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

...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,...

...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 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...

...have instructed students 2nd through 12th grade at a math tutoring center where I acquired a variety of methods for teaching math skills and numerical fluency. My personal strength is in identifying an individual's challenges and figuring out an approach that will work with that person's style of thinking. I excel at making math fun and interesting for students. I am also conversational in Spanish. In my spare time, I enjoy hanging out with my...

...of people of all different ages, backgrounds, and interests. I learned to be flexible in my teaching strategies, shifting focus and tailoring my talk for each group that I got to talk to. I got to make learning fun and exciting. I loved the look on a kid’s face when they learned something new. Later throughout my undergrad I got several other opportunities in education as an interpreter at the Burke Museum and as a...

...teacher. My strongest subjects are algebra and calculus. I enjoy helping people learn and grow, and over my time teaching I found I got the most enjoyment (and was also the most effective) in smaller group and one-on-one sessions. I try to teach through Socratic questioning and encouraging autonomy in my students, as independence is a crucial step to true understanding of subject material. I also try to teach concepts rather than questions, as being...

...helping others reach their ACT/SAT goal(s). Having tutored ACT and SAT prep full time for going on 5 years, I can efficiently assess a student's strengths and weaknesses, develop a personalized tutoring plan, communicate strategies to better approach the test, teach concepts, and guide students to success. Adaptation to a student's needs is the key to success for both student and tutor. I have ample experience working with students that have learning disabilities: ADD, ADHD,...

...recently finished fifth place at the US Olympic Trials. I have developed skills that permit me to effectively communicate my ideas and intentions to others. During my time as an undergraduate, I was a member of the Otis Coolidge Chapman Honors Program, an academic program that places an emphasis on writing skills across the disciplines. I have two published papers and a number of works in progress with professors and professional colleagues at Puget Sound,...

...MPA? My standard response is that it is a business 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 all of these involved lots of writing. My time in...

...a 6th grade life science classroom where I based my lessons around the Washington state standards and the FOSS science kit program. I believe that it is an educator's most important task to help children gain a love for learning. If learning is fun, hands-on, and informative, it will be more likely that students will take an active role in their education and strive to reach further. As Rudolf Dreikurs said, “The development of a...

...with their homework and assignments. In college, I worked with student athletes and tutored a wide range of topics including math, statistics, history, geography, french, economics, finance, business and statistics. My approach to tutoring and teaching is simple. I want students to develop a critical thinking and understand the concepts rather than just memorizing things. In my free time, I play soccer, and coach youth soccer. I also like to explore Seattle and the beautiful...

...school students in my research lab and I realized that working with students as an instructor and mentor was both exciting and fulfilling. Now that I've finished my degree I want to take the time to find a career where I can continue to work with all kinds of people and see how to pass on a love of learning. I tutor math and several science subjects including Biology, Chemistry and Earth Science. When I'm...

...and tutoring students in composition, literature, grammar, and ESL. I am passionate about helping students succeed and develop lifetime love of learning. By evaluating areas of student weakness and creating a clear plan to strengthen these areas, I have seen my students grow dramatically in both their skills and confidence. I worked extensively with curriculum development and teacher training in an English-speaking K-12 school in Indonesia, which grew to more than 600 students and received...

...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...

...to the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting elementary and middle school students in Language Arts, Math, and Science. As schools reopened, I transitioned towards becoming a peer tutor for high school students, where I was able to work with students one-on-one and tailor lessons to their individual learning styles. While I've tutored a wide variety of subjects, my main passion lies in teaching Math and Electrical Engineering courses, as they are the subjects that I understand the...

...studying epilepsy pathology. I am immensely passionate about understanding the natural world and tutoring allows me to pass that drive on to others. While I tutor many STEM related subjects, anything Biology related I'm most enthusiastic about teaching. I am a big proponent of the notion that anyone can learn any subject given the right motivation and teacher. Outside of academia I have a host of hobbies including biking, D&D, and strumming on my bass.

...am passionate about education. I've worked as an engineer and business professional for the last 10 years. I have my BS in engineering and an MBA. I've worked in educational technology to empower hands-on learning that supports college curriculum. I've volunteered for FIRST Robotics and in elementary maker spaces to help students connect their classroom work to real-world applications. I love to work with students of all ages from fundamentals to advanced subjects. Whenever I...

...1-3 in Boston, Massachusetts (private school) and in Monroe, Washington (public school). I am passionate about helping children navigate through life both educationally and emotionally and found great satisfaction in working in Social Services for 11 years in a non-profit that provided mentors for children from single parent homes. While I was raising my children, I began tutoring Reading part time in public schools and found that I absolutely love working with emerging readers in...

...break from teaching to stay home with my 1-year-old son. My philosophy is that every student has the potential to succeed in math with the right teaching approach. I am committed to helping students develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to excel in math and their everyday lives. In my experience, many students who struggle with math often lack some fundamental skills, and I work tirelessly to ensure that each of my students...

...It wasn't until about 2010 that I realized I have always been a coach. In middle school, I was a peer coach. In high school, I volunteered as a counselor at a nature conservation camp for 5th and 6th graders. In college, I began coaching football at the high school level. My studies lead me to working with elementary and secondary school students focusing on speech and language development. However, I absolutely LOVE teaching math....

...privilege our modern world has learnt to take for granted. Outside of my studies I am very passionate about athletics and sports, particularly football (soccer) and calisthenics. I believe a human being should be complete in all aspects of their lives, and having a healthy body helps have a healthy mind, which shall influence and help you in positive ways in your studies and teach you invaluable lessons applicable throughout all aspects of life.