Award-Winning Tutors serving Columbia City, WA

...grew up in Texas, went to college in Nebraska, and have found a home in Seattle. I received my B.S. in Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Electrical/Lighting at the University of Nebraska. While in school, I worked as a teaching assistant in Electrical Engineering while also informally mentoring and tutoring other students in my...

...not come naturally to some students, but I believe that enthusiasm and persistence are more important than natural ability. I hope to share my passion for science with younger learners. I recently started a part-time job at the Seattle Aquarium as a mentor and supervisor for high school volunteers working on the youth-led Puget Sound:...

...basic equine science to groups of middle and high school students. I tutor in a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about sharing the elegance of Algebra with any attentive student, and I enjoy helping students to relate to even the most abstract elements of History. I firmly believe that strong foundational...

...volunteers read children's stories in their native language, donated food from around the world, and shared cultural crafts with 90 kids and parents. During 2014-15, Ruth completed a Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs, where she learned about the interaction between government and nonprofit sectors in community building. While in Coro, she worked on projects impacting...

...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...

...I was in high school, I earned a National Merit Scholarship. I have been tutoring adults since I was an undergraduate, and I have also tutored older elementary school students, middle school students, and high school students. Most of my students are aiming for scores that will help them get into highly selective universities. Some...

...abilities to tutor life sciences, ranging from human anatomy, biology, environmental science and ecology to biochemistry and physiology. In preparing for and taking the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), widely considered to be the most rigorous of graduate school exams, I further strengthened my abilities in verbal exams, critical reading, and writing at an advanced...

...coursework in mathematics, cultural studies, economics, and business. The subjects I tutor are Japanese and different levels of mathematicsfields that I particularly loveas well as standardized test preparation (SAT, SSAT, ISEE, and HSPT). I have found that studying becomes more enjoyable and effective when content is connected with examples of application. Finding funny, memorable ways...

I have happily taught math and robotics at the Middle School level for the past 7 years. Before that, I was a Title One math specialist at the elementary level. Going way back, I started my teaching career in an Early Childhood Center, teaching a mix of first and second graders.

...was that weird girl playing with dirt and rocks during recess). I did what I like to call the "Nerd Trifecta" in high school: math team, knowledge bowl, and science olympiad. I've tutored since I was in middle school, and I love finding an explanation or analogy to help someone else really grasp a concept!...

...education, I bring clarity and knowledge of academic subjects. I learned how to succeed in the system of papers, projects, quizzes, and standardized tests, and I look forward helping other students achieve academic success, toousing patience, kindness, creativity, and a sense of humor. I am currently a neuroscience research technician with a passion for photography,...

...nor did I care. Naturally, I decided to join the Army. But after being in the service for a few months, I realized that I was not being challenged intellectually, and I was craving it! After being away from academics (and having several life-changing experiences overseas) I came to realize how much I valued the...

Math has always been my favorite topic in school. Over the last 5 years, I have enjoyed applying my quantitative reasoning skills towards an exciting career in electrical engineering. I look forward to helping others overcome their academic challenges and inspiring others to have a passion for mathematics.

...a Teacher Assistant for UW's Biology Department, including a biodiversity seminar to Peru. Just like the D1 student athletes I work with, academics sometimes don't come naturally, but I look forward to fixing that false assumption. In addition to tutoring, I love playing soccer and I love traveling. I look forward to connecting with you!

...many years of experience tutoring students in computer science, high school mathematics, and dance. In college I TAed a digital signal processing class, where I was ranked one of the best teachers in the College of Engineering. I successfully pioneered the first hackathon in San Francisco aimed at teaching middle school, high school, and early...

...to college, I started working at the Mathematics Lab on campus where I tutored students in college level math ranging from College Algebra through Differential Equations. This was probably my favorite job ever. I also taught math to a sweet girl in 7th grade who was home-schooled. I helped her dramatically improve her math skills...

...and enthusiastic individual who strives to help students achieve success and overcome challenges. While teaching or tutoring, I conduct myself with professionalism, patience and just the right amount of fun. I enjoy reading, swimming, hiking and doing crafts. My goal is to help your students become more successful in the classroom so that they have...

...them achieve their goals is so fulfilling for me. I especially love getting to know international students. I am fascinated by other countries, cultures, and languages, and relish the opportunity to connect with students from all corners of the globe. In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing, and spending time with my husband and...

...frustratingand that's OK. I'm here to help you work through those frustrations using a wide array of teaching techniques, a great deal of enthusiasm, humor, and encouragement, and various lesson plans that will help you to access your strengths and develop your skillsets. I firmly believe that all students are creative individuals and intellectuals-in-training, and...

...for three years. Budget cuts sent me to a middle school where I taught the high school credit classes there as well as coached the math team. I have a lot of teaching experience and have learned tricks and techniques from excellent teachers. I look forward to helping you reach your academic goals, nothing gives...