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

...what I do, what I love, and teaching it to others is my passion. That passion allowed me to graduate from the University of Washington with a 3.97 GPA and receive writing awards for my academic and creative work. I strive to share that enthusiasm and pursuit of excellence with my students. My goal is to help students become independent thinkers and learners, able to handle even the most difficult assignments without feeling overwhelmed. Good...

...of the universe and enabling their critical thinking. My students learn to understand proper time management and how to break down activities. I also like to make sure my students feel comfortable with analysis, editing, note taking, and other methods to give them a competitive edge. The fuel students should use is intrinsic motivation, enjoyment, and the thrill of delving into a topic they can use to expand their horizons or perspective on life in...

...a sophomore at Duke University majoring in Computer Science and Statistical Science. I am excited to help you through your academic journey, no matter what place you are at! I know how tough academics can be; I am a student too! But together we can work towards your goals and alleviate frustrations. I specifically am specialized in teaching SAT/ACT prep, along with math up to a high school level. I have been a private SAT...

...in education for nearly 20 years in three different states. Fifteen of those years I served as a traditional secondary classroom language arts teacher. I have taught a fully array of classes from 6th grade to 12th, from remedial level reading to AP level language and composition, plus electives such as journalism and creative writing in between. Public education has evolved in a way that makes me feel I'm no longer comfortable trying to evolve...

...and teachers. My name is Alec, and I have a real passion for the humanities. I have five years of experience as a public school teacher in Seattle at the middle and high school levels, teaching classes in Reading, Writing, History/Social Studies, and Literature. My interest and expertise in these subjects, as well as my ability to work effectively with students of all different backgrounds and ability levels, will be easily observable in any tutoring...

...Education), University of Washington I am bilingual in English and Spanish, and also speak Portuguese. I am a guitarist and banjo player, and avid lover of bluegrass (and many other genres of) music, tennis, cooking, travel, and word games. I spent many years as a director of study abroad programs in a variety of different countries, and am a parent of two children, 3 and 13. I get immense satisfaction from helping young people learn,...

...they have a clear understanding of why I'm structuring their lessons in a particular way, rather than having them just blindly running through practice exercises. My first formal introduction into tutoring others was in high school, when my English teacher asked me to tutor her daughter. I have always been top of my class in subjects related to reading and writing, and I was flattered and happy to have my first paying job. In my...

Hi! My name is SriLasya, and I am very excited to be a Varsity Tutor. I graduated high school with an IB Diploma and I am currently an undergraduate student at the University of Illinois at Chicago. At the moment, I am a Sociology and Integrated Health Sciences Double Major, with a pre-Medical focus. I am a very patient and positive person, and I incorporate that into my teaching method. ... My teaching philosophy is to...

My name is Nita, I am invested in helping those with high and low incidence disabilities obtain a valuable education that will aid in their long term success! When I'm not working you can find me in the gym or sipping some bobba. I look forward to working with you!

...for a healthcare company as an engineer. I studied chemistry in my undergraduate studies and organic chemistry when I attended graduate school. I have tutored and taught several undergraduate chemistry courses, including: general chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and high school chemistry. I absolutely love teaching students. I most enjoyed when students understood the concepts and could apply them to new problems. I believe it is most important for students to understand the concepts, rather...

...years of high school at the same time. I was also a general tutor for the whole school after hours. I learned a great deal about the nuances of working with the students, their families, and the resources that were available to them. I also understand the different types of student learning. There is so much to keep track of and take care of when it comes to a child's education and I know I...

I am a professional scientist with multiple years of experience in the biopharmaceutical field. I have spent time in the classroom with elementary aged students and am comfortable with this age group. I am also familiar with AP classes and ACT/SAT preparation. I look forward to sharing my love of learning with students and helping them achieve academic goals!

...the process of modern education is easy for the one being subjected to its process is either ignorant or unwise. One could suppose that's another way of pointing out those who haven't been part of it, but that's not my purpose. My purpose is to aid those in the muck of it so their efforts and time expenditure are met with appropriate results, because things are not easy and often times quite grueling. But we...

...insight into the college application process. I believe that anyone can be a great writer and enjoy helping students articulate thoughtful, sophisticated, and creative ideas on paper, whether for an analytic paper or college application essay. In tutoring sessions, I encourage students to reflect upon their reading experience and get ideas on paper. I also work with students to develop a comprehensive understanding of literary devices and writing mechanics, which can help with both standardized...

...tutoring since I was in high school and haven't stopped since. After school I made a habit of helping other students with their homework for community service hours. Currently, a student at the University of Washington, my main focus in school is Mathematics and Informatics. I picked Math as my major since it has always interested me, although I have a lot of experience from high school helping kids to write fluent essays. When I'm...

Hello! I am an artistic, creative world traveler that believes that the only wrong answers are those to the questions not asked - so ask away! I'm here to help with liberal arts, language studies, history, test prep, and literature. I am particularly skilled at writing, grammar and syntax.

...literature and medieval philosophy, from the University of Toronto. I also hold a bachelor's degree (BA) in English and Philosophy, with a minor in Classics, from the University of Florida, from which I graduated, summa cum laude, as a valedictorian. My primary teaching area is English: American, British, and Canadian literature; formal, technical, and creative writing and composition; grammar; rhetoric; English as a Second Language (ESL); and standardized tests including the TOEFL, the IELTS, and...

...senior physics and Spanish language major! I love sharing my interest in science and culture with students of all ages. I enjoy creating STEM demonstration sessions for local middle schools and mentoring for the Girls are the 5th FUNdamental Force Program as the executive chair and founder. In my free time I enjoy baking cupcakes, iceskating, and taking walks while listening to my Spotify Daily Mix. I hope to support all levels of learning inside...

...senior in math and philosophy at UW, with substantial experience in essay writing, mathematics, history and SAT, PSAT and AP tests (10 AP tests taken, including 5's in Calculus AB, Spanish, Biology, Statistics, US History, Comparative Government and English Language). As a tutor in the humanities I bring a strong command of writing mechanics and research and argumentative strategies, as well as background in history (a subject in which I've completed a minor) and Spanish...

I am currently a Master's mechanical engineering student at the University of Washington. I have a BS in ME as well as a minor in math from the UW. Throughout my undergrad and graduate studies, I have taken many math and science courses and built a strong foundation in the field. I am especially comfortable in algebra, calculus, and physics. My other interests include basketball, badminton, and making music.