
Alisha: Seattle Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Seattle, WA
...up for a class being taught by a professor who passionately loved the subject of Biology. Her lively, enthusiastic personality were the key to my success in college science. She would often stop mid-lecture and ask, "Isn't that cool?" in a very excited way. Her enthusiasm and passion were contagious. She taught me to be excited about the topic I'm teaching. After I transferred to university, I signed up for a Women Writers class. The...
Education & Certification
Gonzaga University - Bachelors, English
University of Louisville - Masters, Women's and Gender Studies

Connor: Seattle Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Seattle, WA
...in a way that maximizes your retention and your understanding of the problem. I'm comfortable teaching psychology and US history, but I excel most at teaching standardized test-taking strategies. I can show you the best ways to approach GRE and SAT essays, and the fastest ways to recognize the correct answers in the reading, writing and verbal sections. I'm based out of Tacoma, but I'll travel around the 253 to meet you for tutoring.... Teach in...
Education & Certification
Loyola Marymount University - Bachelors, Psychology

Teresa: Seattle Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Seattle, WA
...even the most difficult subjects becomes. This means that with enough dedicated effort, and support from effective educators, anybody can learn anything. My tutoring style is to ask leading questions and offer hints to help my students make their own connections between what they already know and the new material they're tackling. I've found that people tend to be much smarter than they think they are. Often all it takes is somebody to point out...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Elizabeth: Seattle Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Seattle, WA
...to be successful in my education the whole time. My effort has paid off - I now attend the university I have worked towards, studying something I love. Despite excelling in and enjoying academics, I have chosen an artistic field of study and, eventually, career. This hasn't changed my passion for education, nor has it changed my view that everyone deserves the chance to excel and achieve the level of education they want. I want...
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University - Current Undergrad, Pre-Illustration

Nathansaleh: Seattle Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Seattle, WA
...in a rural district, then later worked in a maximum security Juvenile Rehabilitation facility. There, I worked at aiding teachers and individually tutoring students that had to be temporarily separated from the rest of the population. Throughout, I have maintained a steady and patient demeanor that puts students at ease. Fostering an environment for learning involves allowing students to experiment with new knowledge and understand its limits. Incorrect answers are just as important as correct...
Education & Certification
Centralia Community College - Associate in Arts, General Studies

Shae: Seattle Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Seattle, WA
...Writing from Goddard College. My writing is published in several literary journals and magazines and I have won national awards for my poetry and personal essays. I currently work as a poet, a freelance editor, and am on the editorial staff of two national literary journals. Outside of my love affair with writing, I also hike, dance, sing, and do community organizing in the areas of social and environmental justice. As an educator and mentor,...
Education & Certification
The Evergreen State College - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing and Education for Social Justice
Goddard College - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Lee: Seattle Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Seattle, WA
...working with first-generation college students through TRiO Student Support Services and the McNair Scholars Program, federal education opportunity outreach initiatives. My tutoring focus ranges from working with students to address educational gaps in structuring papers and arguments to assisting them with articles that are up for publication through various undergraduate journals. I love to study and tutor the areas of history, literature, and any field that deploys the use of critical analysis. I have noticed...
Education & Certification
University of San Francisco - Bachelor in Arts, European and American History
DePaul Univeristy - Master of Arts, Women's & Gender Studies

Brendon: Seattle Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Seattle, WA
Hello! My name is Brendon Davis and I am a student at the University of Washington. I am studying molecular biology and I hope to some day do research on diseases. Learning is a passion of mine, and I love to share understanding and ideas through tutoring!... When I both learn and teach, my goal is to make connections between various subjects and one's own experiences. By sewing a thread through various concepts and into other...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Undergrad, Biology (Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental)

Theresa: Seattle Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Seattle, WA
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.
Education & Certification
Lycoming College - Bachelor in Arts, Music
Johns Hopkins University - Master of Arts Teaching, Elementary Education

Anna: Seattle Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Seattle, WA
...learners that already have college degrees. My background as a 9th grade English teacher has given me the opportunity to work with students from low-income backgrounds, students with learning disabilities, English Language Learners as well as students from a range of racial/ethnic identities. I strongly believe in every students' ability to learn new and challenging concepts. I have a knack for presenting information in ways that resonate with students and that students can understand. I...
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New York University - Bachelors, Politics
Johns Hopkins University - Masters, Education Studies

