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Michelle

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I am a graduate of Seattle University and Pacific Lutheran University where I earned my bachelors in English and Studio Art and my Masters in Education with teacher Certification.

For the past 20 years, I've dedicated my career to teaching students of all ages and backgrounds in many countries. During this time, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of education. I have had the honor of working with ESL students 6th through masters level, students with learning challenges, and those with exciting dreams. I'm committed to ensuring that every student I work with receives the support they need to succeed.

While I tutor in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about the power of storytelling, mythology, world literature, and the history that makes a people.
It is my experience that curiosity drives retention of material and increases the quality of writing a student demonstrates. I believe that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful and relevant inquiry that allow them to explore their interests and passions. I encourage students to ask questions and seek out answers that promote critical thinking and problem-solving.

I believe that every student has the potential to excel, and it is my goal to help each student find and reach their full potential. I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive learning environment where students feel respected, valued, and encouraged to take risks and learn from their mistakes.

In conclusion, I am passionate about working with students, and I am committed to providing them with the tools and support they need to succeed. I look forward to working with you and your child to help them achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

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Michelle’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Seattle University - Bachelor in Arts, English

Graduate Degree: Pacific Lutheran University - Master of Arts, Education

Hobbies

In my spare time, I am involved in creating scalable solutions to environmental concerns, gardening, participating in international ecovillages, yoga, jewelry making, painting, biking, mountaineering, as well as learning Spanish and Latin.

Tutoring Subjects
6th Grade AP Language Composition
Academic Coaching
Adult ESL/ELL
Adult Literacy
AP Studio Art: 2-D Design
Art
College English
English
English Grammar and Syntax
ESL/ELL
Essay Editing
Ethics
Fiction Writing
High School English
High School Level American Literature
High School Reading
High School Writing
Literature
Middle School
Middle School English
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Middle School Social Studies
Middle School Writing
Other
Reading
Social Sciences
Social Studies
Study Skills
Visual Arts
Writing