Award-Winning English Tutors in Tacoma, WA

...I lived and learned French. I have a degree in Foreign Language and Literature from Washington State University, a Master of Arts degree in Athletic and Sport Administration from Gonzaga University and a Certification to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) from Metz University in France. My favorite subjects to teach are English (ESL) and French. I have the skill to teach in a way that simplifies learning to accelerate progress! I learned French...

...I especially love working with students one-on-one because it gives me an opportunity to customize my teaching methods to the particular student's ways of learning. I have experience teaching thousands of students from diverse backgrounds and with a variety of strengths and weaknesses as learners. In the end, I'm interested not just in helping students complete particular assignments well but in providing them with methods and strategies to learn -- to fill up their "writing...

...I was 6. I am currently a Senior at the University of Washington studying business. I have been speaking and reading Mandarin for my whole life. During high school, I was in the Language Gifted Talented class, we had extra Chinese and English classes. I have had tutoring experiences with kids and adults. I have been working at a bilingual kindergarten for the past two years and am currently tutoring 3 k-12 students and 2...

Hello, I am a second year kindergarten teacher. I have worked with all ages of kids from kindergarten through 6th grade. I have helped students in elementary schools catch up in math and help them learn to read. When I am not working or doing homework of my own, I enjoy hanging out with my family, doing long distance runs and working out, and scrapbooking. ... I would get to know the child and learn what...

...from the American Graduate School, writing my thesis on the effects of domestic politics on US foreign policy in the Middle East. I have a passion for learning and education, and an odd enjoyment for standardized tests. I try to share this enthusiasm and positive attitude with all of my students, so that studying becomes an enjoyable, engaging activity. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy weightlifting, mixed martial arts, reading, puzzling, and cooking.

...on the Nation AP French Exam. After completing AP French, I continued on to Post AP French. I think it is important to mention that I placed #7 in the United States and #1 in Minnesota for the Grand Concours. I additionally participated in A Vous La Parole where I earned 4/4 stars and a blue medal. Finally, my high school also awarded me with the French Department "Excellence Award". My passion for tutoring started...

I am passionate about education and the power of one on one instructional time to transform student attitudes and outcomes. I seek to empower students to better understand themselves and succeed in life. My approach to tutoring is based on games and questioning, to bring fun, and thinking together to create effective sessions that improve student self esteem, effectiveness, and ability.... Student engagement is key. When students are engaged and curious, they bring their best thinking...

...spent the year after college teaching English in China. While teaching in China I worked mainly with high school students (mostly seniors) and provided individual tutoring to middle and high school students. When I returned to the US I also spent some time as an SAT teacher for Princeton Review, and then later worked as a Graduate Student Instructor (TA) for an undergraduate course in Zen Buddhism while in graduate school pursuing my MA/JD. I...

...the testing environment through unique strategies and techniques. My sessions are generally really laid back and there shouldn't be any pressure. I am also well versed in Computer Science, especially Java and Android Development. In the past two years, I interned at the Boston University Computer Science Department as well as University of Washington Medicine and can offer you advice on finding opportunities outside of the classroom. In my free time, I create android applications...

Passionate about helping people 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.

...I like to hang out with friends, read (mostly sci-fi and fiction), play video games, and study new topics in physics and math. I am currently taking a class at the University of Washington, Bothell for fun, it's called 'Abstract Algebra'. I fell in love with math early when I realized it was just one idea that was built on another. I then took physics in my senior year of college and fell in love...

...composition problem. I have extensive experience in broad-scale tutoring, including but not limited to: thesis formation, essay structure, logical flow, and aesthetic flow. Small-scale tutor challenges also play to my strengths as I excel in word-choice and improving sentence dynamics. Apart from most tutors, I engage in a compassionate-style of tutoring, employing heavy focus on encouragement and reframing writing as a type of "play." Writing is an intimate expression of oneself and I look to...

...certified K-12 educator with additional endorsements in ELL (English Language Learners) and ELA (English Language Arts). Maria holds both a BA and MA in English Literature and Creative Writing, with years of experience working online and in-person with students of all ages from Kindergarten through college-level composition. Maria is passionate about helping others grow in their reading and writing skills, and she looks forward to supporting students in reaching their academic goals.

...I valued and enjoyed teaching. The opportunity to help another student with their own learning journey was a very positive experience, and it ignited an interest in tutoring again. At the moment, I am most prepared to tutor for ACT and SAT preparation in all subject areas. My personal favorite areas are the English, reading, and writing portions of these tests. In addition, I am prepared to tutor college students in ecology, which was a...

...I am pursuing a degree in Anthropology, with double concentrations in Archaeology and Medical Anthropology & Global Health. Understanding people and their needs is what I love about my field, and is what I hope to bring to tutoring sessions and classes through Varsity. As a student who has experienced alternative methods in education back in high school, I find that education is something that should be accessible to everyone, across many platforms and in...

I earned my MA in Italian Literature at the University of Washington and am currently writing my dissertation for a PhD in Romance Languages (Spanish & Italian). I have been teaching Italian 7 years at the university level and I also teach Spanish.

...of British Columbia. I have 3+ years of tutoring experience as a reading coach and site assistant at Team Read. I tutor many subjects including science, reading, and writing, though I most enjoy ecology and environmental science as developing an understanding of the world around you is key to becoming a more successful learner. I am especially passionate about teaching students studying habits and organizational skills that will reduce stress around standardized exams. I believe...

...them to discover their voice. Additionally, I adore helping high school students find their voice during the college application process--both for the dreaded, concise application essay(s) and prepping 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...

...Biology from the University of Minnesota. Since I graduated, I have moved to the wonderful city of Seattle where I am currently back in school working on a certificate to work in clinical laboratories. I have traveled to Australia, Mexico, England, France, and Montserrat. I toured Europe with my choir and was also in a tour group playing violin. When I am not studying or tutoring I enjoy building computers, cooking, reading, sailing (small boats)...

...I have seen my students grow dramatically in both their skills and confidence. I worked extensively with curriculum development and teacher training in an English-speaking K-12 school in Indonesia, which grew to more than 600 students and received international accreditation in less than ten years. I have visited many countries in Southeast Asia. Besides traveling and spending time with family and friends, I enjoy running, gardening, and playing the piano and flute.