Award-Winning Tutors serving Stanwood, WA

Every student learns differently. Finding that spark and watching it move into positive results is my focus with every student. I have been teaching and mentoring for more than 30 years. In that time, I have worked with a very diverse group of people. I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve scholastically!

As an engineering student, I am very familiar with high level math, physics, chemistry, and other STEM courses, as well as English, writing, and public speaking. I can use teaching methods demonstrated by my professors to teach others. In high school, I tutored younger students in Latin, using techniques like flashcards and quizzes.

...and it is a privilege for me to teach your child. I am very knowledgeable in the field of mathematics, and I specialize in applying what students learn to the real world. My teaching philosophy is to make math fun by implementing a strengths-based approach to each lesson. I tailor every lesson to fit each...

...my Spanish by living in Spanish-speaking countries. I have worked with college students and older adults in English Language Learning classrooms for a year. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English as a Foreign Language, and Spanish. I value student input and give them the opportunity to participate,...

...I have been tutoring adults since I was an undergraduate, and I have also tutored older elementary school students, middle school students, and high school students. Most of my students are aiming for scores that will help them get into highly selective universities. Some of my students also have ADHD, autism, or communication disorders. All...

...that may be outside of their comfort zone. Through the process of your Japanese learning, we can seek to accomplish skilled comprehension to prepare you for basic reading and conversation for a trip to Japan, or to advance to further levels of classroom learning. I hope to go on and become a secondary teacher of...

...my lessons around the Washington state standards and the FOSS science kit program. I believe that it is an educator's most important task to help children gain a love for learning. If learning is fun, hands-on, and informative, it will be more likely that students will take an active role in their education and strive...

...be able to pay that forward. I have a bachelors in Electrical Engineering and an MBA, and have worked as an Engineer or other technical role for more than a decade. Before that, I was a submarine officer in the U.S. Navy, trained to drive the submarine and operate its nuclear reactor. I've even taught...

...University of Michigan, where I was a graduate student instructor and machine shop trainer. Despite my choice of studies, I have often been frustrated with own my math and science class experiences, and how often I see one bad class/teacher/experience ruin a student's self-confidence or passion. I have the most experience in math and science,...

...college admissions, I know how stressful AP tests, SATs, and ACTs can be. As a tutor, I aim to help students feel as prepared as they can for these standardized tests, giving students the confidence to succeed. In my spare time, I enjoy doing pilates and yoga, listening to music, and hiking.

...most helpful to a better life; however, going later has worked out very well for me. I am now semi-retired from farming. I raised my children on an alpaca farm high in the Rocky Mountains. We also had other farm animals and plenty of chores. Now I live on a small farm and still have...

I have very passionate students in all areas, especially the STEM fields. I am currently pursuing Honors Mechtronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo. I strive to help all students reach their potential and succeed in the classroom and beyond. Outside of school, I enjoy playing music, outdoor activities and playing basketball.

...teacher in WA, with an endorsement in Physics. I have been tutoring, along with teaching and designing curriculum since 1979 and have accumulated over 70,000 hours of one to one tutoring, both in person and online. I currently work only with College and University students. Client selection is restricted to weekly clients, no test prep...

...and Schools: Master of Science in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner from Case Western University Master of Public Health from Case Western University Bachelor of Science in Nursing Central Methodist University Associate of Science Nursing Crowder College Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Azusa Pacific University Bachelor or Arts in Global Studies from Azusa Pacific University

...and write Mandarin Chinese (although far from perfectly!). Learning a foreign language, especially one so different from English, has been a long-term and ongoing project. One of the most important things I’ve gotten from learning Chinese is a sense of humility and forgiveness. Learning can be hard—and every teacher will tell you it should be...

...earned a BS in General Biology and am planning to attend a masters program in Physician Assistant Studies. I took many AP classes in high school and took junior and senior level classes as a freshman at UW so I could graduate a year early. Hopefully I get the chance to help you conquer some...

...tutoring job where I can help students to accelerate academic achievement. I have read about Varsity Tutors' mission, and I found it pretty consistent with my goal. I want to serve as a tutor and instructor to be able to give back my contribution to the next generation. As can be seen from my curriculum...

...I strive to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and actively engaging in the learning process Outside of academia, I have a strong interest in fitness and wellness. I enjoy working out regularly to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and I find that physical activity helps me...

...to help others expand their knowledge of literature. I find the analysis of literature to be very interesting and hope to inspire those I work with to feel the same way. I am most versed in early American literature but am familiar with many other types as well. I seek to promote close reading strategies...

...and have held various teaching/mentoring roles. Having graduated 1st in my class with a Masters degree, I know what it takes to succeed in academic settings. It is effort, not innate ability, that makes people excel. I try to put forth this effort and learn in all areas of my life, including my hobbies like...