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.

...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 the process that a student uses to answer questions. How many times have you looked at the answers to a question you got wrong on a test and realized that you knew how to find...

...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 from the University of Colorado, Boulder. I have taught thousands of college students for over 25 years: human development, educational philosophy, teaching pedagogy, research and writing skills, and speaking/presentation skills. I also taught high school...

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.

...many of the applications of mathematics, i.e. to Astronomy, Physics, Economics, and even to "soft" sciences like Psychology through Statistics. Getting students to understand the broader picture of why math is important has proven to be very effective in providing positive motivation for learning math. Math and science aside, I'm interested in health, nutrition, economics, psychology, philosophy, and music. I read 1 to 2 books a week, and I'm also a tournament chess player. Thank...

...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 learning styles are taken into account. I also teach Tai Chi and the Tai Chi sword form. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy online video games, science fiction...

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.

...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 students' shoulders. From ACT's and SAT's to college apps to extracurriculars, I know that there's a lot on a student's plate. It's my goal to work with students 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!

...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 habilidad acadmica. Por eso soy tutora. Tengo un doble-BA en la literatura y los estudios latinos, as que yo me especializo en los asuntos literarios -- del nivel basico...

...senior physics and Spanish 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...

...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 Second Language (ESL); and standardized tests including the TOEFL, the IELTS, and the English portions of the SSAT, ACT, and SSAT. My secondary teaching areas include debate; public speaking; ancient, medieval, and Renaissance history; mythology; religion;...

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.

...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 better from those...

...biology and science courses 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...

...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 completely rewrote the Japanese curriculum to align with new textbooks (Tobira series) utilizing modern language learning techniques. I never expected to teach Japanese after returning to the US, but have discovered not only do my...

...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 school, I was a teaching assistant for a junior and senior level course. I addition to that volunteering to mentor K-12 students, introducing science made me realize how...