Mark G.

• Issaquah, WA 98029 ( 29.1 mi )
• American History Tutor

• Male Age 79
• Member since: 11/2011
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $25 to $52 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Geography

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PhD Physics, able to tutor in science, math, engineering

I follow the method of G. Polya in his classic work "How to Solve It". By asking the right questions, one can help the student define his problem, form a plan for the solution, carry out the plan, and examine the result. I also try to work as many difficult problems from the student's text as time permits, in order to show that all problems have a solution, and the student can build confidence in attacking any problem. I try to present the material in as many ways as needed, so that I can match the subject to the student's style of learning.
I was a senior scientist - engineer for 37 years. I retired to care for my comatose wife at home, and she died a few months later. This situation has left me open to new directions. My teaching experience has been 3 years as a graduate teaching assistant, and 2 years as a tutor to friends and family in science and mathematics. My goal is ... read more

Heather s.

• Woodinville, WA 98077 ( 17.8 mi )
• American History Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $50.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Government, Geography

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Helping students learn and learn how to grow

My teaching experience is broad across subjects and age levels. Learning and teaching excite me and I like to think that attitude rubs off on my students. It can be fun to learn, and even those subjects a student does not find enjoyable, can prove satisfying. I've taught middle school and high school, as well as at Bellevue College, Renton technical College, and North Seattle Community College. My own experiences include not just teaching, but also professional broadcasting, journalism (both broadcast and print newswriting, creative writing, editing, and reporting), writing a book, supervising employees as well as students, and poetry awards.
I like students to be comfortable, enjoy their experiences with me as much as possible, and learn not only the material they need to study, but also habits and practices that will help them with future studies.

Olivia P.

• Seattle, WA 98112 ( 27.3 mi )
• Experienced American History Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2015
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $45.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, Government

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Olivia Pryor-Private Tutor

I’m a Washington State Certified educator with over ten years of experience teaching and tutoring students of all ages. I’ve taught in both alternative and traditional schools, and have tutored a wide range of learners—from homeless youth to gifted students at top performing schools. I earned my B.A. in English Literature and Washington State Teaching Certificate for Secondary Education from Seattle Pacific University in 2009. Currently I'm pursuing a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, providing a framework to unite behavioral psychology with individualized education for optimal learning. I believe in integrated, holistic education, and I’m particularly passionate about supporting students with learning or behavioral difficulties.
My teaching philosophy centers on individualized instruction. Rather than assuming a one-size-fits-all approach, I tailor sessions to meet you ... read more

Arian R.

• Seattle, WA 98126 ( 33.4 mi )
• American History Tutor

• Male Age 36
• Member Since: 10/2013
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $40.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Geography

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Experienced tutor with a degree in biology from MIT. Flexible, dedicated, and fun but rigorous tutoring experience that enable students to exceed expectations. Several years of research experience in Biological Engineer, Tissue Engineer, human disease and materials science. Patient and responsible tutor.

Elena S.

• Bremerton, WA 98311 ( 37.3 mi )
• American History Tutor

• Female Age 42
• Member Since: 06/2015
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $60.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Government

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Tutor for the summer

I use the iPad (excellent resource) books, worksheets and materials I make to fit the situation.
I am a speech therapist with 11 years and experience. I have worked with students pre-k through 12th grade, primarily pre-k through 5th grade. I have extensive experience working with students on reading comprehension, answering and asking questions, semantics of language (antonyms, synonyms, multiple meanings of words, attributes, categorization), syntax, grammar, phonics and much more! I have mainly worked with kids with disabilities, including autism, developmental delays, communication delays, speech and language impairment, and Down Syndrome. I have also worked with students on math skills. I am also very comfortable with tutoring in areas such as GED preparation, as I am good at math, reading, writing, science and history.

Sarah C.

• Arlington, WA 98223 ( 7.1 mi )
• American History Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $61.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Government, Geography

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As the daughter of two educators, I spent my childhood immersed in educational values. My passion for education lead me to attend Western Washington University where I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education and History. I tutored Geometry and worked in several classrooms at both the high school and middle school level throughout my time at Western. After graduation, I taught seventh grade Medieval World History at Alderwood Middle School in the Edmonds School District. Through that position I not only gained experience within the middle school classroom, but also in teaching analysis within research papers and essays, basic reading, decoding, writing, and research skills with an incredibly diverse population.
While it is my belief that all students have the ability to learn; I also understand that academics can be difficult. It is my job to support students who, for ... read more

Rachel S.

• Marysville, WA 98271 ( 11.6 mi )
• American History Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Government, Geography

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I have found that tutoring sessions are most effective when they are fun! Many students find it difficult to stay focused, especially after a full school day. For this reason, I prefer to change tasks frequently and use a variety of fun games to switch up the pace of the session. Learning can be frustrating for many students when a particular subject does not come as naturally or easily as other subjects. Thus, I do my best to incorporate student's interests into reward systems and constantly give the student positive feedback about their progress to help motivate the student. I work hard to get to know the student and tailor tasks and activities to their particular learning style.
I write with great enthusiasm to apply for the position of Tutor. I recently graduated from Gettysburg College Magna Cum Laude earning my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Neuroscience. I ha ... read more

Josh M.

• Everett, WA 98208 ( 11.8 mi )
• American History Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $59.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Government, Geography

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As a psychology major I was fascinated with how the mind works in all arenas. I learned the various methodologies used in teaching people and found in my tutoring that finding a way to present even the most difficult material in a manner to make it understandable is greatly satisfying. Through tutoring and teaching others I gained a higher comprehension of the material at hand and learned more about both myself and people in general. I firmly believe that there's no such thing as an idea or topic that can not be taught to someone who wants to learn regardless of academic leveling.
For as long as I can remember I have loved to learn. Through college I tutored in psychology, english, the arts, statistical math, and certain classifications of sciences. My favorites were psychology and english because of the freedom you can give due to interpretaional material.

