Award-Winning Tutors serving Mercer Island, WA

...school teacher I know the skills and tools children need to be successful. I have experience working with every grade level, as well as students who are learning English and students receiving special education services. Lastly, I truly believe in teaching children skills they need to not only be successful in school, but also in...

...The most powerful essay or piece of academic writing is one which is inspired by the writer's personal instincts and experiences. In my tutoring, I strive to find literature or experiences which ignite creativity in an essay. When I'm not traveling, or planning my next trip, I enjoy reading, hiking, playing piano, and finding new...

...life's passion is to do just this: to make STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields more accessible to more people, especially those who don't think they're up to the task. I am passionate about our biology, our oceans, our environment, and educating about them. I studied Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology and Marine Biology...

...in-classroom and tutoring experience have shown to me the importance of having lesson plans of clear, consistent material. My favorite subjects to teach are ESL and Writing, but I am also capable of tutoring Spanish, Geography, U.S. History, and World History. Outside of tutoring, I love to follow and play sports of all kinds, particularly...

...as I feel that they offer the student the best opportunity to witness real life applications of Mathematics. As a tutor, it is my goal to keep students engaged in learning. As such, instead of simply answering the questions that are posed to the student, I ask deeper questions and lead them to a fuller...

Learning is a skill that should be gained, enhanced, and used throughout your life. Only then will success come.... In a first lesson, we would start by getting to know a little bit about each other, so we know who we are talking to, and asking what they hope to get out of the sessions. After understanding is reached, we can tackle the material.

...high school, I tutored elementary school and middle school music. When it comes to learning, I think it is most important to realize that everybody has a distinct learning style. This process of finding the right teaching method requires patience, creativity, and communication. I really enjoy and am inspired by seeing my students succeed and...

...University of Pennsylvania living in Montana and embracing my inner mountain woman. I love backpacking, trail running, learning about flora and fauna, skiing, and spending as much time as possible with my lovable mutt, Zuca. Fortunately, my job as a wilderness therapist in Montana and Idaho gave me the opportunity to embrace my passions while...

...I am fascinated by other countries, cultures, and languages, and relish the opportunity to connect with students from all corners of the globe. In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing, and spending time with my husband and our two children (ages four and two). I also love to travel, both in and outside the...

...I know that it is an extremely intimidating subject for many students. My method of breaking down problems into their bare elements and working from there helps prevent students from shutting down because they have no idea what to do when they see a new problem. While I am here to help students do better...

...are just as important as correct ones, in their own ways. I provide students with a safe atmosphere to discover both. I like working with middle and high school students mostly because they get my humor by that age. Younger students are just as fun because everything is new for them, and they're not afraid...

...their own. I love to see students begin to use writing as a way to explore their thoughts and ideas. I also love to see the process of learning a new language at the early stages, which is often when a student begins to think critically about language for the first time. When I'm not...

...playing soccer, volunteering at the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) homeless shelter, playing the piano, hanging with friends and much more. I love working with people from all walks of life and have also spent time tutoring a diverse range of people at Seattle Education Access in the past. I look forward to meeting you...

...is to help students see connections and forces behind historical events -- in short the "Big Picture" -- while also understanding the importance of specific events and people. I frequently conduct one on one sessions with students, which I enjoy greatly, to help them see these points and connections, and to adopt strategies for reading...

...high school, plus P-Chem, O-Chem Biology: all levels high school Math: all levels high school, plus Differential Equations, Statistics, some Group Theory. Standardized test preparation (incl. SAT, ACT, GRE, MCAT) Need help in another area? Just ask! While math and science are the subjects I am most passionate about, I am well-versed in many academic...

...Language Arts and have been teaching for over a decade, mostly in private schools and higher level. I am the teacher your kids will enjoy and laugh with as I make Shakespeare fun and VALID for the times. I started tutoring in college, and I also worked in publishing creating a lot of the material...

...to be a part of that process! From my TA days, I have tons of experience helping students with their writing projects. Helping students develop and perfect their papers and essays has become one of my favorite parts of teaching. I've also come to actually enjoy preparing for standardized tests, and hope to share some...

...Now I try to ski as much as possible in the winter and hike and bike in the summer. In between, I enjoy helping students learn economics. I love working one-on-one with students. That way, I can be sure your questions are answered. I can tailor what we do and talk about directly to you....

I have happily taught math and robotics at the Middle School level for the past 7 years. Before that, I was a Title One math specialist at the elementary level. Going way back, I started my teaching career in an Early Childhood Center, teaching a mix of first and second graders.

...find one that works for them. I believe in patience, but I also believe that if something is not working, there is another method out there that can work, and we should use it. If a student I'm working with is struggling with a particular literary work that they need to read for school, I...