Top English Tutors serving Bellevue
Jana: Bellevue English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...went back to school and earned my teaching credentials, with endorsements in elementary education and ESL. I have been working with children now for over 17 years preschool through 12th grade as well as teaching English as a language to children and adults. I love children for their joy in and enthusiasm for life and learning. I have two high-school age children myself, and I love spending time with them. Currently I reside in Redmond...
Education & Certification
Western Governors University - Current Undergrad, Education/Teaching Preparation Post Bacc
Denise: Bellevue English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...students because it allows me to find creative ways to help them master new concepts. My teaching style is all about helping students problem solve so that the end result is not only a better grasp of a subject but also a stronger sense of self-empowerment anytime they tackle something new. I grew up in Lake Tahoe, CA, where my winters were spent in skis and my summers were spent in swimsuits. I also enjoy...
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
University of California-Santa Barbara - Master of Science, Chemical Engineering
Fuller Theological Seminary - Masters, Theology
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 750
Chelsea: Bellevue English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...much I love tutoring in literacy and ESL. I always take a positive approach, and I appreciate the opportunity individual tutoring provides to celebrate each accomplishment and move at the best pace for each student. I value intrinsic motivation for my students, and my goal is to make learning enjoyable and each lesson something my students look forward to. I am working to complete my English Language Learners endorsement in fall 2015 for an additional...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art Education
Kriya: Bellevue English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...I will ask a lot of questions to facilitate critical thinking and active learning. This also allows the individual to arrive at the answer using his/her own methods. A thorough grasp of the fundamentals of a subject is essential, and we will fill in any gaps in knowledge together. I wish to pursue graduate degrees in multicultural education to transform pedagogy and curricula, especially around topics of history, language, and identity. At the same time,...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, South and Southeast Asian Studies
Kasra: Bellevue English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...environmental science and ecology to biochemistry and physiology. In preparing for and taking the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), widely considered to be the most rigorous of graduate school exams, I further strengthened my abilities in verbal exams, critical reading, and writing at an advanced level. I spend my free time playing soccer, volunteering at the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) homeless shelter, playing the piano, hanging with friends and much more. I love working...
Education & Certification
University of Washington (Seattle Campus) - Bachelors, B.S. in Biology
ACT English: 32
Bejoy: Bellevue English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...because I also grew up not liking Math but ironically ended up teaching it. I believe you need to be patient and understand the student's strengths and weakness in order to effectively teach Math to students. Relating Math to real life examples can make it more interesting and fun for students. I believe my tutoring/teaching experience and desire in teaching math would be beneficial for the student. I love one on one tutoring and enjoy...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Iona College - Master of Science, Adolescent Math Teaching
Suzanne: Bellevue English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...also know how to set friendly but firm limits. For the last eight years I have worked as a substitute elementary school teacher in the Edmonds and Mukilteo school districts working with students Kindergarten through fourth grade. I enjoy helping children understand things. I believe my job as a tutor is to investigate what is going on that may be causing the student to not move forward and then to find a new way of looking...
Education & Certification
Seattle Pacific University - Bachelors, Language Arts
Brett: Bellevue English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...to college. I also worked as a special assignment mentor to provide scholastic support for middle school students. I am extremely passionate about education and I always try to pass that passion on to my students. In order to do so, 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...
Education & Certification
Ithaca College - Bachelor in Arts, Politics; Philosophy and Religion
Temple University - Master of Science, Political Science and Government
Todd: Bellevue English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...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 reading, especially books that expand my knowledge and my understanding of the...
Education & Certification
Whitman College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Rory: Bellevue English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Bellevue, WA
Learning is a skill that should be gained, enhanced, and used throughout your life. Only then will success come.... In a first lesson, we would start by getting to know a little bit about each other, so we know who we are talking to, and asking what they hope to get out of the sessions. After understanding is reached, we can tackle the material.... By instilling in them a love of learning. Application is always a...
