Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Redmond, WA

...States to attend college at Brigham Young University about five years ago. I am a young wife, and my husband is a structural engineer as well! I started tutoring students my own age when I was in high school. My friends' parents would "hire" me to help their children, and so I started teaching material I had just learned myself. It was so much fun. After I got to college, I started working at the...

...that, I understand just as well what it's like to need that sort of tutoring as well. I understand the importance of a non-judgmental atmosphere in which all questions can be asked without fear, of a friendly and empathetic peer who knows why difficulties arise and how to overcome them, and of a source not just of knowledge, but of help devoted to fostering true understanding unto long-term learning and growth. These I understand because...

...worked in K-5 classrooms and as an aspiring teacher, I loved the opportunity to work with students and help them reach their full academic potential. During this time I also served as the director of the tutoring program for the local school district. Our tutoring program worked with four schools to serve over 100 students every week. I loved the challenge of making tutoring engaging, fun and effective! While I tutor in a variety of...

...order to build trust and honest communication. I feel that the impression we make on kids of all ages is so important for their development and the way they view themselves in society. So, I am passionate about leaving a positive impact on students in order for them to feel more confident and prepared when tackling both academic and personal challenges on their own. First thing's first, I want to understand where we are at...

...with high distinction in English and minors in Psychology and Communication Design, and hope to apply my analytical and communication skills to a career in law or public policy. While attending university, I spent my free time finding ways to positively impact and further educate my community through my involvement as a campus tour guide, writing tutor, sexual assault counselor, and Greek life leader. I love traveling and have visited over 25 different countries and...

...we discover with science. I have been a substitute teacher for all grades and all subjects in a rural district, then later worked in a maximum security Juvenile Rehabilitation facility. There, I worked at aiding teachers and individually tutoring students that had to be temporarily separated from the rest of the population. Throughout, I have maintained a steady and patient demeanor that puts students at ease. Fostering an environment for learning involves allowing students to...

...love every second of it." I have heard so many of my professors make similar statements over the years. They work tirelessly so their students will be successful. He taught me to never give up on a student, to work hard for them, and always advocate for their success. Along with my other teaching experiences, I have been privately tutoring my friends and family for over a decade. My brother told me recently that if...

...leaders to be a mentor and tutor through the Brilliant Outstanding Women (BOWs) Organization. As a BOW, I was able to mentor and tutor students at local elementary schools in the Portland Metro Area from 2011-2012. From 2008-2012, I was afforded the opportunity to be an Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) student. Through AVID, I was able to tutor my fellow peers and work with them in small groups. While I tutor a variety of...

...experience tutoring elementary aged students in Math and English Language Arts. As the eldest of four in my family, I have 15 years of experience interacting with young children. In college I participated in many peer-tutoring sessions where friends and I studied together and learned from each other. In my spare time I read voraciously. I recently finished “If Beale Street Could Talk” by James Baldwin and prior to that I read “The Unbearable Lightness...

...Health. I also have a masters degree in Industrial Hygiene, which is a branch of Public Health that deals with employee safety in the workplace. I loved working in that field, but when I had children, I really wanted to be the one at home raising them. I am extremely lucky that I have been able to spend the past 22 years teaching and raising my children. To me, there is nothing more exciting than...

...Arts and Sciences for exemplary teaching. I have taught courses as diverse as Introduction to Logic to Philosophy of Religion to Contemporary Moral Problems. Now I am excited to help students of all ages with a variety of subjects including GRE, SAT, and ACT test prep, as well as English (reading, writing, proofreading, vocabulary, etc.) and Humanities. I view tutoring as a collaborative process that should be fun and engaging. I am a supportive teacher,...

...the many intricacies of working in your non-native language. I intend to make learning more attainable to especially those of the latin community but to all who want to learn. I got my Bachelors in interdisciplinary studies focusing on History, Psychology and sociology while also learning a lot about many different areas. I graduated manga cum laude and have gotten several certificates such as my WA CBT as part of a former job working with...

...middle and high school students, as well as a volunteer at the Coalition of Refugees from Burma, where I assisted an adult technology and conversational English class. After completing the IB Diploma program two years ago, I would love to tutor middle to high school students in subjects related to English writing and history. I strongly believe a bettered education can be a powerful and lasting tool for any student who wishes to pursue it,...

...to hear back from a few more schools before I make my final decision about where to go. I've taken the SAT, GRE, and the LSAT, so I'm a pro when it comes to standardized tests. I got bitten by the teaching bug while in graduate school, where I worked as both a teaching assistant and a tutor. I absolutely love the moment when my students finally understand a topic or concept that they have...

...and have taught filmmaking as well. I also teach screenwriting and creative writing. I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Film. In my experience, the best way to prepare for Standardized Tests is through regular practice, the way you get better at soccer or volleyball or guitar. I know the panic that comes from facing what seems like a mountain of detail and 'rules', but taking a breath and reviewing allows you to remember...

...of Chemical Engineering in Russia and later in California State University, Northridge I was engaged in tutoring one way or the other. In California, I was working with people with disabilities, and one of my responsibilities was to help them take the tests and to complete the homework. In addition, I spent 10 years working as an AVID tutor at the Puyallup School District, in Washington state. Also, I have 4 children of my own...

...GPA. I scored a 7 on the IB SL Math, IB HL Biology, and IB HL English exams. I'm currently the Assistant Head Coach and route setter at a local rock climbing gym, as I pursue prerequisites for my graduate program in Mechanical Engineering and prosthetic design. I have a passion for teaching and learning, and think the pursuit of knowledge should be a life long journey. I would love the opportunity to help foster...

In high school, I tackled various AP classes, from calculus to German. In college, I successfully completed two bachelor of science degrees in chemical engineering and applied mathematics. Although my educational background has shaped the subjects I teach, my tutoring experience with multiple college organizations has shaped my teaching methods.

...I was in the Language Gifted Talented class, we had extra Chinese and English classes. I have had tutoring experiences with kids and adults. I have been working at a bilingual kindergarten for the past two years and am currently tutoring 3 k-12 students and 2 adult students. I love watching my students gain confidence and interest in the subject I teach. I am patient, friendly, and outgoing. I love playing badminton and swimming.

...grade teacher. He got me hooked on the Odyssey, which ended up defining my academic life. Writing, myth, journalism, linguistics, history: it's all a part of this huge story, a story with lots of parts we're all working on. I'm a nerd about how it works, and I've studied it from a lot of angles. As a tutor, I'm all about helping people find their voice and that part in the big story.