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Mary: Sunset Hill tutor
Certified Tutor in Sunset Hill, WA
...a student I'm working with is struggling with a particular literary work that they need to read for school, I will read that book. I consider the student and myself to be members of the same team, working toward the twin goals of knowledge and skill together. In my spare time I like to read...
Education & Certification
The Evergreen State College - Bachelors, Environmental Studies
Seattle Pacific University - Current Grad Student, MFA Creative Writing - Fiction

Anastasia: Sunset Hill tutor
Certified Tutor in Sunset Hill, WA
...getting to know the ins and outs of the city and the different culture Seattle has to offer. I am a person that genuinely enjoys teaching and what I do. I especially enjoy one-on-one sessions to really figure out how different people learn different subjects. Once I get to know a bit about the student...
Education & Certification
Kennesaw State University - Bachelors, Early Childhood Education

Yevgeniy: Sunset Hill tutor
Certified Tutor in Sunset Hill, WA
...of tutoring experience, a good educator also needs to have the ability to engage pupils and to give them the tools that they need to succeed on their own. This means not only teaching students the material, but also familiarizing them with effective learning strategies and helping them develop strong study skills--all in a way...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelors, Linguistics
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 710
GRE Verbal: 170

Dominic: Sunset Hill tutor
Certified Tutor in Sunset Hill, WA
...advantages as a math tutor, in particular, is that I have first hand experience with many of the applications of mathematics, i.e. to Astronomy, Physics, Economics, and even to "soft" sciences like Psychology through Statistics. Getting students to understand the broader picture of why math is important has proven to be very effective in providing...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 710

Bahaar: Sunset Hill tutor
Certified Tutor in Sunset Hill, WA
...improve her math skills and she was able to get into an excellent, and very competitive, private high school after taking a math entrance test. And throughout all of this, I have absolutely loved it! I am a CRLA Certified Tutor, having completed all 3 levels of training. There is nothing better than seeing the...
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Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering (Minor in Mathematics)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 700

Ernie: Sunset Hill tutor
Certified Tutor in Sunset Hill, WA
...hobbies and interests are derived from the region where I currently live: the Northwest. I am a mountaineer, having climbed all the major peaks in Washington and Oregon; I enjoy collecting rocks and exploring deserts and canyons of the Southwest; I play and enjoy classical guitar, and I am constantly reading anything I can get...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Bacteriology
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor of Science, Microbiology

Michael: Sunset Hill tutor
Certified Tutor in Sunset Hill, WA
...subject matters. Although I am comfortable with most subjects, I feel most passionate about English, Literature, and History. I believe in a student driven approach to teaching that adapts and adjusts to different learning styles and personal traits in order to best serve my student's needs. Learning is a lifelong process and should be encouraged...
Education & Certification
Central Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood/Elementary Education

Jack: Sunset Hill tutor
Certified Tutor in Sunset Hill, WA
...I am a graduate of Computer Science and Bass Trombone performance from McGill University, currently pursuing a masters in music with a focus on performance research in collaborative composition. I am passionate about developing fluency with the mathematical and conceptual components of computer science to build passion and intuition in my students and I firmly...
Education & Certification
McGill University - Current Undergrad Student, Music Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Crawford: Sunset Hill tutor
Certified Tutor in Sunset Hill, WA
...innovations, I've found it extremely handy in tutoring. Every student is different and so are their difficulties, so a finite set of ways to present a concept or tackle a difficulty is potentially limiting. In my experience, it's much more effective to use an adaptive framework like design thinking to identify the root of students'...
Education & Certification
University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Current Undergrad, Computer Science

Andy: Sunset Hill tutor
Certified Tutor in Sunset Hill, WA
...lie in mathematics, science, and ACT test prep areas. Having struggled myself the first time I took standardized tests, I understand that even with a solid knowledge foundation tests like the ACT require a substantial amount of exam specific preparation. While my engineering background provides me the opportunity to tutor more advanced math, science, and...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 33

