Award-Winning AP English Literature and Composition Tutors serving Spokane, WA

...from 1st-12th grade in subjects ranging from simple math to AP Chemistry. I am capable of tutoring a variety of subjects including basic and complex math, English, biology, and chemistry. I am most passionate about teaching math, I find it rewarding to the confidence of students to grow as they become better at math. My strategy for ensuring my students' success is to provide organization tips, create a safe space to ask questions and be...

...academically. Through my own experience of studying a broad range of subjects -including some that didn't come easily to me- I've developed a patient and clear tutoring approach that helps learners achieve concrete results, while feeling supported and appreciated as individuals. My tutoring specialties include elementary and high school writing, math and standardized test preparation. I have also tutored adults in English and writing. I hold a B.A. from the University of Chicago, where I...

...but I have experience working with students ages 3-21. I have a bachelors degree in education from Washington State University, and a masters degree in Education (emphasis in Literacy) from Eastern Washington University. I am also endorsed to teach English Language Learners. I am experienced and knowledgeable in a variety of subjects, and with enough notice can tutor in virtually any subject. My expertise lies in literacy and writing tutoring. I can't wait to get...

I'm a third year student at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA! I am majoring in history with a minor in writing, so contact me with inquiries about anything surrounding those subjects! A little bit about me: I am an avid outdoorsman, and strive to get involved with my university's outdoor department as much as possible. I take ski trips to Canada in the winter and whitewater kayak year round!

...work for an academic program at a local university. While I am comfortable tutoring many subjects, I am especially passionate about English, organization, study skills, and standardized tests. I am someone who spent my summers in high school reading for fun, and who looked forward to taking the ACT. I consider myself a lifelong learner, and would love to share my passion for education with students! In my free time, I enjoy doing yoga, reading,...

...tremendously fulfilling. That is why I wish to continue this life long endeavor by tutoring through Varsity Tutors and help others to achieve, and exceed, their academic goals as well. I'm a retired USAF pilot currently employed as an instructor pilot for the Boeing Commercial Aircraft Company. I've been instructing, both military and civilian, for over 30 years and enjoy it immensely. I've had the opportunity to work with people of many cultures and travel...

...in English (I'm ESL certified as well), German, History, Art History, Study Skills, and Test Preparation. I believe that anyone is capable of learning and focus on developing a growth-mindset model for academic development. I use individualized teaching methods, as much as possible, and therefore try a variety of strategies to engage students of any age range and background. I'm especially adept at working with students with academic anxiety. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy...

...through Calculus I, and also worked one quarter as a Writing Tutor. I loved being there and noticing as the students started to understand the subjects more and more and needed my input less and less. That is my ultimate goal with any student - to impart my knowledge and passion in such a way that they understand the subject matter and eventually have no need for me anymore! Outside of tutoring, I am a...

...explaining assignments and how to meet the teacher's expectations. Additionally, I had an academic article I coauthored, titled "Collaboration and Subsistence: Alix E. Harrow's Once and Future Witches through an Ecofeminist Lens," published in the scholarly journal FEMSPEC. Since graduating, I have obtained my Teaching English as a Foreign Language certification from International TEFL Academy and gained experience tutoring English as a second language in a one-on-one online classroom. As someone who believes in the...

...philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing like the satisfying moment of writing "Q.E.D." on a difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of the past such as Plato, Virgil, Aquinas, and Anselm. I love to read and to discuss what I've read, and...

...work daily to improve my craft. Students, parents, supervisors, and colleagues have described me as efficient, extremely patient, creative, and caring. I am certified to tutor in a variety of subjects and consider the following areas to be my specialties: *Standardized tests, such as the ISEE, SSAT, and AP examinations *Students who demonstrate challenging behaviors *Long-term tutoring in math and reading--I love to guide a student who initially struggled to meet and exceed expectations! Outside...

...to teach lessons through college and additionally began helping peers with their writing difficulties. I believe every student can be an outstanding writer or test-taker, the key is just to find the right individual approach. Students aren't all alike and there's no one right way to learn. I really value the chance to find the method that works best for each student and to watch them succeed. Outside of tutoring, I am a musician and...

...Art History. Throughout college and in high school, I have tutored children within the United States and globally, usually ages elementary school to high school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Spanish, test prep, Writing, and History. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of...

...of this is to brag about my intelligence, rather to demonstrate that all my life, I have had a passion for knowledgeto learn as much as I can. As a tutor, I want to inspire that passion in other children. I attended a competitive private high school, so I am no stranger to people getting tutors in order to succeed. An ambition to accomplish any academic goal was encouraged all my life; thus, I am...

...as a peer tutor. Tutoring is a one-on-one experience, and I've found that the key to good tutoring is to realize that every individual student is different. My tutoring philosophy is that tutoring should by no means follow a one-size-fits-all approach. In my tutoring practice I focus on treating students as unique individuals, determining what is effective for each student, and getting to know each student's particular academic needs and goals. When it comes to...

...me a scholarship at the University of Miami, where I was able to develop a newfound love for the fine arts. I am now pursuing a B.S. in computer science as well as a B.A. in studio art, with minors in mathematics and public health. I feel that my artistic practice has shaped my teaching, pushing me to take a creative, non-rigid approach to education -- I believe in working closely with my students to...

...the University of Arizona in 2015, with my B.A. in English and a minor in Classics. I have three and a half years of experience tutoring high school and college students, in a wide variety of subjects, including ACT, SAT, and GRE test prep, as well as many topics in the humanities. I challenge my students to push themselves beyond what they thought possible, and I am always happy to help them with any need.

...English from the University of Connecticut, where I am currently working on my PhD in American Literature. I tutor a mix of test preparation, English, Literature, and Writing. In helping students with reading and writing skills, I enjoy using multiple different approaches to develop a well-rounded understanding of the techniques, while making the sessions fun. I'm a strong proponent of keeping studying dynamic. It is important to me that my students come away from our...

As a recent Harvard grad living in New Orleans, I am excited to help others excel as they take every opportunity they can to learn. I tutored and TA'ed classes throughout college, while also studying computer science. That experience taught me that all subjects are tricky, and even the best students sometimes struggle. A good teacher and a helpful explanation can go a long way in rekindling the love of a difficult subject.

...relatable to everyone, using cooking, sports, or other analogies to break down complicated principles. I began as a teaching assistant my sophomore year at Brigham Young University. Since this time, I have performed as a teaching assistant for 14 University-level courses. I have also tutored students at all grade levels. I like to spend time with my husband, 4 rescue cats, and two bunnies. I also create wheel-thrown pottery, play guitar and piano, read, cook,...