Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving Kirkland, WA

Regardless of gender, race or history, I believe, that with the right mindset, anyone has the ability to learn anything they want and accomplish their goals; I was born in a small town in Mexico called Irapuato. 23 years later I graduated college with a mechanical engineering degree from one of the most notorious programs in the nation. Whatever your goals, I'd like to help achieve them.

Chinese is my mother language and I was a teacher in Beijing for 20 years. I speak Mandarin with excellent pronunciation and knowledge of Chinese culture. I am a Chinese Teacher, with experience of teaching 4th, 8th grade and preschool. I'd like to be your good friend! You're warm welcomed!

...I would have clear, defined objectives and requirements for my students. I should have a rough plan for the upcoming lessons. Then be able to adjust and tweak- based on students needs. Above all else as good teacher, I am aware of and embrace the fact that I am here for the betterment of the students- and that as a teacher the students are my first priority. A good teacher is encouraging and welcoming. I...

...adviser, counselor, and mentor to a wide range of students, from middle school to college-age, and non-traditional students. I have bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, and can provide tutoring in both languages, as well as tutoring for Spanish language learners. My tutoring expertise covers several subject areas, including English and Writing, Spanish, Study and Exam Skills, and College Prep and Counseling (advising and support with college applications, choosing a school/major, planning college visits). I...

...AP), I am also fluent in Italian, and I am fairly adept at German. I also have strengths in English lit and writing, as I majored in literature and journalism, and worked as a reporter, writer, copy editor and freelance journalist for many years. I am very positive and warm, yet encourage students to work hard to reach their potential. As the mother of four young adult children, I understand different learning styles and the...

...accuracy. While at Meicai.cn (An online platform that enables farmers to sell vegetables to small and medium-sized restaurants), I was responsible for using data visualization techniques to illustrate our ideas to the sales and marketing departments. Working closely with other departments allowed me to hone my interpersonal skills and the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical personnel. My position gave me the opportunity to solve the problems always on behalf of our clients....

...most of all, thinking. I use what I learned from my study of philosophy to tailor my tutoring strategies to the individual student, making sure they have a clear understanding of why I'm structuring their lessons in a particular way, rather than having them just blindly running through practice exercises. My first formal introduction into tutoring others was in high school, when my English teacher asked me to tutor her daughter. I have always been...

...from the University of Washington, I majored in Japanese Literature. During my time as a student I also interned at a language school in Japan, studied abroad in Hokkaido, Japan, and volunteered as both an ESL and conversation partner. I have recently been hired on by the government JET Program and will be moving to Japan this summer to teach English. I want to help student achieve both their English and Japanese proficiency goals.

...want to work with you in the ways that fit you best. When it comes to explaining the fundamentals, I'll support you in math and psychology; when it comes to biology, I'll help you conquer the nitty-gritty; and when it comes to reading analysis and writing skills, I'll help you shine. I'd be happy to work with you, regardless of age or background. Thanks for passing by, and have a nice day!

Hi! My name is SriLasya, and I am very excited to be a Varsity Tutor. I graduated high school with an IB Diploma and I am currently an undergraduate student at the University of Illinois at Chicago. At the moment, I am a Sociology and Integrated Health Sciences Double Major, with a pre-Medical focus. I am a very patient and positive person, and I incorporate that into my teaching method. ... My teaching philosophy is to...

...together to solve everyday problems for businesses across the globe. While this was a great learning experience right out of college, deep reflections about my life and career aspirations led me to transition into the field of education. Over the past 3 years, I have gained valuable teaching experience across middle school mathematics and high school computer science across in both US (Boston) and UK (London). These experiences have helped me truly appreciate the sense...

Hi there, I'm a recent graduate in Electrical Engineering with a strong background in math and computer science. I have a passion for teaching and am excited to help you along on your way to success.

...fades away. I have worked with AmeriCorps' City Year program and spent a year watching over thirty students trying to complete their freshman and sophomore years of high school at the same time. I was also a general tutor for the whole school after hours. I learned a great deal about the nuances of working with the students, their families, and the resources that were available to them. I also understand the different types of...

...excited about the material. Those two attributes are something I strive for while tutoring. Attending college has allowed me to gain a lot of experience tutoring various math and physics classes. When I work with my students, I focus on the logical steps to understanding the material. Then applying that knowledge to problem solving techniques. In math I tutor classes ranging from Pre-Algebra through Differential Equations. In Physics, I tutor the lower division classes.

...president of the school's tutoring club, Kids Corps. This fall, I will begin a PhD program in Immunology at the University of Washington. I've spent extensive time abroad and love to learn and teach language. Most recently, I spent a winter in Quito, Ecuador, interning with the NGO Care International. My junior year of college, I spent a quarter abroad in Berlin, immersed in German language and culture. I am excited to tutor Spanish up...

...a second foreign language in high school, I came to the US for higher education. I recently graduated from Princeton University with a M.A. degree in Near Eastern Studies. While completing a master's program, I took classes on Persian, my second language of the Middle East after Arabic, and was in charge of running the weekly Arabic dining table. Prior to graduate school, I spent a semester in Doha, Qatar, pursuing studies of advanced Arabic....

...I was still studying in high school, I was already the go-to person for a lot of my peers. Even after graduating from college, teaching and training new employees has remained part of my daily routine. With my educational background in Finance and Accounting, prior tutoring experience at a Green River Community College, my professional credential as a CPA together with hands-on experience in both public and private Accounting, I am confident in providing students...

...my senior year of college, at Camp Ramapo in New York, I worked with both children and young adults with special needs. I created unique and fun lessons for each child to learn and excel in a way that each child understood given the child's individual circumstance. Additionally, I worked as a counselor for The Staff Assistant Experience Program, a program that helps young men and women with special needs transition to independent living. In...

Hola! My name is Ryan, I graduated from University of Washington with a degree in Spanish, while managing to study in two cities in Spain.

...My middle school had a special education center and I had the opportunity to work with a class of high-functioning, non-verbal 3rd graders for a year! Throughout high school, I babysat the four children of a family friend on a regular basis, helping with (elementary level) schoolwork whenever required. I began tutoring around the same time, working with the same student for three years. We focused primarily on organization, studying strategies, and any subject matter...