Award-Winning Tutors serving First Hill, WA

...and being patient while they learn the topic. I am a believer in going over subject matter in different scenarios in order for the student to not get stuck in a rut. The memory works better if learning is applied this way because the brain will become engaged from the different ways the information is...

...to help people understand that studying language and writing is like discovering a new world! I've worked with kids, college students and adults for several years in the United States as well as in France where I lived and learned French. I have a degree in Foreign Language and Literature from Washington State University, a...

...and the age group of students that I instructed was undergraduate college students. I taught algorithm design, Data structure, web programming, computer organization, and intro to machine learning. Now I am looking for a schedule flexible tutoring job where I can help students to accelerate academic achievement. I have read about Varsity Tutors' mission, and...

...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! I'm applying to grad school now, and in my...

...years at an elementary school and worked with a wide range of 3rd to 5th graders. My interest is in medicine, but I enjoy teaching students because it's exciting to see the "aha" moment when everything clicks. It is incredibly rewarding. In my free time I enjoy skating in my neighborhood and reading books.

...tell me that they have gone on to learn the material much better. When I work with students I like to help them figure out how to do a problem themselves. My style is to not just work through problems for them but instead help them figure out how they can do these problems with...

...available to tutor high school and college biology, the HL/SL IB Biology course, introductory psychology and cognitive/neuropsychology, and math up to the level of algebra, which includes introductory statistics. My real passion is for zoology; I may be applying to graduate school to study animal cognition and later teach. My teaching style incorporates that different...

...progress. I first discovered my interest in teaching as a tutor six years ago. I helped a number of students in small group setting with their reading, writing, and math skills. In 2015, I received my Master's of Arts, Teaching from Western Oregon university as well as my Teaching License. I am currently Licensed in...

...students of diverse backgrounds. I have worked with students as young as third grade up to 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...

...people, especially those who don't think they're up to the task. I am passionate about our biology, our oceans, our environment, and educating about them. I studied Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology and Marine Biology at the University of Washington. I volunteer at the Seattle Aquarium, I love to get outdoors and go hiking, and...

...and Washington. I provide my students with daily instruction in the areas of reading, writing, math, and social emotional skills. I have a passion for teaching and helping students reach their full potential. I differentiate all lessons to meet the specific needs of each and every one of my students. Every student brings a unique...

...sciences, public speaking, literature, English, and theater courses. I graduated from high school with an International Baccalaureate diploma and completed my Extended Essay in the topic of Drama, so I tutor those courses as well! My teaching philosophy is one of dialogue - I believe that learning is a journey, and I want to help...

...and classroom experience. My specialties include business, early learning, and reading skills, as well as project management, and effective communication. I believe in a student-centered approach, using engaging techniques like visuals, games, and positive reinforcement to build confidence and understanding. My goal is to create a supportive environment where each student feels valued and inspired...

...Physics and Statistics major, and have completed many college classes in Physics, Mathematics, and Statistics. I have also taken many AP classes in high school including: AP Physics I and II, AP Calc AB and BC, and AP Chemistry. Also, I have experience in mastering standardized testing. For example in the span of a year...

...and I have been a classroom teacher in the Seattle area for over seventeen years. During my time as a teacher I have taught nearly every subject and grade level. I enjoy the classroom setting, but I also enjoy working with my students one-on-one and getting to know them on a personal level.

...certificate to work in clinical laboratories. I have traveled to Australia, Mexico, England, France, and Montserrat. I toured Europe with my choir and was also in a tour group playing violin. When I am not studying or tutoring I enjoy building computers, cooking, reading, sailing (small boats) and plan on getting back into ice hockey.

My goal is to maximize each student's learning potential by playing to their strengths and challenging their weaknesses. There's a lot of sold science with regards to learning and how to activate the brain, and I intend to use that science to guide my instruction on an individual level.

I have been working with children in schools, daycares, summer programs, and afterschool programs for 13 years. I hope to use my diverse experiences to foster communities of joyful and eager learners.... I believe that each student travels on their own unique path to knowledge. I believe that a teacher is a guide along these paths, walking alongside each student, supporting them where they struggle and guiding them when there is a fork in the road.

...the sentence level through paragraph and finally to overall structure. My goal is to not only improve the current essay, but to imporve essay writing skills permanently. I am passionate about teaching, and find it constantly rewarding. Currently I am awaiting deployment to Sub-Saharan Africa with the Peace Corps where among other things I will...

...and hope to share my love of learning with my students. I graduated in 2014 from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Science in Physics, with a minor in Chemistry. My favorite subject to teach is math. It's a tough subject, and I've found that practice, patience, and repetition is the best way to...