Top Tutors serving Seattle

Lucas: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...a diverse approach to teaching that extends beyond knowledge of one individual subject area. My favorite high school courses were AP Calculus and AP Physics, and my favorite courses during undergrad were in Moral Philosophy/Ethics. While at OSU I worked as a Peer Tutor for the University, where I tutored mainly Mathematics ranging from Pre-Algebra to Calculus. I enjoy tutoring math the most; however, that may be due to the amount of time I've spent...
Education & Certification
Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 31

Ruth: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...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, where she learned about the interaction between government and nonprofit sectors in community building. While in Coro, she worked on projects impacting different communities in the Pittsburgh area, including developing a comprehensive curriculum to bring the Dignity & Respect Sportsmanship program to local schools...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelors, Comparative Literature / Russian Civilization
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 760

Josh: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...studies. I especially like working through math and standardized test questions since I enjoy puzzles and problem solving though helping someone to express their feelings and opinions in writing can also be very rewarding. In my spare time, I am an avid home cook and runner. I also love crossword puzzles and spicy food. I feel that the most valuable aspect of education is learning how to think in different ways and approach problems from...
Education & Certification
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

Adam: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...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 tutor is Chemistry, followed closely by Physics. I feel that anyone can learn anything as long as it is explained in a way that is conducive to them, and I aim to achieve that in my teaching. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy ultimate...
Education & Certification
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Bachelors, Sociology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36

Rick: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
Providing guidance in science and mathematics to help students understand the real-world applications of scientific and mathematical concepts in their everyday lives. I have a B.S.E. in Aerospace Engineering and a B.S. in Sustainable Energy Materials and Technology, and I am pursuing my M.S. in Aerospace Engineering.... Learning science and mathematics through real-world applications that show how concepts can actually be used to solve real problems.... I'd ask them about topics they feel uncomfortable with, as...
Education & Certification
Arizona State University - Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering
Arizona State University - Current Grad Student, Aerospace Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1380
SAT Math: 700

Caleb: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...gaming or otherwise, just to keep myself sane whilst being immersed in academia. Through tutoring, I wish to inspire those who have yet to see the wonders of mathematics in the hopes that they too might want to further the field themselves one day. As Edward Frenkel said in an interview on the subject of mathematics, "This is the coolest stuff in the worldthat's what it is and yet everyone hates it. Isn't it ironic?"...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Mathematics
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Grad Student, Mathematics

Koissi: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...Other tutoring experience comes from volunteering to help my peers in their math and Computer Science classes. I am an avid programmer with experience across a wide range of technologies and languages, including NodeJS, MySQL, C, C++, and Objective C. Most of my experience in Computer Science comes from personal projects and my own curiosity. Learning new things is my favorite pastime, and I'd like to share that feeling with others as much as I...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 35

Alex: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...OK. I'm here to help you work through those frustrations using a wide array of teaching techniques, a great deal of enthusiasm, humor, and encouragement, and various lesson plans that will help you to access your strengths and develop your skillsets. I firmly believe that all students are creative individuals and intellectuals-in-training, and I promise to take your concerns seriously and help you work through anxieties so that you can be your best student self....
Education & Certification
Illinois Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Music, History
University of Illinois at Chicago - PHD, History--British, World, Science Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 31

Micaela: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...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 I was a peer STEM tutor and continued to tutor various...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 800

Michael: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...environment where students focus on how wrong answers help them to arrive at the right answer. I always told my students that I am open to all answers and that no one is ever truly wrong. No one should feel that their contribution to a learning environment is ever wrong. In addition to mentoring elementary and middle school students, I have also tutored freshmen chemistry and surely enough, the fear of being wrong still persists...
Education & Certification
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Bachelors, Chemistry/Biochemistry
VCU School of Pharmacy - PHD, Pharmacy

Margaret: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
I am able to create functional, structural and grammatical ESL unit plans that are engaging and interactive. I can create a syllabus that addresses critical student needs, using effective sequencing. I'm also able to modify games and lesson plans for a variety of proficiency levels, age groups and learning styles and have a proven track record of motivating and inspiring ESL students for maximum language acquisition. ... My objectives are to help students become linguistically and...
Education & Certification
The University of Montana - Bachelors, English
Seattle University - Current Grad Student, TESOL

Kevin: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...in Chemical Engineering in 2012 and will be returning to the UW to pursue a PharmD degree in 2013. I have been tutoring for six years, both informally and through organizations such as UW and Bellevue College. I like teaching and continue to tutor because I enjoy helping students improve. I believe anyone can learn math and science. I work with my students to help them understand not only how to solve problems, but also...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760

Amy: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...is a new professor at the University of Washington. I enjoy teaching and working with students, and up until our recent move to Seattle, I have had the luxury of being surrounded by them while studying or working in various academic environments. Tutoring now provides me with the one-on-one teaching experience that I enjoy so much. My strong background in Chemistry and Biology and my passion for teaching allow me to find just the right...
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
California Institute of Technology - Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry

Devan: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...background I am here to help you understand those theorems and math principles in order to make your studies a lot easier. I have experience with subjects like Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1-4, and Trigonometry, all the way up to Calculus 1-4, Multivariable, and Differential Equations. ALSO, I have knowledge that can be helpful to those studying computer programming in C++ and C languages. I am a friendly guy and have a wide set of availability, so...
Education & Certification
Seattle University - Bachelors, Mathematics

Sam: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...out, are very important to me. I make a great effort to stay in touch with them as often as possible. At the moment I'm taking a break after a year or two of working in engineering to enjoy the Pacific Northwest and pursue a few personal interests. I love to travel, and I'm hoping to find a cool engineering job that allows me to do so while improving people's quality of life. I look...
Education & Certification
Washington State University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Matthew: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...last two summers as a teaching intern at a prestigious independent school in New Hampshire and this fall I taught at an experiential education school in CO, where I mentored students on multiple two-week backpacking trips. It is my belief that learning math is a perfect context in which to learn creative problem solving. In addition to working with students on complete content coverage, I frame problems as a series of open ended questions that...
Education & Certification
Bates College - Bachelor of Science, Mathemtics

Jeffrey: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...Careful, concept-oriented preparation can 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...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800

Peter: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...worked with them to get their work published. I retired about five years ago. Now I try to ski as much as possible in the winter and hike and bike in the summer. In between, I enjoy helping students learn economics. I love working one-on-one with students. That way, I can be sure your questions are answered. I can tailor what we do and talk about directly to you. And most, important, we can focus...

Anna: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...grade up to learners that already have college degrees. My background as a 9th 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...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Politics
Johns Hopkins University - Masters, Education Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410

Kate: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
Hello! My name is Kate, and I have 10 years of experience as a tutor and as an informal educator. I love connecting with students and helping them grow.
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
University of Maryland - PHD, Bioengineering
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