Award-Winning Tutors serving Edmonds, WA

...I focus on reading and writing skills, grades K through 8. This includes reading comprehension, book reports, essays, creative writing, etc., along with basic reading and writing help for children that are still struggling with the basics. I believe that children are very wise, and when given the opportunity to explore and build their knowledge...

...challenge, I see the whole person and foster curiosity and confidence with students. Outside of tutoring, I study sustainability and make performance and installation art out of trash. The world is an enormous place with lots of work to do. I believe education is a pathway to unlocking the world's magic and improving our ability...

...comprehension and writing so those are the areas in which I am strongest. I have a love of history and imparting knowledge to others. I have strong test taking skills and an ability and desire to help others. I grew up helping my younger brother who was not very strong with tests. In my free...

...physics. I know NGSS very well, and support engineering and the design process. Let me show you how to build models. I also have experience with English essay writing, historical figures, and basic algebra. I have done a little bit of everything in terms of jobs, and have experience proctoring the SAT and ACT.

...is my passion and teaching is my skill. I have taught monolingual and bilingual kids to read. My related job titles have been Lead Classroom Teacher, Tutor, and Phonics Teacher. I have worked at both private and corporate schools and education centers. As a tutor I have taught math, reading, science and art.

...steps, and fostering a positive learning environment. Whether you're looking to strengthen your math skills, dive into the world of science, or enhance your understanding of technology, I am here to support your academic journey through personalized lessons, real-life examples, and interactive learning techniques, my goal is to empower students to not only improve their...

...useful applications of the material. I use a socratic method of questions/answers to encourage critical thinking and problem solving skills. I am also a retired professional fire fighter with over 29 years of fire service. In my spare time I enjoy riding my Harley-Davidson on long road trips, restoring a 1965 Mustang and outdoor sports...

...angles. This is helpful, especially for younger learners, as a way to reinforce learning and also to check and make sure that the concept is fully understood. I find that connecting the new material to real-world circumstances or current events can be a useful tool, especially for students who find it a challenge to stay...

...Seattle, WA. My passion is using Minecraft Education Edition to teach cross curricula skills. I am excited to help you learn how to interact with the game in a way that is meaningful to you! My first five years in education was working 1:1 in-home with children with Autism, and that credential is kept up...

...Neuroscience with the goal of making it to medical school . I have been an assistant teacher for an entry level Biology lab class and have also tutored in general chemistry for college students. I believe in building confidence in students and deeper learning in order to foster a healthier relationship between students and school...

I love working with people and seeing people succeed! I have experience with elementary, middle school, high school and post-secondary level students in the subjects of English/Language Arts, Reading and Writing, ESL, American Sign Language and some additional subjects. ... Communication skills are key! Empowering the student to have confidence in themselves, listening to them to determine where they need additional help, being patient, and not being afraid to use different strategies when certain ones don't...

I earned my MA in Italian Literature at the University of Washington and am currently writing my dissertation for a PhD in Romance Languages (Spanish & Italian). I have been teaching Italian 7 years at the university level and I also teach Spanish.

...I am studying to get my masters degree in Seattle and plan to begin my career as a school counselor in 2018. I enjoy meeting new people and feel very comfortable relating to students. I am excited about getting to know new students through Varsity Tutors and customizing tutoring sessions to fit unique needs.... In a typical first tutoring session, I like to start getting to know a student by asking a series of questions about...

...the outdoors and exploring local beaches and mountains. This interest in the outdoors manifested in me studying Biology at Occidental College. During my undergraduate, I worked in two undergraduate labs: Neurobiology and Ecology labs. My research took me to Costa Rica, where I studied a tropical canopy tree in Costa Rica's tropical forest. After graduating,...

...of students, crashing and breaking against the ivory tower of academia. Tests are often anticipated with dread, but a positive attitude, confidence, and the idea that examinations are an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and abilities will change the way that you approach your next big assessment. Together, we can prepare you for any test...

...lot of questions to facilitate critical thinking and active learning. This also allows the individual to arrive at the answer using his/her own methods. A thorough grasp of the fundamentals of a subject is essential, and we will fill in any gaps in knowledge together. I wish to pursue graduate degrees in multicultural education to...

...I have used STATA, Eviews, and MiniTab for statistical projects. I also have advanced training required to fluently use Office Spreadsheet, Writing, and Presentation programs. With my strong quantitative background, I can quickly learn and use new programming languages and software packages. I have worked in teams as part of the Mathematical Competition in Modeling...

...it is so foundational in Math coursework and too many students just "get through" and struggle in the next class. With the right coaching I think it can really make sense and build a strong foundation for future topics. In my spare time I enjoy reading, boating, and walking or running on the awesome trails...

...of chemistry. I can say the same things regarding music--there are so many possibilities and trajectories for students to take when learning music, and I work my best to help them find the right path to be on. I believe when working with students that they should not be directly given the answer or route...

...I also love languages. I have a BA and MA from the University of Colorado in French language and literature and a C3 DALF certification in French. I have taught French at the Alliance Francaise of Seattle as well as the University of Washington and the University of Colorado. My teaching philosophy is student-centered, compassionate...