Award-Winning Tutors serving Yesler Terrace, WA

...working with such a wide range of age groups greatly shaped my teaching philosophy. I value listening to my students the most in the process of tutoring. From my experience as a tutor, I have learned that every student has a different way to tackle the same problem, and as a tutor, it is my...

...Chicago and my MLIS from San Jose state. I have worked as a librarian for the past 6 years. I specialize in worthing with kids who have learning disabilities and reluctant readers. Previous to becoming a librarian I gave private art lessons and did art parties for children for a number of years. I enjoy...

...if they invest enough time into learning it and if the concepts are explained to them well. When I am working with a new student I try to figure out what kinds of explanations reach them the best and incorporate those into my lesson plans. I most enjoy students who are motivated and willing to...

...at teaching. I respect Varsity tutors' reputation for excellence and commitment to academic development. I believe it will be a stimulating learning environment and a place where I could connect with several like-minded students. My passion for teaching and an exceptional academic and professional record will make me an asset on this platform. I fondly...

...and exploring local beaches and mountains. This interest in the outdoors manifested in me studying Biology at Occidental College. During my undergraduate, I worked in two undergraduate labs: Neurobiology and Ecology labs. My research took me to Costa Rica, where I studied a tropical canopy tree in Costa Rica's tropical forest. After graduating, I joined...

...way we use them. I would love to help a pupil become attuned to the nuances of a text or express themselves more clearly for a college admissions essay. Besides education, my interests and hobbies include theatre, cooking, camping, and volunteerism. In my professional and personal life, I adhere to the motto of my favorite writer,...

...anything to do with the outdoors.I live on a sailboat and can't think of a better place to live. I'm more on the quite side but love to laugh and meet new people. I was big into soccer when I was younger and though I don't play as often now I still have a love...

...yourself for, and learn from your mistakes. If you've ever thought or told yourself "I'm just not a math person", I would love to change your mind. I try to teach my students to have a positive growth mindset in order to reach their goals and gain confidence. I have programming experience with Python and...

...have been in the school system in one capacity or another for the past 23 years, and I am confident that I can provide a positive environment for students to grow and progress. As a former student teacher, as well as a law school graduate, I have experience in presenting modules made to inform and...

My name is Janee ( Juh-nay). By day, I am a Senior Visual Designer at a tech company in Bellevue, WA. By night, I love to craft, cook and cuddle my doggos. I have 10 years of design experience and love to share my knowledge with others.

...have been coding for almost 10 years now and I have helped countless students with their programming assignment. My aim is to help people better understand Computer Science concepts and implementation at a fundamental level. I understand that this subject is not easy to learn which is why I have patience and empathy for those...

...hold a certificate in TEFL, and will begin work on a master's degree in English this fall. I have more than ten years of experience teaching and tutoring students in composition, literature, grammar, and ESL. I am passionate about helping students succeed and develop lifetime love of learning. By evaluating areas of student weakness and...

...Varsity tutor I was mostly called on tutoring Spanish, Russian, Latin, and Math. I believe that every student can learn. The goal of the teacher/ tutor is to find the approach to each individual student because each student has his/ her own style of learning. We know that there are different types of talents that...

I am passionate about passing on knowledge. Most importantly helping set the right foundation for future success. For this reason, I tutor.

...most enjoyable bits of teaching is taking students through a work - historical, literary, whatever - and helping the student discover the references and connections the author of that work was making, what he or she was trying to say, and to whom - to try to uncover someone else's intellectual world.... I think the best teaching happens in conversation. Having a text and talking about it is the traditional way teaching has happened because it...

I have enjoyed working with special education middle school students for the 2019-2020 school year as a one on one instructional assistant. I look forward to helping you with you general education to math and science needs.

I have been teaching ESL for three years in Nevada and Korea. I would love to help your students reach their their full potential in any language. I also have experience with reading and writing having volunteered in New York classrooms and helping friends with their troubles.

...the best ways to learn is to teach -- you cannot teach without an intimate knowledge of the subject. I love to tutor math and computer science, topics I've studied and worked with for years to learn their ins and outs. I firmly believe in teaching students beyond "passing a test". I've always sought out...

...and Data Science. I am recognized by my employer as a subject matter expert in Python Programming and Data Engineering. I am available to help with topics from Algebra and Statistics to Business, Data Science and Computer Science. When I'm not learning the newest Data Science technique I enjoy hiking and spending time with my...

...tutor challenges also play to my strengths as I excel in word-choice and improving sentence dynamics. Apart from most tutors, I engage in a compassionate-style of tutoring, employing heavy focus on encouragement and reframing writing as a type of "play." Writing is an intimate expression of oneself and I look to grow student abilities through...