Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Olympia, WA

...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 have helped students learn and improve in a variety of subjects, mathematics, language, physics, music and more. I love to travel, experience new cultures and learn...

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.

...I love helping all students learn, no matter their level, and helping them set their own goals to grow long after they work with me. I am a positive teacher and believe that everyone can make progress with support and a desire to learn. I have worked with every age group from 6 weeks old...

...both inside and outside of the learning environment. Everyone learns differently, but people learn more quickly when the information is presented in a manner that is relevant to their lives. Learning a student's interests allows me to customize a specific curriculum to meet their individual needs. I have also tutored and taught, both honors as...

...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 to help them recognize their capabilities. In my spare time, I enjoy...

Hello! My name is Nikole and I just graduated from University with a Bachelors in TESOL Education with minors in Special Education and Psychology. I try to tailor my instruction to meet the needs of my students and use their interests in the teaching process! I look forward to tutoring you and learning more!

...reading and writing which can place you in college level classes at our local colleges and universities. I teach college level ESL and social sciences at Tacoma area colleges and cover the following subjects: American Government and politics, civics, history, social theory, and academic reading, writing and research. I actively perform qualitative research. Let me...

...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 earned a BA in Liberal Studies...

...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 to whom I help academically throughout the school years and college years....

I love working with people and seeing people succeed! I have experience with elementary, middle school, high school and post-secondary level students in the subjects of English/Language Arts, Reading and Writing, ESL, American Sign Language and some additional subjects. ... Communication skills are key! Empowering the student to have confidence in themselves, listening to them to determine where they need additional help, being patient, and not being afraid to use different strategies when certain ones don't...

...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 I also observed and assisted in ten hours of ESL classes. I...

...confidence, and curiosity. I believe that every challenge is an opportunity to grow, and 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...

...right now, and am working on my masters in Education. I plan to be 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...

...the foundation of success. I am experienced and good at that. I also believe learning can and should be fun! I like to celebrate baby steps. I believe errors are opportunities and correction should be presented positively. I also know that thoroughly understanding a student's challenges is necessary to successfully planning a strategy for success....

Hi! I am a recent graduate of Johns Hopkins University who has a wide variety of hobbies such as going on drives, playing my ukulele, going on hunts for sunset photography, and more! I'm a dedicated early riser who wants to help students learn in their own ways to maximize their unique talents!

...personal tutor, but also as a friend if you'd like. I have the ability to change my style on the fly if something is not working for you. I also have experience gauging what you need as we go and how to interact based on how you interact with me. Some people need more hands...

Students do not care what you know until they know that you care. I believe in building a relationship based on trust in order to effectively teach.

...started my journey of teaching abroad. I taught for 4 years, many levels from little kids to adults. I started tutoring when I was in high school with middle school kids, and continued it in college as well. In college, I tutored Adults in ESL. I am excited to be part of the Varsity Tutor...

...you can enjoy another medium Geography and History games that test our skills against each other WHAT THE STUDENT ACHIEVES More confidence in speaking Ability to think more critically about past and current events A greater respect for historical moments A deeper level of awareness of the root causes I have an AS. in Social...

...of Washington, I majored in Japanese Literature. During my time as a student I also interned at a language school in Japan, studied abroad in Hokkaido, Japan, and volunteered as both an ESL and conversation partner. I have recently been hired on by the government JET Program and will be moving to Japan this summer...