Top SAT Tutors serving Bellevue

Josh: Bellevue SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...approach problems from various perspectives. Even if a few years from now, you cannot quite remember how to graph an equation, at one point you thought through how to present information in a form that is easier to visually interpret. The exact meaning of "prestidigitation" might elude you some day, but if you ran across this word on the SAT or the GRE, you likely had to learn how to infer tone and meaning using...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Music, Concentration in Composition
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Music Composition
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Katie: Bellevue SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Bellevue, WA
Duke University, B.A., cum laude ~ Fulbright Scholar ~ Undergraduate Teaching Fellow I just graduated cum laude from Duke University with a B.A. in Psychology. I have extensive experience tutoring Psychology, English, ESL, Spanish, and SAT prep. I look forward to working with you to achieve your academic goals!
Education & Certification
Duke University - Current Undergrad, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Amanda: Bellevue SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...well aware of the challenges that standardized tests present and love working with students to come up with a tailored arsenal of strategies and approaches to make the test easier and less intimidating. I have years of experience with reading comprehension, essay writing, critical analysis (including the identification of tone, argument, style, etc), argumentation, and editing, and a strong record of working well with my students. My style of teaching is pretty low-key, and I...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 36

Micaela: Bellevue SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...succeed. I believe any student can improve their performance when tutored with an approach that works for them, which is why I take a different approach for each individual student. I have a bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Washington's Foster School of Business. I transferred from Carleton College, where I focused on economics and was also able to take a wide range of liberal arts courses. I have been tutoring since high...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 800

Daniel: Bellevue SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...for many students. My method of breaking down problems into their bare elements and working from there helps prevent students from shutting down because they have no idea what to do when they see a new problem. While I am here to help students do better in their classes I am also here as a mentor for schooling in general. I am always willing to help out with students who need more help outside of...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Adam: Bellevue SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...in Sociology from the University of Cincinnati. I plan on attending law school in the near future, but I have always enjoyed teaching. I started tutoring during my junior year of high school, finding that I had an aptitude for analogies that helped students learn the material. I tutor a large variety of subjects, including LSAT, SAT, and ACT. I also tutor various academic subjects, primarily in the fields of math and science. My favorite...
Education & Certification
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Bachelors, Sociology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36

Rachel: Bellevue SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...they learn best. I believe that all students have what it takes to succeed in school, its just a matter of finding the style of learning that is most effective for them. What works or makes sense for one student will not necessarily work for the next student, and so it is essential as a tutor to be able to explain the same concept in a variety of different ways and to be able to...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, General Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 790

Christine: Bellevue SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...training in marine biology, I've picked up a lot of information during my time at the aquarium and love to discuss it. (Be careful, if you ask about octopuses, it may be hard to get me to stop!) Outside of biology, I likes to make things. My hobbies include crochet, dressmaking, and chocolatiering, though I have my eye on taking up welding as well. I also boulder, do yoga, and have recently taken up aerial silks....
Education & Certification
Macalester College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - PHD, Microbiology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 32
Kelsey: Bellevue SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...and to assist you in communicating with clarity, without compromising complexity of thought. Whether you are a middle school student writing your first persuasive essay, a high schooler who is writing analytical term papers and college application essays, or a college student writing a senior thesis or a research paper, I am prepared to offer guidance, support, and skill building for a range of writing in the humanities and social sciences. As an SAT tutor,...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies and Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Verbal: 770
SAT Writing: 790

Alex: Bellevue SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...of all disciplines, and indeed for all people who are involved in the difficult process of navigating human relationships. Achieving this precision, however, easier said than done. As a tutor, I am committed to helping students express themselves with as much creativity and uninhibitedness as possible while also staying true to the constraints of the English language. I believe that I am able to do this by employing the conversational method of pedagogy: asking questions,...
Education & Certification
Pratt Institute-Main - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Writing
Georgia State University - Master of Arts, Creative Writing

