Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Burien, WA

...I worked primarily on my students' academic English and did a couple hours a week of preparation for the TOEFL and SAT. Tutoring has been an immensely educational experience for me. I have learned much about how to properly prepare students for the tests they'll have to take as well as the challenges they face...

...moving to Washington from the UK, I graduated in English at Western Washington University, with focuses on Medieval and modernist literature, composition studies, and linguistics. After graduating, I completed a CELTA certificate in ESL teaching, and worked as a one-to-one ESL instructor in Paris for three years, teaching students of every age and level (as...

...the sugarcane fields of the Dominican Republic, teaching English and basic public health initiatives to children and adults alike who often didn't even know how to read and write their own name. Living and working outside the United States made me acutely aware of the privilege I had growing up in a country where education...

...I worked in customer service for several years, and I gained interpersonal skills, along with data entry and professional content writing experience. In the past year, I returned to school at Seattle Central College, and earned a certification in TESOL, (Teaching English to Students of Other Languages). Through the coursework, I studied teaching extensively, and...

...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...

...have tutored a wide age-range; from pre-k to college and everything between. I was a tutor in several capacities throughout my years at school, and have continued to tutor and teach since then. I really enjoy helping students grow their own sense of self-confidence and watching them grasp the material. Sometimes all it takes is...

...students and adults for several years in the United States as well as in France where 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...

...a foreign language in Spain and tutored for many years. I'm a distance lecturer in translation English to Spanish for a British University too. I moved to the US in June 2014 to earn a MA in Linguistics with a Language Teaching Specialization from the University of Oregon in Eugene. After graduation I started working...

Hello! My Name is Gwyn and I'm a senior at the University of Washington studying philosophy: ethics and ASL. I am twenty-one and have lived in Washington my entire life.

...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...

...English 109: Introduction to Creative Writing. I have held and participated in many writing workshops, offering critiques while also embracing criticism from my colleagues and students. My love for English started at a young age, and during college, I set the goal for myself to become a teacher. Every day is a learning experience and...

...well as adults and children with everything from business English to the fundamentals of grammar. I have also studied Japanese for twelve years, honing my skills through translation and editing and assisting fellow students however possible. My core belief is that education should be fun. Learning from textbooks and standard memorization techniques can be difficult,...

...UF ELI, I taught listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and pronunciation. I have also taught native English-speaking students at UF and Santa Fe College in Gainesville, FL, in both linguistics and beginning English composition. I love teaching. Making connections with my students, getting to know them better, and helping them achieve their goals is so...

...grammar, and the mechanics of the English language for a variety of subjects including literature, philosophy, and history. I enjoy tutoring students who require help with improving their skills in the English language, essay writing, college applications, and literary analysis. My goal when tutoring students is to help them improve their skills so that eventually...

Hi, my name is Hiller. I'm partly retired following a 35 year career in Urban Planning. I have experience tutoring in Adult Basic Education subjects, algebra, reading/writing and Spanish. I would be happy to work with you to expand your knowledge in these subjects.

...the other. In California, I was working with people with disabilities, and one of my responsibilities was to help them take the tests and to complete the homework. In addition, I spent 10 years working as an AVID tutor at the Puyallup School District, in Washington state. Also, I have 4 children of my own...

...I obtained my teaching credentials for secondary mathematics at Western Washington University. Recently I earned my TEFL at the International TEFL Academy in Barcelona. I have worked with a wide variety of students, including elementary and high school, college and adults. I have led large classes of over 30 people, small groups and individuals. I...

I am a firm believer that students can become proficient in any subject, as long as they have the right support. I'm here to open up language and literature to my tutees and show them how to engage with the cultures and materials that I am so passionate about.

...students achieve grade-level reading standards by incorporating their interests into practice. Additionally, I have assisted students in preparing for AP History exams by reviewing passages and working through practice questions together, ensuring they understand the exam process. I firmly believe that every student has the potential to succeed with the right tools, and I strive...

...pursuing board certification in music therapy. I have worked in the field of education for 15+ years and am completing my 9th year as a licensed teacher. I have experience with individuals with disabilities, English language learners and gifted students, both in my personal and professional experiences. I specialize in working with multi-exceptional learners. I...