Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Tacoma, WA

...to teach and tutor people of all ages and all skill levels, from high school students to professionals looking to expand their skills set. These experiences have given me a lot of confidence in tutoring English related topics such as reading and writing, and I am fluent in Spanish after living abroad for over a year, so I would greatly enjoy tutoring anybody with the desire to improve in that subject as well. However, my...

...I practice what I consider to be a reciprocal and empathetic pedagogy. This begins with the acknowledgment that all students are different, all students have their own interests that should be taken seriously, and all students possess a wealth of knowledge and experience that can be drawn upon in order to allow each student to fully develop his or her own capacities. I love working with students in all fields, but I am most passionate...

...lot of time thinking about Biology, Chemistry, Statistics, and Policy. I love to teach and work with the Pacific Science Center as a Communication Fellow. I attended Stanford University for both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry. While there, I researched the immune system and how asthma and allergies develop. After college I managed a summer camp where I developed my love of working with people and the mountains....

...graduated, I moved to Seattle to start my career and experience the West Coast! I have experience as a tutor and a teaching assistant from my time in college, and I've always helped my friends and my sisters with their schoolwork. I currently tutor English, computer science, and I can help with test prep. Outside work, I like to run, play with my dog, go to kickboxing, and experience everything Seattle has to offer. I...

...students in each class. I was responsible for creating my own lessons (three lessons each week) as well as for several extracurricular activities. I also offered many students individual help with short- or long-term projects, including college applications. I have been tutoring since I was 11 years old, making long experience one of my greatest advantages as a tutor. My other great advantage is flexibility. I believe that students and tutors are partners who make equal...

...time tutor at a tutoring company for two years, aiding students from 4 to 17 in subjects like: SSAT Prep, ACT/SAT prep, and general tutoring. I've also worked with students who have been diagnosed with some form of learning difference. Much of my time with the tutoring company included not only me being responsible with administrative duties, but also the tact to help students find their own learning styles. My goal is to give my...

...that I enjoy sharing. Math is the way we describe what we discover with science. I have been a substitute teacher for all grades and all subjects in a rural district, then later worked in a maximum security Juvenile Rehabilitation facility. There, I worked at aiding teachers and individually tutoring students that had to be temporarily separated from the rest of the population. Throughout, I have maintained a steady and patient demeanor that puts students...

...Subjects I have taught include history, Theory of Knowledge (IB), IB biology, earth sciences, IB environmental science, geography, religion, IB philosophy, literature, anthropology, archaeology, art, composition, literature, life skills, etc. Along with my varied education and degrees, I bring genuine, holistic life-experiences and diverse global perspectives to each field wherein I teach. My honors include two teacher of the year awards, award-winning author, 2023 Archaeologist of the Year for East Africa, and multiple publication credits.

...revising and polishing. I believe that clear, creative, and efficient writing is a necessary tool for every student, one that will serve him or her well in school and beyond. Everyone can become a better writer, and I enjoy being part of that process. When I am not writing or teaching writing, I spend my free time reading, listening to music, or drawing with my three-year-old son, who is just learning to write his name!

...makes memorization and understanding much easier. Outside of teaching and tutoring, I enjoy reading books, writing, playing video games, and experiencing everything Seattle has to offer. I did dance and martial arts in Japan, and I'd love to get back into it soon. My hope is that we can work together to build a great relationship, and that I will be able to support you as much as I can. I am dedicated to working...

...months. I have research experience and have travelled extensively in more than 40 countries. For over two years, I lived in the Republic of Georgia, where I taught ESL to Georgian police officers, academy staff and cadets. I also tutored private students on the side, which included SAT and TOEFL preparation. I am a firm believer in the value of education, and I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with others, especially history, geography and...

...of Puget Sound with my Masters of Education (school counseling) in 2013. Over the past 10 years I have tutored students in an array of subjects in the United States, Africa, and Latin America. I am a middle school guidance counselor and love see students progress and having fun while working hard. I firmly believe that with enough time and practice any student can tackle any subject they put their mind to. I tutor an...

...one of my favorite parts of teaching. I've also come to actually enjoy preparing for standardized tests, and hope to share some of that enjoyment with my students. Standardized tests are like puzzles, and predictable puzzles at that: once you learn to crack the code, you realize that they're not so scary after all! It's really important to me to find a teaching style that works for each individual student; one-size-fits-all teaching rarely works. So,...

...working on the youth-led Puget Sound: We Love You campaign. Encouraging and supporting young people's efforts to make the world a better place is very rewarding work, and I love getting to go to work each day. In my free time, I enjoy skiing in the winter, waterskiing and cycling in the summer, cooking all the time, and enjoying the company of my good friends and the great opportunities the Northwest has to offer. I love...

...literature subject SATs and to graduate Magna Cum Laude from a prestigious liberal arts school. I'm now a career writer, and I tutor because I love helping kids find the joy of learning and succeeding. In my years of experience as a reading tutor for underserved kids, a counselor at a Cornell University academic summer camp, and a teacher in a fifth-grade classroom, I've learned how to inspire even the most reluctant learners to love...

...experience in the individual tutoring space and a proven track record of success with students from widely varied backgrounds and academic levels. My relevant work history includes time a literary/technical editor at two Canadian publishing houses, freelance writing coaching for both secondary and post-secondary school clients, providing exam preparation for International Baccalaureate candidates, and tutoring at-risk youth in the Los Angeles Family Shelter system. I would love the opportunity to discuss your needs and look...

...have the opportunity to work with students who are motivated and engaged. My strengths are in reading, writing, and English. I love stories and I love explaining concepts in an accessible way. I believe in holding students to the highest reasonable standards - I don't expect students to perform beyond their current capacity or understanding, but I do expect students to try and to produce their best work-effort. I also believe that learning can and...

...know, what is an MPA? My standard response is that it is a business degree for the public sector, i.e. non-profits, foundations, government work, etc. The courses included Stats, Econ, Leadership, Data Analysis, Environmental Policy, and others. Before earning my MPA I completed my undergraduate studies at UW where I majored in Political Science. I have taken many courses in American and World History, Political Science, Governmental Studies, and all of these involved lots of...

...extensively in Colorado, New Mexico, Indiana, Washington, Germany, France, Russia, the Czech Republic, and the United Kingdom. My experiences of having voice teachers and of teaching private voice lessons have strengthened and supported my tutoring. My time teaching preschool classes in Seattle has affirmed my commitment to practicing empathy in any and all learning environments. During my two years in Colorado, I tutored at the Greeley-Evans District 6 Schools. I became very familiar with the...

...generation college student with a BA in History/Political Science from the Evergreen State College. I am currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching from Western Governors University and I absolutely love teaching and learning! I take pride in every session I book and look for personal/individual approaches so each student can further understand their unique style of learning. Individual tutoring sessions are a great opportunity for students to gain metacognitive skills and boost their...