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Jan: Kirkland tutor
Certified Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...and master's degree students at Goddard College, including Spanish-speaking ESL students. This past year, I developed and taught an original curriculum intertwining creative writing, creative movement and theater for a month-long workshop series at Velocity Dance Center, and for the Seattle Festival of Dance Improvisation. I adapted this curriculum for students in theater and creative writing electives at The Northwest School. I have also worked as a teaching assistant at Oberlin College. I tutored analytical...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing and Dance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 800
 
Rachel: Kirkland tutor
Certified Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...Sciences Honor Society and as a mentor for graduating high school students through the Dream Project. As a tutor, my main duty is to work with a student as an individual and to adjust my own tutoring to fit the way they learn best. I believe that all students have what it takes to succeed in school, its just a matter of finding the style of learning that is most effective for them. What works...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, General Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 790
 
Koissi: Kirkland tutor
Certified Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...for scoring above average on 7 AP tests. As a Senior in High School while taking AP Calculus AB, I was a peer tutor in my school's Pre-Calculus course. Other tutoring experience comes from volunteering to help my peers in their math and Computer Science classes. I am an avid programmer with experience across a wide range of technologies and languages, including NodeJS, MySQL, C, C++, and Objective C. Most of my experience in Computer...
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Northeastern University - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 35
 
Josh: Kirkland tutor
Certified Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...might elude you some day, but if you ran across this word on the SAT or the GRE, you likely had to learn how to infer tone and meaning using limited information. These skills are valuable and likely what you will retain throughout your life. This is why I care about helping people think about problems not just solve them. I care about showing them the paths to solving problems or writing essays so that...
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Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Music, Concentration in Composition
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Music Composition
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
 
Katie: Kirkland tutor
Certified Tutor in Kirkland, WA
Duke University, B.A., cum laude ~ Fulbright Scholar ~ Undergraduate Teaching Fellow I just graduated cum laude from Duke University with a B.A. in Psychology. I have extensive experience tutoring Psychology, English, ESL, Spanish, and SAT prep. I look forward to working with you to achieve your academic goals!
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Duke University - Current Undergrad, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
 
Lucas: Kirkland tutor
Certified Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...while tutoring for OSU, which taught me the methods needed to effectively relay information to students. As a philosophy student I also utilize the Socratic method while tutoring, which focuses on asking students questions in order to get them to reach their answers. Throughout my experience tutoring I've found that engaging a student in dialogue about the question at hand is far more successful than doing all of the talking. There's no better way of...
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Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 31
 
Katie: Kirkland tutor
Certified Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...as possible with my lovable mutt, Zuca. Fortunately, my job as a wilderness therapist in Montana and Idaho gave me the opportunity to embrace my passions while working with at-risk youth. I hope to bring passion, energy, organization, and a sense of humor to my tutoring sessions. Students I work with can expect me to push them to set their own goals and invest in their educational aspirations. I will encourage students to figure things...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, International Relations, Minors in Spanish and Creative Writing
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Grad Student, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
 
Min: Kirkland tutor
Certified Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...computer science courses, frontend web development, Mandarin Chinese, and also taught basketball at local community center. I graduated in 2019 from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Informatics. The subjects I tutor includes but not limited to Traditional Mandarin Chinese, Data Structure & Algorithm (Java) and Frontend Web Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js). I believe that everyone learn things differently and it's the my job to find the most effective...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor of Science, Informatics
 
Andrew: Kirkland tutor
Certified Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...of mine while obtaining my degree. Outside of academics, I am interested in long hikes through the woods of Washington, reading fiction and nonfiction for pleasure, and getting to know my new city. In addition, I am enthusiastic about cooking and baking, and love to try new recipes, with varying levels of success. I have a personal passion for learning, and an interest in sharing that passion with others. It is my belief that everyone...
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Iowa State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
 
Alex: Kirkland tutor
Certified Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...and indeed for all people who are involved in the difficult process of navigating human relationships. Achieving this precision, however, easier said than done. As a tutor, I am committed to helping students express themselves with as much creativity and uninhibitedness as possible while also staying true to the constraints of the English language. I believe that I am able to do this by employing the conversational method of pedagogy: asking questions, prodding students to...
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Pratt Institute-Main - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Writing
Georgia State University - Master of Arts, Creative Writing
 
