Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Kirkland, WA

...Shakespeare fun and VALID for the times. I started tutoring in college, and I also worked in publishing creating a lot of the material you see on practice tests and various educational workbooks, textbooks, and media. I recently moved from NYC as I worked in the NYC Deptartment of Education as an English teacher and Social Studies teacher. The students I have worked with in the past are Gifted and Talented, Dyslexic, Dysgraphic, Anti-Authoritative, ADD/HD,...

...Sound: We Love You campaign. Encouraging and supporting young people's efforts to make the world a better place is very rewarding work, and I love getting to go to work each day. In my free time, I enjoy skiing in the winter, waterskiing and cycling in the summer, cooking all the time, and enjoying the company of my good friends and the great opportunities the Northwest has to offer. I love reading, especially books that...

...to harness a difficult concept, questions are answered and new ones are discovered. I have studied motivation in educational contexts and have held various teaching/mentoring roles. Having graduated 1st in my class with a Masters degree, I know what it takes to succeed in academic settings. It is effort, not innate ability, that makes people excel. I try to put forth this effort and learn in all areas of my life, including my hobbies like...

...admissions essay. Besides education, my interests and hobbies include theatre, cooking, camping, and volunteerism. In my professional and personal life, I adhere to the motto of my favorite writer, E.M. Forster: "Only connect." By shaping meaningful connections with others, we come alive to the richness and diversity of human experience. As a teacher, I consider it my honor to help students nurture the compassion and curiosity that will allow them to make such connections for...

...been tutoring students of all ages since I was in high school, both privately and with tutoring organizations focusing mostly on English (reading comprehension, writing, etc.), but I have also tutored quite a bit of math, and I am excited to start tutoring French! When I tutor, I try to do all that I can to create an environment where the student feel comfortable enough to make mistakes and, most importantly, learn from them! In...

...to tutor math and science subjects. I have substitute taught middle school and high school classes in Juneau and found it to be rewarding work, especially when you are able to see a student truly understand a new concept. Math, in particular, takes patience and practice, which is what I plan to impart and work on with students. Being from Alaska, I really enjoy the outdoors, especially hiking, camping, and kayaking. My friends and family,...

...with it through the challenging lessons if they are engaged. This can be achieved through learning games or by incorporating their interests into the lesson. Listen: Often, tutors and teachers focus too much on what they are saying and don't spend enough time asking questions directly to the student. By having them explain a concept to you in their own words and listening intently to their responses, you can discover a lot about a student's...

...subject that they initially found difficult. I love when students recognize their own progress and begin to feel very comfortable with things that were once very intimidating. I tutor many subjects from Reading and Math to Spanish and Geography and Environmental Science. I enjoy explaining complex ideas in a clear and easy to understand manner, and tailoring my tutoring style to the students’ needs. I think the biggest key to helping someone reach their goals...

...writing too can really be mastered by following some pretty straight forward guidelines. From writing dense, scientific-literature heavy lab reports to history papers and even creative essays, I've applied these rules and have found with a little time and dedication it is not as hard as it seems. Aside from school, I really love playing sports and hiking in the Pacific Northwest. I really love working with people and I believe education is extremely important....

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.

...the University of Washington where I earned by Bachelor's Degree in Biology. I have experience working with students from the kindergarten level to undergraduates at universities. I tutor English, writing, science, study methods, and mathematics. When working with new students, the first thing I always do is try to understand how each student learns because each individual is different and everyone learns in a unique way. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, reading, writing,...

...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 bit about the student I focus my tutoring based off what works for them, and try not to make my sessions "cookie cutter". If you have...

...paid off - I now attend the university I have worked towards, studying something I love. Despite excelling in and enjoying academics, I have chosen an artistic field of study and, eventually, career. This hasn't changed my passion for education, nor has it changed my view that everyone deserves the chance to excel and achieve the level of education they want. I want to help you achieve your academic goals even as I work towards...

...d.school, where the curriculum is all about the "design thinking" framework for creative problem solving pioneered by the international design firm IDEO. While typically used in startups to develop new innovations, I've found it extremely handy in tutoring. Every student is different and so are their difficulties, so a finite set of ways to present a concept or tackle a difficulty is potentially limiting. In my experience, it's much more effective to use an adaptive...

Hello, I am a second year kindergarten teacher. I have worked with all ages of kids from kindergarten through 6th grade. I have helped students in elementary schools catch up in math and help them learn to read. When I am not working or doing homework of my own, I enjoy hanging out with my family, doing long distance runs and working out, and scrapbooking. ... I would get to know the child and learn what...

...tutor life sciences, ranging from human anatomy, biology, environmental science and ecology to biochemistry and physiology. In preparing for and taking the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), widely considered to be the most rigorous of graduate school exams, I further strengthened my abilities in verbal exams, critical reading, and writing at an advanced level. I spend my free time playing soccer, volunteering at the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) homeless shelter, playing the piano, hanging...

...major in philosophy and a minor in mathematics at the University of Washington, I was fortunate to be exposed to very different learning and teaching styles. I also learned to appreciate that very smart people can think in very different ways from each other and that people who are outstanding at some subjects inevitably need help with others. I always bring this insight to bear on tutoring, where I work together with the student to...

...mathematics in simple terms. I also realized how fun it is to teach math and how rewarding it is to watch a student grow in their understanding. From there, I continued to tutor privately. While in grad school, I also got the opportunity to be a teaching assistant. My approach to teaching is to work through examples with the student, guiding them along the way with questions meant to help them think about the problem...

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...

...I can help you! I have helped family members study for the SAT and ACT as well as catered to numerous middle school and high school students' needs for guidance when it comes to 'study strategies.' I have completed extensive coursework in Trigonometry, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Matrix Algebra, Geometry, Physics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and Multi-Variable Calculus. Although I know that achieving high grades and test scores is important, my first priority will be centered around assimilation with...