Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Seattle, WA

...the past six years, I've tutored a wide range of subjects (Math, Physics, 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...

...University in New York. I chose to do a one-year intensive program in Environmental Science & Policy to get the most out of my time in graduate school and immerse myself in my classes, the university, and the city. Previously, I graduated from Tufts University with a Bachelor of Science in both Environmental Studies and Geology. I am a PADI certified Divemaster and I’ve been scuba diving all over the world. I have spent time...

...of teaching is pretty low-key, and I strongly believe in the power of communication and open discussion to make sure that my students and I are able to find the best ways to achieve their academic goals. That being said, I also understand that a high schooler's time is limited and valuable, and endeavor to work closely with my students and their families to create both short-term and long-term goals to make sure that we...

...allows me to share my enthusiasm for new ideas and experiences. I believe that the ideal educational environment emphasizes high achievement and collaboration. For the past two years, I have worked in educational settings around the Seattle area. As the lead teacher for an after-school program serving Somali refugees and as a monitor at a French bilingual school, I have immersed myself in the region’s splendid diversity. This work as an educator has given me...

...working with students and my subject areas are High School/College Writing, Micro-Economics, Macro-Economics, and Algebra. For two years, I worked as a writing tutor at Lewis & Clark College. I really enjoyed my time there and I hope to continue working as a writing tutor. I collaborate with students on every part of the writing process—brainstorming ideas, outlining the paper, structuring paragraphs, and perfecting grammar. As an Economics tutor, I have experience in both Micro-Economics...

...from Washington State University. I completed my M.Ed. at the University of Washington-Tacoma. 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....

...also learn how to teach. I hope to pass on the ability and inspiration to teach and to learn. I believe in teaching to an individual. I want to know my student's strengths and weaknesses, their knowledge base and their opinions. Most importantly, I want to know their motivation. The more I know about a student, the more I can customize lessons and instruction. My tool belt is extensive, but sometimes it only takes a...

...in the Northwest for seven years. I enjoy tutoring Math of all levels up to Pre-Calculus, as well as SAT (both Math and Verbal), Language skills, and History/Government. Having taught at both a small private school and large urban public schools, I have broad experience with different learning styles, backgrounds, and abilities. I find it highly rewarding to help students and guide their progress toward mastering. If something is taught correctly, students will enjoy learning...

...with a B.A. in Psychology along with a minor in German. Since graduating high school, I've made it my mission to align myself with work that gives me the opportunity to help students realize their potential. As an individual who grew up in a low income single parent home, I know first hand what a good education can offer. I am part of the first graduating class of the Partnerships in Unlimited Educational Opportunities Program...

...a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I completed my student teaching in a 3th/4th Multiage classroom in Heidelberg, Germany and am currently working at Tukwila Elementary School as an ELL paraeducator. At Tukwila Elementary I work with students grades kindergarten to 5th grade who have a native language other than English. Through these experiences I have gathered many valuable skills for helping students to better understand content in order to achieve greater success in the...