Award-Winning Tutors in Klickitat County, WA

...that learning is a lifelong experience, and I hope that my students grow to believe the same. By treating students with respect and attempting to truly make a connection with them, I get the privilege of seeing the enthusiasm light up in their eyes, which is a wonderful feeling. In my spare time, I love...

...From my experience with Standardized Test Prep, I realize that approaching the test may seem daunting, yet I've found that a dose of dedication and light-heartedness is a powerful force. As an unrelenting optimist, I capitalize on students' strong points to build them up with encouragement so that they can reproduce the same effectiveness with...

My goal is to create an environment to suit all students needs and to assist them in their studies. I want all students to excel in their studies.

...and respect the concepts themselves. I do this by helping explain the concept behind the different problems and then walking through practice problems the student, offering different ways to approach the solution. Chemistry builds on itself, so understanding the fundamental concepts is vital. I believe that no one is truly bad at chemistry, they just...

...would also help people with their school studies, leading after/before school sessions in math, science and computers. In my professional career, I have been responsible for helping create a bachelors degree at the University of North Dakota, creating an IT department for various Aviation companies, as well as been the primary teacher and Site Lead...

...rather on the process that leads to that answer. I feel that a tutor should play a role similar to a coach or weightlifting spotter; I am not there to do the heavy lifting but rather to guide students so that their efforts are applied in the right direction. Also physics is just awesome, and...

...Wesleyan University (B.A. with Honors) and Columbia University (M.A.). I've taught at Texas Christian University, Zayed University in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Southern Utah University and elsewhere. My writing, poems and essays, has been published in the Southwest Review, Poetry, The Paris Review, Salamander, the Bennington Review, the Colorado Review, and in other journals and anthologies.

...relevant insights with you during our math tutoring sessions! I have experience providing individualized instruction to elementary school students in reading and writing, but math is by far my favorite subject to tutor. I explain difficult math concepts clearly by incorporating visual representations, and I engage students' curiosity by encouraging and guiding them to figure...

...students in writing, English, history, philosophy, and occasionally other areas. My favorite subjects to tutor are ESL and writing, because I love helping people communicate better. Everyone has a voice and a message, but sometimes that message gets stuckeither because of language barriers or the ability to put the right words to thoughts. I like...

...Ophthalmology and is newly married to a second grade teacher. Andrew is an expert in test taking strategies and specializes in pre-medical, medical and general science exams. He has a wealth of experience as a tutor and formerly worked as an instructor for The Princeton Review MCAT prep course, in which he taught 11 courses...

...the Batch Foundation. Her work focuses on culturally responsive multi-cultural education, language teaching, and program development. At the Carnegie Library, she created World Family Day, an event where 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...

...for other standardized tests such as the ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT. I also teach a bi-weekly SAT Prep course in Glendale, and an advanced Competition Math class for two age groups (6-8 and 9-12). It's a lot of fun! I've always found math pretty neat and like to get students interested in it too! I...

...with high school students. I am passionate about social justice, novel mathematics education, and increasing diversity in STEM majors and careers. Currently, I am working on a thesis in discrete geometry and combinatorics, as well as doing research for UCSF where I design machine vision software. I am well positioned to motivate and justify nearly...

...that I was able to break down explanations from the student's class and reformulate them into a version that is compatible with their way of thinking. I aim to use my empathy and sensitivity to students' unique struggles and learning styles to teach concepts and problem-solving strategies in an individualized manner. While I specialize in...

...truly enjoy discussing syntax, content, and structure, not only because I may impart my own knowledge and experience, but because I may learn from the incredible diversity and uniqueness with which people approach language. I believe tutoring is mutual, and I am excited to work with as many different students as possible. I enjoy novel...

...were having as a result of my teaching. I was recruited to Brown University for rowing, and am officially undeclared but plan on graduating with a dual degree in biology and German studies. My favorite subjects to tutor are the ones I'm most passionate about; namely biology, German, and math (algebra and trig). Outside of...

...since I have experience as a professional copy editor. My focus when tutoring is student understanding. I believe academic goals are more readily achievable when concepts are understood, rather than formulas memorized. When helping students prepare for standardized tests I focus on taking practice exams and working with students on the areas they need the...

...high school students with any area of English they need - grammar, vocabulary, writing, reading, analysis, etc. - in addition to helping them stay organized with school work. I have taught and tutored many ages in many places - all the way from elementary students in rural China to college students in a university writing...

...the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the...

...this period, I started tutoring at my school's academic success center. I truly enjoy helping students understand the content necessary to succeed in their academic endeavors, but I also offer my students study and organization tips that will carry over to various aspects of their lives. Currently, I am pursuing my Master's degree in Middle...