Award-Winning Tutors serving Newcastle, WA

...book editor at Simon & Schuster and as a managing editor at Penguin Group, USA. During this time, I was also employed as a freelance copy editor at Random House, Amazon, and many other companies of the same ilk. After moving into academia, I developed the curriculum and taught Writing for Non-writing Majors at Philadelphia...

...writing scripts in Spanish for a travel TV show. Later, I moved to Oviedo, Spain to complete my Master's degree in Spanish. After six years, I returned to the United States to study Education at City University of Seattle, and I began to work for the Bellevue School District. As a personal tutor, first I...

...and working with them has been an adventure. Overall, I like to work with kids of all ages. I have worked and taught English as a second language on other platforms. In my work career, I have worked as a trainer for over five years. While in college, I volunteered at the tutoring center and...

...power of one on one instructional time to transform student attitudes and outcomes. I seek to empower students to better understand themselves and succeed in life. My approach to tutoring is based on games and questioning, to bring fun, and thinking together to create effective sessions that improve student self esteem, effectiveness, and ability.... Student engagement is key. When students are engaged and curious, they bring their best thinking and work ethic. Connecting work with students’...

...and Math at University of Washington in Seattle. I am passionate about helping students work through their math struggles with and (hopefully) help them to realize how fun solving problems can be! I am especially connected to Calculus as I took two years of Calc in high school and completed advanced college level Calc just...

For four years I taught English in Japan to grades K-9, and what I learned was most important in teaching is to simply have a relationship with the children and be patient. Not everyone learns in the same way or at the same rate, and it's sometimes just an issue of finding a method that...

...writing and I also have my degree in Early Childhood Education with an endorsement in Child Development. For the past several years I have been a freelance writer, having my work published in magazines and literary anthologies. Besides being passionate about writing, I also believe that each one of us has a unique set of...

...years of experience teaching English and Spanish as a second language. Here at Varsity, I teach all levels of my beautiful native language, Espaol (Spanish). I believe anyone can become fluent in Spanish when they find the right fit for them, whether it is full immersion or a mix of English and Spanish, grammar focused...

...owner, I've developed a knack for making even the most complex concepts click, because I believe learning doesn't have to be intimidating to be impactful. In fact, I've found that the best learning happens when it's engaging, dynamic, and even fun, especially in moments that might otherwise feel overwhelming. I pride myself on understanding how...

...focus on that to help you strategically learn and fully retain everything you need. I look forward to building your self confidence and love of learning, not just your skills in a given subject area. For students learning to speak English, I have been a foreign exchange student and "walked a mile in your shoes"...

I am currently getting my Physics degree at Seattle University with minors in mechanical and electrical engineering. I have a passionate for helping students and a drive to inspire them to use the tools from a variety of subject areas to solve problems and achieve their goals.

...experience in tutoring and instruction to craft discussion, lessons, and practice examples to best assist you with your academic goals. I am patient, I am always willing to look for and use alternate explanations when needed, and I will do everything I can to make the material we are covering mean something, to make it...

In high school, I tackled various AP classes, from calculus to German. In college, I successfully completed two bachelor of science degrees in chemical engineering and applied mathematics. Although my educational background has shaped the subjects I teach, my tutoring experience with multiple college organizations has shaped my teaching methods.

...Emphasis) from Kalamazoo College. I have held two nationally competitive writing and teaching fellowships (at the University of Louisville and the Wisconsin Institute for Creative Writing) where I taught composition, creative writing, and literature, as well as a graduate level course on the pedagogy of writing. I have worked individually and intensively with students on...

...smart people can think in very different ways from each other and that people who are outstanding at some subjects inevitably need help with others. I always bring this insight to bear on tutoring, where I work together with the student to find a method or style that works best for them!

...cellular and molecular engineering applications. My passion for tutoring began in high school, where I supported peers through the National Honor Society, specializing in writing and test preparation. In college, I continued this path as a teaching assistant for an introductory MATLAB course tailored to Bioengineering students and as the VP of community engagement for...

...graduated with Bachelor of Science degrees in both Mathematics and Computer Science. I tutor both subjects. Everyone has a different learning style; my goal as a tutor is to find out what my student's learning style is and adapt my teaching accordingly. I'm passionate about helping students because I was a student myself in the...

...long-term care while pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and certificate in Public Health. As an RN, Leigh has worked in a variety of settings, including being an elementary school nurse, acute-rehabs, and step-down units. Much of her RN career has been focused on caring for adult and pediatric trauma patients in Level 1...

...level before completing a master's degree in financial analysis. After working for accounting and investment firms, I started my own business focused on consulting, tax preparation, and research projects. In terms of languages, I had the opportunity to study for one year in both France and Germany, and I obtained college minors in both languages.

...in Manufacturing engineering and Industrial engineering from New Mexico State and University of Texas at El Paso. My undergraduate is in Mechanical engineering. I worked as an Industrial engineering for Boeing. I have 10 years of teaching and tutoring experience and 14 years of engineering experience. I tutor all levels of Mathematics and Statistics. I...