Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors for Students in Bellevue, WA

...went to college in Nebraska, and have found a home in Seattle. I received my B.S. in Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Electrical/Lighting at the University of Nebraska. While in school, I worked as a teaching assistant in Electrical Engineering while also informally mentoring and tutoring other students in my dorm. I found that motivating and helping others to understand material is one of my most rewarding experiences of my college career, and I...

...worked with kids from all different backgrounds as well as adults. By adapting my teaching philosophy and tutoring style to each student as an individual, I am able to tailor my styles not only to correspond with the student's learning styles but to harmonize the subject with the student's learning style. For me it is important that a student sees how a topic, whether it be math or language, applies to them in real life.

...Master's degree in chemistry from the University of Oregon, where the focus of my study was on polymer and materials science. While at UO, I taught freshman and sophomore chemistry classes, and I still keep in touch with many of my students. I also previously earned a Bachelor's degree in biochemistry from the University of West Florida. I have lots of experience teaching and tutoring chemistry students of all levels, and I also have done...

...is to instill in my students that academics and learning are positive and exciting experiences where they can be successful. I have been working with kids for over a decade now and am a certified teacher with a Masters in Elementary Education from the University of Puget Sound. Through my undergraduate studies, I received a Bachelors in Music and a minor in English. I lived in northern California for two years teaching for AmeriCorps where...

...ideas approachable and watching students experience those "aha" moments when everything clicks. I focus on building a strong foundation in the fundamentals so students can confidently tackle more advanced concepts. My tutoring style is adaptive and student-centered. I take the time to understand how each student learns best and tailor my approach to meet their individual needs. I often incorporate students' personal interestslike sports or pop cultureinto examples to make lessons more engaging and relatable.

I teach to impart knowledge because knowledge is power. I am a national board certified teacher. I have many years of experience teaching students in elementary and middle school. My students always show great progress because I differentiate my instruction to meet the needs of my students.

...a 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...

...the University of Washington (Seattle) and will be graduating in the Spring of 2015 with a B.S. in Bioengineering. I have experience working with students as young as kindergarten to as experienced as undergraduates in college. I tutor reading, writing, science (physics, chemistry, biology), mathematics (all levels up to calculus), and MCAT preparation. My teaching style revolves around discussion of the material and doing practice problems to test understanding. I am very patient and don't...

...Coe College studying computer science and mathematics. As a high school student, I tutored middle school and high school students in algebra, geometry, calculus and statistics. As a college student, I've tutored my peers in calculus and computer science. I especially enjoy tutoring statistics and programming, because I have a passion for solving real world problems with data and telling a story with numbers. I believe that being able to analyze and interpret data allows...

...to meet students where they arefocusing on current classroom content, filling in foundational gaps, and previewing what's coming next to give them a confident head start. My teaching style is warm, clear, and supportive. I believe that learning should feel like progress, not pressure. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors, and keeping up with my two high schoolers and our two pets. Whether your student needs a little extra...

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...mathematics? I know math for some can be difficult, but with the right teacher, anything is possible! Believe it or not, I used to hate math back in middle school, and I struggled with it. Then, I had a teacher who opened my eyes to the world of mathematics! I am hoping I can be that tutor for you. Changing perspective is something I enjoy doing and helping others is definitely a passion of mine....

...subjects like History and English, test-taking skills are just as important as learning content. I am currently working as an AmeriCorps member at Community for Youth, a mentoring organization aimed at high school students in Seattle. In my spare time, I serve as the current Director General for WASMUN (Washington State Model United Nations), the largest high school Model United Nations conference in the Northwest, and am also involved in volunteering at Broadview Emergency Shelter...

I am a firm believer that students can become proficient in any subject, as long as they have the right support. I'm here to open up language and literature to my tutees and show them how to engage with the cultures and materials that I am so passionate about.

...I am passionate about creating a learning environment that stimulates my students desire to learn. After earning my Bachelor and Masters degrees I served as a classroom teacher for 1st, 2nd grades and Middle-Schoolers. Over the forty years of my career I have also taught adults in classroom and virtual settings. Regardless of their age, I enjoy helping students grow in confidence. Confidence is the strong foundation we need to challenge ourselves to greater goals...

...professional who has leveled her passion for teaching and mentoring since my own high school years. I am creative, logical, and hold more than a decade of experience teaching small group classes, tutoring individual students (and pairs/siblings), and mentoring young adults along their professional journey. I hold a bachelor's degree in Journalism & Spanish from Washington State University, a master's degree in Business Administration from City University of Seattle, and I support the CEO of...

...at the University of Washington in the department of Public Health Genetics. I study how people respond differently to medications because of their genes. As a result, I spend a lot of time thinking about Biology, Chemistry, Statistics, and Policy. I love to teach and work with the Pacific Science Center as a Communication Fellow. I attended Stanford University for both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry. While there,...

...The United States Military Academy at West Point. I received my Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering, Sociology, and Portuguese, with a focus in math. Since graduation, I joined Bain & Company as an Associate Consultant. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math and English. In my experience, with the right attitude and effort, learning can be rewarding, fun, and even math can seem a little less scary....

...a tutor, I want to help my students enjoy it, too. I've got an MS in Chemical Engineering and an M. Div from a theological seminary, so I'm comfortable with a wide range of academic topics. I love working one-on-one with students because it allows me to find creative ways to help them master new concepts. My teaching style is all about helping students problem solve so that the end result is not only a...

...help those who may have the potential to be good writers get past their own mental hold-ups. I have always found that just simply listening to somebody talk about a subject has done little to make a lesson stick in my mind. Because of this I strongly believe in a hands-on approach to learning that focuses on the student's interaction with the material. I'm currently a junior at Western Washington University(WWU), and during high school,...