Award-Winning History Tutors serving Kirkland, WA

...in Teaching program within the next nine months. I have research experience and have travelled extensively in more than 40 countries. For over two years, I lived in the Republic of Georgia, where I taught ESL to Georgian police officers, academy staff and cadets. I also tutored private students on the side, which included SAT and TOEFL preparation. I am a firm believer in the value of education, and I enjoy sharing my knowledge and...

As a Professor of English, I have worked with hundreds of students on ACT, SAT and academic preparation. I hold a Ph.D. in Literature, two Master's degrees and a B.A. from UC Berkeley, where I was a Regents' and Chancellor's Scholar. I love helping students to work toward their goals!

...and Information Sciences. I have worked with high school students on developing reading and writing skills for high school completion and college prep for more than 4 years. Many of the students I've worked with are learning English as their second (or third) language. My favorite subjects to tutor for are AP English and the SAT writing section. I also enjoy helping students prepare for the HSPE reading and writing exams. Outside of academia, I...

...I wanted to enhance my skills due to my status as a secondary teacher candidate with the University of Washington's teacher education program. My hobbies include playing a variety of instruments, dancing, reading, and kayaking. Some of my interests are education, world history, social justice, and advocacy. My teaching philosophy is to engrain foundational skills in my students to help them transfer said skills to help further their education as well as in their lives...

...diverse ideas, practices, and perspectives. I am passionate about fostering confidence, growth, and creative investigation with children and young adults. I hold a Bachelors of Arts in Studio Art from Scripps College and a Masters of Landscape Architecture from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. My professional background in art and environmental design has taken me around the world from Bali to Beirut. I look forward to the opportunity to support positive learning and academic growth...

...opportunity to teach in a variety of grade levels and subject matters. Although I am comfortable with most subjects, I feel most passionate about English, Literature, and History. I believe in a student driven approach to teaching that adapts and adjusts to different learning styles and personal traits in order to best serve my student's needs. Learning is a lifelong process and should be encouraged and nurtured across all aspects of our daily lives and...

...getting to know students for who they are. As a teacher, I care about building trusting relationships and individual coaching. My personal philosophy is that learning is teaching, and teaching is learning. We work together. And, if you have a question, that means someone else does! As a language learner myself, especially who studied Mandarin Chinese to an advanced level, Spanish, and Norwegian, I have an especially strong empathy for those learning a new language...

...university level--at this point two years' worth working directly with both students and professors--but just as important as that, I understand just as well what it's like to need that sort of tutoring as well. I 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...

I am an aspiring author, with a love for teaching and helping students. I am a huge fan of Sci Fi and fantasy books and movies. I am currently attending the University of Washington Tacoma campus, with a major in history and minor in education. I've helped with students at the middle school level, namely language lrts and mathematics for several years now, and I enjoy meeting new students with an ambition to learn.... Diligence is...

...the same institution) I studied Linguistics, English Creative Writing, and Japanese. My most comfortable tutoring areas include anything to do with writing, whether fiction or non-fiction, and teaching English as a second language. In tutoring, my primary objective is to be of the greatest service possible to my students' particular needs. Short-term as well as long-term goals are very important, and I make a point of keeping aware of these goals. I look forward to...

...and reading. I like to tutor students by using real world examples that they care about and can relate to. I learn each student's learning style and then adapt to it. Everyone is different and everyone learns at his or her own pace. When I'm not tutoring, I love to write, read, hike, workout, and watch documentaries. I often volunteer in my community by cleaning up parks and by removing debris from the roadside.

As an experienced tutor and working engineer I can help answer questions about engineering, math, physics, and calculus subjects. My goal is to help my students understand their problems, how to solve them, and how to overcome obstacles when it comes to harder questions or on tests.

...substitute teacher, I have helped students from K through 12 to become their best selves. By taking the time to understand each student as a unique individual, I have helped them capitalize on their strengths in order to overcome their challenges. I bring this student-centered approach to my tutoring, taking the time to know the student so that I can make rigorous academic content accessible to them. This allows them to approach the material with...

...an improved comprehension and work ethic. I tailor my tutoring style according to each student's needs. I make sure they feel comfortable and encouraged. In high school, I struggled with tests and focusing long enough to complete lengthy readings, but I found what works for me. Now, I find great joy in helping others be able to do the same. I strive to not only assist in the education of my students but also in...

Fun-loving and individually geared, I make a point to be sensitive to the needs of my clients. Patient and thorough, while focused and result-oriented. Any questions, concerns, or suggestions are always welcome.

I am a Social Studies teacher.

It is so very rewarding to help a student move forward in their academic life. I have experience tutoring and teaching students from pre-K to middle school as well as testing students of all ages. I am certified as a pre-school teacher since 1992. I received my associates degree from North Seattle College in 2015.

Anyone can learn anything if given the opportunity and the correct path to the conclusion.... Engage the student on all levels, and then lead them to the answer instead of pushing.... Try to find out the most effective way to teach the student. Relax and talk about how to get to the solution.... Find the student's favorite way to learn.... Field Trips! Barring that, find the most interesting thing about a subject and build around that.

...Barbara, CA. Subjects I have taught include history, Theory of Knowledge (IB), IB biology, earth sciences, IB environmental science, geography, religion, IB philosophy, literature, anthropology, archaeology, art, composition, literature, life skills, etc. Along with my varied education and degrees, I bring genuine, holistic life-experiences and diverse global perspectives to each field wherein I teach. My honors include two teacher of the year awards, award-winning author, 2023 Archaeologist of the Year for East Africa, and multiple...

...Policy. I previously was a teaching assistant at the University of Washington for a summer writing course aimed towards middle and high school students, as well as a volunteer at the Coalition of Refugees from Burma, where I assisted an adult technology and conversational English class. After completing the IB Diploma program two years ago, I would love to tutor middle to high school students in subjects related to English writing and history. I strongly...