Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Kirkland, WA

...Reading and English, Statistics, Economics, and French. I am a lifelong learner, and I believe that a love of learning is one of the most important qualities a person can have. While I enjoy tutoring a broad range of subjects, I find tutoring Statistics and Economics especially rewarding because so many students believe that they don't have aptitude in the subject, only to find out that they just haven't had the right learning experience yet....

I am retired from the Issaquah School Distict, and my degree is in Early Childhood Ed. I have been tutoring for 8 yrs.I treat each child as an individual, and adjust my teaching to their learning needs. I have worked with many Special Ed children also.

...that experience, I found a passion for helping others learn. Upon graduation I was a volunteer for the King County Library System where I worked with children in low income areas. Afterwards, I went back to school a received a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. When I am not tutoring, I work as a Nurse in the Operating Room at a Level 1 Trauma Hospital. I am excited to have joined the varsity tutors team...

I'm fun, approachable, and want to guide my students to learning. I am a current teacher. I am passionate about education and helping others learn, and understand that learning is different for everyone. I always work to adjust my teaching style to a student's individual needs.... First, I believe that every student is capable of learning. Every person has the right to a good education, and it is the responsibility of the teacher, whether classroom or...

Teaching students is very rewarding. Many of my students moved on to universities around the US and still kept in touch.

...with an understanding of how their brain works. This can equip students with routines that are customized for their current course load and 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...

...I have worked with elementary age students for over a year from kindergarten to fifth grade in an after-school program. I have also led a Math Club and volunteered at many elementary schools. I am currently in a second-grade classroom for the Education program. There I am working with students one-on-one and in small groups on all subject matters and I am occasionally teaching lessons. I am most passionate about math, science, reading, and writing....

...recently planted some roots in Seattle, WA and am really enjoying it here. I have taught mostly middle school Social Studies and English for the past eight years and am very excited to move in to high school this year teaching 9th grade World History. Besides my career, I am a big fan of any outdoor activity and really love hiking, whitewater kayaking, and mountain biking. I hope to help you achieve your goals and...

I embrace a student centered approach to student learning. This means that I let the student lead the discussion of a particular problem. I have been teaching for 6 years at the high school level, having come off a BS in Math with a minor in Physics from UC Merced(go bobcats).

...from school in order to prep for med school applications--hopefully within in the next couple years!:) In contrary to popular beliefs about bio majors, my most effective study technique is to avoid memorization whenever I can. I always aim for long retention of information--yes, I am against cramming! Of course, there are numerous occasions where memorization is unavoidable. In those cases, we will work together as a team to find a way that suits YOU...

...is creating that feeling of joy that comes with learning. When the subjects are interesting and fun, the effort fades away. I have worked with AmeriCorps' City Year program and spent a year watching over thirty students trying to complete their freshman and sophomore years of high school at the same time. I was also a general tutor for the whole school after hours. I learned a great deal about the nuances of working with...

...that is interesting to YOU. Tell me what your hobbies are or what you like to do in your spare time and I will put our lessons in that context. In my spare time I enjoy reading non-fiction books: science, philosophy, psychology, and human health. I love being physically active, so lately my outlet has been martial arts like Capoeira and kickboxing. I also like to make funky melodies on the bass guitar. I was...

...environment, and I want to work with you in the ways that fit you best. When it comes to explaining the fundamentals, I'll support you in math and psychology; when it comes to biology, I'll help you conquer the nitty-gritty; and when it comes to reading analysis and writing skills, I'll help you shine. I'd be happy to work with you, regardless of age or background. Thanks for passing by, and have a nice day!

Regardless of gender, race or history, I believe, that with the right mindset, anyone has the ability to learn anything they want and accomplish their goals; I was born in a small town in Mexico called Irapuato. 23 years later I graduated college with a mechanical engineering degree from one of the most notorious programs in the nation. Whatever your goals, I'd like to help achieve them.

...achieve their academic goals, specializing in standardized test tutoring. I have significant tutoring experience, as I created my own club in high school that was dedicated to providing academic assistance to those who were unable to attain tutoring in outside environments. I focused on standardized tests, such as the SAT and PSAT, in addition to providing college application advice and essay editing. I see the best results with my tutees when they are equally attentive...