
Ruth: Kirkland Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...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 community building. While in Coro, she worked on projects impacting different communities in the Pittsburgh area, including developing...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelors, Comparative Literature / Russian Civilization

Jan: Kirkland Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...create and organize your own perception. I am fascinated with this meta-thinking, this thinking ABOUT how you think, and I take great joy in helping others gain deeper insight into their own thinking patterns. I graduated from Oberlin College with a degree in Creative Writing, and I currently teach and mentor the critical writing process to undergraduate and master's degree students at Goddard College, including Spanish-speaking ESL students. This past year, I developed and taught...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing and Dance

Katie: Kirkland Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...not tutoring, I hope to be exploring the great outdoors and getting to know the Pacific Northwest. I have spent the five years since I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania living in Montana and embracing my inner mountain woman. I love backpacking, trail running, learning about flora and fauna, skiing, and spending as much time as possible with my lovable mutt, Zuca. Fortunately, my job as a wilderness therapist in Montana and Idaho gave...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, International Relations, Minors in Spanish and Creative Writing
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Grad Student, Social Work

Jessica: Kirkland Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...this essential skill. My goal as a tutor is also to help motivate students throughout the writing process, not only by highlighting the short- and long-term benefits of being able to write well, but by creating a learning environment that generates enthusiasm and 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,...
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism and Int'l Affairs

Amelia: Kirkland Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Kirkland, WA
I am passionate about tutoring and about making students love learning. I can help with test prep, 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 events.... When students are...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Exercise Science
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Grad Student, Athletic Training

Jeffrey: Kirkland Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...help ensure that 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...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Chloe: Kirkland Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...academic success is not a solo one, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share what I know in a way that inspires and educates students. My passion for education stems from a desire to become more aware of the world around me and to help others do the same, whether in the form of writing a paper, passing a test or understanding new concepts. My favorite subjects to tutor are biology or writing....
Education & Certification
Univeristy of Montana - Bachelors, Ecology and Organismal Biology

Michael: Kirkland Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...wrong. As a tutor and mentor, my role is to create a comfortable learning environment where students focus on how wrong answers help them to arrive at the right answer. I always told my students that I am open to all answers and that no one is ever truly wrong. No one should feel that their contribution to a learning environment is ever wrong. In addition to mentoring elementary and middle school students, I have...
Education & Certification
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Bachelors, Chemistry/Biochemistry
VCU School of Pharmacy - PHD, Pharmacy

Kate: Kirkland Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...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 learning is a journey, and I want to help my students find their way to the joy of discovery that comes with confidence in their knowledge and their acquisition of knowledge. When not tutoring, I love all things theatrical - I am particularly drawn to improvisation....
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Drama

Katelynn: Kirkland Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...I worked for two years in the Adult Education department at the College of Lake County. I helped adult community members to learn English and earn their GEDs. At a high school near my home, I took over the classes of a Spanish teacher as she went on maternity leave. It went well enough that the district asked me to return when she had her second child, which I did. I also spent a year...
Education & Certification
Knox College - Bachelors, Spanish Literature

Shae: Kirkland Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...I have discovered that my job is about seeing and listening more than directing, sparking students to act on their passions while developing the structure and strategies to turn goals into tangible reality. I also bring my yoga teacher background to the table, approaching my work with students as a holistic learning process. I've worked with college journalists and student leaders at Seattle Central Community College, high school poets at the Nova Project, and diverse...
Education & Certification
The Evergreen State College - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing and Education for Social Justice
Goddard College - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Brian: Kirkland Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...demands and the satisfaction of providing guidance to those in need. I am driven to succeed in any specialty that may present itself. I believe my law enforcement experience, my construction management experience, and my passion for providing solutions to complex problems will allow me to succeed and flourish in both the study of law and in tutoring others. I am committed to realize my goals of earning the degree, the job, and finally, the...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor of Science, Construction Management
University of Washington - Juris Doctor, Law

Denise: Kirkland Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...teaching style is all about helping students problem solve so that the end result is not only a better grasp of a subject but also a stronger sense of self-empowerment anytime they tackle something new. I grew up in Lake Tahoe, CA, where my winters were spent in skis and my summers were spent in swimsuits. I also enjoy hiking, soccer, and just about anything else that involves being outside. I'm a recent transplant from...
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
University of California-Santa Barbara - Master of Science, Chemical Engineering
Fuller Theological Seminary - Masters, Theology

Nicolas: Kirkland Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...at Seattle University. I moved to the west coast from Minnesota for school, and love it here! I tutor all ACT subjects as well as Computer Science. I enjoy working with students, not only because I enjoy teaching but because I feel the best way to really master a subject is by helping others understand it. I look forward to working with some great students! Outside of teaching and class, I enjoy watching and playing...
Education & Certification
Seattle University - Current Undergrad, Computer Science

Christi: Kirkland Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...learning processes. I have worked with several different populations including elementary school, junior high, high school, and college-aged individuals on various professional levels including leading support groups, coaching, and teaching. I am currently a training manager for a medical scribe company where I frequently assess learning styles and seek to individualize training processes. I aim to act as your liaison through the delicate and sometimes difficult process of learning. I enjoy sharing creative ways of...
Education & Certification
Pacific Lutheran University - Bachelors, Biology (Minor: chemistry)

Marie: Kirkland Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...Language. That being said, while I have an appreciation and the skills in writing, ESL education, and English grammar, I am most passionate and excel the most at tutoring Spanish (Levels 1-4). When it comes to language teaching, I believe it cannot be rushed. I try to ensure my students understand each component of the language fully until moving onto the next. Language learning builds on itself, and if one gets caught up and confused...
Education & Certification
Washingrton State University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish Language and Culture
Washington State University - Unknown, Secondary Education

Monica: Kirkland Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Kirkland, WA
I am a Seattle-based actress and singer originally from Illinois -- I moved to the Seattle area in 2000. I also work part-time at a non-profit guardianship firm downtown. (We look out for the financial and healthcare needs of the elderly and the physically and mentally disabled.) I am an anglophile and ailurophile (look them up! :-)), and I love theatre, movies, Gonzaga basketball (I went to law school there), and Chicago Cubs baseball.
Education & Certification
Quincy University - Bachelor in Arts, Theology
Gonzaga University - Juris Doctor, Law

Carolyn: Kirkland Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Kirkland, WA
I have been working with children in schools, daycares, summer programs, and afterschool programs for 13 years. I hope to use my diverse experiences to foster communities of joyful and eager learners.... I believe that each student travels on their own unique path to knowledge. I believe that a teacher is a guide along these paths, walking alongside each student, supporting them where they struggle and guiding them when there is a fork in the road.
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, Education and Child Study/German Studies

Andrew: Kirkland Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...experience, and it ignited an interest in tutoring again. At the moment, I am most prepared to tutor for ACT and SAT preparation in all subject areas. My personal favorite areas are the English, reading, and writing portions of these tests. In addition, I am prepared to tutor college students in ecology, which was a particular interest of mine while obtaining my degree. Outside of academics, I am interested in long hikes through the woods...
Education & Certification
Iowa State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Dezmond: Kirkland Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...friend. Even though that tutoring service is no longer operational, I continued to tutor students throughout my time at Columbia. As a tutor, I understand that each student is unique. Instead of doing to same routine, I like to develop a tutoring strategy that caters to each students' strengths and learning styles. I like to incorporate a diverse group to learning modes including written work, active discussion, real world demonstrations, videos and interactive computer modules....
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Environmental Biology
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