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Josh: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...and analyzing languages and the written word. (In fact, much of the music I have written has been inspired by literary or linguistic concepts.) I have taught courses in music theory, history, and composition at the University of Washington, and I have tutored students of all ages in school subjects ranging from biology to social studies. I especially like working through math and standardized test questions since I enjoy puzzles and problem solving though helping...
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Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Music, Concentration in Composition
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Music Composition
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Ruth: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...and youth at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, and Best of the Batch Foundation. Her work focuses on culturally responsive multi-cultural education, language teaching, and program development. At the Carnegie Library, she created World Family Day, an event where volunteers read children's stories in their native language, donated food from around the world, and shared cultural crafts with 90 kids and parents. During 2014-15, Ruth completed a Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs,...
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Smith College - Bachelors, Comparative Literature / Russian Civilization
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 760

Jan: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...areas. It is fun to share those approaches with students and watch the AHA! moments unfold. Why do I teach? Successful learning requires awareness of HOW you think: how you create and organize your own perception. I am fascinated with this meta-thinking, this thinking ABOUT how you think, and I take great joy in helping others gain deeper insight into their own thinking patterns. I graduated from Oberlin College with a degree in Creative Writing,...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing and Dance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 800

Andrew: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...tutor for the first time made me realize how much I valued and enjoyed teaching. The opportunity to help another student 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...
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Iowa State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Micaela: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...believe any student can improve their performance when tutored with an approach that works for them, which is why I take a different approach for each individual student. I have a bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Washington's Foster School of Business. I transferred from Carleton College, where I focused on economics and was also able to take a wide range of liberal arts courses. I have been tutoring since high school when...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 800

Katie: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...work through the daunting process of analyzing your areas of strength and opportunities for growth and put you on the path towards the score you want. When I am not tutoring, I hope to be exploring the great outdoors and getting to know the Pacific Northwest. I have spent the five years since I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania living in Montana and embracing my inner mountain woman. I love backpacking, trail running, learning...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, International Relations, Minors in Spanish and Creative Writing
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Grad Student, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Jessica: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...found success both in school and my career through understanding how to research and write for different purposes and different audiences, and I am excited to help students build this essential skill. My goal as a tutor is also to help motivate students throughout the writing 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...
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George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism and Int'l Affairs

Adam: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...from the University of Cincinnati. I plan on attending law school in the near future, but I have always enjoyed teaching. I started tutoring during my junior year of high school, finding that I had an aptitude for analogies that helped students learn the material. I tutor a large variety of subjects, including LSAT, SAT, and ACT. I also tutor various academic subjects, primarily in the fields of math and science. My favorite subject to...
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Bachelors, Sociology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36

Jeffrey: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...help ensure that students don't run into anything radically new on exam day. My preparation strategy aims to give students the instruction they need to recognize as many problem types as possible. Sitting for a standardized test can be a stressful experience for many people. I try to give students a firm toolkit of techniques and tactics so that they do not have to improvise in that kind of situation, and can instead focus on...
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University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800

Jack: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...environmental justice, working with all age groups and doing everything from managing a day program to leading extended backpacking trips. I spent a year working as a wilderness therapy field guide, helping students achieve a breakthrough in their personal lives in a backpacking setting in central Oregon. And I was an instructor at an outdoor school in southern California for a year, teaching science, leadership, and outdoor education classes. Not to mention my tutoring experience--in...
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Philosophy and English
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Grad Student, Masters in Teaching--Secondary English
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Chelsea: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...a passion for making sure all students feel capable of learning and succeeding. I recently graduated magna cum laude from Yale University with a B.S. in Economics and Psychology, and I am currently working towards a MSEd at Johns Hopkins University. I've been tutoring for nearly 10 years, in subjects ranging from ESL to econometrics, and I love any opportunity to help my students address their individual learning needs. In my spare time, you'll probably...
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Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Johns Hopkins University - Master of Science, Education
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 31

Nikki: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...a kid and watched The Magic School Bus and the Bill Nye show. I majored in Neuroscience and Behavior in college, so I learned a lot about Biology and Psychology, and I plan on getting a Master's in Bioengineering. I spent two years serving with the Peace Corps in Peru, where I learned to speak Spanish, build stoves out of adobe, and a lot about life in rural communities. In my spare time I enjoy...
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Vassar College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience and Behavior
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800

Jessica: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...years, teaching and studying in mostly India and Southeast Asia. My tutoring/teaching style combines a big-picture, compassionate approach with detail-oriented and focused efficiency. In other words, I motivate my students by helping them apply their lessons to more than just school, while still focusing on the necessary outcomes of improved scores! I most enjoy helping students with their writing skills, basic-intermediate math skills, college planning, and study/organization skills. In my free time, I can be...
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University of Puget Sound - Bachelor in Arts, International Political Economy
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 33

Jozef Engel: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...B.A. in History, Comparative Literature, and European Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. While in college, I spent a year at the University of Seville in Spain. As a tutor and teacher, my first goal is to tap into my students' curiosity and show them how what they are studying gives them access to another world besides their own. I love to see students begin to use writing as a way to explore their thoughts...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, History and Comparative Literature
University of California-Irvine - PHD, Comparative Literature
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 34

Anna: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...grade English teacher has given me the opportunity to work with students from low-income backgrounds, students with learning disabilities, English Language Learners as well as students from a range of racial/ethnic identities. I strongly believe in every students' ability to learn new and challenging concepts. I have a knack for presenting information in ways that resonate with students and that students can understand. I take pride in my ability to make learning fun and rewarding...
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New York University - Bachelors, Politics
Johns Hopkins University - Masters, Education Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410

Kate: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...Drama, so I tutor those courses as well! My teaching philosophy is one of dialogue - I believe that learning is a journey, and I want to help my students find their way to the joy of discovery that comes with confidence in their knowledge and their acquisition of knowledge. When not tutoring, I love all things theatrical - I am particularly drawn to improvisation. I also ride horses, and am an active volunteer at...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Drama
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 740

Miranda: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...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 run, sporadically.
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry and Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800

Philip: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...to college and everything between. I was a tutor in several capacities throughout my years at school, and have continued to tutor and teach since then. I really enjoy helping students grow their own sense of self-confidence and watching them grasp the material. Sometimes all it takes is a little extra explanation that is hard to get in the classroom when the teacher is focusing on so many students at once. My style is pretty...
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Pacific Lutheran University - Bachelors, Spanish (Hispanic Studies), Global Studies
SAT Verbal: 700

Nick: Tacoma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...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 of tutoring, I enjoy weightlifting, mixed martial arts, reading, puzzling, and cooking.
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Emory University - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
American Graduate School of International Relations & Diplomacy - Master of Arts, International Relations
SAT Verbal: 710

Rebekah : Tacoma SAT Writing and Language tutor
Certified SAT Writing and Language Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...last quarter of college was an internship teaching ESL in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. While I love studying literature of all genres, I feel the most impactful literary experience is one that deeply resonates with the reader, and inspires them to write their own stories. This is why I am an advocate for detailed, creative, and personal essay writing. The most powerful essay or piece of academic writing is one which is inspired by the writer's personal...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature and Language
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