Award-Winning AP World History Tutors serving Seattle, WA

...with youth. I spent five summers at a summer camp devoted to social and environmental justice, working with all age groups and doing everything from managing a day program to leading extended backpacking trips. I spent a year working as a wilderness therapy field guide, helping students achieve a breakthrough in their personal lives in a backpacking setting in central Oregon. And I was an instructor at an outdoor school in southern California for a...

...History, Philosophy, Literature, French, Latin, and Psychology. I particularly enjoy tutoring students in any subject that involves reading and writing, particularly composing and editing essays and other written work. I believe that with perseverance and some capable guidance, a student can work to overcome any learning obstacles and be successful. My goal is to closely assess my students in order to form my instruction around their needs. I pride myself in being a patient, kind,...

...At UW, I was a Pre-Med student, so I am very familiar with Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and other sciences. I also have spent the past few summers tutoring students in Reading and Writing and am able to help with everything from college essays and writing assignments to skills for standardized tests. I'm happy to work with a range of ages and will do my best to help make sessions as useful as possible.

...was too difficult to understand. I work in an elementary school right now, and am working on my masters in Education. I plan to be teaching a very long time. In my free time, I love to spend it with my family. I also, love to go on adventures, whether that is a simple hike, or a trip to a different country. However, I also love to relax and read a good book, or watch...

...experiences, medical center volunteer work, and physician shadowing at Swedish Medical Group. There are still many medical problems in this world that have either too costly treatments, no treatment at all, or are entirely unknown to doctors. My current goal is to aid biomedical researchers in their devising of novel medical technology in the area of stem cell and tissue regeneration. My future goal is to either pursue a Master's Degree and Ph.D in bioengineering,...

...take the SATs, ACTs, or GREs - I feel your pain! Together we can work through the daunting process of analyzing your areas of strength and opportunities for growth and put you on the path towards the score you want. When I am 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...

...help students see the value of interdisciplinary education. I am particularly passionate about introducing computer science and data analytics skills to students at an earlier age, as well as to students who come from non-STEM backgrounds. My teaching approach centers on grasping the intuition behind a concept, rather than repeating rote concepts. I enjoy a back-and-forth conversational style with my students, instead of a one-sided lecture, and am always seeking to adapt my approach to...

...kinds of tutoring experiences. I volunteered in Quito, Ecuador with a non-profit daycare facility for at-risk youth. My duties included reading with children in English and helping them with school work. In junior high and high school I was a peer mentor. This gave me experience working with older students and refining study skills. In college, I was a Teacher's Assistant which allowed me to help students at a college level master course material and...

My name is Joseph Dakin, I am a College student Majoring in Psychology and Premed. I am also a practicing EMT. I speak Mandarin semi fluently and have taken the IB diploma. I will do my best to assist you in learning things that I and hopefully you are passionate in.

...and language arts teacher for a number of years. I am known for my patience, my willingness to work with all kinds of students from various backgrounds and learning styles, and my interest in getting to know students for who they are. As a teacher, I care about building trusting relationships and individual coaching. My personal philosophy is that learning is teaching, and teaching is learning. We work together. And, if you have a question,...

...a very patient educator, passionate about teaching and helping each individual achieve their educational goals and objectives. I am always learning and looking to improve my own skills to better suit those I teach. Each individual is unique and I believe in being both the teacher and the learner as I work with each of them. I am looking forward to working with students to support their learning experiences and gain success.

...for over eight years. As an elementary school teacher I know the skills and tools children need to be successful. I have experience working with every grade level, as well as students who are learning English and students receiving special education services. Lastly, I truly believe in teaching children skills they need to not only be successful in school, but also in life. I look forward to meeting you and your child soon!

...passionate about helping students because I realize how hard school can be when striving for As or falling behind and not feeling good enough. Being a student myself I have achieved an Associates of Arts and am currently pursuing my Bachelors of Science at the University of Washington. I have tutored community members and peers since my high school years and am ready to help a new generation of students achieve their academic dreams.

...proven track record of success with students from widely varied backgrounds and academic levels. My relevant work history includes time a literary/technical editor at two Canadian publishing houses, freelance writing coaching for both secondary and post-secondary school clients, providing exam preparation for International Baccalaureate candidates, and tutoring at-risk youth in the Los Angeles Family Shelter system. I would love the opportunity to discuss your needs and look forward to hearing from you soon!... My teaching philosophy...

...from Pomona College. I was also accepted to Tufts University and the University of Southern California, where I was awarded a merit scholarship, and waitlisted at Harvard University. I have tutored underrepresented elementary school students to improve their reading comprehension and edited college applications for high school students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Reading. As a first-generation low-income student, I understand the importance of...

...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 working with people and helping them find their inner creativity. It's about the love of art, then the skills will get there. I am...

I am a recent graduate of physics at the University of Arizona, with two years of teaching experience at the college level. During my education, i always found teaching one of the most enjoyable aspects of my day and continue to believe that teaching can spread not only knowledge of a subject, but passion and interest.

...and History departments, so I am familiar with subjects ranging from Ancient Epic Poetry and Women in the Classical World to Modern Western Civilization and Medieval Literature. I have designed and taught two of my own courses as instructor of record, both on Roman History. I find the 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...

...grade teacher. He got me hooked on the Odyssey, which ended up defining my academic life. Writing, myth, journalism, linguistics, history: it's all a part of this huge story, a story with lots of parts we're all working on. I'm a nerd about how it works, and I've studied it from a lot of angles. As a tutor, I'm all about helping people find their voice and that part in the big story.

...year abroad: first in Montpellier, France, studying French literature and art history, then at the University of Cambridge, studying Shakespeare! I love to travel, and hope to do more of it in the future. I also enjoy helping students with their French language learning goals, so that they can get the most out of their travel experiences as well. I don't know about you, but I am also an extremely nervous test taker. I have...