Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Auburn, WA

...to teach to the student. Direct instruction is a strategy that I have used, but differentiated instruction I feel is equally valuable when tutoring and teaching students. Each student learns and processes differently. My goal is to find the key of how they learn and incorporate that into how I assist them. I am excited...

...as a Teaching Assistant, ESL Teacher, and ESL Tutor, I have learned to be flexible, encouraging, and supportive. I think those qualities foster the most positive learning environment. I am eager to work with students of all ages and levels to help improve their reading, writing, or ESL skills. I am also happy to provide...

...skills and experience to help others. I've lived in France, Scotland, and the United States, and I love discovering new cultures and experiences. My background focuses heavily on language, linguistics, and multicultural communication; I have a Bachelor of Arts in French Studies and Linguistics, and I have a Master of Science in Translation Studies. I...

...to adapt materials to the learning styles, interests, and personalities of their students. Because of this, I always do my best to adapt my tutoring and any materials that I use to the needs of the individual student. I involve the student and listen to what they have to say about what they most need...

...places where students can improve their skills in writing, reading and critical thinking through learner centered as well as collaborative methods. Often, I feel that my strength lies in establishing meaningful relationships with students that has helped many become more confident communicators and helped them on their college and career pathways. This year, I completed...

...a good educator also needs to have the ability to engage pupils and to give them the tools that they need to succeed on their own. This means not only teaching students the material, but also familiarizing them with effective learning strategies and helping them develop strong study skills--all in a way that is supportive...

...learning disabilities and reluctant readers. Previous to becoming a librarian I gave private art lessons and did art parties for children for a number of years. I enjoy working with people and helping them find their inner creativity. It's about the love of art, then the skills will get there. I am always learning new...

...strongly believe in every students' ability to learn new and challenging concepts. I have a knack for presenting information in ways that resonate with students and that students can understand. I take pride in my ability to make learning fun and rewarding -- even when it is a students' most challenging subject.... I believe in connecting new material to existing student knowledge. Students should always understand the importance of what they are learning and how it...

...levels, my specialty is really working with cultural production (literary and filmic) and its relationship to the development of racial capitalism. In other words, I look at how cultural products have been critical sites of both resistance for minoritized folks and tools for those in power. Representation, after all, is so crucial to how one...

...Mexico. I have been tutoring Spanish for over 10 years. I have a Teacher's Certification from the University of Cambridge. I truly believe that learning a second language should be a fun a rewarding experience, that's why I enjoy customizing the lessons and tutoring to the personal needs and interests of my students,

...have earned a BFA in painting and an MA in art education from UIUC, and a doctorate in Education from the University of Washington. I taught art education for Seattle Public Schools for 14 years. In 2011, I moved to Brazil and earned a post-doctorate in Applied Linguistics. Since then, I have been teaching English,...

...teaching a very long time. In my free time, I love to spend it with my family. I also, love to go on adventures, whether that is a simple hike, or a trip to a different country. However, I also love to relax and read a good book, or watch a movie.... My teaching philosophy is that if my student doesn't understand, it is my fault, and I need to find a way to help them...

...four years I taught English in Japan to grades K-9, and what I learned was most important in teaching is to simply have a relationship with the children and be patient. Not everyone learns in the same way or at the same rate, and it's sometimes just an issue of finding a method that clicks.

...tutoring helps students see things they weren’t aware of before and helps them be guided towards understanding what they need to do to accomplish proficiency levels. In my free time, I enjoy reading The New Yorker Magazine, which enriches my life about different cultural and intellectual issues, kayaking, running, and attending my amazing Toastmasters club...

My goal is to maximize each student's learning potential by playing to their strengths and challenging their weaknesses. There's a lot of sold science with regards to learning and how to activate the brain, and I intend to use that science to guide my instruction on an individual level.

Hello! My name is Kate, and I have 10 years of experience as a tutor and as an informal educator. I love connecting with students and helping them grow.

...helping students excel, I provide personalized tutoring services tailored to meet each student's unique needs. As a middle school science teacher with years of experience, I focus on fostering confidence, curiosity, and academic success in a supportive and engaging learning environment. Whether it's mastering challenging concepts or developing effective study habits, I'm here to guide...

...I strive to create an environment where questions are encouraged, mistakes are embraced as part of the process, and progress feels exciting. Whether it's mastering new concepts, preparing for exams, or simply developing better study habits, I am committed to making learning engaging, empowering, and meaningful. Together, we'll achieve your goals and go beyond them!

...grades. I edit literature in addition to tutoring. I like to have fun teaching. I can be a bit goofy and like to laugh, but always get to the subject. I excel at asking students probing questions so they think through the problems the prose has presented. Hobbies? I love classical music, attend opera, adore...

...in my own life, and I hope to be able to pay that forward. I have a bachelors in Electrical Engineering and an MBA, and have worked as an Engineer or other technical role for more than a decade. Before that, I was a submarine officer in the U.S. Navy, trained to drive the submarine...