Hannah: Bellevue SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...the way we use them. I would love to help a pupil become attuned to the nuances of a text or express themselves more clearly for a college 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...
Education & Certification
Mount Holyoke College - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36
Mary: Bellevue SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...patience, but I also believe that if something is not working, there is another method out there that can work, and we should use it. If a student I'm working with is struggling with a particular literary work that they need to read for school, I will read that book. I consider the student and myself to be members of the same team, working toward the twin goals of knowledge and skill together. In my...
Education & Certification
The Evergreen State College - Bachelors, Environmental Studies
Seattle Pacific University - Current Grad Student, MFA Creative Writing - Fiction

Jan: Bellevue SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...of Dance Improvisation. I adapted this curriculum for students in theater and creative writing electives at The Northwest School. I have also worked as a teaching assistant at Oberlin College. I tutored analytical and creative writing and gave lectures and facilitated discussions on creative writing, visual art, architecture, music, and dance. I have mentored writers through the development of content as an editor for various publications, and I have lots of experience teaching the performing...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing and Dance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 800

Claudia: Bellevue SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...up so many doors, its a shame that learning has developed a reputation of being not fun. When students learn how 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...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelors, Psychology
Bournemouth University - Masters, Forensic and Neuropsychological Perspectives in Face Processing
GRE Quantitative: 159
GRE Verbal: 158

Miranda: Bellevue SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...at Lakeside in Seattle, and I did my undergrad at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. I've loved science since I was a little kid (I was that weird girl playing with dirt and rocks during recess). I did what I like to call the "Nerd Trifecta" in high school: math team, knowledge bowl, and science olympiad. I've tutored since I was in middle school, and I love finding an explanation or analogy to help...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry and Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800

Yevgeniy: Bellevue SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...students the material, but also familiarizing them with effective learning strategies and helping them develop strong study skills--all in a way that is supportive and which capitalizes on their existing strengths. I tutor at the middle school, high school, and college levels. My primary focus is on verbal subjects, including critical reading, essay-writing, and SAT/GRE prep. I aim to help students develop the strong language and analytical skills that they need to excel in these...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelors, Linguistics
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 710
GRE Verbal: 170

Bridget: Bellevue SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...for students to earn class credit for classes they didn't pass during the year. I also substitute taught for three years. I tutor secondary english, which includes such things as literature, essay writing, public speaking, creative writing, and anything else that would fall under the language arts umbrella. When working with students, I don't worry about where they "should" be, instead I focus on where they are, and where they want to go. Two things...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh - Bachelors, English LIterature
St. Vincent College - Unknown, Secondary English
Katie: Bellevue SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...inner mountain woman. I love backpacking, trail running, learning about flora and fauna, skiing, and spending as much time as possible with my lovable mutt, Zuca. Fortunately, my job as a wilderness therapist in Montana and Idaho gave me the opportunity to embrace my passions while working with at-risk youth. I hope to bring passion, energy, organization, and a sense of humor to my tutoring sessions. Students I work with can expect me to push...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, International Relations, Minors in Spanish and Creative Writing
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Grad Student, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Rose: Bellevue SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...and I enjoy helping students to relate to even the most abstract elements of History. I firmly believe that strong foundational knowledge and analytical skills are essential to education, and allow students to approach complex academic and personal challenges with confidence and efficiency. In my spare time, I enjoy reading fiction that expands my perspectives, cooking, and horseback riding, along with drinking copious amounts of tea and listening to musical theatre soundtracks.
Education & Certification
Seattle University - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 710

Zoe: Bellevue SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...school! As an English Language Arts teacher and English major, I love to work with students to write fluid, effective essays and analyze complex literary and nonfiction texts. Connecting students' interests to their work is my priority, and I like to use media, nature, sports, games, and online resources to give them as many tools as possible to be great writers and readers. I work with students to empower them to be their own editors,...
Education & Certification
Carleton College - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
University of Oregon - Masters in Education, Education
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The SAT is an important exam which is administered to students in high school who wish to attend college. University admissions boards use students' SAT scores as part of their process for determining who they should admit to their schools. Because of that, scoring well on the SAT can truly be the difference between gaining acceptance to your dream school or not. That's why it's so important that you prepare for the exam to the best of your abilities. One great way to get some extra help preparing for the SAT is by signing up to work with a private tutor. If you're interested in working with a tutor call us today. The educational directors at Varsity Tutors will connect you with an SAT tutor in Bellevue, WA, after considering all of your specific goals and needs.
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