Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Kirkland, WA

...US I also spent some time as an SAT teacher for Princeton Review, and then later worked as a Graduate Student Instructor (TA) for an undergraduate course in Zen Buddhism while in graduate school pursuing my MA/JD. I really enjoy teaching, particularly when I have the opportunity to work with students who are motivated and engaged. My strengths are in reading, writing, and English. I love stories and I love explaining concepts in an accessible...

...full-time, permanent position and his excitement to teach another class each quarter. I remember he said, "You know, my wife and I put so much energy into our jobs. We'll often get home and just collapse on the couch. And we 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...

I recently graduated from Columbia University where I majored in English Literature. I'm also a pre-medical student, and I am currently taking a gap year teaching at an elementary school in Seattle before I apply to medical school next year. I have the most experience tutoring elementary and middle school students, but I am also comfortable with teaching english, math, and science K-12, and also the MCAT. Please get in touch if you are interested!

...philosophy, teaching pedagogy, research and writing skills, and speaking/presentation skills. I also taught high school students for a couple of years in Alaska and am currently a high school teacher for Seattle Public Schools; my class is called "Careers in Education." I treat my high school students like I treat adults, and work with them to take ownership of their learning so they can continue to build the muscles of self-advocacy and leadership. Because I...

I am a college student in my senior year at RPI. I am studying mechanical engineering and love math and science.

I'm a graduate of Washington State University with a BA in English who is looking to help others expand their knowledge of literature. I find the analysis of literature to be very interesting and hope to inspire those I work with to feel the same way. I am most versed in early American literature but am familiar with many other types as well. I seek to promote close reading strategies and emphasis on aesthetic analysis.

I am an English major from the University of Washington, with an emphasis on creative writing. I enlisted with the Teach for America corps after my undergraduate studies, and taught early elementary students in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. I have plans to attend law school, and specialize in writing and test prep. I ran cross country and track for the University of Washington, and love board games, poetry, cooking and my dog.

...I have been tutoring math, physics, and astronomy for 3 years. My approach is to help individual comprehension rather than rote memorization. I'm interested in a lot of things outside of just tutoring! I enjoy bouldering, playing the guitar, programming, and hiking with my girlfriend and dog. If you live around the University of Washington, you might have seen me hosting public astronomy nights at the campus observatory or star-gazing in Red Square.... My approach is...

...goals for thinking and learning more confidently. My experience as a teaching assistant and writing tutor, both for high school and college students, first familiarized me with one-on-one tutoring. Since then, I have been passionate about assisting students with brainstorming, conceptual mapping, structuring, and revising essays, while also helping them develop and master strategies for succeeding in critical reading and writing on the SAT. As a writing tutor, my primary goal is to help you...

...Michigan. I am well versed in biology, chemistry, and basic math. My philosophy starts with building a strong foundation and then applying one's foundational knowledge to solve difficult problems and comprehend complex concepts. I love to see students succeed after struggling with even the most difficult problems and concepts. Often times It can take a person long hours to approach these problems. With the assistance of a peer, however, solving the problem is much more...

...reach your goals. I know that what works for you may be different than what works for other students, and your goals might be different than what is 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...

...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 students in general, and learning about their interests and future goals. Some of my interests include cooking, photography, dancing, hiking, and playing tennis. Some of my future goals include getting a dog, learning to...

...a variety of strengths and weaknesses as learners. In the end, I'm interested not just in helping students complete particular assignments well but in providing them with methods and strategies to learn -- to fill up their "writing and reading bag o' tricks! I tutor students in English subjects -- writing and reading. I also tutor in history/world cultures as well as SAT prep. When I'm not working with students, I spend time with my...

...writing). My favorite subject to tutor is chemistry! It allows me to explain how a lot of things work, and I enjoy relating the behavior of atoms and molecules to the characteristics of everyday things. Science is best when its concepts are understood and observed beyond the classroom. My style of teaching is participatory and inquiry-based; I will ask a lot of questions to facilitate critical thinking and active learning. This also allows the individual...

I have very passionate students in all areas, especially the STEM fields. I am currently pursuing Honors Mechtronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo. I strive to help all students reach their potential and succeed in the classroom and beyond. Outside of school, I enjoy playing music, outdoor activities and playing basketball.

...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 occurs when a student encounters a difficult problem and to show students how to put equations into terms with which they are familiar.

...at aiding students electronically using online tools and video conferencing software. I graduated with my Associate of Science degree at the same time I graduated with my high school diploma. I then went on to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Brigham Young University. I love both mathematics and the sciences, and consequently, I excel in tutoring courses such as Biology, Human Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry, Geometry, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus. Moreover,...

...science classes (including AP, Computer Programming, and Environmental Science) and all levels of high school math. In addition to my teaching and tutoring duties, I designed individualized lesson plans, curricula, homework assignments, and tests. Subjects I have successfully tutored Physics: all levels Chemistry: all levels high school, plus P-Chem, O-Chem Biology: all levels high school Math: all levels high school, plus Differential Equations, Statistics, some Group Theory. Standardized test preparation (incl. SAT, ACT, GRE, MCAT)...

...since I was in school myself. Altogether, I have been helping friends, family, and clients with their school work and business work for over twenty years. I have always believed that it is possible to have fun and learn at the same time - and I happen to believe that learning is fun! It is always a great privilege for me to be able to help another person get one step closer to his or...

I love working with people and seeing people succeed! I have experience with elementary, middle school, high school and post-secondary level students in the subjects of English/Language Arts, Reading and Writing, ESL, American Sign Language and some additional subjects. ... Communication skills are key! Empowering the student to have confidence in themselves, listening to them to determine where they need additional help, being patient, and not being afraid to use different strategies when certain ones don't...