Courtney: Seattle Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Seattle, WA
...At UW, I was a Pre-Med student, so I am very familiar with Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and other sciences. I also have spent the past few summers tutoring students in Reading and Writing and am able to help with everything from college essays and writing assignments to skills for standardized tests. I'm happy to work with a range of ages and will do my best to help make sessions as useful as possible.
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor of Science, Medical Anthropology and Global Health

Clare: Seattle Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Seattle, WA
...Environmental Science program, and have minors in Biology and Latin American studies. In the fall I will be starting a program in Speech and Hearing Sciences, and plan to follow up with a masters in Speech Language Pathology. During my undergraduate career, I was enthralled with the life sciences, and am passionate about passing that excitement on. The subjects that I love teaching most are Algebra, Geometry, Life Science, and English/Essay Editing.
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science

Bahaar: Seattle Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Seattle, WA
...throughout all of this, I have absolutely loved it! I am a CRLA Certified Tutor, having completed all 3 levels of training. There is nothing better than seeing the look on a student's face when he or she "gets it." I love that. I have found great joy in teaching, and for the time that I am with a student, nothing is more important than making sure you are comfortable and you understand the material....
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering (Minor in Mathematics)

Brian: Seattle Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Seattle, WA
...feel like I settled for less if I didn't strive for that greater goal. Not the shabby surplus desk where cost estimates are made for contractors, but the powerful and dignified desk where documents are drafted and signed which make positive change in the world. Throughout my professional and scholastic experiences I've always strived to work towards that positive change through service and leadership. That drive is what inspired me, after earning my AA degree,...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor of Science, Construction Management
University of Washington - Juris Doctor, Law

Daniel: Seattle Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Seattle, WA
...student learns. For example, I have a friend who is not a visual learner. I was able to adjust my methods to accommodate her learning style. I have had the opportunity to learn from fantastic teachers. I have been able to learn many helpful tips and tricks to pass on to students. Not only would I be able to adjust my teaching style, I am also very patient and encouraging in my teaching style. There...
Education & Certification
Grove City College - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering

Kylie : Seattle Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Seattle, WA
...Through these experiences I have gathered many valuable skills for helping students to better understand content in order to achieve greater success in the classroom. Working in a school setting has better prepared me to tutor students because I understand what is expected of them in academics. I am a young, eager and enthusiastic individual who strives to help students achieve success and overcome challenges. While teaching or tutoring, I conduct myself with professionalism, patience...
Education & Certification
Northern Arizona University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
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Hannah: Seattle Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Seattle, WA
...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 experience developing age-appropriate lessons in a variety of areas, including Reading, Writing, Science, and Math. My...
Education & Certification
Mount Holyoke College - Bachelors, English

JJ: Seattle Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Seattle, WA
...college and beyond. I am very patient and understanding by nature, and have a knack for getting to the root of any problem in order to help students understand it themselves. I am not interested in simply just giving you the correct answer. My ultimate goal is to help you develop a deeper, more solid foundation for the subject so you can go beyond just passing the class - you can start to excel.... My #1...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

Robert: Seattle Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Seattle, WA
...Asian). My main focus is to help students see connections and forces behind historical events -- in short the "Big Picture" -- while also understanding the importance of specific events and people. I frequently conduct one on one sessions with students, which I enjoy greatly, to help them see these points and connections, and to adopt strategies for reading and understanding text books, and strategies to incorporate the 'dreaded dates' into the process.
Education & Certification
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Psych
Temple University - PHD, History

Philip: Seattle Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Seattle, WA
...on my profile. I have tutored a wide age-range; from pre-k to college and everything between. I was a tutor in several capacities throughout my years at school, and have continued to tutor and teach since then. I really enjoy helping students grow their own sense of self-confidence and watching them grasp the material. Sometimes all it takes is a little extra explanation that is hard to get in the classroom when the teacher is...
Education & Certification
Pacific Lutheran University - Bachelors, Spanish (Hispanic Studies), Global Studies
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