Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Kent, WA

...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 spent a lot of time as a private nanny, acting coach, and student mentor. I am currently pursuing my bachelor's degree in Biology at a private university. I love helping students understand the natural world. I know how to work with students with a variety of needs. My focus on working with students is...

...U.W.'s approach made all students, in all majors, take a wide variety of courses. Exactly as intended, this liberal education proved how knowledge in nearly any subject enhances understanding in many others. Exposure to a broad range of subjectsthe arts and humanities, the social and 'hard' sciences, history and languageshows how much they intertwine and...

...meet their individual needs. I have also tutored and taught, both honors as well as the exceptional student populations, in elementary, middle and high school subject matters. Across the board, the key to a student's success is finding their strengths, building their confidence and connecting inferences between old and new subject matters. I believe these...

...to experiment with new knowledge and understand its limits. Incorrect answers are just as important as correct ones, in their own ways. I provide students with a safe atmosphere to discover both. I like working with middle and high school students mostly because they get my humor by that age. Younger students are just as...

...my son with special needs. MY EDUCATION aided me greatly in all of these positions. I graduated at the top of my class with my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Creative Writing from Seattle Pacific University (SPU). I then returned to SPU to obtain my Master's degree in Teaching. Though skilled in multiple subjects, I...

...of your life. If you understand WHY you need to learn something, you have an incentive to learn it. I've tutored middle school, high school, and college freshmen and sophomores and occasionally get a phone call from one of my younger sisters asking for help editing an essay or solving a math problem. In my...

...adult learners through my volunteer work, in which I helped prepare individuals to pass the essay portion of the GED. I am passionate about helping students grow their academic skillset and take pride in their creative work. I specialize in writing skills, such as editing/revising, college applications, grammar/punctuation, creative writing, and essay structure. As someone...

...fair bit of Algebra) and I have some math background as part of my Economics coursework. As an undergraduate, I was a Philosophy major and an Economics minor. I think both disciplines are incredibly important and each has provided me with valuable skillsPhilosophy has taught me how to write well and identify arguments, while Economics...

...It is extremely satisfying helping a child become a strong reader, as it influences their success in every subject area. I try to instill a love for books in my students, while using humor and positive encouragement. I strongly believe that children need support at home, both by being read to and reading to their...

...lesson plans, I ensure that each student progresses at their own pace while staying motivated and engaged. Whether preparing for exams, working through assignments, or exploring topics in more depth, I am committed to helping students build the skills and confidence they need to succeed. I look forward to the opportunity to work together and...

...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 about flora and fauna, skiing, and spending as much time as possible with my lovable mutt, Zuca. Fortunately, my job as a wilderness therapist in Montana and...

...state and national awards for my competence in reading comprehension and writing so those are the areas in which I am strongest. I have a love of history and imparting knowledge to others. I have strong test taking skills and an ability and desire to help others. I grew up helping my younger brother who...

...variety of other subjects. One of my favorite authors once wrote that the ability to impart knowledge consists of two things: first of a natural talent for 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 learning as a vehicle for enriching both themselves and those around them: rather than secluding in the proverbial ivory tower, students should be empowered to be the rising tide that lifts all boats with them. I specialize in teaching English literature, ESL, world and US history, drawing and painting, art history, standardized test...

...from Western Oregon Univ. and a BA from Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA. Subjects I have taught include history, Theory of Knowledge (IB), IB biology, earth sciences, IB environmental science, geography, religion, IB philosophy, literature, anthropology, archaeology, art, composition, literature, life skills, etc. Along with my varied education and degrees, I bring genuine, holistic life-experiences...

I grew up in a learning environment, and I view it as a lifelong process. I want to help my students achieve their academic goals while instilling passion and confidence. I am a positive thinking and hold an MBA. ... With enough perverseness and desire, anything is possible. Even when things get frustrating, have the patience to work through any issues you are having, and the world is yours!

I am currently getting my Physics degree at Seattle University with minors in mechanical and electrical engineering. I have a passionate for helping students and a drive to inspire them to use the tools from a variety of subject areas to solve problems and achieve their goals.

Every student learns differently. Finding that spark and watching it move into positive results is my focus with every student. I have been teaching and mentoring for more than 30 years. In that time, I have worked with a very diverse group of people. I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve scholastically!

I am dedicated to helping students succeed and learn how to fall in love with learning. I work hard to come up with lessons that are tailor-made for you and your specific learning needs and goals. I am always looking to learn new things and ways to learn. Lets become stronger learners together.