Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors in Spokane, WA

...and 3 years as a campus librarian. My clients have ranged from elementary to college students, English to Chemistry and most subjects in between. In addition to being a teacher, I am also an avid student. I received my BA in English from a private university and am currently doing graduate work in music. I am the type of person who is always asking "why" and "how." Even in my free time, I am learning...

...my major and a continued passion of mine. I'm even in the process of writing a historical novel! I grew up in Hawaii, and I love being outdoors with my wife and two dogs. We all live in Spokane, WA now, where the scenery is beautiful and there's an always adventure awaiting around every tree and mountain. In my free time I enjoy reading, writing, playing soccer and tennis, and just relaxing with my family.

...Once the student is aware of the mistake, we work together to troubleshoot the thought process that leads to the mistake. My students notice dramatic improvement in their test scores and classwork, but most importantly they come away with a sense of confidence and the tools to improve their learning process. In tutoring sessions, I combine humor and a positive attitude with strong expectations. I recognize that students are individuals, and adjust my approach to...

I am a recent graduate of Pacific Lutheran University. The areas I excel most at are Reading and Writing. The way I feel that I can help students learn is by finding a study method they are comfortable with, making it work for them, and providing helpful encouragement.... I would review the information that the student has learned in class, in order to understand what they student knows, does not know, and how best to teach the student in accordance with the teacher, about the particular subject.

...like a grand application for my small role, I like to imagine that being a positive ambassador of education spreads good faith through those I reach and teach. That's why I want to help Varsity Tutors: to continue working for the betterment of society. My qualifications are broad yet applicable. My bachelor's is in humanities, with a formal minor in history and a professional writing certificate in English. My master's includes focused studies in writing...

...nanny and teach English as a Second Language. I have experience teaching toddler and elementary aged children as well as fellow college aged students. My philosophy in teaching is quite simple: combining the student's area of needed improvement with what interests them. I look to challenge, but also engage and inspire deeper learning through interactive and specialized lessons. I tailor my teaching methods to each individual student in order to meet their specific skills and...

...in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. I have also lived in Salvador (Brazil), DC, New York City, and Austin. With experience tutoring French at the university level, and having worked with younger children, and as a Fulbright ETA, in addition to taking AP French, AP U.S. History, AP European History, and AP Calculus, joining the Varsity Tutors team is a natural fit. Curious to learn anything new, I have a wide variety of interests including: ballet, line dancing,...

...a research fellowship. As a tutor, I am committed to helping my students reach their full academic potential. When it comes to test prep, I work carefully with my students to design a personalized program of study that takes advantage of their strengths and addresses their weaknesses, so that on test day they’ll earn their highest possible score. Outside of the SAT/ACT, my areas of strength are in reading, writing, language (Latin), and history. I...

...a passion for helping others learn and succeed. During my time as a tutor and a lacrosse coach, I have been able to develop this passion both in the classroom and on the lacrosse field. I love finding fun and unique new ways to learn and study, and I use my personal experience to relate to my students. I believe that a balance between structure and fun in a learning environment is key to a...

...SAT prep at a nonprofit for underprivileged kids in Philadelphia. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I'm most passionate about Math, Writing, and History. I love working with students to improve their standardized exam scores and its a lot of fun to watch students jump 200-300 points in weeks. I firmly believe that preparation is the secret to success and-- as a tutor-- I'll teach you each exam inside-out, along with all the...