Monica: Kirkland tutor
Certified Tutor in Kirkland, WA
I am a Seattle-based actress and singer originally from Illinois -- I moved to the Seattle area in 2000. I also work part-time at a non-profit guardianship firm downtown. (We look out for the financial and healthcare needs of the elderly and the physically and mentally disabled.) I am an anglophile and ailurophile (look them up! :-)), and I love theatre, movies, Gonzaga basketball (I went to law school there), and Chicago Cubs baseball.
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Quincy University - Bachelor in Arts, Theology
Gonzaga University - Juris Doctor, Law
 
Ruth: Kirkland tutor
Certified Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...help students connect the dots, enabling them to master the material and themselves as they improve their study skills and self-confidence. I have worked with students of all ages in a variety of subjects and settings, from all backgrounds in this country and others. I have found, consistently, that the best way to connect is to be genuine and sincere with enthusiasm for the material and compassionate consideration for the learner. It is a pleasure...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, English Language and Literature
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Master of Science, Environmental Policy and Planning
 
Eve: Kirkland tutor
Certified Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...instructing children through college-age students for years in a variety of subjects, mainly biology. I am available to tutor high school and college biology, the HL/SL IB Biology course, introductory psychology and cognitive/neuropsychology, and math up to the level of algebra, which includes introductory statistics. My real passion is for zoology; I may be applying to graduate school to study animal cognition and later teach. My teaching style incorporates that different individuals learn best through...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
 
Brett: Kirkland tutor
Certified Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...In order to do so, I practice what I consider to be a reciprocal and empathetic pedagogy. This begins with the acknowledgment that all students are different, all students have their own interests that should be taken seriously, and all students possess a wealth of knowledge and experience that can be drawn upon in order to allow each student to fully develop his or her own capacities. I love working with students in all fields,...
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Ithaca College - Bachelor in Arts, Politics; Philosophy and Religion
Temple University - Master of Science, Political Science and Government
 
Jessica: Kirkland tutor
Certified Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...an endorsement in Reading (K-12). I have a Masters of Education from the University of Melbourne. I have provided tutoring services in and out of the school setting since 2008. I have taught 1st grade in a public school since 2014. I love working with students and watching them develop a love for learning that can become lifelong. In my free time I enjoy hiking, gardening, singing and spending time with family and friends.... I can...
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Pacific Lutheran University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
University of Melbourne - Masters, Education
 
Clare: Kirkland tutor
Certified Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...with my two little girls. It has been a real adventure finding new and interesting ways to explain the world around us in the simplest language to my young children. I enjoy the questions they ask when their concepts of how things work are just forming. I try to encourage the students I tutor to ask "why?" and give them the confidence to undertake their own independent research. I enjoy spending time in the great...
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University of Cambridge - Master of Arts, Zoology
 
Adam: Kirkland tutor
Certified Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...the material. I tutor a large variety of subjects, including LSAT, SAT, and ACT. I also tutor various academic subjects, primarily in the fields of math and science. My favorite subject to tutor is Chemistry, followed closely by Physics. I feel that anyone can learn anything as long as it is explained in a way that is conducive to them, and I aim to achieve that in my teaching. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy ultimate...
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Bachelors, Sociology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36
 
Marie: Kirkland tutor
Certified Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...skills in writing, ESL education, and English grammar, I am most passionate and excel the most at tutoring Spanish (Levels 1-4). When it comes to language teaching, I believe it cannot be rushed. I try to ensure my students understand each component of the language fully until moving onto the next. Language learning builds on itself, and if one gets caught up and confused within the first weeks, there is no doubt trouble will arise...
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Washingrton State University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish Language and Culture
Washington State University - Unknown, Secondary Education
 
Garry: Kirkland tutor
Certified Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...Accountancy from Montana State University. I first started teaching while at the University of Florida. While attending UF I taught SCUBA classes to my fellow students. Later I went on to teach adults at a private dive school. Throughout my career I have taught seasonal staff up to CFO's various accounting and finance skills. While attending Montana State University I was selected to be a graduate teaching assistant, where I kept office hours for all...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Montana State University - Master of Science, Accounting
 
Michael: Kirkland tutor
Certified Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...Literature, and History. I believe in a student driven approach to teaching that adapts and adjusts to different learning styles and personal traits in order to best serve my student's needs. Learning is a lifelong process and should be encouraged and nurtured across all aspects of our daily lives and personal interactions. When I'm not tutoring, you might find me on a local trail or beach with my dog. I love the outdoors and anything...
Education & Certification
Central Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood/Elementary Education
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