Award-Winning English Tutors in Tacoma, WA

...look for in an excellent tutor: respect, non-condescension, patience, and someone who pushes me without throwing me into the deep end. To me, being a tutor requires validating each person's unique challenge(s), acknowledging the nuance and possible systemic explanation for those challenges, and making them feel as capable and confident a student as we all deserve to feel and be. When working with me, you will feel respected and heard; you will feel supported; and...

...student deserves to find learning fascinating, rewarding, and relational. I am passionate about helping students find their unique learning style and and study methods. I am a Biochemistry major and former chemistry laboratory teaching assistant. I am also a professional improvisational pianist, harpist, and vocalist and the solo vocalist for my college Jazz Big Band. I have earned all A's in Cellular Biology, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry I and II, Anatomy and Physiology I, and Calculus...

...to Louisa Moats, learning to read is Rocket Science! I love helping students get past their reading challenges and see the light in their eyes when they recognize their first letter sound, or word, or sentence or paragraph! My elementary teaching career has spanned over 20 years. The last 10, I have spent teaching small groups and individuals as a Reading Specialist. I have been lucky to study education in many areas of the country. I...

...Study Skills and Organization. I have a passion for these subjects because working with students in these areas has always yielded successful results; exceeded expectations and an improved comprehension and work ethic. I tailor my tutoring style according to each student's needs. I make sure they feel comfortable and encouraged. In high school, I struggled with tests and focusing long enough to complete lengthy readings, but I found what works for me. Now, I find...

...nice to meet you! My name is Lindsay. I am from Virginia, USA, and I am a graduate of the University of Virginia. I am teaching online/virtual classes in English. We can do conversation with vocabulary, general English, business English, pronunciation, or IELTS practice. Just let me know what your goals are. I also love working with kids. Why should you choose me as your English teacher? I spent 2 years teaching English to children...

...is the guidance and management of an individual or group. Ethics are the moral directives that conduct an individual's thoughts and actions. To truly be a leader who executes ethical decisions, one must make choices that are based on moral codes that favor not only themselves, but also those who depend on their guidance. It is imperative that the mind of a leader is both selfless and ambitious. Without the proper outlook, disorder will spawn,...

...Math, Science, and Social Studies. I have also acted as a peer and high school mentor where I have taught a variety of liberal arts related work, testing, and study skills and organization. I am excited and ready to teach anything for middle and elementary schoolers, as well as any of the following- or related to the following- topics for any age group (high school, college, adult learners): English, Political Science, Journalism, History (specifically WWII...

...My name is Nadine but you can call me Dean. I am a young teaching artist located in the pacific Northwest ready to share my wealth of knowledge. During my time in college I knew I wanted to be a teacher, and followed the course I needed to get the resources to teach well. I took several general education courses as well as math and English education courses to really hone my skills. After my...

...am a graduate from the University of Florida. I have graduated with honors in Chemical Engineering with a Bachelor of Sciences. Masters of computer science from UPenn, and currently working on a mba. I have been a private tutor and also a Teaching Assistant for the past four years at the University of Florida. I teach various subjects ranging from math and the sciences to test prep such as the ACT and the SAT. My...

...attended the University of Denver, where I attained a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with a distinction in Design. I have experience working on literacy with middle school students from my time with Denver School of Science and Technology as their Drama Club Instructor, but I am open to students of any age. I love theatre and reading. If you are a student struggling with Shakespeare, I can help! My teaching philosophy is to find...

...from Seattle, and recently graduated from the University of Chicago! To me, learning is all about making sure we feel confident to tackle the problems ahead of us, and maybe even find fun in doing it. I like to help students build a solid toolset of the skills they need to feel ready to approach any problem, whether it's reading or test-taking. My favorite subject to tutor in is Math! I'm passionate about getting girls...

...and family, she is taking a break from her training to focus on transferring to a program more local to her home community, where she can find better balance between her career and family. Jolan has extensive experience helping students succeed in their USMLE and COMLEX goals. Not only is she a subject expert, but she also teaches general learning and memory strategies effective for long-term retention. Her students benefit highly from her personalized tutoring...

...am an endlessly curious and encouraging person. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in both Political Science and History from Arizona State University. I had the pleasure of attending Barrett, the Honors College while at ASU. I have worked in the field of public policy and data visualization in Washington D.C. and Seattle. While in Seattle, I became a volunteer tutor with the Boys & Girls Club and discovered my love and passion for...

...have a BA in Cultural Anthropology from Western Washington University. I also have a Certificate in Fundraising Management from the University of Washington. Currently, I am working towards getting my Master's in Secondary and Middle Level Teacher Certification M.Ed. My goal is to become a history teacher. I have tutored children K-12 for the Seattle Public Library as a Homework Helper. I have assisted children with their homework assignments in history, math, writing, science, and...

...themselves with as much creativity and uninhibitedness as possible while also staying true to the constraints of the English language. I believe that I am able to do this by employing the conversational method of pedagogy: asking questions, prodding students to push themselves creatively and intellectually, and attending to the details of their written work. By submitting ourselves to this process, we not only improve the quality of the essay, we improve as writers, thinkers,...

...am a senior at Coe College studying computer science and mathematics. As a high school student, I tutored middle school and high school students in algebra, geometry, calculus and statistics. As a college student, I've tutored my peers in calculus and computer science. I especially enjoy tutoring statistics and programming, because I have a passion for solving real world problems with data and telling a story with numbers. I believe that being able to analyze...

Third culture kid, born and raised in Asia to American parents. Currently lecturing at a university in Taipei while pursuing a Phd in philosophy. Traveling between Taipei and Seattle. Teaching and tutoring experience includes subjects and topics such as ESL, language arts, philosophy, international affairs, cryptocurrency and new media

...is by utilizing the inquiry process to instigate and strengthen higher-level cognitive processes and problem-solving skills. I thoroughly enjoy working with students and am constantly amazed by the creativity and imagination of youth today. I believe that much of youth's creativity is smashed in education as a fear of being wrong evolves with age. In working with students, I aspire to embrace students' creativity and tie it to their education and academic goals. Prior to...

...am currently an undergraduate student at the University of California, Berkeley pursuing a dual degree in Political Science and Economics with a minor in Public Policy. I previously was a teaching assistant at the University of Washington for a summer writing course aimed towards middle and high school students, as well as a volunteer at the Coalition of Refugees from Burma, where I assisted an adult technology and conversational English class. After completing the IB...

...an experienced educator with over 20 years of teaching writing, social sciences, history, and languages at the high school, college, and professional levels. I specialize in helping students build reading, writing, and critical thinking skills across subjects including High School English, Social Studies, AP Human Geography, AP World History, and Spanish. I hold a Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS) and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Washington. I'm also...