Award-Winning Tutors serving Madrona, WA

...widely varied backgrounds and academic levels. My relevant work history includes time a literary/technical editor at two Canadian publishing houses, freelance writing coaching for both secondary and post-secondary school clients, providing exam preparation for International Baccalaureate candidates, and tutoring at-risk youth in the Los Angeles Family Shelter system. I would love the opportunity to discuss...

...analytical abilities. I constantly research and develop lesson plans & assignments, review, take out what didn’t work and continually change my approaches. What works for one class may not work for the next. I try creative ideas including 3D modeling, cartoon depictions and even create crime scenes with a murder to solve as part of...

...taught operated with rotating groups coming for three days therefore requiring me to remain flexible and to build rapport fast, skills essential to my success. I most enjoy teaching environmental and earth science, but also enjoy teaching math and writing. I most enjoy when those subjects intersect or finding a way for them to intersect...

...of my students. When doing math, it is easy to get discouraged and feel like we will never understand something. In reality, being stuck on a problem is a fundamental part of doing math, and there is a lot that we can learn from getting things wrong! In my free time, I love playing music,...

...of Lake County. I helped adult community members to learn English and earn their GEDs. At a high school near my home, I took over the classes of a Spanish teacher as she went on maternity leave. It went well enough that the district asked me to return when she had her second child, which...

...psyched to help you find the simplest, easiest way forward in whatever subject you are working with. In the past, I tutored professionally for the SAT and ACT, and informally helped people in all subjects. As of August, 2021, I'm just getting started here on Varsity Tutors. I've worked a lot as a software engineer,...

...studying when others whip through their assignments with ease. Every student has a different learning style. Some need visual and auditory experiences to learn. Others need to move and do. I'm proficient in cool online tools that allow me to get the student involved with math manipulatives and interactive annotations. In other platforms that I...

...the Edmonds and Mukilteo school districts working with students Kindergarten through fourth grade. I enjoy helping children understand things. I believe my job as a tutor is to investigate what is going on that may be causing the student to not move forward and then to find a new way of looking at it instead...

...of Washington and the University of Colorado. My teaching philosophy is student-centered, compassionate and empowering. As someone in the middle of a huge writing project (my dissertation) and someone who has learned multiple languages, I know that writing and language-learning can feel daunting. But with some patience, practice and perseverance (and a sense of humor)...

...completed my senior thesis in American Studies and Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and received the best thesis award in both departments for my work. Writing lengthy analytical work often feels insurmountably difficult but it does not have to be! I can help you with brainstorming, argumentative arcs, and revisions, while keeping you on schedule!

...credentials for secondary mathematics at Western Washington University. Recently I earned my TEFL at the International TEFL Academy in Barcelona. I have worked with a wide variety of students, including elementary and high school, college and adults. I have led large classes of over 30 people, small groups and individuals. I have helped students learn...

...literature major at the University of Puget Sound, with minors in Mathematics and Gender theory. My expertise is in tutoring Ancient Greek and Latin for all levels of experience, and mathematics from elementary/middle school prealgebra to multivariate calculus, as well as writing strategies and development, and I also have a painting and drawing background and...

...standard memorization techniques can be difficult, especially when the material is presented in a way that is not particularly interesting or captivating. Flashcards and textbooks are fantastic learning tools, but in my experience, supplementing them with games, songs, television shows, or anything else of interest to the student makes memorization and understanding much easier. Outside...

...math concepts into manageable, meaningful parts and watching students light up when things begin to "click." I tailor each session to meet students where they arefocusing on current classroom content, filling in foundational gaps, and previewing what's coming next to give them a confident head start. My teaching style is warm, clear, and supportive. I...

...student. I've helped students overcome academic challenges, boost their confidence, and achieve measurable progress. I tailor my teaching style to match each student's learning needs, whether they're preparing for standardized tests or mastering foundational concepts. My goal is not only to help students succeed academically but also to instill a lifelong love of learning.

...a daily basis (2007-Present) -Spanish interpreter for a tax filing agency (Jan 2016-Present) -Spent final semester of college in Costa Rica for a study abroad program -Major: Spanish Reasons for Tutoring: I have found that my love for languages has gone past the walls of the classroom and even my personal interest in...... The best way to learn is to teach; a good instructor will always make sure that the material and information is as accurate...

...and relatable. My approach is student-centered, focusing on understanding individual learning styles and adapting my methods to meet their specific needs. I am committed to fostering a growth mindset, encouraging students to view challenges as opportunities for growth, and celebrating their progress along the way. By building confidence, promoting critical thinking, and instilling a love...

...customers alike, in different countries and cultures. I've been involved in mentoring and training, not only my sales staff and administrative personnel, but also to educate the potential customers about the services or products I might have been promoting at the time. I developed a program of monthly training technical seminars to Customers, that I...

...level exams, and am ready to help tutor in those subjects. I want to help students not only learn the languages but find a passion in learning about them and the cultures of the countries in which they originated. I strive to help encourage students to discover their learning styles and help them find effective...

...classes after using the tutoring center and getting my help. I think the best qualities in a tutor are patience and empathy. As a tutor, I've always tried to put myself in the student's shoes and try to find different methods of explaining the same material until I am certain that my student feels comfortable...