Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Bellevue, WA

As a Professor of English, I have worked with hundreds of students on ACT, SAT and academic preparation. I hold a Ph.D. in Literature, two Master's degrees and a B.A. from UC Berkeley, where I was a Regents' and Chancellor's Scholar. I love helping students to work toward their goals!

...I have been helping friends, family, and clients with their school work and business work for over twenty years. I have always believed that it is possible to have fun and learn at the same time - and I happen to believe that learning is fun! It is always a great privilege for me to be able to help another person get one step closer to his or her academic, career and life goals.... I spent...

...Japanese language and culture since the age of twelve and I'm very passionate about what I do. I'm knowledgeable in the way social structures and language relate in Japan, and as we go through the study of the language together, you'll get to know some history and culture to further increase your understanding of the context of the Japanese language. I am an avid crafter, linguist, and reader in my spare time: I knit and...

...have worked in two different outdoor schools allowing me the opportunity to develop my skills as a teacher. There, I taught classes that ranged from science-heavy forest and aquatic ecology to those that emphasized interpersonal growth like high ropes and cooperation, developing my own lesson plans and adapting them to different states' curricula and to students' ages and personalities. My classes focused on allowing students to explore the world around them, and to ask their...

...also the despair and discouragement that comes with failure. I know how hard it can be to play the game of getting through school. I also know how to help my students make the most of it. I listen carefully to my students' concerns and tailor my approach to each individual. I respect my students' time and only ask that they do the same for me. If that happens on both ends, we should get...

...degree in Teaching. Though skilled in multiple subjects, I am currently endorsed to teach English Language Arts and English Language Learners in Washington State. Though I tutor in many different subjects including Reading, Psychology, World History, Test Prep, MY FAVORITE SUBJECT to tutor is everything and anything related to English, including Reading and Writing! One of my favorite authors is Cormac McCarthy. My favorite quote by him is "Of the telling, there is no end."...

...habits, identify their challenges, and meet their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Writing, Economics, and Mathematics. I am a firm proponent of a growth mindset in education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for developing a sustained desire for knowledge and mastery. In my spare time, I enjoy reading (especially Jane Austen, Oscar Wilde, and Isaac Asimov), spending time with my cats, and learning to...

...and in eight cities. I taught English as a Foreign Language in Seoul, South Korea, and have tutored SAT, TOEFL, and writing stateside. While earning my Master's degree in Creative Writing from the University of Washington in Seattle, I taught undergraduate writing. I demand dedication from my students through patience, kindness, and dedication on my own part. I'm available to teach high school and college students and adults on weekday evenings and on Sundays around...

...the University of Washington for a summer writing course aimed towards middle and high school students, as well as a volunteer at the Coalition of Refugees from Burma, where I assisted an adult technology and conversational English class. After completing the IB Diploma program two years ago, I would love to tutor middle to high school students in subjects related to English writing and history. I strongly believe a bettered education can be a powerful...

...levels, and know how to teach things in fun and creative ways. I love helping kids be successful in school, and I cannot wait to tutor you today. I can provide homework help, review, teach you a new subject, or get you ready for a test. My Special Education background will help me gauge our starting point and set realistic goals for where we need to go and how we are going to get there...

As an engineering student, I am very familiar with high level math, physics, chemistry, and other STEM courses, as well as English, writing, and public speaking. I can use teaching methods demonstrated by my professors to teach others. In high school, I tutored younger students in Latin, using techniques like flashcards and quizzes.

...I tend to take a graphical approach; focusing on addressing weak-points in understanding by presenting the material in a different, more intuitive and visual way. For Political Science, I focus on building contextual and theoretical understanding of the underlying theories and critiques. Outside of academia, I enjoy playing chess, reading, hiking, biking, skiing, cooking, and trying food from around the world. Looking forward to meeting you and helping out with your academic challenges!

...at the UW, I was able to develop both my teaching and tutoring skills, teaching seminars to incoming freshmen and volunteering in the Engineering Writing Lab. Since graduating, I have pursued a career in environmental conservation where I have had many opportunities to teach and work with students. In the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee, I led curriculum-based programs within the park as part of the local Parks as Classrooms program. In my...

...from undergrad, I have been working as a tutor for Highline Community College and volunteered in many hospitals to gain experience in the health care profession. While at Highline, I tutored college students who struggle in their classes. I worked with a very diverse group of students whose age ranges from 16 to 40 and they come from many different backgrounds. I remember when I was a college student, I went through the same things...

...speaking easier for any event. I love being able to share my passions with people of all ages. I have tutored young elementary school children, high schoolers, college-aged young adults, and older adults. Helping someone advance their own studies by sharing my passion for these topics is what drives me every day! I absolutely love reading, writing, and public speaking!! Please let me help you learn to love these topics too...or at least make them...

...are only hindered by the limitations we place on ourselves, and that if we open our minds and stay dedicated, we can learn just about anything. This ethos led me to complete my minor in Sociology and Anthropology, take four years of voice lessons and auditioned choir, learn guitar, and write music. Currently, I am trying to learn Spanish, the basics of physics, and bike maintenance. I hope that I can share my love of...

...each student is heard, understood and is familiar with their strengths as learners, as we walk along the journey of learning. I am also a very patient educator, passionate about teaching and helping each individual achieve their educational goals and objectives. I am always learning and looking to improve my own skills to better suit those I teach. Each individual is unique and I believe in being both the teacher and the learner as I...

Hi, my name is Hiller. I'm partly retired following a 35 year career in Urban Planning. I have experience tutoring in Adult Basic Education subjects, algebra, reading/writing and Spanish. I would be happy to work with you to expand your knowledge in these subjects.

I have over 10 years of experience facilitating and leading both technical and non-technical projects in aerospace, IT and education. My technical acumen as an aerospace engineer affords me the skill and vocabulary to challenge technical assumptions built into organizational processes. I also hold two masters degrees, one in Organizational Leadership and an MBA in Change Management. PMP and SAFe/Agile certified, I keep up to date on the latest industry best practices.

...connected with examples of application. Finding funny, memorable ways to apply course content is my favorite way to internalize the material. I view learning as equipping myself with different tools to better understand the world. With this attitude, studying became truly exciting for me, and making education more accessible and fueling curiosity have become my passions. In my free time, I like to indulge in my hobbies: reading, cooking, laughing with my friends, adventuring in...