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Seattle School Closures

Seattle School Closures
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A snow day essay contest The Seattle School Closures from last winter's snow storm had families reeling. How do we keep our kids busy? Since kids love school closures so much and parents want their kids minds to stay sharp, we thought: Why not have a short essay contest for kids? So here it is: In 200 words or less, What makes snow days special for you? Eligibility: Students within C...
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The Best Math Tutor:

The Best Math Tutor:
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3 Things to look for in a tutor: Patience: Oftentimes tutors know the subject a little too well for their own good. Maybe they speak too fast. Maybe they assume the student has further understanding then they really have.Empathy: Nobody knows exactly how a student thinks or what the shortcoming may be in all scenarios. But if a tutor can step back and think about the problem as the studen...
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A new year

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As we enter the 2019/2020 school year we remind parents: The sooner you can reach out to us the better. We're always here for you whether it be a tough physics assignment or a taxing Romeo and Juliet essay. Our tutors can book up quickly but regardless of the timing, don't hesitate to shoot us a text. Often times we are able to squeeze in a last minute session, in person or online with one of our ...
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Snow day make ups

Snow day make ups
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Parents of students in Seattle Public Schools are reeling from 5 days of missed school...and now the question is: When will we make up the days? Seattle Public Schools has decided to tack on 5 days to the end of the regular school year, making June 27th the final day. But for seniors, their graduation will not change, therefore their final day will be June 23rd. More info here.
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A New Semester

A New Semester
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As we start a new semester, folks often ask for help. Many of the tutors get a full schedule quickly, so it's best to get acquainted early in the semester, even if you schedule a session several weeks out. For last minute requests, there is one tutor, Annie, who has become adept at online tutoring. A number of students have found it very helpful to do a hybrid of in person and online tutoring. One...
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How much sleep do kids need?

How much sleep do kids need?
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Thanks to recent research from UW, we now have a better idea about how high school start times affect students. Biology professor Horatio de la Iglesia and doctoral student Gideon Munster recently released a report documenting their findings. By starting school an hour later, students gained half an hour of sleep, according to the researchers. And more importantly, the this extra sleep transla...
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Tutor featured in Seattle Times

Tutor featured in Seattle Times
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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...
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SAT dates

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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...
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Biology help

Biology help
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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 proce...
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