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...

...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 dance instructor, I have taught students in both middle and high school. As an instructor, I absolutely love teaching these topics and more because it provides me with...

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...

...am a recent graduate of New York University with a Bachelors's degree in Elementary Special Education. As an educator devoted to helping students with different needs, I've worked as a behavioral therapist for children with behavioral challenges, ABA therapist in play-based settings, and student-taught in Integrated Co-teaching (ICT) Classrooms during my time at NYU. After getting to know my students, I work with them to meet their needs by differentiating my instruction and integrating each...

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

...love taking the journey from confusion to clarity, ignorance to knowledge with learners of all ages. I have a decade of university-level teaching and tutoring experience in the UK and the US. In addition, I have taught concepts essential to operating in the private markets, such as corporate development, venture capital, and private equity, to new hires in a business setting. I received my degree at The University of Minnesota in Duluth and the University...

...am a graduate of Skyline Highschool with a highschool diploma and an IB Diploma. I am 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...

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!

...have been working as a pharmacist for eight years, but my passion is for education. I 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...

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 aim to be an asset to your educational process. 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....

...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 out; be willing to put in the hard work and dedication and you'll be surprised what you can accomplish! That being said, my favorite moments are when students feel that they cannot solve a problem, and upon giving it a try, they succeed! Outside of studying and tutoring,...

...graduate work at the University of Central Florida centered on cloud Bigdata and machine learning and the development of a proof of concept of a NoSQL database engine with security features that allow users to outsource computation on the encrypted data without revealing the decryption key to the cloud provider. To support my research, I worked as GTA (graduate teaching associate) for 15 semesters. This role helped me to gain lots of teaching experience and...

...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 teaching reading, writing, study and organizational skills. Oh, and I absolutely love to help edit and proofread college application essays or any academic essays really! I have fond memories of tutoring students in the after school club for reading and writing assignments, but mostly I love to see students...

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.

...a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, originally from Honolulu, Hawai'i. She earned her bachelor's degree in DisAbilities 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...