Award-Winning English Tutors in Olympia, WA

...between subjects and then give them the tools necessary to find their own answers. I know I've done my job right when a student has the confidence to defend their answers and don't just look them up in the back of the book. In the past I have tutored students from elementary school all the...

...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, too—using patience, kindness, creativity, and a sense of humor. I am currently a neuroscience research technician with...

...them for the even more dreaded admission interview. I'm something of a mini-expert in this field, having worked in the Colorado College Admission Office. I interviewed hundreds of students, evaluated them, and sat in on committee meetings. I have a firm understanding of what makes an applicant stand out versus fall into the blur of...

...time writing fiction and reading. Some of my favorite authors include Ray Bradbury, Kurt Vonnegut, Flannery O’Connor, Arthur C. Clarke, Lorrie Moore, and Jhumpa Lahiri. I also love to play video games, spend time with my dog, and watch movies (I’m a big fan of Woody Allen, Mel Brooks, and Alfred Hitchcock).

...Masters of Education (school counseling) in 2013. Over the past 10 years I have tutored students in an array of subjects in the United States, Africa, and Latin America. I am a middle school guidance counselor and love see students progress and having fun while working hard. I firmly believe that with enough time and...

...it out. Sometimes I won't know the answer to everything, but that is okay because I will make sure to find out for you and make sure that you 100% understand because if you don't then what was the point of asking me for help? Thank you for visiting my page today and I can't...

...using conventional methods of instruction as well as videos and interactive projects. I believe that learning through experience has more value than many textbooks. I enjoy hiking in the Pacific Northwest, my home, jogging with my Australian Cattle Dog, gardening and reading about the world we inhabit as well as the people we share it...

...in an after-school program. I have also led a Math Club and volunteered at many elementary schools. I am currently in a second-grade classroom for the Education program. There I am working with students one-on-one and in small groups on all subject matters and I am occasionally teaching lessons. I am most passionate about math,...

...With these two things combined, I motivate my students to become their very best learners. As a life-long learner myself, I instill in my students a sense of pride and accomplishment when pursuing even the most "boring" of tasks. Every day can become an accomplishment if you try hard and believe in yourself!

...and science have always been two of my favorite subjects. I am the type of person who loves to help others reach their goals. I am also the type of person who never likes to give up on anyone because I believe that every one has the potential to excel in what they love doing.