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ANN Hailing from Louisiana, Ann attended high school for two years before her perfect AP tests and stellar SAT scores led to the opportunity to attend Simon’s Rock College at the age of 15. At the UW, Ann double-majored in Linguistics and Biochemistry with her sights set on world travel and nursing. In addition to tutoring, she works in the Orthopaedic Trauma unit at Harborview Medical Center and is looking forward to graduating from the UW nursing school in June 2010. Ann brings contagious enthusiasm and good humor as a tutor and in the many hobbies she enjoys – ultimate frisbee, piano, singing, gardening, knitting, tea, and games with friends. In her own words, Ann says, “If my students are excited about coming to tutoring, they will be more receptive to what I have to say... Keeping things light helps my students engage more fully in our tutoring sessions.” Subjects: Math, Stats, Biology, Chem, Physics, Reading, Writing, Latin, Study Skills, Test Prep (PSAT/PLAN/SAT/ACT/GRE/GMAT/Praxis/WestB/ ACT Explore/MAT/ISEE/NCLEX) (K-Adult) Ann's Teaching Philosophy and Resume
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CHRIS Chris triple-majored at the UW, graduating with degrees in Physics, Astronomy and History. Four years later, Chris added to his accolades an MS in Mechanical Engineering. His passion for engineering and alternative energy led to a job at the Institute for Lifecycle Environmental Assessment. Chris believes “patience is the key to tutoring” and loves helping students with difficult concepts. In his words, “education is a joint exploration of ideas. I lead the way and share my experiences so that students will develop their own understanding of the subject matter. This experience is so fulfilling, it motivates me, and in turn the student, to achieve the educational goals that we both desire.” In his spare time Chris enjoys playing basketball and softball, and rocks in Nefarious Jones as singer and guitarist. Subjects: Math, Physics, Chem, History, Computer Skills, Study Skills, Test Prep (PSAT/PLAN/SAT/ACT/GRE/GMAT/Praxis/WestB/ACT Explore/MAT/ISEE), PSAT/SAT/ACT Class Instructor (9-Adult) Chris is also an Educational Consultant at University Tutoring. |
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CLAY Clay joins us fresh off a two-year stint teaching English in Japan, where he honed his tutoring skills in English and his language skills in Japanese. A world traveler, Clay has also lived in Indonesia, Ethiopia, and four different U.S. cities, and has traveled to every continent except South America and Antarctica. Clay is a firm believer that a good teacher adapts his teaching style to his students’ needs, rather than adapting the material he is teaching. Since this is easier on a one-to-one basis, he finds his style a natural fit for University Tutoring. His tutoring experience ranges from all ages in Japan to students at Lewis and Clark College. As an undergraduate at Lewis and Clark, Clay majored in International Affairs, with minors in history and Japanese. A self-described “plodding” reader as a child, Clay now is an inveterate reader of both fiction and non-fiction, and has a special interest in reading maps. Of the future, Clay says, “I dream of speaking seven languages, reading the world’s great literature, and talking philosophy with people around the world. And I dream of finishing Gravity’s Rainbow.” Subjects: Math, Japanese, History, English, Study Skills, Test Prep (PSAT/PLAN/SAT/ACT/ACT Explore/MAT/ISEE) (K-Adult) |
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DIANE Diane tutors in Olympia and Seattle, bringing 15 years of experience with one-to-one tutoring and teaching at UW, Seattle University, and University Prep. Diane earned her BS from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma with honors in Chemistry and a minor in Math, and earned her MS in Chemistry from UW. Diane challenges her students' thinking by modeling positive ways of approaching a problem before working toward a solution. She's patient and direct, and works to develop a good rapport with each student. "In every tutoring session," she says, "my goal is not only to assist the student with immediate needs, but also to guide him or her in becoming an independent learner." When Diane is not tutoring, she may be found sporting some serious (and original) Seattle Sounders fandom, snowboarding, practicing or teaching yoga, growing food on her Olympia farm, or supporting her favorite public stations, KEXP and KAOS. She gets a kick out of Found Magazine and often ponders word puzzles with her crossword crushes, Will Shortz and Rex Parker. Subjects: Math, Chemistry, Grammar, Writing, Study Skills, Test Prep (PSAT/PLAN/SAT/ACT/GRE/GMAT/Praxis/WestB/ACT Explore/MAT/ISEE), PSAT/SAT/ACT Class Instructor, ADD/ADHD (K-Adult) Diane is also the Owner and Director of University Tutoring. Diane's Teaching Philosophy and Resume
