Award-Winning English Tutors in Tacoma, WA

...extensive experience in the individual tutoring space and a proven track record of success with students from widely varied backgrounds and academic levels. My relevant work history includes time a literary/technical editor at two Canadian publishing houses, freelance writing coaching for both secondary and post-secondary school clients, providing exam preparation for International Baccalaureate candidates, and tutoring at-risk youth in the Los Angeles Family Shelter system. I would love the opportunity to discuss your needs and...

...Seattle, WA and moonlight as a dance performer and creator. I have many years of experience tutoring students in computer science, high school mathematics, and dance. In college I TAed a digital signal processing class, where I was ranked one of the best teachers in the College of Engineering. I successfully pioneered the first hackathon in San Francisco aimed at teaching middle school, high school, and early college age students how to code. As a...

I am a long-time youth recreation worker who is currently pursuing a degree in Special and Elementary Education. I love teaching students in all academic subjects, especially math! Fostering students' conceptualization of abstract problems to promote deep learning and understanding is my main goal!

...grew up in Texas, went to college in Nebraska, and have found a home in Seattle. I received my B.S. in Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Electrical/Lighting at the University of Nebraska. While in school, I worked as a teaching assistant in Electrical Engineering while also informally mentoring and tutoring other students in my dorm. I found that motivating and helping others to understand material is one of my most rewarding experiences of my...

...contributes to their learning. My philosophy of education puts students at the forefront of their learning. I believe that my job as an educator is to facilitate fruitful and quality learning, help students reach and further their potential, become critical thinkers, and develop their sense of self through learning. Throughout my college years, I participated in programs and organizations centered around community development, addressing systematic cycles, mobilizing communities, civic engagement, and youth development primarily in...

Hello, my name is Kurt. I have extensive experience in the education field, having been an instructor, academic dean, campus president, and regional director. I am a life long learner and believe strongly that education, in any form, is an excellent foundation for life. Kurt

...have a BA cum laude in philosophy with a minor in journalism, an MA in English literature with a minor in linguistics, and a PhD in English and comparative literary studies. I also have several professional certifications and am working currently on my Financial Modeling & Valuations Analyst certification with the Corporate Finance Institute. My core subjects are English literature and composition, economics (macro, micro), and philosophy. I love tutoring in discreet, distinct units, so...

...currently pursuing a Bachelors in Science at Purdue University with a major in Finance. I am passionate about the field of Business Management and have taken related coursework both at the IB level and at the college level. As a result of taking IB in my highschool, I am a firm believer of being a well-rounded student. Thus, I enjoy tutoring in multiple areas of study and enjoy delving into the interconnections between different subjects....

I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral student at Xavier University with an interest in working with children and adolescents. I have worked with children, adolescents, and college students in educational and therapeutic capacities. I enjoy sharing knowledge and supporting students in their learning journey. I hope to work with you and your child on ways to make the learning process easy and approachable.

Duke University, B.A., cum laude ~ Fulbright Scholar ~ Undergraduate Teaching Fellow I just graduated cum laude from Duke University with a B.A. in Psychology. I have extensive experience tutoring Psychology, English, ESL, Spanish, and SAT prep. I look forward to working with you to achieve your academic goals!

...currently tutor at Madrona Elementary through the organization Reading Partners, and I am energized and fulfilled by helping students succeed. I am capable of tutoring a wide range of ages and subject matter. I have tutored elementary school students in reading and mathematics; I have tutored college students in biochemistry, immunology, and pharmacy calculations. I have also led workshops where pharmacy students incorporate material from pharmacology, pharmacotherapy, pharmaceutics, and pathophysiology to work on SOAP notes...

In high school, I tackled various AP classes, from calculus to German. In college, I successfully completed two bachelor of science degrees in chemical engineering and applied mathematics. Although my educational background has shaped the subjects I teach, my tutoring experience with multiple college organizations has shaped my teaching methods.

...story, but I had a bard for a second grade teacher. He got me hooked on the Odyssey, which ended up defining my academic life. Writing, myth, journalism, linguistics, history: it's all a part of this huge story, a story with lots of parts we're all working on. I'm a nerd about how it works, and I've studied it from a lot of angles. As a tutor, I'm all about helping people find their voice...

Every student learns differently. Finding that spark and watching it move into positive results is my focus with every student. I have been teaching and mentoring for more than 30 years. In that time, I have worked with a very diverse group of people. I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve scholastically!

...I have been in the 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...

...in the hard sciences, my favorite subjects to tutor in are English and writing. I enjoy reading student's original thoughts and helping them to cultivate their unique writing style. As a tutor that at times struggled in certain classes, I understand the frustration that can come with grades that do not reflect your effort. Therefore, I am very empathetic, patient, and understanding. My tutoring style requires that students aren't simply looking for the easy way...

...interactions with students and faculty members. I had a graduate teaching associate position for 5 years and the age group of students that I instructed was undergraduate college students. I taught algorithm design, Data structure, web programming, computer organization, 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...

...in WA state, working with a diverse group of adults and children/youth (0-18 years of age) from all over the world. Current and previous teaching experience outside of CYS includes instructing English, Communications, Education, and Workplace skills for four different colleges/universities, working with adult students to move them toward their educational and career goals successfully. Because of my degrees and experience working with various age ranges from school age children to adult students, I enjoy...

I am currently a 6th-grade social studies teacher who is passionate about connecting with students and meeting them where they are. I take pride in my ability to support my students based on their needs.

...Services and Community Outreach from Western Washington University, and a Master's in Science in ABA from Florida Institute of Technology. She has over 10 years of experience of working with children (including tutoring) and 6 years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). I have always had a passion for working with people with disabilities and has provided a wide range of services to the community in her professional career. She has...