Janna G.

• Snohomish, WA 98296 ( 12.9 mi )
• American History Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Government, Geography

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As it has evolved over the years, my teaching style has become a mix of facilitation and direct instruction, with the goal always being the student's making his own discovery. I was trained in the Socratic style, which seems to match well with inquiry-based learning, and that is how my classes usually end up. I introduce activities, then gradually release them to the students to lead.
Over the last 15 years, I have worked in various different areas. First, I taught adult ESL, and had occasional tutoring gigs with Russian speakers learning English, and some English speakers learning Russian. Currently, I work as a special education teacher. Part of my job is to work in small ratios with honors students who have disabilities. This "study skills" class often requires one-on-one tutoring.

Ganesh M.

• Bothell, WA 98012 ( 15.4 mi )
• American History Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $57.00 to $68.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Government, Geography

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My interest in educating others sparked when I first conducted a training program for engineers in my work place. Since then I explored the field of learning and development and gained a lot of knowledge on how knowledge flows from person to person. Inspired by my findings, I did my master’s thesis on Knowledge Management. Today, I share my knowledge with my co-workers by presenting new information. I do it in a way that is interesting and easy to understand. If there is one way I can differentiate myself with others, it is the way I share and present knowledge. I am interesting in tutoring under graduates, high school students on math, physics, chemistry, statistics and computer science.
I help people to understand complex ideas, gain new knowledge by presenting the information that is interesting and easy to follow. I use a lot of analogy when presenting the information. I ch ... read more

Trina B.

• Woodinville, WA 98072 ( 19.5 mi )
• American History Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $61.00 to $71.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: World History, Political Science, Geography

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I have great respect for the unique needs of individual students and strive to connect with students in a way that honors those needs. My goal in teaching is to inspire a sense of curiosity and enthusiasm about the subject at hand and minimize confusion and frustration whenever possible. I enjoy working with students of all backgrounds and interests and am patient and easygoing to work with. I hope to help make your academic experience a positive one and to help you cultivate lifelong strategies for effective problem-solving.
I am a recent Ph.D. graduate with a strong interest and enthusiasm for the sciences, and ecology in particular. I have extensive experience in biological study design and analysis, data collection and management, and report and manuscript preparation. As a graduate student I spent two years working as a teaching assistant in college-level introductory bio ... read more

Blake S.

• Edmonds, WA 98026 ( 20.8 mi )
• American History Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Government, Geography

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I taught Social Studies for three years at Mt. Rainier High School in Des Moines, WA. We developed a small learning community for 9th grade students. The average reading level in the academy was below sixth grade. The past five years I have been teaching Freshman English and Social Study classes at Coupeville Middle and High School. I have experience working with students who struggle with reading and have extensive training in a writing curriculum. My first love as a teacher was Social Studies, but have always worked at incorporating reading and writing into my social studies classroom.
I enjoy working with students one-on-one or in small groups so I can truly help them with their skills. To me, a key component of education is giving young people the skills they'll need for success after high school. This includes an ability to read and communicate through writing. My expe ... read more

Ashutosh S.

• Seattle, WA 98125 ( 22.7 mi )
• American History Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Government, Geography

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Studies show that people who are used to success are more likely to try again and again when confronted with a challenge. My goal is to build a success-driven environment where the student feels like he/she can do anything. Of course, I challenge the student as well, but first I make sure they feel confident that they can tackle any obstacle they are confronted with. This method does take a little bit of time, but I have noticed that once that student is motivated through success, their academic improvement tends to improve in more than just one or two subjects. School becomes an opportunity to win, rather than a daily chore, and the student is engaged in learning.
My experience in tutoring is a mix of working with large tutoring agencies as well as local one-on-one at home tutoring services. I have worked with students on elementary school math and reading, as well as SAT and ... read more

Leslie J.

• Seattle, WA 98125-4108 ( 23 mi )
• American History Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, Geography

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I believe strongly in the importance of traditional subjects such as grammar and composition, reading for comprehension and appreciation, and knowledge of our cultural heritage. I tailor my tutoring to the student's personal experiences and background, in order that he/she has a real connection to the material. I strive to explain fully the practical purpose of any subject we are covering, as well as how study of a given subject can, does, and will enrich the student's life, now and in the years to come. I take time to explain how each bit of new knowledge is a building block, and you must begin with a firm foundation before you can climb high in a subject area and feel the thrill at the pinnacle of your study. I like to incorporate a sense of humor as well as "reality checks" in my communication with pupils; i.e., sometimes we have to reach inside ourselves to find a reason to compl ... read more

Otilia G.

• Redmond, WA 98052 ( 24.8 mi )
• American History Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $61.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: World History, Political Science, Government

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As a college instructor I had the independence to effectively plan and edit syllabi, give daily presentations and lectures, and regularly mentor students from all walks of life. I also frequently initiated and organized guest speakers’ presentation dates and topics, networked with local politicians and foreign diplomats, graded research papers, drafted daily lecture plans and participated in curriculum review committee meetings. I especially enjoyed these tasks because they increased my ability to consistently meet deadlines and run various projects at once. I believe that my teaching experience enhanced my overall resourcefulness, including my ability to work and communicate with culturally diverse populations.
My teaching style embraces an atmosphere of inclusion. It provides for active student engagement on a daily basis. Students communicated to me that I have been an inspira ... read more