Top Tutors serving Seattle

Lucas: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...the opportunity to tutor a student in less-frequently requested subjects like Philosophy! My teaching philosophy is a mix of formal training and personal methods. I earned Level II certification from the Collegiate Reading and Learning Association (CLRA) while tutoring for OSU, which taught me the methods needed to effectively relay information to students. As a philosophy student I also utilize the Socratic method while tutoring, which focuses on asking students questions in order to get...
Education & Certification
Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 31

Ruth: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...Best of the Batch Foundation. Her work focuses on culturally responsive multi-cultural education, language teaching, and program development. At the Carnegie Library, she created World Family Day, an event where volunteers read children's stories in their native language, donated food from around the world, and shared cultural crafts with 90 kids and parents. During 2014-15, Ruth completed a Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs, where she learned about the interaction between government and nonprofit sectors in...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelors, Comparative Literature / Russian Civilization
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 760

Josh: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...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 on the SAT or the GRE, you likely had to learn how to infer tone and meaning using limited information. These skills are valuable and likely...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Music, Concentration in Composition
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Music Composition
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Adam: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Cincinnati. I plan on attending law school in the near future, but I have always enjoyed teaching. I started tutoring during my junior year of high school, finding that I had an aptitude for analogies that helped students learn the material. I tutor a large variety of subjects, including LSAT, SAT, and ACT. I also tutor various academic subjects, primarily in the fields of...
Education & Certification
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Bachelors, Sociology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36

Rick: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
Providing guidance in science and mathematics to help students understand the real-world applications of scientific and mathematical concepts in their everyday lives. I have a B.S.E. in Aerospace Engineering and a B.S. in Sustainable Energy Materials and Technology, and I am pursuing my M.S. in Aerospace Engineering.... Learning science and mathematics through real-world applications that show how concepts can actually be used to solve real problems.... I'd ask them about topics they feel uncomfortable with, as...
Education & Certification
Arizona State University - Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering
Arizona State University - Current Grad Student, Aerospace Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1380
SAT Math: 700

Caleb: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...over the years I have played less, and it is just an occasional hobby now. Of course, despite my busy schedule I always make time to hang out with friends, whether through gaming or otherwise, just to keep myself sane whilst being immersed in academia. Through tutoring, I wish to inspire those who have yet to see the wonders of mathematics in the hopes that they too might want to further the field themselves one...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Mathematics
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Grad Student, Mathematics

Koissi: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...help my peers in their math and Computer Science classes. I am an avid programmer with experience across a wide range of technologies and languages, including NodeJS, MySQL, C, C++, and Objective C. Most of my experience in Computer Science comes from personal projects and my own curiosity. Learning new things is my favorite pastime, and I'd like to share that feeling with others as much as I can. When tutoring students, I work to...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 35

Alex: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...tutor is History, but I also love to help students with ACT preparation and college admissions essays. I recognize that applying to college can be very stressful, and as a future professor, I think it is important that I help walk students through that process, sharing advice and critique and making sure that everyone has the chance to represent themselves well when those dream schools are on the line (IWU was mine!). In my free...
Education & Certification
Illinois Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Music, History
University of Illinois at Chicago - PHD, History--British, World, Science Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 31

Micaela: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...am passionate about helping students succeed. I believe any student can improve their performance when tutored with an approach that works for them, which 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...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 800

Michael: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...well.I told them what I told my younger students about how being wrong helps us to learn and find the right. Once students started to incorporate this into their mentality, tutoring sessions would suddenly become just casual conversations because my students were basically teaching and motivating themselves. If given the opportunity, I will motivate my students as a tutor and be with them every step of the way. I don't want my students to feel...
Education & Certification
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Bachelors, Chemistry/Biochemistry
VCU School of Pharmacy - PHD, Pharmacy

Margaret: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
I am able to create functional, structural and grammatical ESL unit plans that are engaging and interactive. I can create a syllabus that addresses critical student needs, using effective sequencing. I'm also able to modify games and lesson plans for a variety of proficiency levels, age groups and learning styles and have a proven track record of motivating and inspiring ESL students for maximum language acquisition. ... My objectives are to help students become linguistically and...
Education & Certification
The University of Montana - Bachelors, English
Seattle University - Current Grad Student, TESOL

Kevin: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...graduated from the University of Washington with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering in 2012 and will be returning to the UW to pursue a PharmD degree in 2013. I have been tutoring for six years, both informally and through organizations such as UW and Bellevue College. I like teaching and continue to tutor because I enjoy helping students improve. I believe anyone can learn math and science. I work with my students to help them...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760

Amy: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...of Washington. I enjoy teaching and working with students, and up until our recent move to Seattle, I have had the luxury of being surrounded by them while studying or working in various academic environments. Tutoring now provides me with the one-on-one teaching experience that I enjoy so much. My strong background in Chemistry and Biology and my passion for teaching allow me to find just the right way to explain even the most difficult...
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
California Institute of Technology - Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry

Devan: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...School in Renton, where I participated in Varsity Basketball and Track and Field in all my years. We also competed in the State Meet for the 4X1 Relay for 3 years straight. In other words, when it comes to my personality, I like to have fun, be competitive, and succeed. When it comes to my experience with tutoring, I have an arsenal. With my mathematical background I am here to help you understand those theorems...
Education & Certification
Seattle University - Bachelors, Mathematics

Sam: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...you are able to see a student truly understand a new concept. Math, in particular, takes patience and practice, which is what I plan to impart and work on with students. Being from Alaska, I really enjoy the outdoors, especially hiking, camping, and kayaking. My friends and family, although spread out, are very important to me. I make a great effort to stay in touch with them as often as possible. At the moment I'm...
Education & Certification
Washington State University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Matthew: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...at a prestigious independent school in New Hampshire and this fall I taught at an experiential education school in CO, where I mentored students on multiple two-week backpacking trips. It is my belief that learning math is a perfect context in which to learn creative problem solving. In addition to working with students on complete content coverage, I frame problems as a series of open ended questions that lead to the correct answer and develop...
Education & Certification
Bates College - Bachelor of Science, Mathemtics

Jeffrey: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...students don't run into anything radically new on exam day. My preparation strategy aims to give students the instruction they need to recognize as many problem types as possible. Sitting for a standardized test can be a stressful experience for many people. I try to give students a firm toolkit of techniques and tactics so that they do not have to improvise in that kind of situation, and can instead focus on showing what they...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800

Peter: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...I always try to be the second type. My goal is that every student will get a 100% on every test. I taught economics and statistics at the college and university level for twenty years. I then moved to the US Department of the Treasury, where I mentored research scientists and worked with them to get their work published. I retired about five years ago. Now I try to ski as much as possible in...

Anna: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
...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, English Language Learners as well as students from a range of racial/ethnic identities. I strongly believe in every students' ability to learn new and challenging concepts. I have a knack for presenting information in ways that resonate with students and that students can understand. I take pride in my...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Politics
Johns Hopkins University - Masters, Education Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410

Kate: Seattle tutor
Certified Tutor in Seattle, WA
Hello! My name is Kate, and I have 10 years of experience as a tutor and as an informal educator. I love connecting with students and helping them grow.
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
University of Maryland - PHD, Bioengineering
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