Award-Winning Tutors serving Redmond, OR

...taught high school chemistry and physics for two years in Arkansas. Although I have several years of experience as a science teacher, I actually prefer to tutor math. I think math is the foundation for many sciences and a solid understanding of math can lead to a better understanding of subjects like physics and chemistry....

...extensive experience working in tutoring. One of my most enjoyable moments in undergrad was working as a Research Assistant at Semyung University in optimizing the instruction of curricula for incoming college freshmen. I believe in a problem based approach rather than a lecture based one. Most deficiencies in scores are caused by gaps in the...

...Public Speaking, and College Essay writing. I have enjoyed working with elementary students (K-12) over the last four years teaching math, reading comprehension, and language arts. I am passionate about education and believe that with my dedication, and ability to present subjects in a manner that is easy to understand and meaningful to my students,...

...students at my university's writing center. It was there that I discovered another of my passions: helping students who are eager to learn. My profoundly meaningful experience as a tutor led me to join Varsity after graduation. I believe in the importance of writing correctly, expressively, and effectively. Being able to express oneself precisely is...

...I receive after illuminating a difficult concept is almost addictive. I have a unique experience with academics (and especially mathematics) which has helped me relate to students: I used to hate school. After high school I promised myself I would never sit through another lecture or crack open a text book. My most hated subject...

...independent study skills that will support them through life. What this means is building up the analytical skills that they will need to prepare and study for assignments and tests when they're going to go to college. There's only so much one can do in teaching the content that we also need to teach our...

...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 writing for test prep) are especially fun for me. (Though I am very comfortable teaching math as well). I spent my junior 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...

...Daniel J Cecil and I'm an 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,...

...about different fields of science through interactive demonstrations. I have also tutored high school students in Physics, and both high school and middle school students in Latin. Most recently, I mentored students in a summer program that introduced them to the world of research, specifically to the field of solar physics. One reason that I...

...have lived in the Northwest for seven years. I enjoy tutoring Math of all levels up to Pre-Calculus, as well as SAT (both Math and Verbal), Language skills, and History/Government. Having taught at both a small private school and large urban public schools, I have broad experience with different learning styles, backgrounds, and abilities. I...

...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 an educator has given me experience developing age-appropriate lessons in...

...major at Fordham University, with a pre-medical concentration. As a result, I am passionate about a wide range of subject matter from the sciences to the humanities and want to share my passion with students at any level. Currently, I work in cancer research while I apply to medical school. I truly believe my past...

...high school math teacher. My strongest subjects are algebra and calculus. I enjoy helping people learn and grow, and over my time teaching I found I got the most enjoyment (and was also the most effective) in smaller group and one-on-one sessions. I try to teach through Socratic questioning and encouraging autonomy in my students,...

...with enough dedicated effort, and support from effective educators, anybody can learn anything. My tutoring style is to ask leading questions and offer hints to help my students make their own connections between what they already know and the new material they're tackling. I've found that people tend to be much smarter than they think...

...many jobs in my life, but I'm finally certain that I know what I want to do. My motivation for pursuing a legal career stems from a story I once heard about a hard-working engineer and his experiences at a large corporation. Specifically, the story focuses on his desk. He worked in a cramped office...

...as tools. I am a recent graduate at Bastyr University where I earned a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine. I also hold a Master of Science with a focus in environmental studies. I am a former science teacher in New Hampshire where I taught ages 12-18 in a variety of sciences. I tutor many science topics,...

...strategies, or methods of teaching, that are accessible to a wide variety of thinkers. I love learning how different minds process information and communicate thoughts, and I find so much joy in helping students untangle and clarify their thoughts in analytical papers, college application essays, and yes, even in SAT Writing! I am committed to...

I have been an Early Childhood Education teacher for the past fourteen years and recently graduated from Washington State University with my Bachelors degree in Human Development. I have...... My teaching philosophy has evolved over the years. I like to think we are all lifelong learners. There is something to be said for data driven techniques, but I understand we all learn in our own unique ways and there will not be a cookie cutter type...

...captivating slide shows, I dreamed to become a helpful and approachable teacher as he was. My passion for teaching others solidified when I had my small opportunity to tutor and teach my peers during my high school. I've never felt so much joy when I had the chance to walk her through concepts that was...