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ELIZABETH (LIZ) Originally from the Midwest, but a truly global citizen, Elizabeth brings over eight years of experience working with students to her tutoring at University Tutoring. Receiving her BA and Teaching certification from Lawrence University, Elizabeth majored in French with a minor in Anthropology. She earned her Masters degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in French Studies and spent a year working as a Language Assistant in Nantes, France. A self-proclaimed lover of all things cultural and international who is periodically consumed by wanderlust, Elizabeth’s travel has extended through Turkey, Sweden, Senegal, Mexico, The Gambia, France, England and Denmark. Elizabeth values the active exchange of ideas in her tutoring and aims to “empower each student to take charge of their learning.” An advocate for each of her students, Elizabeth believes that “knowledge of one’s own learning style can make it easier for a student to take charge and overcome routine difficulties.” A recent biking convert who loves commuting to work on the Burke-Gilman Trail, Elizabeth loves being outdoors and is always on the lookout for a new hiking trail to explore. Subjects: French, English, Reading, Writing, Test Prep (PSAT/PLAN/SAT/ACT/ACT Explore/MAT/ISEE), Study Skills (6 - Adult)
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ERIC Eric is passionate about the potential and innate learning ability we all have. In his tutoring sessions, Eric works with his students to build upon their strengths, and guides them through their challenges towards academic success. He assists each student in tapping into his or her unique inspiration. Eric’s interpersonal approach has been shaped by his life-long commitment to education and service. He was a Peace Corps Volunteer in West Africa, and he’s studied in Israel, China and El Salvador. He holds a BA in History and Philosophy from Valparaiso University and a Masters degree in religious studies from Yale University. He spent eight years working with at-risk youth as a teacher, counselor and wilderness guide before recently moving to Seattle to pursue a master’s degree in counseling psychology. Eric is an enthusiastic backpacker, kayaker and naturalist who fits in well with our Northwest culture. Subjects: History, Study Skills, French I/II, Logic, Psychology, Math through Algebra I, College/Professional, Test Prep (PSAT/PLAN/SAT/ACT/ACT Explore/MAT/ISEE) (K-Adult) Eric's Teaching Philosophy and Resume
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ERICA Originally from the northeast, Erica has been a northwest transplant for over eight years. Erica graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a double major in Biology and Theatre and a minor in comparative religious philosophy. After graduating, Erica attended Trinity College Dublin where she received her M.Phil in International Peace Studies and Development. She returned to the Northwest to attend Medical School at the University of Washington. Erica’s unique teaching perspective is reflected in her global travels, which range from teaching at an orphanage and serving as a Medical Assistant in Nepal to helping victims rebuild their homes in Jamaica after hurricane Ivan ravaged the island in 2005. Erica loves swing dancing, mad scientist experiments, cooking, yoga, and reading, reading, reading. Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Reading, Writing, French, Test Prep (PSAT/PLAN/SAT/ACT/GRE/GMAT), Study Skills (K - Adult) Erica's Teaching Philosophy and Resume
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EVAN (EV) A graduate from Pitzer College in Claremont, CA, Ev brings a wealth of tutoring experience to University Tutoring. He has applied his calm and supportive tutoring methods in his work with students in Middle School through College in Indiana, California, Illinois and China where he taught English to college students. Intrigued by the intersection between eastern and western medicine, Ev recently began work as a research scientist at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. He is considering graduate school in acupuncture and Chinese herbs and would like to work in a practice that combines eastern and western medicine. As a tutor, he believes that "great learning occurs by doing" and he strives to "steer students toward the right line of thinking, not just toward the right answer." When he is not busy equipping students with relevant academic tools, one might find this jack-of-all-trades camping, volunteering with the Jackson Park branch of Seattle's Youth Tutoring Program, making music with friends as a bass player, or practicing qigong. Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, English, Reading, Writing, History, French, Music Theory, Test Prep (PSAT/PLAN/SAST/ACT/GRE/ GMAT/MCAT) (6 - Adult) Ev's Teaching Philosophy and Resume
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JEREMY Jeremy has been a teacher at all levels, from inner-city elementary students to hand-picked groups of the country’s strongest teachers, as well as a variety of schools in between. In all cases, he has found effective learning to come from a combination of strong curriculum and appropriate teaching method. As a tutor working with other teachers’ curriculum, he looks for opportunities to show how the material is interesting and worthwhile. Jeremy values one-to-one tutoring as it provides greater leeway to work with each student according to her/his unique learning style. Strongly influenced by the work of Ted Sizer with curriculum and Howard Gardner with pedagogy, he loves showing students how they can access their own inherent abilities to learn. Subjects: English, Reading, Writing, Grammar, College Essay Writing, History, Study Skills, Test Prep (PSAT/PLAN/SAT/ACT/ACT Explore/MAT/ISEE) (6-Adult) Jeremy is also the Site Director of University Tutoring in Seattle. Jeremy's Teaching Philosophy and Resume
