Award-Winning Microbiology Tutors serving Seattle, WA

...was a very positive 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...

...is most effective for them. What works or makes sense for one student will not necessarily work for the next student, and so it is essential as a tutor to be able to explain the same concept in a variety of different ways and to be able to determine when a student has fully grasped the concept. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family and pets, working on creative activities such as...

...to having worked as an outliner for the AP books. Teaching is a personal endeavor and a necessary passion in my particular field. On one hand, science is a small community and relies on personal, one-on-one apprenticeship in order to train the next generation of researchers and explorers. On the other hand, learning science (learning anything, in fact) is best done with context in mind; if you can sufficiently teach someone, especially a layperson, the...

...Physiology from the University of Cincinnati. I am most passionate about subjects that can be applied to human medicine, including Anatomy, Physiology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Pharmacology and Microbiology. I believe that rote memorization is ineffective. It is better to seek to truly understand the fundamental principles of a topic and then use that information to reason out the best answer on a standardized test. My goal as a tutor is to give my students...

...and collect data from endangered Allen Cays iguanas, observed maternal behavior in vervet monkeys, and did an independent research project looking for West Nile Virus in bird specimens from the Joseph Moore Museum of Natural History. I traveled extensively in college, all on biology-focused abroad programs, visiting East Africa, Ecuador, the Galapagos islands, and the Bahamas. I also studied the plant and animal life here in North America. As a tutor and teaching assistant, I...

...and learned many effective study skills while juggling school, basketball, and a part-time job. I am very passionate about Biology and any sub-category of Biology, but I also have a strong background in Chemistry and Statistics. Last year I was a mentor for at-risk teens at our local middle school. I really enjoyed the experience. I enjoy connecting with youth and it was very special to me to get to make a difference in a...

...gave me positive feedback on my tutoring techniques, and I've seen many of them succeed in their classes after using the tutoring center and getting my help. I think the best qualities in a tutor are patience and empathy. As a tutor, I've always tried to put myself in the student's shoes and try to find different methods of explaining the same material until I am certain that my student feels comfortable with the given...

...but whether I failed to help or not, I saw myself always worrying for the students and wanted to come up with more ways to help students improve and understand. As of now, I have switched gears and am looking for ways to combine my love for drawing and biology in the context of education where I try to create educational graphics to help others understand complicated topics. However, the underlying desire is still the...

...groups. My organizational, presentation, and group facilitation skills are excellent, and I am adept in playing a support or a lead role. Further, I place importance on an effective result rather than the time taken to achieve it. My hobbies are tenpin bowling (having been a professional bowler for 15 years), golf, reading, writing, composing music, and performing jazz. I am a dog and bird lover and tolerate cats. I eat a wide range of foods,...

...particularly in grades 6th through 11. Most of my teaching methods and exercises are derived primarily from a student's current textbook, and by practice problems which I create from 'real world' situations. In addition, I have helped a number of students prepare for the SAT and ACT writing component by offering critical advice on how best to organize and defend a position on any given topic. My hobbies and interests are derived from the region...

...it is necessary to be engaging, articulate, and enthusiastic to bring vitality in the course content. Encouraging the students in a positive manner will lead to a more positive and constructive learning experience. Additionally, I hold within my philosophy the belief that there is no end goal to learning. While certain aspects such as content mastery, individual fulfillment, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, self-directed learning, and discovery of knowledge are essential to becoming a successful...

...Seattle, I started my own tutoring company called Twilight Tutors and tutored high school students for several years. I helped them write papers and prepare for exams. I tutor students in the following subjects: English, Finance, History, Biology, Economics, and various other topics. My favorite subject to tutor is English because it is the foundation of good writing and reading. I like to tutor students by using real world examples that they care about and...

...office hours. Also, David brought other applications of the topic (and some tangential subjects) we were learning about during the section, so it's good to see that he had more outside knowledge of how something could be used." These comments reflect my personal approach to teaching. When I am with a student, I overshoot the level of enthusiasm I express about the material. I am unafraid of being goofy. Keeping students entertained ensures that they...

...to need that sort of tutoring as well. I understand the importance of a non-judgmental atmosphere in which all questions can be asked without fear, of a friendly and empathetic peer who knows why difficulties arise and how to overcome them, and of a source not just of knowledge, but of help devoted to fostering true understanding unto long-term learning and growth. These I understand because I have experienced those needs before myself, and have...

...with standardized test prep, study habits and time management, college applications, and much more. Science may not come naturally to some students, but I believe that enthusiasm and persistence are more important than natural ability. I hope to share my passion for science with younger learners. I recently started a part-time job at the Seattle Aquarium as a mentor and supervisor for high school volunteers working on the youth-led Puget Sound: We Love You campaign....

...somebody to point out the similarity between that difficult subject you're struggling with and a concept that you already know and are strong in to click on that lightbulb of comprehension. My life's passion is to do just this: to make STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields more accessible to more people, especially those who don't think they're up to the task. I am passionate about our biology, our oceans, our environment, and educating...

...the fear of being 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...

...As a tutor, I provide students with the tools and information they need to do their work as independently as possible. In addition, I aim to set very clear, attainable goals early on to build confidence and measure progress. In my spare time, I love traveling and outdoor adventures, including hiking, skiing, and kayaking. I like to balance traveling and adventure with good reads that include classics and popular fiction, like the Hunger Games.

Hi! I'm Brittany and I hold a BSc in Biology from Concordia University, specializing in Cell and Molecular Biology. I am patient, flexible, and extremely eager to help my students reach their full academic potential!

...Often the journey to 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...