Award-Winning Tutors serving Brier, WA

...history lover, I know must students do not like history and I try to make all my lessons engaging and relevant for all my students. I graduated from Saint Martin's University in 2012 with my degree in Political Science and minor in US History. While at SMU, I was able to participate in an internship...

...a recent graduate of Northern Arizona University with 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...

...one that works for them. I believe in patience, but I also believe that if something is not working, there is another method out there that can work, and we should use it. If a student I'm working with is struggling with a particular literary work that they need to read for school, I will...

...work and continually change my approaches. What works for one class may not work for the next. I try creative ideas including 3D modeling, cartoon depictions and even create crime scenes with a murder to solve as part of a dry bone lab. Studies show that happy and engaged brains learn better.... My teaching philosophy is to create the best possible learning community by offering a variety of instructional approaches and foster the development of success...

...a graduate of Central Washington University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. Since graduation, I have had the opportunity to teach in a variety of grade levels and subject matters. Although I am comfortable with most subjects, I feel most passionate about English, Literature, and History. I believe in...

...is what I strive for in helping others as well. I find this approach tends to lead to a deeper understanding so students are able to recognize and navigate similar topics in the future rather than merely the problem at hand. Along similar lines, I like to connect topics to the real world and other...

...how something could be used." These comments reflect my personal approach to teaching. When I am with a student, I overshoot the level of enthusiasm I express about the material. I am unafraid of being goofy. Keeping students entertained ensures that they pay close attention to the material, which is crucial for its absorption. I...

...my students succeed. In middle school, I struggled to find motivation in the field of mathematics, as many of my teachers didn't spend enough time supporting me and their other students. Only in high school did I grow very interested in math, as my teachers set enough time aside to discuss the material and to...

...from managing writers in my publishing career and from formal educational training. While attending graduate school at Emerson College, I took a class geared toward teaching college freshmen the art of writing. The coursework centered on academic and intellectual writing and a practical rhetoric of contextualizing issues relevant to a college level writer. Through peer-to-peer...

...currently working as a software engineer, and I have been in the software industry for over three years. I have a degree in Computer Engineering from Iowa State University, and after I graduated, I moved to Seattle to start my career and experience the West Coast! I have experience as a tutor and a teaching...

...to help students connect the dots, enabling them to master the material and themselves as they improve their study skills and self-confidence. I have worked with students of all ages in a variety of subjects and settings, from all backgrounds in this country and others. I have found, consistently, that the best way to connect...

...from Pacific Lutheran University and soon-to-be medical student, I strive to propagate effective education. I received my Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology and minor in Chemistry. My first experience teaching was in high school where I taught basic Spanish to local elementary school kids. Since then, I have sought several opportunities to...

...clear, creative, and efficient writing is a necessary tool for every student, one that will serve him or her well in school and beyond. Everyone can become a better writer, and I enjoy being part of that process. When I am not writing or teaching writing, I spend my free time reading, listening to music,...

...with them as often as possible. At the moment I'm taking a break after a year or two of working in engineering to enjoy the Pacific Northwest and pursue a few personal interests. I love to travel, and I'm hoping to find a cool engineering job that allows me to do so while improving people's...

...not fully understand. I want my students to question me if they think I am wrong, do their own research, and decide what they believe is true based on their own experiences and observations. These will be the most important lesson that I teach my students. I believe that for a child to be truly...

...born and raised in the Seattle area, and I am a junior at the University of Washington pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. If Mathematics and Physics are where you tend to struggle academically, then I can help you! I have helped family members study for the SAT and ACT as well as catered...

...an experienced tutor and educator, having worked in a variety of settings ranging from homeroom basic reading and writing skills to college-level Spanish tutoring. I am a fluent Spanish-speaker and especially enjoy teaching language through numerous methods, depending on an individual's preferred learning patterns. Outside of tutoring and teaching, I play the violin and guitar,...

...Math and have enjoyed teaching it to students who need help. I understand that Math can be complicated, and it is not something you get right away. I believe with practice and skill one can be better able to understand it. I know this because I also grew up not liking Math but ironically ended...

...I have switched gears and am looking for ways to combine my love for drawing and biology in the context of education where I try to create educational graphics to help others understand complicated topics. However, the underlying desire is still the same; I want to use all my skills and energy to help people...

...a Bachelors of Science in Physics at the University of North Texas. While attending, I tutored for the physics department and instructed labs. I tutor mainly physics and math. My favorite subject to tutor is projectile motion and the laws of kinematics. I want show the student how to learn independently. Giving them answers to...