Award-Winning English Tutors in Tacoma, WA

...have a Bachelor's degree in Music from New Mexico State University and a Master's degree in Music from the University of Northern Colorado. I am an operatic and classical singer who has performed extensively in Colorado, New Mexico, Indiana, Washington, Germany, France, Russia, the Czech Republic, and the United Kingdom. My experiences of having voice teachers and of teaching private voice lessons have strengthened and supported my tutoring. My time teaching preschool classes in Seattle...

...graduated from Saint Martin's University with a bachelor's degree in History and a master's degree in Online Education from Southern New Hampshire University. After graduation, I worked with middle school students primarily in Social Studies and Language Arts, while also conducting small group sessions focused on improving reading and math skills. I am passionate about English, History, and Reading. I have experience helping struggling students achieve grade-level reading standards by incorporating their interests into practice....

...currently serve as an AmeriCorps member with City Year Seattle King/County as a tutor and mentor at Concord International Elementary. I graduated from Claremont McKenna College in 2014 with a Bachelor’s of Art in Political Science and Spanish. I have three years of professional experience tutoring elementary aged students in Math and English Language Arts. As the eldest of four in my family, I have 15 years of experience interacting with young children. In college...

...as a tutor is to help you to help yourself and encourage you to learn. To this end I discover your weaknesses and strengths and help you to strengthen your weaknesses. Learning subject matter requires logical thinking, and I am particularly could at it. Logic is an acquired skill that is learned and mastered over time. It takes practice, and I try my best to make this practice an enjoyable experience. I like it when...

...strategies, practice with challenging vocabulary and grammatical rules, and textual analysis that the subject demands. My tutoring style is rigorous and focused, but I often make use of illustration and contemporary examples to illuminate concepts and make them memorable for the students I work with. Outside of teaching, I enjoy creating art and short stories, collecting rare films and music, cooking elaborate dishes, and being outdoors with my camera, searching for wildlife.

...a certified teacher with a Bachelor's in Early Grades Preparation from West Chester University of Pennsylvania, I am dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for my students. With over 2 years of tutoring experience, I specialize in subjects such as Algebra, Creative Writing, and ESL/ELL, utilizing personalized, goal-oriented instruction to build student confidence and academic success. My teaching philosophy centers on connecting with each learner's unique needs and interests, ensuring that learning...

...and I create a playing field of clear expectations where they can make meaningful choices. Students aren't made 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.

...students in several math and science disciplines through the National Society of High School Scholars. I earned a dual bachelor's degree in ecology and contemporary dance performance, while continuing to mentor and assist my peers. Although these fields of study may seem to lie on opposite and seemingly unrelated ends of the academic spectrum, I have found that they molded me into an equally rational and abstract thinker and creator. This complementary form of education...

Learning is a skill that should be gained, enhanced, and used throughout your life. Only then will success come.... In a first lesson, we would start by getting to know a little bit about each other, so we know who we are talking to, and asking what they hope to get out of the sessions. After understanding is reached, we can tackle the material.... By instilling in them a love of learning. Application is always a...

...a soon-to-be graduate from Seattle University with a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, I have a strong passion for academics. I find joy in helping others reach their ACT/SAT goal(s). Having tutored ACT and SAT prep full time for going on 5 years, I can efficiently assess a student's strengths and weaknesses, develop a personalized tutoring plan, communicate strategies to better approach the test, teach concepts, and guide students to success. Adaptation to a student's needs...

...earned my Bachelor's of Arts in History and later my Master's of Arts in Teaching Social Studies from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. Since then, I have expanded from classroom teaching into alternative education, curriculum design, career coaching, youth leadership development, and behavioral health. From leading two-week-long summer programs touring colleges on board the schooner Amistad, to helping students identify personal strengths to take into job interviews as a career coach at Portland...

...for students struggling with subjects like History and English, test-taking skills are just as important as learning content. I am currently working as an AmeriCorps member at Community for Youth, a mentoring organization aimed at high school students in Seattle. In my spare time, I serve as the current Director General for WASMUN (Washington State Model United Nations), the largest high school Model United Nations conference in the Northwest, and am also involved in volunteering...

...from a teaching family. My mother taught elementary and middle school in the United States for 38 years and then "retired" to Honduras and promptly opened a school for middle-school-age students where she taught for 17 more years. As that school grew, I joined as a teacher and director of the school. I have been teaching students for 30 years, in subjects ranging from phonics to history, from prose to music, from business to computers....

...have my Bachelor's and teaching certificate from a small college in Colorado and I received my Master's in Education in literacy (reading and writing development) from Eastern Washington University. I have teacher certifications in Language Arts and English Language Learners. I have taught students through the grade kindergarten and 8th grade. I have worked in the school districts for 4.5 years. I currently work in a middle school as an ELL teacher help student improve...

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...much to learn from my students as they do from me, so I encourage open communication and space for understanding in every experience I have as a tutor. I tutor in many subjects related to the English discipline, from High School English to general test prep, but I most enjoy opportunities to discuss reading samples and other pieces of literature with my students. I enjoy all things related to reading and writing, and the satisfaction...

...am a graduate of Saint Martins University, where I received my Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Since graduating, I realized that my passion lies in the education field. I began working on my Masters of Arts in Teaching Secondary Science Education in 2022. I plan on completing my degree in February of 2025. My favorite subject is chemistry, specifically because I love science that uses math. I strongly believe in the ability of all students...

...a Computer Science major at Seattle University. I moved to the west coast from Minnesota for school, and love it here! I tutor all ACT subjects as well as Computer Science. I enjoy working with students, not only because I enjoy teaching but because I feel the best way to really master a subject is by helping others understand it. I look forward to working with some great students! Outside of teaching and class, I...

...am a graduate of the University of Washington. I received my Bachelors of Arts in Biochemistry. Since graduation, I have worked as a CNA for 3 months and volunteered for a girls run club in my community. I was a reading tutor for 3 years at an elementary school and worked with a wide range of 3rd to 5th graders. My interest is in medicine, but I enjoy teaching students because it's exciting to see...

I recently graduated from Columbia University where I majored in English Literature. I'm also a pre-medical student, and I am currently taking a gap year teaching at an elementary school in Seattle before I apply to medical school next year. I have the most experience tutoring elementary and middle school students, but I am also comfortable with teaching english, math, and science K-12, and also the MCAT. Please get in touch if you are interested!