Award-Winning English Tutors in Lakewood, WA

...other forms of representation-we can do that visually online as we work together. Reading for fun is one of my hobbies, but I know how to inspire struggling readers and teach them techniques for making sense of what they're reading. I would describe my tutoring style as rigorous, positive and focused on each individual student...

...presenting, and research skills. Adult learner or working professional? I can assist with grant proposals, reports, technical writing, and popular computer applications. Let me show you how to work smart, not hard, when using applications like Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SPSS, STATA, and SAS. Are you studying French? I am bilingual French-English and have taught in...

...improve their English to achieve their own goals, whatever those goals are. Special focus on language that real people use, not textbook-speak. Two years of experience working with all levels of ELLs, from beginner to advanced. BA in Linguistics from Western Washington University, and an MA in Language Teaching Studies from the University of Oregon.

...the subject. I excel at asking students probing questions so they think through the problems the prose has presented. Hobbies? I love classical music, attend opera, adore figure skating. But I love Pilates the most: it makes you focus on the core of your body and encourages meditation while strengthening your muscles.

...I was fortunate to be exposed to very different learning and teaching styles. I also learned to appreciate that very smart people can think in very different ways from each other and that people who are outstanding at some subjects inevitably need help with others. I always bring this insight to bear on tutoring, where...

...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 all students possess a wealth of...

...as a Teaching Apprentice at the Seattle Children's Theatre. I tutor mainly humanities courses, including essay writing and editing, SAT and other test prep, psychology, social sciences, public speaking, literature, English, and theater courses. I graduated from high school with an International Baccalaureate diploma and completed my Extended Essay in the topic of Drama, so...

...because it is the foundation of good writing and reading. I like to tutor students by using real world examples that they care about and can relate to. I learn each student's learning style and then adapt to it. Everyone is different and everyone learns at his or her own pace. When I'm not tutoring,...

...working in health care for the past 10 years, and I've done everything from being a paramedic to coordinating critical care transport, to my current position as a Patient Care Coordinator at a cancer hospital. I did peer tutoring all through college, and now I volunteer at the public library's after-school program as a homework...

...I also have assisted students with college applications, admission essays, and improving their study skills. I worked as an Admission's Mentor my senior year and can provide insights into college admissions process. t I love getting to know each of my students and their goals for the semester. I do my best to incorporate a...

...grammar to vocabulary to public speaking. My speciality is essay writing and editing, which I believe can be made easy for anyone. I like to use a positive, supportive approach, and I do my best to cater my tutoring style to the needs of the student. I believe any writing task, no matter how overwhelming...

...German, and Spanish. I plan on continuing to learn more; I will always be learning something new. In my spare time, I love to be active outdoors: brisk waking, hiking, kayaking, and skiing. I enjoy mostly physical activities, but I also find reading, writing, art, cooking, and baking very enjoyable. I like to sing and...

...for assignments; assignments are made for the benefit of students. Outside of academics, I spend most of my time with my wife and new son as well as with friends. Beyond that, I read, write creatively and critically, and practice the art of video game design. I also play my banjo and study Japanese.

...also taught dance for about 7 years and I discovered I love sharing my knowledge with kids and adults. My favorite subjects to tutor are Spanish, English and History. I love embroidery, gardening, and yoga. One of my goals for this year is to start my yoga tracher training so I can also start teaching yoga.

I'm currently a freshman at Pacific Lutheran University majoring in mathematics and technical theater design. My primary goal in any tutoring session is to gather a deeper understanding of any topic we cover together. Above all, I hope to make a little piece of someone's life a bit easier.

...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...

...and a concentration in Italian. While in college, I volunteered to tutor Elementary school students in English (specifically reading/speaking) and Italian students preparing for a study abroad semester in Ticino, Switzerland. Although I tutor a range of subjects, I am most passionate about English as a second language because in all my years studying foreign...

...worked with UA's Project SOAR as a mentor, and as an English teacher at Flowing Wells High School, where I also advised the National Honor Society. Communication, in my opinion, is the most important skill to develop in life, and I love getting to put it into practice each day as I teach it! I...

...Latin American studies. In the fall I will be starting a program in Speech and Hearing Sciences, and plan to follow up with a masters in Speech Language Pathology. During my undergraduate career, I was enthralled with the life sciences, and am passionate about passing that excitement on. The subjects that I love teaching most...

...special education & elementary education major! My passion is working with students and providing any assistance I can to help them achieve their goals. When I'm not with my students, I love to travel the world and spend time with my dogs & family. I'd love to work with your student to better both their...