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KELSEY A Washington native, Kelsey is a dedicated, determined and insightful tutor and chemistry geek. After graduating from the University of Puget Sound Summa Cum Laude with a BS in Chemistry, Kelsey dove back into the lab in pursuit of her Ph.D. Along with her work studying cytochrome P450 enzymes and antioxidants in Medicinal Chemistry at the UW School of Pharmacy, Kelsey makes time to practice her first love, teaching. Whether tutoring or teaching, Kelsey thrives on encouraging her students to be great learners. Kelsey strongly upholds the values of a liberal arts education and strives to “retain or recapture the simplicity” of complex scientific concepts with her students. It is exactly this verve, support and pedagogy that Kelsey brings to her students at University Tutoring. When not in the lab or teaching organic chemistry, Kelsey designs jewelry and enjoys the beauties of Washington through running, softball, soccer, hiking and golf. Witty, fun and a natural teacher, Kelsey is a great addition to our team of tutors. Subjects: Math, Chemistry, Biochem, Accounting, Study Skills, Test Prep (PSAT/PLAN/SAT/ACT/ACT Explore/MAT/ISEE) (6-Adult) |
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LUCY With over forty years of education experience, Lucy is a guru of elementary education. Recently relocated to Seattle after an eight-year tenure as the Head of Lower School at Cape Cod Academy, Lucy brings extensive wisdom to her work at University Tutoring. After obtaining her A.B. in Psychology from Clark University, Lucy went on to complete an M.S. Ed. in Learning Disabilities from USC, an M.A. in Educational Administration from Central Michigan University and an Ed.S. in Elementary Curriculum and Instruction from Central Missouri University. Her career has included teaching in both elementary and special education classrooms, coordination of a gifted and talented program, administrative roles in both public and independent schools as well as teacher training at several universities. Through these varied experiences and workshops with Dr. Mel Levine, Lucy has come to realize the importance of helping students “demystify” their own learning style. At University Tutoring, Lucy utilizes the one-to-one setting to foster students’ awareness of their strengths, support academic goals and create individual plans for success. Lucy is a member of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, the National Association for Gifted Children and the International Reading Association, to name a few. A photography enthusiast and juried member of the Cape Cod Art Association, Lucy enjoys combining her keen interest in photography with her volunteer work as a Zoo Ambassador at the Woodland Park Zoo. Subjects: Elementary Ed, Study Skills, Test Prep (ISEE) (K-8) Lucy is also the Director of Elementary Education at University Tutoring. Lucy's Teaching Philosophy and Resume
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LUKE Luke began his decade-long journey in higher education at Kent State University where he earned a Bachelors degree in Mathematics and a Masters degree in Philosophy. He left the Midwest for a teaching assistant position at the UW in the Department of Philosophy and is curently in the process of completing a logic textbook. He has also taught at Cascadia Community College and tutored with Boston Global Education. When he isn't tutoring or working as a legal assistant at Harrison, Benis & Spence, Luke enjoys philosophising while playing the guitar, using philosophical wisdom to win computer games, and idenftifying ancient philosophy in classical literature. Luke bakes his own bread and is among a small minority of tutors at University Tutoring who know that 'Glam Band' is Tolkien's Elvish for Foe Prison. Subjects: Philosophy, Math, Study Skills, Test Prep (PSAT/PLAN/SAT/ACT/ACT Explore/MAT/ISEE) (6-Adult) Luke's Teaching Philosophy and Resume
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MARIA Originally from the desert of New Mexico, Maria likes living up north and experiencing Seattle stuff like rain, fog, and good seafood. Currently pursuing her PhD in English Literature through the UW, Maria has a big-picture view of education. She creates a positive environment for students to explore content, gain confidence, and develop effective study skills. "In order for students to get the most out of their learning, " Maria states, "it is my job as a tutor to break things down into managable chunks, to teach the student how to use the day-to-day tools they will need, and to stick with them throughout their learning process." When not studying 18th century literature, teaching at UW or tutoring, Maria enjoys cooking, knitting and gardening; she also likes attending farmers' markets, listening to jazz and practicing yoga. Maria is a member of the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies, the Aphra Behn Society, and the Jane Austen Society of North America. Subjects: Elementary Education, Reading, Writing, Study Skills, Admission Essays, AP Spanish, Test Prep (PSAT/PLAN/SAT/ACT/ACT Explore/MAT/ISEE) (K-Adult) |
