Literature, and...

...a BA in Environmental Biology. I first started tutoring during my gap year between high school and college when I helped build a local tutoring service with a 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...

...helping my fellow students with every kind of composition problem. I have extensive experience in broad-scale tutoring, including but not limited to: thesis formation, essay structure, logical flow, and aesthetic flow. Small-scale tutor challenges also play to my strengths as I excel in word-choice and improving sentence dynamics. Apart from most tutors, I engage in a compassionate-style of tutoring, employing heavy focus on encouragement and reframing writing as a type of "play." Writing is an...

...me to enter an essay contest and my essay was picked as the winner! I've always been an amateur poet (and by amateur, I do mean amateur) an avid storyteller. I earned my Bachelor's degree in English with an Education minor and my Master's in Professional Writing and Literature. Since then, I've spent most of the last two decades teaching students to read, write, analyze and think critically. I especially love working with students one-on-one...

...young adults in learning, growing, and healing. Some of my most rewarding experiences have been working with neurodiverse populations as a tutor and support. Through this work, I have learned the importance of compassion, patience, and flexibility when supporting individuals with different learning styles and abilities. These experiences have not only shaped me as a person but have also inspired me to advocate for accessibility and inclusivity in all aspects of life. I love to...

I received my Ph.D. degree from the University of British Columbia. With a career path traversing medicine, biomedical research and education, my goal is to facilitate students learning science, biology and human body. I have helped more than a thousand students including middle school & high school students, undergraduates, graduates, adults, and seniors.

...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 or academic challenge while...