Amy D.

• Seattle, WA 98112 ( 29.4 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female Age 27
• Member since: 02/2015
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $35 to $50 /hr
• In-Home
• Also Tutors: Elementary Social Studies, Elementary Science, Elementary Math, Elementary Vocabulary, Elementary Reading, English, Language Arts, Writing, Reading, Grammar

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A Little Bit About Me...

I am a current student and tutor at Lakeside School in Seattle, Washington, with an expected graduation date of June 2015 (current senior) and I have tutored previously at the Seattle Public Library from July of 2014 to January of 2015 and at the Northgate READS summer program from July to August of 2014.

Olivia P.

• Seattle, WA 98112 ( 29.4 mi )
• Experienced SAT - Verbal 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: Test Preparation, Testing Strategies, Testing Skills, PSAT, GED

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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

Shakim R.

• Seattle, WA 98107 ( 29.9 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2012
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $40.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, Testing Strategies, Testing Skills, PSAT, GRE, GED, Entrance Exams, Contractors Lisencing, ASVAB

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Writing tutor and Grammar instruction

I have more than twenty years experience in tutoring and teaching writing and grammar at both the college and high school levels. I am also a Latin and Chess tutor with many years experience in these subjects. I believe the best way to tutor is with patience, care and directness. I am clear, precise and challenging and can engage a group or one to one.

Mark G.

• Issaquah, WA 98029 ( 33.4 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Male Age 79
• Member Since: 11/2011
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $52.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: ACT

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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

Shivani R.

• Tacoma, WA 98466 ( 4 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $50.00 /hr

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My goal as a math tutor is to enhance my students’ understanding of mathematics. Often, classroom instruction alone is insufficient when it comes to learning complex subject matter. Some students might benefit from added practice, while others might need extra theoretical explanation. I aim to identify each student’s individual learning style and goals in order to develop a tutoring program to best serve them. My strongest skills as a tutor are patience, communication and a thorough understanding of subject material. I strive to use these skills to help my students achieve the success they are all capable of.
As a doctor of Biomathematics, I have a deep passion for mathematics and applied mathematics. From my undergraduate days as a math major at Columbia University, to the intensive research of my doctoral program, I have developed a finely tuned understanding of mathematic ... read more

Daniel B.

• Tacoma, WA 98405 ( 4.4 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $50.00 /hr

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As a tutor, I work through problems/passages with a student to determine weak points to address and to find ways for the student to connect with the subject matter. Once I determine a student’s interests and academic strengths, I present new concepts in ways that make more sense to the student and hopefully interest him or her more. Because many students falter due to lack of motivation, I also believe that it is vital to a student’s continued success to explain how an understanding of the subjects he/she is studying will allow him/her to reach goals for high school, college, and beyond. My ultimate goal is to help a student come to regard academic success as something of which he or she is capable.
I attended Foss H.S. in Tacoma and was awarded the International Baccalaureate diploma with the highest cumulative score in my class. I then attended the University of Chicago, wher ... read more

Thomas F.

• Ft Lewis, WA 98433 ( 4.8 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $59.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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I will be upfront, I was known as a firm, but fair, teacher. I see science as a field primarily learned through doing, and I enjoy performing science demonstrations with my students to help illustrate new concepts. At the same time, I expect students to attempt to solve problems on their own, as opposed to simply memorizing how I solve problems. While it is sometimes difficult at first, I find it gives them confidence to approach future concepts and ideas both in and out of the specific science course.
As a high school teacher, I facilitated the instruction of approximately 100 students in Chemistry in accordance with Massachusetts Learning Standards. Developed and implemented course curriculum for the Forensic Science course, including labs featuring gun shot residue testing, urinalysis, and DNA electrophoresis . Supervised the after-school chemistry tutoring program for all high ... read more

Stuart M.

• Tacoma, WA 98406 ( 5.2 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $57.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams, ACT

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The cliche saying of "practice makes perfect" does not stray too far from the core of my teaching philosophy, however I do differ on a key point. I believe that practicing anything (whether or not it relates to academics) can only be done successfully if certain foundational skills are present; just as a baseball player, regardless of inherent talent, will fail if they do not know how to hold a bat correctly, so will an English student fail, regardless of the inherent quality of their thought processes, if they do not understand how to properly structure an essay. Practice must thus be accompanied with structured guidance in order to ensure that a strong foundation is in place.
I hold an MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) degree from the University of Puget Sound, am Washington State certified to teach secondary English/Language Arts, and am passionate about helping others to devel ... read more

Monica C.

