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

...the greatest advantages humans have. As a prospective medical student, I know what it is like to sometimes not fully understand a concept or subject. As a student who at first struggled to learn some of the toughest material, I learned from mistakes and shortcomings how to effectively learn and understand any concept. I love to teach people how to tackle a problem, how to truly grasp an idea for a strong foundation, and how...

...Rutgers undergraduates. Helping students develop an appreciation for great novels, poetry, and drama is not only my career but my passion! But even for students who don't love the books they are assigned, I believe it is important, as a life skill, to know how to discuss literature critically. Of course, good standardized test scores are useful too, and I understand from my own experience what skills are necessary to succeed on the SAT, GRE...

...to pursue a master's degree. I received my graduate degree in international relations and diplomacy from the American Graduate School, 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...

...try to travel as much as I can. I grew up partly in Costa Rica, studied in Spain, and worked in France. More recently, I have spent time in Mexico, Portugal, and Panama. Closer to home, I like hiking, spending time with friends, family, and pets, as well as learning to cook new things. I was once an avid soccer fan and am trying to get back into it now that I'm done with graduate...

...with test anxiety and closing the gap when students are behind through intensive instruction. I have lived in rural Alaska - a.k.a. the "Bush" and used to live in the community where the TV show "The Alaskan Bush People" was filmed! I love helping all students learn, no matter their level, and helping them set their own goals to grow long after they work with me. I am a positive teacher and believe that everyone...

...dealing with students, for getting in their minds and putting things in a way that they can comprehend. And second, of a deep belief in the interest and importance of the thing taught, a concern about it amounting to a kind of passion. I believe a teacher ought also urge his students to think critically. It's almost always the case that rote memorization of facts or data cannot impart the same deep understanding of some...

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.

...for academics. I find joy in helping others reach their ACT/SAT goal(s). Having tutored ACT and SAT prep full time for going on 5 years, I can efficiently assess a student's strengths and weaknesses, develop a personalized tutoring plan, communicate strategies to better approach the test, teach concepts, and guide students to success. Adaptation to a student's needs is the key to success for both student and tutor. I have ample experience working with students...

...I taught ESL to Georgian police officers, academy staff and cadets. I also tutored private students on the side, which included SAT and TOEFL preparation. I am a firm believer in the value of education, and I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with others, especially history, geography and the English language. I greatly love teaching and tutoring, especially when I see my students' progress and achievement of their goals. In my free time, I...

...in American Literature and the Arts, I am a published writer and watercolor artist, and I have travelled extensively 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...

...at the University of Washington. I am passionate about helping students achieve their highest potential in school. The subjects I tutor include test prep, math, and English. As someone who recently went through the US testing system for college admissions, I know how stressful AP tests, SATs, and ACTs can be. As a tutor, I aim to help students feel as prepared as they can for these standardized tests, giving students the confidence to succeed....

...English because it is the foundation of good writing and reading. I like to tutor students by using real world examples that they care about and can relate to. I learn each student's learning style and then adapt to it. Everyone is different and everyone learns at his or her own pace. When I'm not tutoring, I love to write, read, hike, workout, and watch documentaries. I often volunteer in my community by cleaning up...

...and waitlisted at Harvard University. I have tutored underrepresented elementary school students to improve their reading comprehension and edited college applications for high school students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Reading. As a first-generation low-income student, I understand the importance of education as a form of social mobility and career preparation and will make it my priority that you benefit from each session. In...

...teach non-majors biology at Everett Community College and volunteer at the Seattle Aquarium. I have hundreds of hours of experience teaching biology and tutoring standardized tests. I completed my undergraduate work in biology at Macalester College and earned a PhD in Microbiology at the University of Washington. I am also interested in pedagogy (the study of how students learn and how to teach) and regularly participate in pedagogy journal clubs and conferences. While I don't...

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.

Hi! I'm Daniel. I am 26 years old, living in Mill Creek, Washington. I graduated from Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania with a major in chemistry and minors in biology and public policy. I enjoy tutoring and have experience tutoring students from elementary to high school. I can help you with elementary to high school level math or SAT Math and SAT Reading.... Carefully listen to students and guide them to success!... Get to know the...

...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 (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...

...students individual help with short- or long-term projects, including college applications. I have been tutoring since I was 11 years old, making long experience one of my greatest advantages as a tutor. My other great advantage is flexibility. I believe that students and tutors are partners who make equal and mutual contributions to the learning process. Tutors have the responsibility to adapt materials to the learning styles, interests, and personalities of their students. Because of...

...for a second 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...

...Science in General Biology. Since graduation from undergrad, I have been working as a tutor for Highline Community College and volunteered in many hospitals to gain experience in the health care profession. While at Highline, I tutored college students who struggle in their classes. I worked with a very diverse group of students whose age ranges from 16 to 40 and they come from many different backgrounds. I remember when I was a college student,...