Award-Winning Tutors in Lyle, WA

...especially enjoy helping people with their writing skills or ACT/SAT prep. I wholeheartedly believe that everybody deserves access to the most effective education and 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,...

...to enjoy teaching especially one-on-one and in small groups. I like to focus not just on what the answer to a question is, but 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...

...to them the right way. I learned chemistry through candy and games (Bottle Cap and skittles make the best Lewis Structures!). In my spare time I love to try new foods, travel, hike, go white water rafting, and get through my endless pile of unread books. I love broadway to the point that my family...

...as well. While I love working with students on a wide range of subjects, my common study topics include Spanish, English, and Essay Writing. 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...

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 helping others gives me purpose and motivation. That is a reason for why I am committed to instilling in students a love for learning. For example, I am currently reading a book called The Joy of X by Steven Strogatz. The author presents math concepts in an enlightening way, and it would be exciting...

...learning how to think in different ways and approach problems from various perspectives. Even if a few years from now, you cannot quite remember how to graph an equation, at one point you thought through how to present information in a form that is easier to visually interpret. The exact meaning of "prestidigitation" might elude...

...My favorite math topic is algebra, particularly because of its usefulness in solving real-world word problems. In addition to mathematics, I find joy in teaching/elucidating Shakespeare to high-school students. As a classically trained actor, I find it fun to tackle Shakespeare’s dense texts from a performance and character-driven perspective. In my spare time, I enjoy...

...to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand 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...

...filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." I empower my students to seek answers on their own and develop their critical thinking skills. As a tutor, I structure my teaching around the student's individual interests and needs. For example, one 6th grade student loved to perform onstage, so we wrote a play...