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Willie R. for tutoring lessons in Mercer Island WA Over 200 tutoring hours WyzAnt Tutoring Tutor Tutor United States

Willie R.

Experienced Multi-Subject Tutor

Mercer Island, WA (98040)

Travel Radius 40 miles
Hourly Fee $50.00
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My name is Willie. With regards to tutoring, I have five years of one-on-one tutoring experience. Students seek me out to improve their skills in a variety of areas, including Spanish and SAT test preparation. I have scored in the 90th percentile in both the Math and Verbal sections of the GRE, which is the graduate school version of the SAT.

When I work with students, I create multi-step plans when addressing learning difficulties. Students appreciate this layout and find improvement in their field of difficulty.

To have success in tutoring, the student should ask lots of questions and be willing to push themselves, even if that means making a mistake. Learning from mistakes is one of the best ways to educate oneself.

My academic experience includes a Bachelor of Arts in History from Gonzaga University and a Master of Arts in Latin American Studies from the University of New Mexico. With regards to Spanish, I worked as the coordinator and lead interpreter for a Spanish language school in Guatemala.

With regards to classroom teaching, I have taught English as a Second Language during my Peace Corps service. In the United States, I have taught U.S. and World History. Most recently, I served as an outdoor science teacher in Grand Teton National Park. Currently, I am applying to Physical Therapy school with a start date of September 2012.

My rate is posted on my profile. I am willing to negotiate this rate if you are willing to meet on Mercer Island.

I am a very patient individual who can assist students in reaching their highest potential. I look forward to working with you all!

Best,
Willie

Willie's Subjects

Math:
Science:
  • anatomy,
  • biology,
  • chemistry
English:
Test Preparation:
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Algebra 1

I have three years of teaching Algebra 1 to students as young as 13 all the way to individuals in their 40's. Instruction includes breaking down problems in small, digestible steps that work toward a solution.

Spanish

I use the text 501 Spanish Verbs when working with students on their Spanish lessons.

Besides my fluency in Spanish, I am skilled at addressing the various verb structures in Spanish, along with their endings.

Like many languages, Spanish has many exceptions to rules, and those exceptions are addressed as well with students.

My students have included high-school and college-age students, political leaders, and working professionals in the business and information...

SAT Math

I teach a number of strategies that will raise the SAT scores of your child. Strategies include:
1) NOT using Algebra, but rather use the more efficient system of plugging in.
2) Focusing on the easier problems, where more points may be attained!
3) Showing how POE (Process of Elimination) may be used to solve difficult Math problems.
4) Explaining the basic Mathematical principles present on the GRE.

Proofreading

I have years of proofreading experience, both as a student and teacher. I always make a point of going after wordy sentence structures and usage of the passive voice. It is important to be brief when making your point. However, when I work with students I also look for thesis statements, topic sentences, and paragraph transitions.

SAT Reading

I teach a number of strategies for the SAT Reading section that will raise your child's SAT score. Those strategies include:
1) Working with process of elimination.
2) Identification of trigger words.
3) Identifying answers through textual clues
4) Building vocabulary for greater content knowledge
5) Identifying dead giveaways that are definite wrong answers

Elementary (K-6th)

The elementary years are key for building successful basic skills that will be key to the rest of the learning process in Middle School and beyond.

Repetition and organization are the two pillars to elementary tutoring. When I work with students I will insist on students being organized, as in putting papers in binders and writing homework assignments down. There is no leeway in this regard.

Finally, I will have students do lots of repetition, especially in Math. Memorization... Read More

Study Skills

Students lacking in study skills need organization. I have helped students with their study skills for the past three years.

I help students organize their time, so they can finish their assignments upon the due date.

Students have to be a part of their study skills plan and on that note I believe it is important to center their study skills plan around their interest.

I am especially skilled in giving students great skills in math and reading. I use the Tovani... Read More

Track & Field

I am interested in helping students in distance running. I run with one of the elite amateur clubs in the United States called Club Northwest. I have posted some fast times as an amateur runner, most recently a 1:16:20 at the Seattle Rock and Roll Half Marathon. I also have three seasons of volunteer coaching, including coaching at Gallup High School in Gallup, New Mexico, where the boys team was ranked #8 in the country in the fall of 2000.

Public Speaking

I have a history of public speaking as a professional. For three years I managed a Peace Corps recruiting office. This position afforded me many public-speaking opportunities on why one should join the Peace Corps. Public speaking is the art of engagement and I would like to teach students how to grab the attention of their audience and support themselves through evidence.

Furthermore, I am skilled at developing metaphors and believe that students would benefit from my instruction on... Read More

Social Studies

Social Studies often involves students working with History and current events. It also involves students engaging in reading and writing.

When I tutor this subject I have students make inferences that will give them a better connection with the reading. I will also have students make personal connections to their reading, thus increasing the understanding of the text and homework assignments.

Finally, it is important when tutoring this subject that students relate what... Read More

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Willie's Hourly Rate

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