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MICHAEL (MIKE) A recent transplant from Chicago (and huge Chicago Cubs and Bears fan), Mike has lived and traveled throughout the U.S. and abroad. Mike lived in South Korea for a year teaching students of all ages, and also spent time in Beijing, Prague, and Mexico. After graduating Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University with a BA in English, Mike continued on to obtain his teaching credential and MA in Education and Social Policy from Northwestern University. With the belief that students respond well to individual attention, Mike is an approachable and enthusiastic instructor. Mike shares that, "education is a process of creation. Students finish each day, week, quarter, semester, year, academic milestone, as new versions of the people they were when they started." A bibliophile who aims to master the art of bookbinding, Mike enjoys reading and collecting books, as well as hiking and backyard barbeques. Subjects: Elementary Ed, English, Reading, Writing, College Application Essays and Personal Statemtns, Study Skills, Test Prep (PSAT/PLAN/SAT/ACT/ACT Explore/MAT/ISEE) (K - Adult) Michael's Teaching Philosophy and Resume
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RAKENDU Rakendu has been a natural teacher since he was a middle school student, always supporting his classmates and teachers in the learning process. From informal tutoring he graduated to formal tutoring, an undergraduate teaching assistantship, and now to University Tutoring. Outside of UTS, he teaches East Indian languages and Hindu culture to local children. As past president of the UW Indian Student Association, he sponsored an international competition of traditional North Indian folk dance. A dedicated volunteer, his interests range from the professional to the global. A fan of basketball, graphic design, vegetarian cooking, reading, and watching films, he is also a big fan of everything Seattle has to offer. Rakendu hopes to spend his career as a teacher and medical doctor. Subjects: Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Spanish (6 - Adult)
Coming soon: Rakendu's Teaching Philosophy and Resume
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SAHAR Sahar is our first biology and chemistry whiz to come to us with an additional degree in philosophy! A veteran of laboratories and tutoring centers at the University of Washington and the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Sahar brings experience in one-to-one tutoring that complements her experiences in a broad range of scientific fields. Sahar believes that learning happens best when it comes from the student, not the teacher, and thus she enjoys tutoring by “leaving hints” and helping students work toward a full understanding of the subject. She emphasizes processes over facts, working to help students understand their own ways of thinking and understanding. Sahar has driven across the country—twice—and also traveled through Western Europe. Often found reading fiction of various stripes, Sahar is eagerly looking forward to the advent of commercial space flight. Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Basic Math Skills (6-Adult) |
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ADRIA As a passionate teacher and tutor, Adria brings over ten years of experience to her work at University Tutoring. Initially attending Bryn Mawr College, Adria quickly found that her passion was in teaching and education. With renewed focus, she obtained her Washington State Teaching Certificate from Western Washington University and graduated Magna Cum Laude in Japanese Language. Adria loves to spend time with her baby daughter, dalmatian, and husband and enjoys movies, especially international films. Her commitment to teaching is evident through her eight-year stint as a Japanese Language Teacher at University Preparatory Academy. Adria is in tune with the value of fun in the learning process as she creates safe environments for her students to explore their learning. She knows that personal connections with her students create appropriate contexts for learning and she has been known to do silly things and tell stories about her own mistakes in learning Japanese to help students through their struggles. Subjects: Japanese, Spanish, English, Reading, Writing, Study Skills (6 - Adult) Adria is on leave during the first semester of 2009-10.
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TRAVIS Travis believes in two types of education – “the first is built on a backbone of hard work and discipline, and involves the careful training of the mind through hours of patient study. The second is what you learn while you're taking breaks from the first. Either one without the other leads to an incomplete life.” As a tutor, Travis teaches from his own diverse experiences, tailoring his instruction to the manner in which his students think while imparting the essential values of humor, hard work and practice. With this holistic learning style in mind, Travis received high honors from the University of Utah, earning a BA in both English and History. He has chosen to continue his education at the University of Washington where he is currently pursuing an MA in History. In his free time Travis enjoys the alliterative allure of photography, poetry and politics. His fluency in French and conversational Polish is a tempered reflection of his love of travel and European adventure. Subjects: History, Reading, Writing, Test Prep (PSAT/PLAN/SAT/ACT/ GRE/GMAT), Study Skills (6 - Adult) Travis is on leave during the first semester of 2009-10. |
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