Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Bellevue, WA

Hello! My Name is Gwyn and I'm a senior at the University of Washington studying philosophy: ethics and ASL. I am twenty-one and have lived in Washington my entire life.

...lifelong learner. I have earned a BFA in painting and an MA in art education from UIUC, and a doctorate in Education from the University of Washington. I taught art education for Seattle Public Schools for 14 years. In 2011, I moved to Brazil and earned a post-doctorate in Applied Linguistics. Since then, I have been teaching English, primarily online. I would be thrilled to help you achieve your academic goals and develop a love...

...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. Whether it's mastering new concepts, preparing for exams, or simply developing better study habits, I am committed to making learning engaging, empowering, and meaningful. Together, we'll achieve your goals and go beyond them!

...helping students to improve their language skills in reading, writing and ESL. I have a background in alternative pedagogy and orient my teaching philosophy around student driven and project based learning, as well as holistic youth mentorship. I love to work with students to help them discover their interests and craft individually tailored learning that grows out of what they're curious and passionate about. Along with reading and writing tutoring, I can also offer students...

...as learners and achieve their individual learning goals. I hold a Master's degree in Teaching from Seattle University with an emphasis in Literacy for Special Needs. My focus area is teaching targeted reading and writing skills through small groups and individual instruction. My B.A. is in English-Elementary Education and I 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...

...my whole life long. I'm friendly, down-to-earth, and always meet my clients right where they are. I spent 8 years living in Japan, where I gained fluency and earned my teaching license while working in Japanese public elementary schools. I have been teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages for 11 years and Japanese for 5 years. I feel very strongly about modernizing JP language education. During my tenure at a private school in Seattle...

...do, believing in yourself. As a teacher for over 15 years, I see my role, first and foremost, as supporting students see that they can do anything they set their minds to. With a positive mindset, we can tackle whatever content we need to. I have worked with students from kindergarten through 12th grade in schools across the country. I look forward to working with you, to help you reach the goals you have for...

...Spanish language major! I love sharing my interest in science and culture with students of all ages. I enjoy creating STEM demonstration sessions for local middle schools and mentoring for the Girls are the 5th FUNdamental Force Program as the executive chair and founder. In my free time I enjoy baking cupcakes, iceskating, and taking walks while listening to my Spotify Daily Mix. I hope to support all levels of learning inside and outside the...

I am a professional scientist with multiple years of experience in the biopharmaceutical field. I have spent time in the classroom with elementary aged students and am comfortable with this age group. I am also familiar with AP classes and ACT/SAT preparation. I look forward to sharing my love of learning with students and helping them achieve academic goals!

Graduated from Columbia University with a M.S. Neuroscience and from UCLA with a B.S. Psychobiology. Taught high school biology and chemistry for 2 years.

...is easy to understand. I want to help others feel the same sense of achievement. I received my degree in Electrical Engineering at Marquette University in 2014. I spent the last half decade growing my electrical engineering career, but during that time, I realized I would be much happier teaching my crafts in mathematics and engineering. I spent a semester of college tutoring a college student in pre-calculus. I spent 4 weeks training my customers...

...and a dean's list student in college. I was a history major and psychology minor, but my passion has always been writing in one capacity or another. Professionally, I've worked at various ad agencies. Personally, I've had articles published in athletics magazines, wrote for a dorky hip hop blog for five years, dabbled in short fiction, and have been focusing most of my recent efforts on stand-up comedy (I have ten minutes of literary jokes...

...props to tutor students. At the conclusion of our sessions, we will conduct a short advisory meeting. During the meeting, we will discuss progress, adjust goals, and address new problem areas that may have arisen. At the end of the day, when you win; we all win. Overall, I am excited to work both students and parents to provide access to resources and the necessary skills to be successful. Bring yourself to the session and...

...the letter "V". I graduated from college in June 2013 and went right on to complete an intensive TESOL program and started my journey of teaching abroad. I taught for 4 years, many levels from little kids to adults. I started tutoring when I was in high school with middle school kids, and continued it in college as well. In college, I tutored Adults in ESL. I am excited to be part of the Varsity...

...judgment-free environment, and I want to work with you in the ways that fit you best. When it comes to explaining the fundamentals, I'll support you in math and psychology; when it comes to biology, I'll help you conquer the nitty-gritty; and when it comes to reading analysis and writing skills, I'll help you shine. I'd be happy to work with you, regardless of age or background. Thanks for passing by, and have a nice...

...University of Washington, I majored in Japanese Literature. During my time as a student I also interned at a language school in Japan, studied abroad in Hokkaido, Japan, and volunteered as both an ESL and conversation partner. I have recently been hired on by the government JET Program and will be moving to Japan this summer to teach English. I want to help student achieve both their English and Japanese proficiency goals.

...and above all, confidence. I am particularly strong in foreign languages - I have taught all levels of French (including AP), I am also fluent in Italian, and I am fairly adept at German. I also have strengths in English lit and writing, as I majored in literature and journalism, and worked as a reporter, writer, copy editor and freelance journalist for many years. I am very positive and warm, yet encourage students to work...

...according to me and my experience, is the mindset that they have about education, and school. If students have a growth mindset they embrace education wholeheartedly and enthusiastically, taking bad days as an opportunity to learn from their mistakes and grow stronger. If they have the misconception that they are not innately smart they will be intimidated of and discouraged from education.This is where a good teacher comes in. The Purpose of Education is My...

...Shandong Normal University in China. After teaching English in a high school and then working for an international company for a couple of years, I left China for Korea. I earned my master's degree from a Korean university and then moved on to a Ph.D in applied linguistics while working full time at a women's university. In 2015, I decided to come to the US for another master's degree in International Education Management since I...

I am retired from the Issaquah School Distict, and my degree is in Early Childhood Ed. I have been tutoring for 8 yrs.I treat each child as an individual, and adjust my teaching to their learning needs. I have worked with many Special Ed children also.