Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Redmond, WA

Hello! My Name is Gwyn and I'm a senior at the University of Washington studying philosophy: ethics and ASL. I am twenty-one and have lived in Washington my entire life.

I've always loved learning math and science, a fact which I attribute almost entirely to a series of excellent teachers. I want to spread my love of learning by helping students learn through their own exploration and thought, and teach test-taking strategies to improve their mindset while taking standardized tests.

...always a fun subject for me, although I never imagined myself an English tutor until I joined the Peace Corps and realized how wonderful it is to work with English learners and watch their progress. Not only do I enjoy tutoring non-native speakers, but I find that I have a way of teaching writing that can help students to feel more confident when confronted with a blank page in front of them. My teaching philosophy...

...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 people excel. I try to put forth this effort...

...though, both tutoring and learning, because of how applicable to the world it is in almost every field. When tutoring I try to focus on how to learn. This means not only how to learn the material but which methods of learning work best for the individual student. As a result, the student will become a stronger, more independent learner. If a person learns how they learn, I believe, they can learn anything, which is...

...people on problems and exchanging ideas. This has taught me to effectively communicate my ideas to other people. Outside of school, I enjoy biking, snowboarding, surfing, and rock climbing. I know what it is like to have been a confused middle/high school student and even in college oftentimes. For this reason, I want to help current students that may be struggling, and I know how to explain difficult ideas to students so that they will...

...effectively, and have taught basic equine science to groups of middle and high school students. I tutor in a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about sharing the elegance of Algebra with any attentive student, 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...

I just graduated college in 2023, so I still understand what its like to be a student. I love math as a subject, and I really enjoy teaching it! I can help with anything K-12, as well as some basic undergraduate courses.

...Social Studies and History. My personal interest in art and philosophy has led me to consider branching out to tutor those subjects as well. I most enjoy tutoring for SAT Verbal, because of the combination of test-taking strategies, practice with challenging vocabulary and grammatical rules, and textual analysis that the subject demands. My tutoring style is rigorous and focused, but I often make use of illustration and contemporary examples to illuminate concepts and make them...

...that taking charge of your learning and seeking help is an important part of your learning journey. That's where I come in: my goal is to help get you to that "Aha!" moment, when a previously confusing topic clicks with you. I also believe that it is important to cater to different learning styles, and this is what I will do! Whether you are an auditory, visual or kinesthetic learner, I will ensure you have...

I am a firm believer that students can become proficient in any subject, as long as they have the right support. I'm here to open up language and literature to my tutees and show them how to engage with the cultures and materials that I am so passionate about.

...first started tutoring during my gap year between high school and college when I helped build a local tutoring service with a friend. Even though that tutoring service is no longer operational, I continued to tutor students throughout my time at Columbia. As a tutor, I understand that each student is unique. Instead of doing to same routine, I like to develop a tutoring strategy that caters to each students' strengths and learning styles. I...

...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 someone else really grasp a concept! I'm applying to grad school now, and in my spare time I love cooking and baking...

...expected from you at school. We'll work together to develop goals and find a way for you to meet them. My passion is helping students gain a better understanding of how the natural world works, and to enable them to ask questions, find answers, and share their findings. I believe that science education can and often should be driven by hands-on learning, not rote memorization, and my teaching style is strongly influenced by the scientific...

...specific needs. Both in high school and middle school, I was a volleyball coach, and in a way, took on the role of an athletic tutor. This title involved helping organize practices and providing one on one coaching and encouragement to aspiring volleyball athletes. I know it may be an overused sentiment, but knowledge really is power, and as a tutor, I want nothing more than to not only help students understand their course material,...

...with their own learning journey was a very positive experience, and it ignited an interest in tutoring again. At the moment, I am most prepared to tutor for ACT and SAT preparation in all subject areas. My personal favorite areas are the English, reading, and writing portions of these tests. In addition, I am prepared to tutor college students in ecology, which was a particular interest of mine while obtaining my degree. Outside of academics,...

...thrive in all other areas. All students, children especially, do best in a warm, inviting environment where they feel engaged and excited to participate. This is the environment I always aim to provide. I have a Bachelor's in English Literature (with an education endorsement) from Western Washington University, as well as a Master's in Public Affairs from Washington State University. I enjoy reading and writing in just about every form, and I truly love teaching....

...I worked for a medical device company building new robotic instrument prototypes. I've tutored privately off and on for about 10 years and I was a teacher's aide in college. Tutoring doesn't even feel like work to me because I enjoy it so much, even when students try to be difficult. I typically tutor algebra and calculus, which seem to be high in demand. My favorite subjects to teach are calculus and physics. With calculus,...

...of Sciences in Chinese Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and a Bachelor of the Arts with a double major focus in Chinese Studies and Human Development from the Evergreen State University. Although I am a staunch believer in lifelong learning, I always aim to impart in my students the importance of learning as a vehicle for enriching both themselves and those around them: rather than secluding in the proverbial ivory tower, students should be empowered to...

...at home and abroad. My students have said of me, " She's tough, but in a good way" "She's the best instructor I've ever had" "She has a great sense of humor" "Thank you for getting me into the University of Washington." I have an abiding love of life, I am endlessly curious about the world I live in and it brings me joy to share whatever knowledge I have with my students, young people...