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Tutor featured in Seattle Times
UW student Jeremy M. was recently featured in the Seattle Times for his work as director of the university's Advanced Robotics organization. Jeremy studies at the Evans School of Public Policy and did his UW undergraduate studies in math and political science. He has tutored since high school and currently helps students with math and physics. Find the article here And be sure to check the entire list of tutors
MoreSAT dates
Looking for upcoming test dates? For late summer/fall 2018, here are the test dates, with regular registration deadline in parentheses: Aug 25 (July 27), Oct 6 (Sept 6), Nov 3 (Oct 5), Dec 1 (Nov 2). Typically our most experienced test prep tutor is booked far in advance but at the moment there is room for one student. Drop us a line if you're interested. Schuyler@tutoringservicesseattle.com
MoreBiology help
Taking biology for the first time isn't always the best experience. The topic requires a lot of memorization. With several pre-med students on the team, biology tutoring comes naturally. Whether it's AP Biology, honors, or standard bio, we can teach you the study techniques that work best for the subject. Sometimes teachers don't explain the context of various concepts or processes. Why is mitosis important to understand and when does it happen? Maybe you're the type of pe...
MoreSummer activities
The sun is shining bright and school is nearly out. Parents often ask, What are good activities for kids to stay sharp with academics? There are lots of STEM summer camps these days. The most important thing for STEM related education is that kids find it accessible and exciting. Maybe your child like airplanes--check out the offerings at the Museum of Flight. The Pacific Science Center has always had a great selection of camps which they offer at a variety of locations on the eastside and in S...
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What was the toughest subject for you in school? For me, I'd say chemistry. Memorizing all the functional groups in organic chemistry, among other things, was very difficult. But having some degree of understanding of chemistry and biology serves me well today. I probably apply that knowledge on a daily basis,whether be related understanding why a medication works or cooking at particular temperatures.
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What subjects do we tutor? Math (including statistics), chemistry, biology, physics, test prep and even computer science. If there's something not listed, shoot us a message and I'll see if any of the tutors have expertise to help you. The photo above came from a geometry session. tap to send SMS text message [formidable id=2]
MoreA new year, and more options
Molly's bad hair day reminds me of Albert Einstein. While we're not all as sharp as the famous physicist, hard work can take you a long ways. When your kids get stuck on a problem, it's important that they find the help they need to push forward. Sometimes that may be from a parent, a teacher, their book, or online. If those options aren't working, we have several new tutors available to help. Shoot us an email, text or give us a call to see if one of us may be a good fit. For questio...
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We offer a variety of tutors with a range of backgrounds. Does your child have a learning disability? We have a tutor with expertise in that area. Does your child need help with standardized test prep? We have tutors with expertise in the SAT, ACT and SSAT. How about executive functioning issues? Several of our tutors have a lot of experience with that.
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It's hard to read the papers and not be sold on the importance of education in STEM. So what role does the humanities and social science have in the education of today's students? A new book by George Anders argues that we must not discourage folks from majoring in liberal arts, as these careers sharpen critical thinking skills and help develop skills in a variety of new professions. As someone who's worked in a variety of positions, I believe it's best to follow your strengths, but make sure...
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