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

...of Science in both Environmental Studies and Geology. I am a PADI certified Divemaster and I’ve been scuba diving all over the world. I have spent time working with special needs children and doing scientific research in labs and in the field. Throughout my education I have been a well-rounded student in sciences and the humanities because of my patience in problem solving and because I utilize different study methods for different material. I have...

...four years experience tutoring middle and high school age students, particularly in math and English, in the Los Angeles area. I am patient and understanding, and my goal is to foster a comfortable environment and mutual respect. I make sure that the students I work with know they are important and capable, because I have found that they are most willing to engage and put in effort when such a relationship exists between us.

...a Bachelors in Music and a minor in English. I lived in northern California for two years teaching for AmeriCorps where I enjoyed gaining experience in both tutoring and teaching. I have experience tutoring all elementary subjects, as well as experience tutoring English (for example, essay writing) with elementary, middle school, high school, and college students. Teaching and working with kids is truly my passion and I plan on continuing for the rest of my...

...me relate to students: I used to hate school. After high school I promised myself I would never sit through another lecture or crack open a text book. My most hated subject was mathematics. I just refused to sit there and mindlessly solve for "x" fifty times an evening. I did not see the point nor did I care. Naturally, I decided to join the Army. But after being in the service for a few...

...grade up to learners that already have college degrees. My background as a 9th grade English teacher has given me the opportunity to work with students from low-income backgrounds, students with learning disabilities, English Language Learners as well as students from a range of racial/ethnic identities. I strongly believe in every students' ability to learn new and challenging concepts. I have a knack for presenting information in ways that resonate with students and that students...

...involved in leadership and learning processes. I have worked with several different populations including elementary school, junior high, high school, and college-aged individuals on various professional levels including leading support groups, coaching, and teaching. I am currently a training manager for a medical scribe company where I frequently assess learning styles and seek to individualize training processes. I aim to act as your liaison through the delicate and sometimes difficult process of learning. I enjoy...

...prepare and study for assignments and tests when they're going to go to college. There's only so much one can do in teaching the content that we also need to teach our students how they can become their own teachers and succeed on their own. Hence, I want my students not just to do well in their math classes or exams, but I also want them to be able to grow, so they will always...

I am passionate about education and the power of one on one instructional time to transform student attitudes and outcomes. I seek to empower students to better understand themselves and succeed in life. My approach to tutoring is based on games and questioning, to bring fun, and thinking together to create effective sessions that improve student self esteem, effectiveness, and ability.... Student engagement is key. When students are engaged and curious, they bring their best thinking...

...I work hard to make complex and challenging material accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of students. At all levels, I encourage both the hesitant and eager students to succeed. I tailor lesson plans to different learning styles and abilities. With the extra attention I give, my students consistently tell me they have learned more than they ever thought possible for themselves. Many of my students once nervous about math or science went on...

...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 the subject. My goal is to help you feel thoroughly comfortable with the formulas and problems you are undertaking.

...area and work as an interpreter (American Sign Language/English/Spanish). To date, I hold a Master of Science in Computational Linguistics, a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics. I tutor a wide variety of subjects, including computer science, mathematics, and Spanish. If you need help, let's work it out together! I can also provide tutoring services through American Sign Language (instead of English), if need be.... One of...

...broad range of subjects, I really enjoy tutoring math and science. I am a mentor for a girls' after school STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) program, and I am a mentor for a high school science outreach program. As a tutor, I provide students with the tools and information they need to do their work as independently as possible. In addition, I aim to set very clear, attainable goals early on to build confidence...

...to teach at the secondary level. I now study Type I Diabetes in a research laboratory in Seattle, Washington, and I plan to use this experience to pursue a Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience (the study of how we form and access memories). My interest in neuroscience fuels my philosophy of education. I think all students have a profound capacity to learn and my role as an educator is to help the student unlock their potential....

...Dance Theater. I am thrilled to be carrying my love for mathematics into the future in the form of tutoring. There are few things more beautiful or satisfying to me than the way complex equations break down into simple, easily solved calculations. My goal in tutoring is to ease the stress that frequently occurs when a student encounters a difficult problem and to show students how to put equations into terms with which they are...

...and conducting study groups to demonstrate that all new subjects are difficult but are possible to be learned with patience and a positive attitude. Today I attend Grand Canyon University majoring in Psychology, I have been on the Deans list for a year and will be graduating at the end of this year. I believe that parents, adolescents, and tutors should align themselves with what educational goal each person has for the student and to...

...of subjects, including LSAT, SAT, and ACT. I also tutor various academic subjects, primarily in the fields of math and science. My favorite subject to tutor is Chemistry, followed closely by Physics. I feel that anyone can learn anything as long as it is explained in a way that is conducive to them, and I aim to achieve that in my teaching. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy ultimate frisbee, television, reading, and games of all...

...grad school next fall. I enjoy all things active. I played ultimate frisbee for my university's club team and hope to find another team to play for here in Seattle. I am happiest when I leave civilization behind and enjoy the outdoors. I love camping, hiking, backpacking, and I recently got into rock climbing. As a tutor, I believe it is my job to provide supplemental instruction that is tailored to my students' needs and...

...mathematics or demonstrate a willingness to learn. I myself started very slowly in intermediate college math courses, but gradually the subject matter was known with practice, which eventually enabled me to appreciate math as an art. I see this work as a mutual advantage and I intend to pursue graduate studies by fall at the University of Washington while hoping to learn and teach along the way. My specialty areas are calculus, pre-calculus, trigonometry, geometry,...

...enjoying a lot. This past summer I worked with the Tucson Big Brothers Big Sisters picking up donations from all over the area. My teaching style is one that I like to think is extremely adaptable. Every student is different and so are their learning styles and preferences. My goal is to make the subject I am tutoring not only easier but fun. Math is my favorite subject in school and I know that it...

...a variety of subjects, my favorite is writing and composition. Throughout college I worked as a course assistant and writing tutor to college freshman, helping to bring students with a wide variety of educational backgrounds up to college level. I love helping students learn to craft an argument, chose their thesis and points, and build a structured, polished essay. I believe all students bring a unique and important perspective to their writing, and my job...