Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Tacoma, WA

...Education in 2022. I plan on completing my degree in February of 2025. My favorite subject is chemistry, specifically because I love science that uses math. I strongly believe in the ability of all students and in the field of education, because many careers in the world require a strong background that is obtained from learning skills and content in a classroom environment. In my free time, I love to read (especially mysteries), cooking, traveling...

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.

...This includes Arithmetic, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1 & Calculus 2 as well as the occasional 'oddball' like discrete mathematics, earth science, or statistics. I also enjoy DC/AC circuit theory and all of the fun that comes with Electricity. I'm a big proponent for getting outside. When I'm not working, I'm either hiking or camping in the mountains with my puppy, Skiing in winter and playing Nintendo on those...

...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 and I'll bite my thumb at anyone who says they're too niche). In any pursuit, whether it be as...

...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 classroom!

...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 day!

...graduating from the 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.

...(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 hard to reach their potential. As the mother of four young adult children, I understand different learning styles and...

...change to them, to build a strong and positive foundation for their education, and their future. A good teacher is always improving. They are always adjusting their worksheets, assignments, lectures, demonstrations, classrooms, seating charts, etc. This is because a good teacher learns from their students. Every year the teacher has enhanced their skills because a new set of students has brought more experience and knowledge to that teacher. A good teacher is constantly learning. As...

...for 5 years. I feel very strongly about modernizing JP language education. During my tenure at a private school in Seattle I completely rewrote the Japanese curriculum to align with new textbooks (Tobira series) utilizing modern language learning techniques. I never expected to teach Japanese after returning to the US, but have discovered not only do my ESOL teaching skills perfectly apply to JP teaching, but it's a ton of fun. I also have extensive...

...do something. That is the key to accomplishing anything you set out to 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...

...Also, I am well-versed in helping with college essays. I provide thorough feedback and recommendations via Word or Google Docs. Lastly, I have experience in elementary and middle school math, reading, and writing. A session with me will consist of a quick assessment of you and your skills, an individualized tutoring plan, and resources tailored to your needs to use during and after our tutoring session. I am incredibly patient but honest. I believe in...

...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 believe the power of cross-cultural learning. To me, learning is a journey, not a short trip. I hope you...

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.

...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 Tutor Team!