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Utah State University - Bachelors, English
Full Sail University - Masters, Creative Writing
Brian: Bellevue English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...means is building up the analytical skills that they will need to prepare and study for assignments and tests when they're going to go to college. There's only so much one can do in teaching the content that we also need to teach our students how they can become their own teachers and succeed on their own. Hence, I want my students not just to do well in their math classes or exams, but I...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters in Education, High School Teaching
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36
Jessica: Bellevue English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...in Elementary Education (K-8) and an endorsement in Reading (K-12). I have a Masters of Education from the University of Melbourne. I have provided tutoring services in and out of the school setting since 2008. I have taught 1st grade in a public school since 2014. I love working with students and watching them develop a love for learning that can become lifelong. In my free time I enjoy hiking, gardening, singing and spending time...
Education & Certification
Pacific Lutheran University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
University of Melbourne - Masters, Education
Tori: Bellevue English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...down into simple and logical pieces, and the pieces are made relatable and relevant to students. I also believe that for students struggling with subjects like History and English, test-taking skills are just as important as learning content. I am currently working as an AmeriCorps member at Community for Youth, a mentoring organization aimed at high school students in Seattle. In my spare time, I serve as the current Director General for WASMUN (Washington State...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, History, and Law, Societies, and Justice
Alexandra: Bellevue English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...Language & Literature as well as Linguistics. During my senior year, I taught a seminar for first-year students about transitioning to college and developing good study habits. After graduation, I spent a year teaching English at a secondary school in rural, southern France. Now that I am back in Seattle, I work in the University of Washington School of Nursing's Advancement department. However, I miss teaching and am therefore excited to tutor as a way...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics, French
Shannon: Bellevue English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Bellevue, WA
I have a passion for helping others set and exceed their personal goals. I believe learning is lifelong and is best achieved in an environment that is trusting, professional, and comfortable. I believe the right skills and confidences can change lives, and am ready to help contribute to that in any way possible!... Teaching is best accomplished in a setting that is supportive, engaging, and trusting. These attributes help build confidence and excitement about learning, and...
Education & Certification
Pacific Lutheran University - Bachelors, Economics; Biology
Seattle University - Masters, Business Administration and Management
Bridget: Bellevue English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...myriad of educational programs, from enrichment programs for homeschool students to tutoring high school students while they produced their senior projects to summer programs for students to earn class credit for classes they didn't pass during the year. I also substitute taught for three years. I tutor secondary english, which includes such things as literature, essay writing, public speaking, creative writing, and anything else that would fall under the language arts umbrella. When working with...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh - Bachelors, English LIterature
St. Vincent College - Unknown, Secondary English
Amelia: Bellevue English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Bellevue, WA
I am passionate about tutoring and about making students love learning. I can help with test prep, study skills, organizational skills, or a variety of subjects including up to college level physics, chemistry, and biology. I am currently finishing my Master of Athletic Training, and am extremely knowledgeable in the fields of Exercise Science, Anatomy, and Healthcare. In my free time, I love to hike and bike as well as attend sporting events.... When students are...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Exercise Science
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Grad Student, Athletic Training
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
Dana: Bellevue English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...school, college, and graduate students in the areas of writing, language, rhetoric, English and world literature, as well as corresponding standardized test areas (GRE verbal and written, SAT and ACT verbal, AP language and literature). I also specialize in editorial and proof work, including admission essays and writing samples. My goal is to tailor each tutoring session to the student's needs and ambitions, and to use our time together to sharpen transferable skills, which will...
Education & Certification
University of Southern Mississippi - Bachelors, English
University of Washington - Current Grad Student, English
Corbin: Bellevue English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...enjoy tremendously. There is nothing quite like reaching the point where a new understanding opens up a new way of looking at the world, and I find these moments in math and science. In my free time I enjoy reading or spending time outdoors and if possible, both at the same time. I also can be found cheering loudly for a variety of sports teams; my favorite being my own Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Finally,...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
University of Portland - Master of Arts, Teaching
Bahaar: Bellevue English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Bellevue, WA
...fun. After I got to college, I started working at the Mathematics Lab on campus where I tutored students in college level math ranging from College Algebra through Differential Equations. This was probably my favorite job ever. I also taught math to a sweet girl in 7th grade who was home-schooled. I helped her dramatically improve her math skills and she was able to get into an excellent, and very competitive, private high school after...
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering (Minor in Mathematics)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 700
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