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Ruth: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, WA
...Ruth has worked as a teacher in a variety of community-based settings. She spent one year as a Fulbright teacher at Northern (Arctic) Federal University in Arkhangelsk, Russia, teaching English and growing international friendships. Since returning to Pittsburgh in 2012, she has taught and mentored at-risk kids and youth at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Children's...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelors, Comparative Literature / Russian Civilization
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 760

Jan: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, WA
...on their own and to trust that they do not need to look to anyone else for answers. I tutor a range of subjects, but I especially enjoy teaching middle school math and SAT prep. I have a strong grasp of the approaches necessary to succeed in those areas. It is fun to share those...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing and Dance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 800

Lucas: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, WA
...them to reach their answers. Throughout my experience tutoring I've found that engaging a student in dialogue about the question at hand is far more successful than doing all of the talking. There's no better way of ensuring that a student understands the material than getting them to put it in their own words! Beyond...
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Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 31

Daniel: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, WA
...MFA student in creative writing and a Teaching Assistant at the University of Washington, Seattle campus. I have over 7 years of experience as a professional writer, and extensive training in expository writing and rhetorical approaches to writingin other words, I'm well prepared to make you a better reader, writer, proofreader, and thinker.... My philosophy is that writing is best taught with the big picture in mind. Instead of focusing first on grammar and punctuation (both...
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Baldwin-Wallace College - Bachelors, Theater
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Grad Student, Creative Writing, Fiction
GRE Verbal: 165

Chelsea: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, WA
...cum laude from Yale University with a B.S. in Economics and Psychology, and I am currently working towards a MSEd at Johns Hopkins University. I've been tutoring for nearly 10 years, in subjects ranging from ESL to econometrics, and I love any opportunity to help my students address their individual learning needs. In my spare...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Johns Hopkins University - Master of Science, Education
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 31

Micaela: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, WA
...is why I take a different approach for each individual student. I have a bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Washington's Foster School of Business. I transferred from Carleton College, where I focused on economics and was also able to take a wide range of liberal arts courses. I have been tutoring since...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 800

Amelia: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, WA
...study skills, organizational skills, or a variety of subjects including up to college level physics, chemistry, and biology. I am currently finishing my Master of Athletic Training, and am extremely knowledgeable in the fields of Exercise Science, Anatomy, and Healthcare. In my free time, I love to hike and bike as well as attend sporting...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Exercise Science
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Grad Student, Athletic Training
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Caleb: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, WA
...in California, but I enjoy the cold weather so I think it is a lot nicer up here in Seattle. Being a PhD student, a majority of my time is spent doing mathematics, but during my free time I practice computer programming or mess around on an instrument. I used to play piano and violin...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Mathematics
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Grad Student, Mathematics

Kelsey: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, WA
...quantities of information into smaller, digestible patterns, continuities, and contrasts, a skill that is imperative for standardized test taking and for holistic academic success. If you think I could be a good fit for you, please do not hesitate to contact me so that we can discuss your tutoring needs and goals and determine how...
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Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies and Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Verbal: 770
SAT Writing: 790

Mike: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, WA
...critical thinking skills, enhance your reading, writing, and research skills. I also work with students who want to practice their conversational and written Spanish. For non-native English speakers, I can help you deepen your English skills from common street slang where you learn to "speak like an American" to academic reading and writing which can...
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University of Central Arkansas - Bachelors, Sociology
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Masters, Political Science and Government

Daniel: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, WA
...underachieving high school student. After owning and operating a successful residential painting business for many years, I returned to school at the age of 30 to study music theory. While fulfilling the degree requirements, I found that I had been mistaken, and I was in fact capable of achieving a level of academic success which...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Bothell Campus - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering

Yevgeniy: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, WA
...and intuitive ways. However, as I have learned during my years 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...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelors, Linguistics
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 710
GRE Verbal: 170

Jozef Engel: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, WA
...and tutored students in Writing and Spanish. Earlier this year, I completed my Ph.D. in Comparative literature at the University of California, Irvine. My research focused on Latin American literature, and as part of my master's I completed coursework in Spanish, French, and English. I earned a B.A. in History, Comparative Literature, and European Studies...
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

Katie: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, WA
...quality that not many are able to grasp. This is what I like to show people, that what is learned in textbooks you are able to use in the everyday world scenarios. Aside from teaching others, my outside hobbies include being outdoors, people watching, playing with my animals, cooking, and trying to enjoy every moment...
Education & Certification
Grand Canyon University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Katie: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, WA
...I recently took the GREs and was admitted to UW's Master's of Social Work program, so the stress and anxiety of standardized test taking is fresh in my memory. For students preparing to take the SATs, ACTs, or GREs - I feel your pain! Together we can work through the daunting process of analyzing your...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, International Relations, Minors in Spanish and Creative Writing
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Grad Student, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Lange: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, WA
...an outdoor educator for youth where I lead backpacking trips in different parts of the country. One of my favorite parts about tutoring is getting to work with so many different students on a one on one basis. Being able to develop relationships and see students succeed has been one of the most gratifying aspects...
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Tufts University - Bachelors, International Relations / Economics
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Grad Student, Public Health

Claire: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, WA
...outdoor schools allowing me the opportunity to develop my skills as a teacher. There, I taught classes that ranged from science-heavy forest and aquatic ecology to those that emphasized interpersonal growth like high ropes and cooperation, developing my own lesson plans and adapting them to different states' curricula and to students' ages and personalities. My...
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Whitman College - Bachelors, Geology-Environmental Studies

Corrie: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, WA
I received my BA from Johns Hopkins University and my PhD from the University of Washington. Both of my degrees are in Public Health. I enjoy mentoring and teaching students of all ages. I have mentored K-8, high school, and beyond. In...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor in Arts, Public Health
University of Washington - PHD, Global Health, Microbiology

Kasra: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, WA
...My collegiate studies have enabled me to feel confident in my abilities to tutor life sciences, ranging from human anatomy, biology, environmental science and ecology to biochemistry and physiology. In preparing for and taking the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), widely considered to be the most rigorous of graduate school exams, I further strengthened my...
Education & Certification
University of Washington (Seattle Campus) - Bachelors, B.S. in Biology
ACT English: 32

Hannah: Lakewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Lakewood, WA
...ideal educational environment emphasizes high achievement and collaboration. For the past two years, I have worked in educational settings around the Seattle area. As the lead teacher for an after-school program serving Somali refugees and as a monitor at a French bilingual school, I have immersed myself in the region's splendid diversity. This work as...
Education & Certification
Mount Holyoke College - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36
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