Kate: Sunset Hill tutor
Certified Tutor in Sunset Hill, WA
...and editing, SAT and other test prep, psychology, social sciences, public speaking, literature, English, and theater courses. I graduated from high school with an International Baccalaureate diploma and completed my Extended Essay in the topic of Drama, so I tutor those courses as well! My teaching philosophy is one of dialogue - I believe that...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Drama
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 740

Paul: Sunset Hill tutor
Certified Tutor in Sunset Hill, WA
...am very logical and visually oriented. I always draw a visual whenever I start a problem if I think it will help me get understand, and I think this mentality really helps those that I tutor as well. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy being outside, playing sports (especially soccer!), board games, eating, and traveling/exploring.
Education & Certification
University of Vermont - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Stephen: Sunset Hill tutor
Certified Tutor in Sunset Hill, WA
...and worked as a one-to-one ESL instructor in Paris for three years, teaching students of every age and level (as well as improving my French, while still speak on a daily basis among my family). While I am passionate about literature, I receive the most personal satisfaction as a tutor by helping students to develop...
Education & Certification
Western Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, English

Jennifer: Sunset Hill tutor
Certified Tutor in Sunset Hill, WA
...assignment in a 6th grade life science classroom where I based 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...
Education & Certification
Central Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese
Heritage University - Masters, Elementary Education K-8
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Sarah: Sunset Hill tutor
Certified Tutor in Sunset Hill, WA
...on developing reading and writing skills for high school completion and college prep for more than 4 years. Many of the students I've worked with are learning English as their second (or third) language. My favorite subjects to tutor for are AP English and the SAT writing section. I also enjoy helping students prepare for...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, English Language and Literature

Marianna: Sunset Hill tutor
Certified Tutor in Sunset Hill, WA
...well as teaching experience, I then taught ESL in Seoul, South Korea from 2013 to 2014. In Seoul, I taught and tutored students of all ages and loved helping them grow and learn at their own pace. When I returned to the United States to live in beautiful Seattle, I knew that I wanted to...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Art History
Illinois State University - Master of Arts, Visual Culture

Jozef Engel: Sunset Hill tutor
Certified Tutor in Sunset Hill, WA
...stages, which is often when a student begins to think critically about language for the first time. When I'm not working or reading, I try to travel as much as I can. I grew up partly in Costa Rica, studied in Spain, and worked in France. More recently, I have spent time in Mexico, Portugal,...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, History and Comparative Literature
University of California-Irvine - PHD, Comparative Literature
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 34

Anna: Sunset Hill tutor
Certified Tutor in Sunset Hill, WA
...then, have gained a wealth of teaching experience with students of diverse backgrounds. I have worked with students as young as third grade up to learners that already have college degrees. My background as a 9th grade English teacher has given me the opportunity to work with students from low-income backgrounds, students with learning disabilities,...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Politics
Johns Hopkins University - Masters, Education Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410

Rachel: Sunset Hill tutor
Certified Tutor in Sunset Hill, WA
...and at an after school community literacy program. After finishing school, I completed a year of service with City Year Seattle (an AmeriCorps program). During this year, I worked as a tutor, mentor, and classroom assistant at Concord International Elementary. I enjoy tutoring in all subjects, but my favorites are elementary math and reading. I...
Education & Certification
Willamette University - Bachelors, International Studies
Willamette University - Masters, Business Administration (MBA)

Jacqui: Sunset Hill tutor
Certified Tutor in Sunset Hill, WA
...years of experience as a reading tutor for underserved kids, a counselor at a Cornell University academic summer camp, and a teacher in a fifth-grade classroom, I've learned how to inspire even the most reluctant learners to love using their minds. There's nothing more gratifying to me then seeing a student understand, and I'm privileged...
Education & Certification
Lewis & Clark College - Bachelors, Sociology and Anthropology
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
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