Award-Winning Tutors serving Issaquah, WA

...I studied at Whitman. At Montana State University, where I took my prerequisites, I served as a peer instructor for physics classes. Just as I did at the writing center, I tried to get students to see the fun in physics, making their studies less of a chore and more of an inquisitive process. Whenever...

...and to seek out ways to encourage those who are underrepresented in mathematics to pursue the subject. While I have learned much about teaching mathematics thus far, and believe myself able to practice it effectively, I am under no illusions as to having perfected it. Indeed, I feel that perhaps the most important aspect of...

...to learn about cultural differences and help me adapt. This experience has made me want to pay it forward and I have since Highschool always taught and tutored children and adults in both French (my native language) and Spanish (which I studied). I have done this both as full time jobs or on the side...

...this point I work with student from 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...

...I believe in inspiring others to reach their potential in this amazing subject. During my time in graduate school in New York, I taught two sections of English 109: Introduction to Creative Writing. I have held and participated in many writing workshops, offering critiques while also embracing criticism from my colleagues and students. My love...

...All of this experience as a language student has allowed me to explore different teaching styles and to really understand what are the steps that need to be taken to master a language. English was always a fun subject for me, although I never imagined myself an English tutor until I joined the Peace Corps...

...highly on the SAT and winning a National Merit Finalist Scholarship. I believe that the key to the SAT and standardized tests like it is knowing just enough to answer the problem. You do not need to know every in and out of a concept but you do need to know just enough to answer...

...speaking standard Mandarin for the entire of my life. Thus teaching Mandarin and introducing Chinese culture are of my big interest and professional strength. When I was in Wuhan University, I got an opportunity of being a comprehensive tutor for over one year and a half on subjects including English, Chinese, and Mathematics. I performed...

...reading and writing skills for high school completion and college prep for more than 4 years. Many of the students I've worked with are learning English as their second (or third) language. My favorite subjects to tutor for are AP English and the SAT writing section. I also enjoy helping students prepare for the HSPE...

...IT professional with a lifelong learning mentality and growth mindset. My teaching, mentoring & tutoring activities spans decades that include about 5 years-experience teaching high school equivalent of Biology and Chemistry. In addition, more than a decade of mentoring new and junior IT professionals. As a self-motivator, I meticulously motivate my learners by associating abstract...

...and Italian students preparing for a study abroad semester in Ticino, Switzerland. Although I tutor a range of subjects, I am most passionate about English as a second language because in all my years studying foreign languages, I've come to appreciate how difficult English is to learn for those who did not learn it as...

I endeavor to find the best balance of meaningful and profitable activities that promote personal health, positive future, and consistent well being. I wish to always obtain new skills, sharpen the ones I have, and aim my life towards those endeavors that allow me to help others and myself in important, meaningful ways.

...certified teacher in the states of Missouri 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...

...certification and a strong background in personalized, student-centered instruction. I'm passionate about helping learners of all ages build confidence in their communication skills -- whether it's preparing for academic success, mastering conversational English, or strengthening grammar and writing. My approach is friendly, flexible, and tailored to each student's goals and learning style. I've supported students...

...many peer-tutoring sessions where friends and I studied together and learned from each other. In my spare time I read voraciously. I recently finished “If Beale Street Could Talk” by James Baldwin and prior to that I read “The Unbearable Lightness of Being” by Milan Kundera. I also enjoy exercising, knitting and spending quality time...

...tutoring in college helped me realize this, and has inspired me to pursue a career helping others on their journey to knowledge. I will do everything I can to help my students achieve success. I am confident in my knowledge, my skills, and my ability to impart that knowledge to others. Perhaps more importantly, I...

...Even though that tutoring service is no longer operational, I continued to tutor students throughout my time at Columbia. As a tutor, I understand that each student is unique. Instead of doing to same routine, I like to develop a tutoring strategy that caters to each students' strengths and learning styles. I like to incorporate...

...of drinking coffee in the Pacific Northwest. Writing is, ultimately, an act of self-expression. It is the creation of thoughts and ideas, it is the organization and structure of those ideas, and it is the act of sharing those ideas with other people. I believe, therefore, that the ability to write coherently and cohesively is,...

...Washington, I taught 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 6th grade. Prior to teaching, I received my credential at California State University, Hayward and my undergraduate degree at the University of California, Davis. This past year, I earned a Masters in Education in Instructional Design. While living in San Francisco, I tutored students of various ages in...

...and even lots of professionals. My strongest subjects to tutor are: Chess, Excel, Business Processes, Analytics, Managing Programs and Interdepartmental Communication. I've been playing chess since 4 years old and have a love of this game. I've learned enough to apply a different methodology to playing chess that I bring my students. Please feel free...