Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Kirkland, WA

I have a B.S. in Physics from UCSB with multiple years of tutoring for college math and physics as well as high school math and physics. I have been involved with Physics outreach programs for local high schools during my undergraduate degree. In my spare time, I play music, hike, wrestle, and dance.

I love the look a child gets in their eyes when they begin to understand a concept that has alluded them in the past. Whether teaching my class or working one on one with a student, seeing that success is what I strive for.... All students are capable of being successful. As a teacher, it's my job to identify the strategies and resources that will put each student I work with on the path to success.

...in groups, online and in person. Most of my time tutoring has been with student who are looking to improve their SAT ACT and SSAT scores but I have also worked with a variety of AP tests. If I were to describe my teaching style, when it comes to standardized tests I'm not someone who likes to focus on memorization or learning specific math or grammar rules. I believe more points can be won/lost based on...

...work, but I came away from that experience understanding the importance of meeting each student where he/she/they were at: cognitively, emotionally, and physically. I work with my students as a coach and learning partner, tailoring what they need so they can get to where they want to go. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Western Washington University, a Master's of Science Degree from the University of Minnesota, Mankato, and a PhD in Education...

I have a Bachelor's of Science and Master's of Science in chemical engineering from the University of Wyoming. While I was getting my Bachelor's degree, I tutored athletes in general chemistry, organic chemistry, college algebra, calculus I, physics, and thermodynamics. I love helping students gain confidence.

...Chemistry) to a variety of age-groups, from high school to older college adults, and a variety of academic achievement levels, from the highly motivated student to those with learning disabilities. I enjoy tutoring Calculus the most because of how useful it is for such a large number of careers and disciplines, but I'm very comfortable tutoring any high school or lower-division college math course (e.g. Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, Algebra II, Geometry, Algebra, Probability, Statistics, SAT Prep,...

...I have worked teaching biology, physics and algebra at the high school level, and for the last two years, I have worked as a substitute teacher for middle and high school students for a Pierce County school district. I am Certified by the State of Washington to teach Science at the secondary level and to teach math at the middle school level. I believe in a student centered approach to teaching where personal interests and...

Jingyi has over five years of experience in tutoring and college admissions counseling, and has helped over 200 students achieve the improvement they desire. She studied mathematics and computer science at the University of Pennsylvania, and has significant experience in creative writing, standardized testing, subject knowledge, and public speaking.

...calculus. I have an adaptive teaching style and a relaxed demeanor; it's important for me to give a low-stress working environment by using patience, flexibility, and a bomb sense of humor. I believe that a student works best where they are comfortable and confident. I teach with collaboration, where the student and I work together to achieve our goals. As a recent high-school graduate and current UW student I understand the pressures that weigh on...

I am a PhD student in Classics (Ancient Greek and Roman studies) at the University of Washington. I have been tutoring Latin since 2015 and was a 5th and 6th grade Latin teacher for Basis.Ed from 2016-2018. I love working one-on-one with students of all ages to improve Latin skills!

...why I love tutoring. With my BAs in English and Spanish, I specialize in literary skills -- from 1st grade decoding practice to college essay organizing. Bring me your writing assignments, your confusing poems, your phonics challenges, and I will do my very best to explain and practice in clear, creative ways. Nada me d mas alegra que al ver la luz de comprensin, orgullo, y confianza que venga cuando se alcance, por fin, una...

...language major! I love sharing my interest in science and culture with students of all ages. I enjoy creating STEM demonstration sessions for local middle schools and mentoring for the Girls are the 5th FUNdamental Force Program as the executive chair and founder. In my free time I enjoy baking cupcakes, iceskating, and taking walks while listening to my Spotify Daily Mix. I hope to support all levels of learning inside and outside the classroom!

...and a master's degree (MA) in Medieval Studies, concentrating on Middle English literature and medieval philosophy, from the University of Toronto. I also hold a bachelor's degree (BA) in English and Philosophy, with a minor in Classics, from the University of Florida, from which I graduated, summa cum laude, as a valedictorian. My primary teaching area is English: American, British, and Canadian literature; formal, technical, and creative writing and composition; grammar; rhetoric; English as a...

I have been helping students excel through tutoring in many forms for over a decade. I have worked with students from pre-K to 12th grade in math, science, and reading. I graduated from the University of Michigan in 2015 with my Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering. I am so happy to continue helping students understand their coursework better at Varsity Tutors.

Hello! I am an artistic, creative world traveler that believes that the only wrong answers are those to the questions not asked - so ask away! I'm here to help with liberal arts, language studies, history, test prep, and literature. I am particularly skilled at writing, grammar and syntax.

I am a potential friendly mathematician who is also interested in computer programming.

...process of modern education is easy for the one being subjected to its process is either ignorant or unwise. One could suppose that's another way of pointing out those who haven't been part of it, but that's not my purpose. My purpose is to aid those in the muck of it so their efforts and time expenditure are met with appropriate results, because things are not easy and often times quite grueling. But we deserve...

...for the past four years, and I love working students of all educational backgrounds. Everyone has a unique learning style, and I encourage a range of learning techniques for students to excel. I have my bachelor's degree in biology from Indiana University Bloomington, and my doctorate in plant biology from Washington State University. I am passionate about biology but also enjoy chemistry and math, and I hope to share this passion with students!

...whole life long. I'm friendly, down-to-earth, and always meet my clients right where they are. I spent 8 years living in Japan, where I gained fluency and earned my teaching license while working in Japanese public elementary schools. I have been teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages for 11 years and Japanese for 5 years. I feel very strongly about modernizing JP language education. During my tenure at a private school in Seattle I...

...listener, and have the ability to understand a student's needs. I love creating lesson plans, organizing work flow and interacting with the students. Education is a passion of mine and creating a safe, friendly and productive environment for my students to learn is a top priority. I am a grad student in Environmental Engineering expecting to wrap up soon. During high school and undergrad, I helped out a few students with their assignments. In grad...