Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Kent, WA

...Washington with a degree in English Language and Literature. I have 10+ years of tutoring experience ranging from elementary students to undergraduate seniors. Additionally, I am a published writer and have worked for multiple literary magazines. I am skilled in writing, reading, editing, research, prose, language acquisition, and literary analysis. I am also proficient in...

...teaching and tutoring duties, I designed individualized lesson plans, curricula, homework assignments, and tests. Subjects I have successfully tutored Physics: all levels Chemistry: all levels high school, plus P-Chem, O-Chem Biology: all levels high school Math: all levels high school, plus Differential Equations, Statistics, some Group Theory. Standardized test preparation (incl. SAT, ACT, GRE, MCAT)...

...styles?" I use multiple tactics to accomplish a responsive approach in the classroom. I use a mix of visuals, questions, and educational tools when deliver teaching lessons. Built into my teaching are various ways to evaluate learning through formative and summative evaluation. Usually throughout the course, I do check-ins with my students to individually ask...

...helping students reach their full potential. I differentiate all lessons to meet the specific needs of each and every one of my students. Every student brings a unique set of skills and needs to their education. I make an effort to get to know all of my students individually so that I can support them...

...you take notes, work on Vocabulary and other study habits. I can help you learn "How" to learn as well as help you in any challenging areas. My goal is to have you feel you got your moneys worth for tutoring. My hope is that you leave our sessions more happy and confident about learning!

...full potential and discover the joy in learning. My approach is tailored to each individual, focusing on building understanding, confidence, and curiosity. I believe that every challenge is an opportunity to grow, and I strive to create an environment where questions are encouraged, mistakes are embraced as part of the process, and progress feels exciting....

...instruction and integrating each part of the ecosystem that contributes to their learning. My philosophy of education puts students at the forefront of their learning. I believe that my job as an educator is to facilitate fruitful and quality learning, help students reach and further their potential, become critical thinkers, and develop their sense of...

...Master's Degree from University of Puget Sound in 1993; my Bachelor's Degree, in International Studies and French, is also from University of Puget Sound. Originally from Helsinki, Finland, I first came to the Seattle area, in Washington State, as a young high school student. Interestingly, life circumstances brought me to stay, and here I am...

...project management, and effective communication. I believe in a student-centered approach, using engaging techniques like visuals, games, and positive reinforcement to build confidence and understanding. My goal is to create a supportive environment where each student feels valued and inspired to reach their full potential. I find joy in nurturing curiosity and encouraging lifelong learning,...

...earned this from Western Washington University. I am most passionate about teaching students to their specific needs. In tutoring, I am able to identify a student's strengths quickly and utilize those strengths and student interests to plan effective and meaningful instructional activities. I have taught as a classroom teacher for over 14 years in grades...

...and the SAT. My favorite subject to teach is Chemistry because of my overall background in the field. I enjoy working with students of all ages from grade school to college. It makes me really happy when a student is finally able to comprehend a subject they found difficult before. I am very patient with...

...working with them has been an adventure. Overall, I like to work with kids of all ages. I have worked and taught English as a second language on other platforms. In my work career, I have worked as a trainer for over five years. While in college, I volunteered at the tutoring center and taught...

...I think people have a natural need to tell (and re-tell) their stories and their perspectives and I am passionate about helping them to convey their stories effectively. I'm also devoted to helping students learn how to read and listen to others' stories so that they can realize they aren't alone. In fact, we are...

...currently attending college. During my high school years, I spent a lot of time as a private nanny, acting coach, and student mentor. I am currently pursuing my bachelor's degree in Biology at a private university. I love helping students understand the natural world. I know how to work with students with a variety of...

My goal is to maximize each student's learning potential by playing to their strengths and challenging their weaknesses. There's a lot of sold science with regards to learning and how to activate the brain, and I intend to use that science to guide my instruction on an individual level.

Every student learns differently. Finding that spark and watching it move into positive results is my focus with every student. I have been teaching and mentoring for more than 30 years. In that time, I have worked with a very diverse group of people. I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve scholastically!

...and Women in the Classical World to Modern Western Civilization and Medieval Literature. I have designed and taught two of my own courses as instructor of record, both on Roman History. I find the most enjoyable bits of teaching is taking students through a work - historical, literary, whatever - and helping the student discover...

...camp for 5th and 6th graders. In college, I began coaching football at the high school level. My studies lead me to working with elementary and secondary school students focusing on speech and language development. However, I absolutely LOVE teaching math. It's numbers that really show a young person's mind at work. My passion is...

...with undergraduate and graduate students. Through my experience teaching courses I have developed a variety of tools to help teach students with different learning styles and have learned to be very adaptive in helping students. My training as a Molecular Biologist means I have a wide background that includes experience in many STEM disciplines and...

...the University of Washington. I am passionate about helping students achieve their highest potential in school. The subjects I tutor include test prep, math, and English. As someone who recently went through the US testing system for college admissions, I know how stressful AP tests, SATs, and ACTs can be. As a tutor, I aim...