Award-Winning Tutors serving Madrona, WA

...name is Erik Dassoff and I hold a master's degree in Food Technology from a leading Dutch University. I also have a strong academic track record, having all A's throughout K-12 and my undergraduate degree. I enjoy problem-solving in math and science, but also enjoy applying it to useful real-life scenarios. I look forward to...

...There is no better feeling than solving a complicated integral or finishing a page of calculations and getting the correct answer. I feel I am a great tutor because I have tutored many different students with different learning styles and different attitudes towards the subject. I am very personable and dedicated and in the end...

...spread out, are very important to me. I make a great effort to stay in touch with them as often as possible. At the moment I'm taking a break after a year or two of working in engineering to enjoy the Pacific Northwest and pursue a few personal interests. I love to travel, and I'm...

...that I read “The Unbearable Lightness of Being” by Milan Kundera. I also enjoy exercising, knitting and spending quality time with my Netflix account. This July I will be starting my second year with City Year as a Team Leader. Afterwards I plan to commit to serving as a Peace Corps volunteer focusing on Youth...

...and discovered my love and passion for education. Whether a student is struggling with material or looking for a greater 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...

...writing. My philosophy when it comes to tutoring is that it's best done as a conversation, not a lecture. The key is to draw students out and help them to learn how to find answers on their own. When I'm not tutoring, I'm a busy grad student, and I spend a lot of time writing...

I believe in meeting learners where they are with their understanding and skill level. Teaching for me is about connecting new ideas to relatable experience. I understand motivation and mindset as being very important for learning.

...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 presented. I like to ask a lot of questions to ensure that the student is on track,...

...to helping students develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to excel in math and their everyday lives. In my experience, many students who struggle with math often lack some fundamental skills, and I work tirelessly to ensure that each of my students has a solid foundation on which to build their math skills....

...am happy to tutor anyone in those subjects I mentioned! I also am hopeful that my experience as a recent college student can help any student -- regardless of grade level -- with study habits, organization, and navigating schooling in an online or physical space (having done both as a student during the pandemic).

...ESL courses (all skills: reading, writing, grammar, listening/speaking) for students of all levels, from beginner to advanced. I have almost 15 years of experience teaching in college classrooms, as well as in smaller, private conversation schools and one on one tutoring. My specialty is in teaching writing, especially coherence, organization and development of ideas in...

...art history and ecological design/planning. These tutoring areas are also where I work as a freelance artist, so I can offer mentorship for young artists to understand and pursue these interests in a professional context. I can especially offer support to students who have struggled in traditional public school systems, are neurodivergent or are dealing...

...different strategies to score the best score possible. Halfway through college, I lived in Brazil for 18 months on a humanitarian trip where I learned Portuguese very well and taught English often to Brazilians. Beyond my academic pursuits, I love running, reading and singing - which I trained in throughout high school and eventually had...

...obtained my Masters degree from the United Nations University for Peace. I have an extensive background in biology, history, physics, mathematics, grammar, and I also speak Spanish and German. I have most tutoring experience in Spanish, English, and environmental science. I love to use creative methods to make education more engaging and rewarding. I look...

...you prepare for Washington state real estate licensing. I've been a licensed real estate broker since 2011, a licensed managing broker since 2017, and most recently received my certification to be a real estate instructor. I practice residential real estate in the Puget Sound region and have helped many buyers and sellers successfully navigate the...

...Assistant Head Coach and route setter at a local rock climbing gym, as I pursue prerequisites for my graduate program in Mechanical Engineering and prosthetic design. I have a passion for teaching and learning, and think the pursuit of knowledge should be a life long journey. I would love the opportunity to help foster you...

...experience includes working with diverse learners, ranging from high school students to elementary students in Costa Rica, where I refined my ability to connect across language barriers. I am passionate about empowering students to achieve their academic goals, and I take pride in creating tailored, dynamic lesson plans that resonate with their interests. Outside of...

...learn the material they desire to learn. As simple as this sounds, students across all grade levels struggle to learn in all kinds of learning environments. As a tutor, I strive to make sure a student understands the content required of them by adapting my teaching style to each and every student.

...pursuing a B.S. degree in Biology and 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...

...(especially American and British literature), admissions essays, and creative writing! I have a strong background in teaching writing—I have taught at the university level, as well as having worked with everyone from elementary-aged students to adults. Creative writing is my specialty and I am eager to help with poetry, fiction, or nonfiction!