Award-Winning PSAT Tutors serving Renton, WA

...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...

...My goal as a tutor is also to help motivate students throughout the writing process, not only by highlighting the short- and long-term benefits of being able to write well, but by creating a learning environment that generates enthusiasm and pride in creating a wonderful piece of writing. I also look forward to meeting new...

...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...

...you a hard time. Maybe you'd even like to try your hand at creative writing! With five years of experience as a writing tutor, as well as experience as a college writing instructor, I am skilled at bringing out the best in the students I work with. I can help you at any stage of...

...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 is helping...

...scores that will help them get into highly selective universities. Some of my students also have ADHD, autism, or communication disorders. All of my students expect to work very hard in order to achieve their goals. In my free time, I like to watch foreign and independent films, sample new restaurants, and discuss politics with...

...my free time I enjoy reading or spending time outdoors and if possible, both at the same time. I also can be found cheering loudly for a variety of sports teams; my favorite being my own Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Finally, I love my Irish heritage, and I happily celebrate all things Irish, from the...

...writing my thesis on the effects of domestic politics on US foreign policy in the Middle East. I have a passion for learning and education, and an odd enjoyment for standardized tests. I try to share this enthusiasm and positive attitude with all of my students, so that studying becomes an enjoyable, engaging activity. Outside...

...class nominated to be a peer tutor in the Writing Center. I am taking a course on tutoring and it has given me deeper insights into different types of communication with students and how to personalize the experience for each person that I work with. I especially enjoying tutoring disciplines in math such as Calculus...

...Ailey American 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...

...cost estimates are made for contractors, but the powerful and dignified desk where documents are drafted and signed which make positive change in the world. Throughout my professional and scholastic experiences I've always strived to work towards that positive change through service and leadership. That drive is what inspired me, after earning my AA degree,...

...better grasp of a subject but also a stronger sense of self-empowerment anytime they tackle something new. I grew up in Lake Tahoe, CA, where my winters were spent in skis and my summers were spent in swimsuits. I also enjoy hiking, soccer, and just about anything else that involves being outside. I'm a recent...

...hope to be exploring the great outdoors and getting to know the Pacific Northwest. I have spent the five years since I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania living in Montana and embracing my inner mountain woman. I love backpacking, trail running, learning about flora and fauna, skiing, and spending as much time as possible...

...explanation or analogy to help someone else really grasp a concept! I'm applying to grad school now, and in my spare time I love cooking and baking (it's vaguely scientific, right?). I rowed in high school and college, so I know all about the difficulties of balancing school and extracurriculars. Now I do yoga and...

...years; I love working with people and helping them grow intellectually and personally. My main areas of focus are: psychology, history, philosophy, and writing. I have a master's degree in history and a master's degree in psychology. As a tutor, I do my best to be: patient, understanding, creative, and hardworking. Each student is unique...

...and relevant for all my students. I graduated from Saint Martin's University in 2012 with my degree in Political Science and minor in US History. While at SMU, I was able to participate in an internship with Jay Inslee and at the Washington State Legislature. I was also a college cheerleader and worked as part...

I recently graduated from the University of Washington's rigorous Mechanical Engineering program. I have over a year of professional tutoring experience. This includes experience with middle school, high school, and college students. It also includes experience tutoring students with various learning disorders and attention/retention issues, as well as students who are very quick to learn.

...years I attended law school, I tutored college students in English, Psychology, Literature, and a variety of other subjects. One of my favorite authors once wrote that the ability to impart knowledge consists of two things: first of a natural talent for dealing with students, for getting in their minds and putting things in a...

...My teaching philosophy is one of dialogue - I believe that learning is a journey, and I want to help my students find their way to the joy of discovery that comes with confidence in their knowledge and their acquisition of knowledge. When not tutoring, I love all things theatrical - I am particularly drawn...

...theory I studied at Whitman. At Montana State University, where I took my prerequisites, I served as a peer instructor for physics classes. Just as I did at the writing center, I tried to get students to see the fun in physics, making their studies less of a chore and more of an inquisitive process....