Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Kirkland, WA

...in French Language & Literature as well as Linguistics. During my senior year, I taught a seminar for first-year students about transitioning to college and developing good study habits. After graduation, I spent a year teaching English at a secondary school in rural, southern France. Now that I am back in Seattle, I work in the University of Washington School of Nursing's Advancement department. However, I miss teaching and am therefore excited to tutor as...

...Tennessee, I led curriculum-based programs within the park as part of the local Parks as Classrooms program. In my previous job at the Washington Conservation Corps, I co-developed and ran a training related to local ecology, and I developed and ran a workshop on resume and cover letter writing that I was asked to present to the entire organization after its initial success. I love language and all parts of it, from grammar to vocabulary...

...I teach all the World Civ and US History classes, as well as several other Histories (European, Asian). My main focus is to help students see connections and forces behind historical events -- in short the "Big Picture" -- while also understanding the importance of specific events and people. I frequently conduct one on one sessions with students, which I enjoy greatly, to help them see these points and connections, and to adopt strategies for...

...in Education from Western Washington University, a Master's of Science Degree from the University of Minnesota, Mankato, and a PhD in Education from the University of Colorado, Boulder. I have taught thousands of college students for over 25 years: human development, educational philosophy, teaching pedagogy, research and writing skills, and speaking/presentation skills. I also taught high school students for a couple of years in Alaska and am currently a high school teacher for Seattle Public...

...than what is expected from you at school. We'll work together to develop goals and find a way for you to meet them. My passion is helping students gain a better understanding of how the natural world works, and to enable them to ask questions, find answers, and share their findings. I believe that science education can and often should be driven by hands-on learning, not rote memorization, and my teaching style is strongly influenced...

...subjects, and am creative and resourceful. I taught 5 years at secondary science, health, and Leadership. I am knowledgeable with Chemistry, Biology, General Sciences, and basic physics. I know NGSS very well, and support engineering and the design process. Let me show you how to build models. I also have experience with English essay writing, historical figures, and basic algebra. I have done a little bit of everything in terms of jobs, and have experience...

...understand the importance of a non-judgmental atmosphere in which all questions can be asked without fear, of a friendly and empathetic peer who knows why difficulties arise and how to overcome them, and of a source not just of knowledge, but of help devoted to fostering true understanding unto long-term learning and growth. These I understand because I have experienced those needs before myself, and have thereafter dedicated myself to helping fulfil those needs of...

...school and my career through understanding how to research and write for different purposes and different audiences, and I am excited to help students build this essential skill. My goal as a tutor is also to help motivate students throughout the writing process, not only by highlighting the short- and long-term benefits of being able to write well, but by creating a learning environment that generates enthusiasm and pride in creating a wonderful piece of...

I am passionate about education and the power of one on one instructional time to transform student attitudes and outcomes. I seek to empower students to better understand themselves and succeed in life. My approach to tutoring is based on games and questioning, to bring fun, and thinking together to create effective sessions that improve student self esteem, effectiveness, and ability.... Student engagement is key. When students are engaged and curious, they bring their best thinking...

...to apply to medical school next year. I began working as a tutor my sophomore year of college. I tutor a broad range of subjects but mainly focus in Middle and High School Math and English. I enjoy working with middle and high school students but also have experience working with college students. I tailor my tutoring around a student's strengths and feel every student is smart in their own way. I also have assisted...

...Magna Cum Laude from Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA. I have recently moved to Seattle from the East Coast, and I am enjoying getting to know the ins and outs of the city and the different culture Seattle has to offer. I am a person that genuinely enjoys teaching and what I do. I especially enjoy one-on-one sessions to really figure out how different people learn different subjects. Once I get to know a...

...using strong evidence to back them up. I also enjoy writing compare/contrast papers and how-to essays, among others. I have taught many students how to write these and other essays over the last 13 years and have loved watching their writing improve as we worked together individually on different essays. I also love literature and have taught students how to read 18th and 19th century works and how to write excellent essays about them. Whether...

...thinking skills you need to succeed in any field. With a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of California, I have more than twenty years of experience working with students at all levels in both the US and Canada. I am a generalist, with areas of specialization including research applications, data analysis, criminology, social inequality, and the population determinants of health. Aside from these areas, I can help improve your writing, presenting, and research skills....

...During my time in the classroom I taught 7th & 8th Grade English Language Arts, US/World History,and 8th grade Algebra support. In the classroom I focused on individual one on one instruction and took time to understand the strengths and weakness of every student. I believe in a collaborate learning environment and understand that all students learn in different ways. It is important to listen to the students and work together for a common goal....

Hi! I'm Brittany and I hold a BSc in Biology from Concordia University, specializing in Cell and Molecular Biology. I am patient, flexible, and extremely eager to help my students reach their full academic potential!

...working towards my bachelors in Microbiology to pursue the Pre-Med track. I received my associate's degree in Biology. Throughout my education I have tutored lower-income students from difficult background to help bring their scores to a higher ended scale. I am most passionate about teaching science classes such as Biology, Chemistry, along with Math and English. I would like to instill qualities of hard work and determination in my students to help them not just...

...undergraduate, first-year with sophomore standing at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. I am pursuing a degree in Anthropology, with double concentrations in Archaeology and Medical Anthropology & Global Health. Understanding people and their needs is what I love about my field, and is what I hope to bring to tutoring sessions and classes through Varsity. As a student who has experienced alternative methods in education back in high school, I find that education...

...the student is the root of education, and the role of a teacher or tutor is to supplement the student's drive to help them be as successful as they can be. I also understand that math, as well as many other academic subjects, are not easy to learn or work with at first, and that the challenge is something that, with dedication and the proper support framework, can always be overcome. I love seeing students...

I graduated from Western Washington University in 2013 with my B.S. in Geology. I helped teach Geology 101 and 211 lab classes all throughout college. I moved to Japan for a year and a half to teach English to students of all ages. It was there I discovered my passion for teaching.

...allows children to learn and grow intellectually. I use lesson plans that gives the student a creative approach towards the topic along with giving enough time to practice. In the past my students have come from a variety of backgrounds and different socio-economic levels. The best part of my day is always working with students and seeing the joy in their eyes when they finally grasp the concept which is the ultimate reward that brought...