Award-Winning Tutors serving North Creek, WA

I am a senior at Chapman U studying chemistry and computer science, with hopes to get a masters in teaching at the high school level! I particularly love working with students on chemistry and math, and believe that no one is "bad" at either one, they have just not had the subject explained in a...

...put their mind to. Hard work, patience, and respect from both the student and the teacher are key to creating a learning environment that can produce tangible results. I would say my tutoring style is adaptable. I tend to teach through examples, but I also pay attention to how a student learns best and try...

...she taught for 17 more years. As that school grew, I joined as a teacher and director of the school. I have been teaching students for 30 years, in subjects ranging from phonics to history, from prose to music, from business to computers. My style is all about communication. No subject is "too hard" and...

...and a Bachelors of Arts in American Ethnic Studies and Interdisciplinary Visual Arts. I love being able to help people through fun and innovative methods of learning and craft my sessions to accommodate my students. When I am not teaching, I enjoy cooking, baking, decorating/diy, art, local events, and rediscovering Seattle. I look forward to...

...due to my status as a secondary teacher candidate with the University of Washington's teacher education program. My hobbies include playing a variety of instruments, dancing, reading, and kayaking. Some of my interests are education, world history, social justice, and advocacy. My teaching philosophy is to engrain foundational skills in my students to help them...

...in the interest and importance of the thing taught, a concern about it amounting to a kind of passion. I believe a teacher ought also urge his students to think critically. It's almost always the case that rote memorization of facts or data cannot impart the same deep understanding of some subject or issue that...

...so that they can consistently and effectively apply the concepts that they have learned in new ways. My goal is to push students to think about concepts in new ways and give them an understanding of the subjects that they are learning that is deep enough that they can teach the subjects themselves.

...differences and help me adapt. This experience has made me want to pay it forward and I have since Highschool always taught and tutored children and adults in both French (my native language) and Spanish (which I studied). I have done this both as full time jobs or on the side because I enjoy helping...

...lies in teaching Math and Electrical Engineering courses, as they are the subjects that I understand the most deeply and enjoy the most. My approach to tutoring is centered around creating a safe space, where students can feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and explore new ideas without fear of judgment. With a background in...

...is an MPA? My standard response is that it is a business degree for the public sector, i.e. non-profits, foundations, government work, etc. The courses included Stats, Econ, Leadership, Data Analysis, Environmental Policy, and others. Before earning my MPA I completed my undergraduate studies at UW where I majored in Political Science. I have taken...

...taught include history, Theory of Knowledge (IB), IB biology, earth sciences, IB environmental science, geography, religion, IB philosophy, literature, anthropology, archaeology, art, composition, literature, life skills, etc. Along with my varied education and degrees, I bring genuine, holistic life-experiences and diverse global perspectives to each field wherein I teach. My honors include two teacher of the...

...focus 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...

...using math and critical thinking to solve complex problems. I am also currently studying for the GRE so that I may apply for grad school next fall. I enjoy all things active. I played ultimate frisbee for my university's club team and hope to find another team to play for here in Seattle. I am happiest...

...believe that even knowing just enough of another foreign language is enough to broaden one's horizon and experience more of the world around them. Whether a student is taking a foreign language class as a requirement, an elective, or simply because there was no other option there is so much that can be retained from...

I graduated from the University of Washington with a B.S. in Biochemistry. While there I tutored several classmates in Chemistry as it was my favorite subject. I am a patient person who is able to break down complicated ideas so that they are easy to understand. I am planning to attend law school next fall....

...years, aiding students from 4 to 17 in subjects like: SSAT Prep, ACT/SAT prep, and general tutoring. I've also worked with students who have been diagnosed with some form of learning difference. Much of my time with the tutoring company included not only me being responsible with administrative duties, but also the tact to help...

...student has their own learning style(s) and pace, so it's important to incorporate that into my teaching approach. I also believe teaching is a two way street - that it's just as important for the student to be actively participating and involved in the conversation as it is for the teacher to be providing the...

...especially mathematics. I find value in teaching students some of the logic and structures present in higher-level mathematics. These act as scaffolds when students are learning to understand why we can use the algorithms we do rather than simply plugging values in. Mathematics applies to every person's life and through effective pedagogical practices, my goal...

...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 just regurgitating what was done at school and assuming it will work. You can be sure that I will work hard to find solutions for the...

...six years in higher education as a teacher, tutor, and editor. In addition, I work with the Writing for the National Awards Initiative assisting students with cover letters, personal statements, and application essays. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Writing. I enjoy helping students with...