Award-Winning Tutors in Selah, WA

The best teachers show a genuine interest in what they are teaching. Teachers should transmit their passion for their subject to their students. The best learners are those who feel safe, comfortable, cared for and respected. Teachers should create a caring and respectful environment so that students can be confident.

...to, and I try to encourage my students to build on what they already know to delve deeper into a topic and learn more. When I'm not teaching, I like to read, and I am an especial fan of "The Wizard of Oz" books and other classic children's books. I am also a fan of...

...Washington University with a degree in English Literature. I have years of experience tutoring my two younger brothers with their homework and teaching small group bible studies. My wife and I are excited to welcome a baby girl into the world this July! I hope I can help with any subjects you or your child...

...a great deal of enjoyment watching as the switch goes on in a students head when they finally grasp a concept. Watching students slowly grasp onto topics and build up their confidence is a wonderful thing to witness. In terms of my general approach/philosophy to tutoring, I think that students should be treated as responsible...

...enable him to get along without a teacher." -Elbert Hubbard. Even if you're not a child or you're not a 'him', this still applies. My main goal is to enable you to perform the desired tasks on your own. After all, you can't take the tutor into the test, can you? Our sessions will emphasise...

...struggled with a higher level O chem class. I thought there was no way I could pass it. However, I didn't let mistakes stop me. I learned from them, I applied myself, and I stayed optimistic. I got through this class with a higher grade than I ever expected. It was then I realized that...

...level teaching experience. Enjoy relationship-building with students (have coached basketball and track for 30 years). Very passionate about history and believe in making it interesting and exciting for students. History degree from Seattle Pacific University and Masters in History from Sam Houston State. Favorite subjects are US History and Government . . . have traveled...

...build relationships with my students free of biases. Finally, a good teacher inspires growth mentality. Often in mathematics we have a fixed mindset. We believe "I am bad at math". My goal is to shift this attitude to "I am not good at math YET". Students should feel encouraged to grow their math skills and...

I graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Psychology. I draw on an extensive background in psychology to help you design study strategies and personal plans that will help you achieve the best results possible. I look forward to working together to achieve your learning goals.

...College. I am currently studying to get my AA in Early Childhood Education. I believe education should be offered in a variety of ways to help students who learn differently. Whether through audio, visually, or through hands-on learning experiences. I also believe in making teaching fun so children will want to learn and experience new...

...pharmacology, current guidelines and trends in drug therapies in various therapeutic areas. I am a Clinical Pharmacist with experience in community health care clinic for over 14 years. I also have a PhD in Pharmacology from University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. I have taught undergraduate courses in Pharmacology. I have been a preceptor to many...

...most diverse campus in the school district and my students forever changed me. Teaching became more than just a job, but a passion. My students taught me what it meant to be resilient in the face of challenges and together we built a classroom that valued our differences, our unique strengths, and our collective growth...

...full potential on these tests. I really enjoy teaching test preparation, as there are so many aspects to taking these exams ranging from test taking strategies, the material itself, as well as preparation right before the tests themselves. I believe that every student requires a different teaching strategy, and I believe in treating every student...

...develop a thought process when thinking analytically about a piece of writing. Students will learn to recognize grammatical structure and parts of speech, as well as to recognize important literary terms and techniques in writing, and how it contributes to the work as a whole. Outside of the academic realm, I am diehard sports fan,...

...experiences as a student receiving tutoring has taught me and helped me a lot in being a successful tutor. In my opinion, the most important part of tutoring is understanding each individual's needs and learning methods. Everyone is different and to be a successful tutor, you cannot apply the same teaching methods to every student....

...from various perspectives. Even if a few years from now, you cannot quite remember how to graph an equation, at one point you thought through how to present information in a form that is easier to visually interpret. The exact meaning of "prestidigitation" might elude you some day, but if you ran across this word...

...2014, I graduated with a degree in biochemistry from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln knowing that my next step was to discover what it meant to be a doctor. The more involved that I have become in the medical field, the stronger my desire to be a doctor becomes. As a Nursing Assistant in...

...a mystical view of math. It is set in New York City, one of my favorite places to visit, and celebrates New York's distinctive mix of cultures. My other hobbies are collecting various types of music and collecting Star Wars toys. I am anxiously awaiting the December premiere of "Star Wars VII : The Force Awakens."...

...language abroad. With Varsity Tutors, I tutor a wide range of subjects including biology, algebra, and English, as well as ACT and GRE prep. I employ a student-centered teaching style, encouraging students to think independently and draw their own conclusions about the content. In my free time, I enjoy appreciating and composing music and literature,...

...Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is allowed to understand the material rather than be...