Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Burien, WA

...master's degree in history and a master's degree in psychology. As a tutor, I do my best to be: patient, understanding, creative, and hardworking. Each student is unique and thus arrives with his or her own set of challenges and strengths; I strive to encounter the student where they are at. I hope to set...

...and analytical abilities so that they feel confident in subjects they have been challenged in. I especially enjoy tutoring Pre-Algebra and Calculus as I feel that if I can help build the proper foundation, I can help a student have a strong future in math. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, yoga, and planning...

...at school. We'll work together to develop goals and find a way for you to meet them. My passion is helping students gain a better understanding of how the natural world works, and to enable them to ask questions, find answers, and share their findings. I believe that science education can and often should be...

...University of Washington! I 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...

...pride in creating a wonderful piece of writing. I also look forward to meeting new students in general, and learning about their interests and future goals. Some of my interests include cooking, photography, dancing, hiking, and playing tennis. Some of my future goals include getting a dog, learning to snowshoe, and of course, helping students...

...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, E.M. Forster: "Only connect." By shaping meaningful connections with others, we come alive to the richness and diversity of human experience. As a teacher, I...

...to enrich your creative outlet, I would love to fan your inspirational flame! For all other elementary subjects, I love to make exploration and your curiosity a fun part of learning so that subjects come alive to you. In my classroom, my students often told me that science was their favorite subject because we always...

...love about my field, and is what I hope to bring to tutoring sessions and classes through Varsity. As a student who has experienced alternative methods in education back in high school, I find that education is something that should be accessible to everyone, across many platforms and in highly personal ways. I can't wait...

...(mostly dogs and cats but the occasional wilderness furball too when I encounter them on my hikes). I enjoy hiking (it's more like nature walking with slight inclines occasionally!). I, of course, love to write and read as well as make art (a lot of collage/decoupage/found art). I look forward to working with Varsity students!

...their academic progress. I first discovered my interest in teaching as a tutor six years ago. I helped a number of students in small group setting with their reading, writing, and math skills. In 2015, I received my Master's of Arts, Teaching from Western Oregon university as well as my Teaching License. I am currently...

...collaborative process that should be fun and engaging. I am a supportive teacher, and I strive to make course materials resonate with my students' interests and experiences. I am a caring and challenging professional, and I would very much like the chance to work with you. In my free time, I can be found in...

...middle school, high school, and college students. Teaching and working with kids is truly my passion and I plan on continuing for the rest of my life. I look forward to meeting new students to create more successful learning experiences! In my free time, I enjoy anything artistic whether its playing the piano and singing,...

...In the past I have tutored students from elementary school all the way up to college. I've given instruction in three different Chemistry lab classes, and I have helped students raise their grade in both Math and English. I prefer students who want to learn and are ready to put in the time and work...

...student to not move forward and then to find a new way of looking at it instead of just regurgitating what was done at school and assuming it will work. You can be sure that I will work hard to find solutions for the child so that they can increase their confidence and grow.... My philosophy about teaching is that: all children can learn given the appropriate instruction, learning is impacted by environment and relationship so...

...learning as a vehicle for enriching both themselves and those around them: rather than secluding in the proverbial ivory tower, students should be empowered to be the rising tide that lifts all boats with them. I specialize in teaching English literature, ESL, world and US history, drawing and painting, art history, standardized test prep, and...

...History, and World History), Social Studies, Civics, Government, Reading Analysis, Writing Skills, SAT Reading, SAT Essay Section, and Study Skills and Organization. I believe that the most important part of education and tutoring is catering the subjects to meet the speed and interests of the specific student. I struggled in school up until high school...

...DAT, TOEFL, and IELTS. My favorite subjects are the math, physics, biology, and chemistry subjects because l, simply, enjoy these fields. My teaching philosophy and tutoring style are based on practicing with various examples. When you are confronted with numerous problems to solve, you become more confident in that subject area. As a result, better...

...and prepping them for the even more dreaded admission interview. I'm something of a mini-expert in this field, having worked in the Colorado College Admission Office. I interviewed hundreds of students, evaluated them, and sat in on committee meetings. I have a firm understanding of what makes an applicant stand out versus fall into the...

...elements of History. I firmly believe that strong foundational knowledge and analytical skills are essential to education, and allow students to approach complex academic and personal challenges with confidence and efficiency. In my spare time, I enjoy reading fiction that expands my perspectives, cooking, and horseback riding, along with drinking copious amounts of tea and...

Hi! I'm Brittany and I hold a BSc in Biology from Concordia University, specializing in Cell and Molecular Biology. I am patient, flexible, and extremely eager to help my students reach their full academic potential!