Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Burien, WA

...though I most enjoy ecology and environmental science as developing an understanding of the world around you is key to becoming a more successful learner. I am especially passionate about teaching students studying habits and organizational skills that will reduce stress around standardized exams. I believe that the best way to teach is by connecting...

...SAT prep, Spanish, and biology. Spanish is my love; I studied it as an undergraduate and believe that the key to learning anything is understanding how the subject matter fits into the larger picture of your life. If you understand WHY you need to learn something, you have an incentive to learn it. I've tutored...

...I am studying to get my masters degree in Seattle and plan to begin my career as a school counselor in 2018. I enjoy meeting new people and feel very comfortable relating to students. I am excited about getting to know new students through Varsity Tutors and customizing tutoring sessions to fit unique needs.... In a typical first tutoring session, I like to start getting to know a student by asking a series of questions about...

...and college prep for more than 4 years. Many of the students I've worked with are learning English as their second (or third) language. My favorite subjects to tutor for are AP English and the SAT writing section. I also enjoy helping students prepare for the HSPE reading and writing exams. Outside of academia, I...

...not have the opportunity to teach 100 different ways to 100 different students. However, when students have the opportunity to work one-to-one, I believe that they have a right to have their learning tailored to their personal style. When a student understands how they learn best, they can often translate these concepts into the subject...

...U.S. History, AP U.S. Government & Politics, and AP European History. I also teach State Civics and tutor for LSAT. Sessions with me are engaging and interactive, aiming to make history relevant and exciting, sparking curiosity and critical thinking. Drawing from my extensive experience in education, I focus on each learner's unique needs and learning...

I'm John, a sophomore at the University of Washington studying Economics. I mostly have experience tutoring high school math, ranging from AP Calc BC to Pre-Algebra, but I'd be happy to tutor any subject!

I graduated from Western Washington University in 2013 with my B.S. in Geology. I helped teach Geology 101 and 211 lab classes all throughout college. I moved to Japan for a year and a half to teach English to students of all ages. It was there I discovered my passion for teaching.

...tool for a tutor because it provides the ability to personalize lessons and help the student grow more effectively. I can promise, as your tutor, I will clarify concepts, track your progress and design lesson plans to yield the best results. I will teach you how to apply concepts rather than memorize and repeat. I...

...a passion for math and have been backing students as they learn to love math for over three years. I love working with students and seeing confusion shift towards understanding. I have previously been a private tutor for geometry and algebra. I view education and school as the great equalizer allowing one to control their...

...variety of audiences and purposes. I specialize in high school, college, and non-traditional students who need help improving their writing in any capacity. I try to make sessions as fun and engaging as possible while working seriously on the task at hand. In my spare time I love writing science fiction, reading, traveling, petting the...

...visible and measurable successes of my students. My fields of interest and expertise are generally known as the humanities, and include literature, social studies of various kinds, and philosophy. I have also worked in special education with a wide variety of learning abilities and skills. In these areas of study I believe that I can...

Hello! My name is Miranda Roland. I'm from Salt Lake City, Utah, but I currently live in Tacoma, Washington, going to the University of Puget Sound! I plan to become an engineer, and am currently majoring in Chemistry. I love dogs, knitting, painting, and cross stitching!

...also strive to help them engage with the concepts. It can be difficult for students to connect classroom materials to their personal interests, resulting in frustration and a decline in motivation. However, I hope that by helping students make meaningful connections to the material, they not only find success in class, but also a passion...

...academic goals. Making students' academic pursuits a sustainable lifestyle is my primary goal but I enjoy enriching their understanding 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,...... Not until we are older do we know what is out there to seek. Our youthful educated guesses may not pull us more...

Students do not care what you know until they know that you care. I believe in building a relationship based on trust in order to effectively teach.

I enjoy meeting new people and to engage in learning with them!

Hi, I am a recent graduate from Whitman College with a degree in Economics and Psychology. I love to play soccer, climb rocks, and bake pies! I am tutoring to keep my academic skills up before going back to graduate school next year. Looking forward to working with you!

...History, with a focus on Children's Education in the Soviet Union. I have been taught by the professors who literally wrote the book on World History, so my background doesn't stop in Europe. When I am not sharing my love of all things history I enjoy hiking, cooking, doing all things active, and pampering my...

...am a parent of two girls 7 & 9. I am an Art Docent for the LWES Tahoma School district. I have been a teacher all my life, starting with aviation, I have over 1200 hours of flight instruction given. I have mentored and taught at Seattle Pacific University since graduating in 2010. I love...