Award-Winning English Tutors in Kirkland, WA

...teach others is important, and further strengthed my skills for teaching. I love to learn, and I think one of the best ways to learn is to teach -- you cannot teach without an intimate knowledge of the subject. I love to tutor math and computer science, topics I've studied and worked with for years to learn their ins and outs. I firmly believe in teaching students beyond "passing a test". I've always sought out...

...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 of maintaining my French fluency and using my teaching skills.

...school system in one capacity or another for the past 23 years, and I am confident that I can provide a positive environment for students to grow and progress. As a former student teacher, as well as a law school graduate, I have experience in presenting modules made to inform and in finding the right answer even in novel areas. Please consider me your resource; I look forward to working with you.... I think that a...

...reflected in others. I am excited by seeing students "get it." I have tutored elementary instrumental music, taught environmental science lessons, and mentored undergraduate research assistants. As a strong student throughout my formal education, I bring clarity and knowledge of academic subjects. I learned how to succeed in the system of papers, projects, quizzes, and standardized tests, and I look forward helping other students achieve academic success, toousing patience, kindness, creativity, and a sense of...

...and working with students one-on-one is especially rewarding. I have worked professionally as a tutor and also voluntarily for friends and family. My specialty is elementary tutoring and any math below trigonometry (algebra especially!). I am a dedicated tutor, purchasing games and supplies out of pocket, setting up an office in my home for tutoring, and constantly reading up on new practices and teaching approaches. I hope to meet you soon to discuss your tutoring...

...for 38 years and then "retired" to Honduras and promptly opened a school for middle-school-age students where she taught for 17 more years. As that school grew, I joined as a teacher and director of the school. I have been teaching students for 30 years, in subjects ranging from phonics to history, from prose to music, from business to computers. My style is all about communication. No subject is "too hard" and no idea cannot be...

Hi! My name is Genevieve. I have been an English and writing tutor for three years and public speaking professional. I enjoy working to improve English comprehension and composition through editing and discussion. Look forward to meeting!... My teaching philosophy is that communication is key and with communication comes progress. If we build a good rapport and establish realistic goals, anything can be achieved!... We should sit and get to know one another a little bit....

I teach to impart knowledge because knowledge is power. I am a national board certified teacher. I have many years of experience teaching students in elementary and middle school. My students always show great progress because I differentiate my instruction to meet the needs of my students.

...mentor at Concord International Elementary. I graduated from Claremont McKenna College in 2014 with a Bachelor’s of Art in Political Science and Spanish. I have three years of professional experience tutoring elementary aged students in Math and English Language Arts. As the eldest of four in my family, I have 15 years of experience interacting with young children. In college I participated in many peer-tutoring sessions where friends and I studied together and learned from...

...English. In my experience, with the right attitude and effort, learning can be rewarding, fun, and even math can seem a little less scary. I believe everyone should be empowered through their education and hope to not only build foundational skills, but instill confidence and a strong work ethic as well. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, hiking, and traveling - with my latest adventure being a solo trip to Antarctica!

...learners through my volunteer work, in which I helped prepare individuals to pass the essay portion of the GED. I am passionate about helping students grow their academic skillset and take pride in their creative work. I specialize in writing skills, such as editing/revising, college applications, grammar/punctuation, creative writing, and essay structure. As someone who has also won over half a dozen essay-based scholarships, I am confident in helping high school students apply for these...

...been struggling with, and feel so lucky to get to be a part of that process! From my TA days, I have tons of experience helping students with their writing projects. Helping students develop and perfect their papers and essays has become 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,...

...from theory and concepts to research methods and communication. I believe that any student who works hard can succeed in learning, and I'm committed to helping you find methods and practices that help you set and reach your goals. I know that what works for you may be different than what works for other students, and your goals might be different than what is expected from you at school. We'll work together to develop goals...

...comprehensive knowledge of AP and IB curriculum, I love helping students master challenging STEM subjects. My own academic journey has taught me how to break down complex concepts into clear, manageable steps. I focus on patience, adaptability, and real-world applications to make learning engaging and effective. Whether explaining calculus problems, physics principles, or even English assignments, I aim to build both understanding and confidence. I'm excited to share my knowledge and help students succeed.

...pave the academic avenues to follow their dreams. I tutor Writing, English as a second language, Mandarin, and biology. Instilling confidence in my students is my top priority and I believe understanding a student’s learning style is paramount to effective teaching: I will get to know my students so that I can help them succeed. I have tutored English as a second language and writing before, and I love to teach Chinese and biology too....

...succeed in their education. I also joined the program as I wanted to enhance my skills due to my status as a secondary teacher candidate with the University of Washington's teacher education program. My hobbies include playing a variety of instruments, dancing, reading, and kayaking. Some of my interests are education, world history, social justice, and advocacy. My teaching philosophy is to engrain foundational skills in my students to help them transfer said skills to...

...more often. I have spoken Spanish for nearly 10 years, learning the language by traveling abroad and through high school and college courses, and I love it! I also have many other academic interests and I am excited to tutor in any of the areas listed on my profile. I have tutored a wide age-range; from pre-k to college and everything between. I was a tutor in several capacities throughout my years at school, and...

...Five years teaching experience as Assistant Professor in Chemistry. My subjects of expertise include Physical Chemistry, Quantum Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Thermodynamics, coding, numerical simulation and Education technology. Published research articles, popular articles and book in 9 years of research experience. Co-authored a MOOC on Quantum Chemistry for Post-graduate students and modules in the e-PG Pathshala project of Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), India. Conducted workshops & trained University faculty and students in Educational technology.

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.

...and intro to machine learning. Now I am looking for a schedule flexible tutoring job where I can help students to accelerate academic achievement. I have read about Varsity Tutors' mission, and I found it pretty consistent with my goal. I want to serve as a tutor and instructor to be able to give back my contribution to the next generation. As can be seen from my curriculum vitae, I am deeply committed to teaching...