Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Tacoma, WA

...education. During my tenure at a private school in Seattle I completely rewrote the Japanese curriculum to align with new textbooks (Tobira series) utilizing modern language learning techniques. I never expected to teach Japanese after returning to the US, but have discovered not only do my ESOL teaching skills perfectly apply to JP teaching, but it's a ton of fun. I also have extensive experience with special needs students. I was the deputy campus manager...

I love reading and writing but also inspiring others with great books and excellent ideas. Prose, art and adventure are my raison d'etre. My favorite subjects are British Literature, Business Communication, Fiction and Creative Writing. ... Like a fork, teaching has many prongs, or tines; it is dynamic in function. I believe that learning any subject requires a multidisciplinary approach in order for what is fundamental of the topic to stick. Accordingly, my philosophy relies on...

...self-efficacy is crucial to success. I am qualified to tutor a wide range of subjects, including math, english, biology, chemistry, and SAT/ACT/AP test preparation. I encourage students to be carefully organized in their thinking, as it helps them learn quicker and remember easier. My primary goal for my students is for them to understand *why* they are doing what they are doing, and for them to be able to apply solving individual problems to novel...

I am a former high school math teacher. My specialty is in Algebra. I have experience working with a diverse student population with a large classroom setting as well as one on one tutoring. Looking forward to working with you!

...valuable and enriching aspect of teaching at the University of Washington. In addition to extensive teaching experience, I have also worked as an assistant editor at Modern Language Quarterly: A Journal of Literary History. My job duties included copyediting for grammar and style and managing the day-to-day operations of the journal. As a consequence I am a skilled editor and proofreader, with an ability to facilitate a writer's own expression and assist them in developing...

...High, high school, and college level English and Writing. I specialize in college entrance essays, as well as research papers and generic essays. I also tutor Algebra, (P)SAT Math, (P)SAT Writing, and (P)SAT Reading. Finally, I have extensive experience giving private Fiddle, Mandolin, and Guitar lessons, specializing in Bluegrass music. My teaching style is both high energy, and detail oriented. I believe it is most important to immediately find a starting point, make short and...

...and naturalistic. Basically, I tailor the teaching to your specific request and needs. I am here to help you succeed! If you have more questions, feel free to reach out. More about my background: When I'm not teaching I like to spend time with my family and 6 year old! When it's nice out we try to play soccer. Plus, I try to stay healthy by alternating between yoga and jogging. Fun facts: I can...

I graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in Marketing and Big Data, as well as a minor in Dance. I currently work as software developer. I believe that every person has their own way of learning and processing information. It is my goal to help students by learning their best way of absorbing information so that we can understand the best plan to learn material in a constructive manner.

I am interested in helping people learn. I spent nearly 40 years in business and taught several people as well as serving as a mentor. I have a Bachelor Of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Washington and an MBA from Seattle University. I have developed several sets of class material, and taught this material to corporate and government personnel.

...setting. Curriculum moves fast, teachers/professors often do not have time for questions, and many students feel left behind. This is why I started tutoring; I have worked with students ages 7-20 on various academic subjects and test prep material because no one should ever feel inferior at the hands of the schooling system. I'm here to help guide you through those problems I'm sure you'd understand with a little bit of explanation, and to be...