• Tacoma, WA 98406 ( 5.3 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $59.00 to $72.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams, ASVAB, ACT

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My teaching style involves being open and relatable while keeping he conversation related to learning and the subjects of importance. I feel like students respond best when they are in a positive work environment and are pushed to be their best. This involves teaching through the Socratic method, of forcing individuals to answer their own questions. I believe that tutors and teachers should be providing students with the tools and skills they need to be productive students instead of giving away answers.
I have been tutoring as a volunteer and as a job for a combined 7 years now. I have worked in both one on one tutoring with a dyslexic student, tutoring in specialized topics, and group peer tutoring. My longest individual tutoring experience has been with Aidan, who is dyslexic and I have been working with for 4 years. We focus on taking the larger, more daunting tasks and b ... read more

William N.

• Gig Harbor, WA 98335 ( 5.9 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2011
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $59.00 to $69.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams, ASVAB, ACT

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I have been professionally teaching for almost 30 years whether it be swimming to five year olds or flying to heads of aviation organizations. Few things give greater satisfaction than sharing what I have learned with others and watching them grow as they learn. A skilled, dedicated teacher, with a passion for the subject, can get anyone to learn, all the learner needs is a little desire. It is my job as a teacher/mentor to explore and grow that desire. I believe in a relaxed, but disciplined teaching environment of mutual respect between teacher and learner where both can learn from each other.
I have been a professional instructor pilot for 20 years teaching pilots from over 30 different countries in English and Spanish. I have a BS in Zoology, an MA in Information Management, and am working on an MS in Aeronautical Science. I have ten years grammar school, high school (AP) ... read more

Amelia C.

• Puyallup, WA 98373 ( 9.8 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2009
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED

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My teaching style, derived from a one on one approach as both a home tutor and teaching assistant, is simple: provide an open environment in which pupils feel free to ask any question. The most important aspects of tutoring are positive reinforcement, repetition, and assisting students as they develop confidence and learn to grasp and utilize the skills necessary to their academic and personal development. I feel that my personal education and tutoring experience is perfectly suited to developing a rapport with students while maintaining a professional teacher/pupil relationship.
My experiences as a home school instructor for my children at the secondary level of education, as a personal tutor for SAT and GRE test preparation, and as a teaching assistant at the university level have provided me with the requisite skills to assist students at various levels of education. In addition ... read more

KRISTA J.

• puyallup, WA 98371 ( 10.5 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams, ASVAB

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I love to help all ages in need of a little help passing there classes and/or understanding what they are being taught in school. i am a very dedicated, motivated, patient, and considerate to the fact that results are not always immediate and that some time it takes time. my goal is to provide children and young adults with the opportunity to feel proud and satisfied with the fact that they are just as smart as others and were able to pass. i can only hope that my help with these kids lives help them to enjoy learning and feel a sense of self accomplishment
My drive for knowledge enabled me to complete three degrees by the age of 22. I have high grades in all my classes as well as the extra science and writing classes I take on the side. I have a AAST in environmental science and technology, a BA in marine science and environmental studies, and will have my BS in one quarter. As we ... read more

Breanna B.

• Gig Harbor, WA 98332 ( 11.2 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $60.00 /hr

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My first experience instructing young people took place while I was in college, coaching elementary girl’s basketball. This job, which turned out to be amazing and inspiring encouraged me to find a career that would incorporate helping others and furthering my own learning experience. Today, I study secondary education so that I can earn my Master’s degree and go on to teach young people. I spend time in the classroom at the local high school assisting students with their work, and also just interacting with them and showing them that I care. I love the fact that these young people are willing to open up to me and allow me help them in their learning journey.
Teaching is about relationships, and the bonds that they build that provide trust. I believe that if a student doesn’t trust my intentions and know that I am working towards helping them in a truly genuine manner, they cannot ... read more

John E.

• Gig Harbor, WA 98332 ( 13.2 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $63.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams

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Since completing my formal degree training I have worked in several capacities in the field of education. I taught inner-city young adults in Washington, D.C. in all GED subjects. I worked as a Guidance Counselor and Education Services Officer for the Army for eight years. In the past two years I have tutored under the auspices of Tacoma Community College in all GED subjects. Prior to my work with TCC I tutored in the Kid Reach program for three years.
I try to match my own teaching style with the learning style of the student with whom I am working, paying particular attention to language and vocabulary usage. I also strive to emulate my favorite math teacher's ability to think out loud in teaching any kind of problem solving task.

Serey T.

• Olympia, WA 98516 ( 13.2 mi )
• SAT - Verbal Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2011
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $67.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: ACT

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As an undergraduate, I was very much driven to accomplish a level of education in computer science. I have earned one associate degree in Technical Support and Bachlor degree in Computer Science which has helped me enabled to gain an understanding in various areas of computer and math. During my two year of studies I have taught manys children how to read and understand math.
I love teaching and working with all different children. I believe children are very intelligent in many different ways. I am very honest, easy going, and helpful. My goals is to provide a better chance of education for everyone.