Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Seattle, WA

...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 passionate I was about teaching and as such working with students. My mantra is, You have to dream before your dreams can come true. - A. P....

...have experience tutoring students of all ages in Math, 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...

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.

...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 so that I can still help students through their journey in school around my...

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...

...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 analysis, editing, note taking, and other methods to give them a competitive...... Not until we...

...on all subject matters and I am occasionally teaching lessons. I am most passionate about math, science, reading, and writing. I have knowledge in different learning styles and teaching techniques. I believe that every one of my students can and will succeed. I enjoy learning about my students interests and applying those interests to different subject matters. In my spare time I enjoy renovating my house, doing DIY projects, reading, and listening to music.

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).

...memorization is unavoidable. In those cases, we will work together as a team to find a way that suits YOU best to make it as easy (and fun) as possible. I always try to gain a deep understanding of the concepts that I learn. It may seem like a lot of work--which sometimes it is; but trust me, it is always worth it in the long run. With this technique, at times when I don't...

...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 the students, their families, and the resources that were available to them. I also...

...lot of different cities around the country. I have 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....

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

...science. I enjoy adapting the lessons in a way 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...

...no-stress, judgment-free 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...

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.

...Psychology. I am eager to help others excel and 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...