Award-Winning History Tutors serving Shoreline, WA

...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 publication credits.

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.

...degree for the public sector, i.e. non-profits, foundations, government work, etc. The courses included Stats, Econ, Leadership, Data Analysis, Environmental Policy, and others. Before earning my MPA I completed my undergraduate studies at UW where I majored in Political Science. I have taken many courses in American and World History, Political Science, Governmental Studies, and...

...of French, and I spent my time in college working as a Teacher's assistant for the Intro French Classes, teaching classes of students for 3 hours a week. I also worked as a French tutor to Intermediate and Intro students, helping teach them to communicate effectively. I am also an avid reader and writer, and...

...help you to access your strengths and develop your skillsets. I firmly believe that all students are creative individuals and intellectuals-in-training, and I promise to take your concerns seriously and help you work through anxieties so that you can be your best student self. My favorite topic to tutor is History, but I also love...

...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 love to...

I love the look a child gets in their eyes when they begin to understand a concept that has alluded them in the past. Whether teaching my class or working one on one with a student, seeing that success is what I strive for.... All students are capable of being successful. As a teacher, it's my job to identify the strategies and resources that will put each student I work with on the path to success.

...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 pass but excel. I think a fair chance at education is important for every being, and...

I have a degree in Political Science and Sociology with minors in Biological Anthropology and Behavioral Neuroscience. I attended University of Arizona, Western Washington, and started graduate school at Penn State until I became an International Administrator.

...a master's degree in psychology. As a tutor, I do my best to be: patient, understanding, creative, and hardworking. Each student is unique and thus arrives with his or her own set of challenges and strengths; I strive to encounter the student where they are at. I hope to set realistic goals with students and...

...eventually got me my Bachelors and Masters of History. During these periods, I learned the methods of primary sources and secondary sources research analysis. I also have experience with documentation interpretation and team management with research projects. The most fun experience I had was teaching the public about the history of artifacts during my time...

I am a long-time youth recreation worker who is currently pursuing a degree in Special and Elementary Education. I love teaching students in all academic subjects, especially math! Fostering students' conceptualization of abstract problems to promote deep learning and understanding is my main goal!

...AmeriCorps. I am a published author of literary fiction, and I studied creative writing in the MFA program at Seattle Pacific University. My teaching philosophy is heavily oriented toward listening to my students and asking clarifying questions to understand the root of their difficulties. I try to challenge students to critically engage with their material,...

...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...

...of communication, and should always be used properly. I also believe that laughing makes the world go round, and that students learn the best when they are having fun. In my experience, students respond well to demonstration teaching. Therefore, I do my best to explain assignments thoroughly and to show students what is expected of...

...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 the confidence...

...but I have also worked with a variety of AP tests. If I were to describe my teaching style, when it comes to standardized tests I'm not someone who likes to focus on memorization or learning specific math or grammar rules. I believe more points can be won/lost based on the process that a student...

...business, life skills, academic success, ESOL, citizenship (government/US history), vocabulary, customer service and tutoring. I believe in teaching the individual. To me, this means learning who the student is both inside and outside of the learning environment. Everyone learns differently, but people learn more quickly when the information is presented in a manner that is...

Hi! My name is Becca and I am a student at the University of Washington. Prior to Varsity Tutors, I have two years of tutoring experience with high school sophomores and freshman. Besides the common school subjects, I can also work with students on their organizational skills and college essay writing.

...As the lead teacher for an after-school program serving Somali refugees and as a monitor at a French bilingual school, I have immersed myself in the region's splendid diversity. This work as an educator has given me experience developing age-appropriate lessons in a variety of areas, including Reading, Writing, Science, and Math. My cultural agility...