Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Sammamish, WA

...teaching since I was in school myself. Altogether, I have been helping friends, family, and clients with their school work and business work for over twenty years. I have always believed that it is possible to have fun and learn at the same time - and I happen to believe that learning is fun! It...

...side. As a teacher, I have very much enjoyed me experience when it comes to tutoring students, especially students who may be struggling with the confusing grammar concepts of the Spanish Language. That being said, while I have an appreciation and the skills in writing, ESL education, and English grammar, I am most passionate and...

...college I worked as a course assistant and writing tutor to college freshman, helping to bring students with a wide variety of educational backgrounds up to college level. I love helping students learn to craft an argument, chose their thesis and points, and build a structured, polished essay. I believe all students bring a unique...

...English and improving your writing/reading abilities. I'll provide a curriculum that takes into account your unique learning style while also making the subject relevant to your daily life. It is my goal to establish an environment where you can reach your maximum potential. I will provide a comfortable environment in which you may express yourself...

...published writer and watercolor artist, and I have travelled extensively at home and abroad. My students have said of me, " She's tough, but in a good way" "She's the best instructor I've ever had" "She has a great sense of humor" "Thank you for getting me into the University of Washington." I have an...

...of French, English, and ESOL with experience teaching grades K-2, 6th, 9th and 10th as well as one-on-one and small group tutoring in French. I plan lessons that bring art, food, games and geography together with language practice. For younger students, I incorporate puppets and role play as well as song and movement. For older...

...from all over the world. I have tutored adults and children in ELL (both as volunteer work and for pay). My favorite subject to tutor is writing and reading. I enjoy analyzing writing with a student to help them understand the author's purpose, and how they can present this information for better grades. I edit...

...are a definite second, because understanding another language helps to see how your own shapes your reality and has also been used to gain power. Apart from my nerdiness in academia, I'm a huge social butterfly and all-around extrovert! I love being social with folks, either out a restaurant, bar, gathering etc. I love a...

...makes me gifted in some areas, but very slow in others. This disconnect made my educational journey a long and difficult one. I understand the thrill of success, but also the despair and discouragement that comes with failure. I know how hard it can be to play the game of getting through school. I also...

...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, especially when the material...

...School on my honors thesis, I learned key writing and editing strategies, such as reverse outlining. My professors have empowered me to approach writing with intention and clarity, and I bring this deep knowledge to my tutoring practice. My academic experience has given me the skills to help students on their homework, including longer term...

...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 and which capitalizes on their existing strengths. I tutor at the middle school, high school, and college levels. My primary focus is on verbal subjects, including critical reading, essay-writing, and...

...English to achieve their own goals, whatever those goals are. Special focus on language that real people use, not textbook-speak. Two years of experience working with all levels of ELLs, from beginner to advanced. BA in Linguistics from Western Washington University, and an MA in Language Teaching Studies from the University of Oregon.

...have immersed myself in the region's splendid diversity. This work as an educator has given me experience developing age-appropriate lessons in a variety of areas, including Reading, Writing, Science, and Math. My cultural agility is the result of interactions with students of various nationalities and socioeconomic backgrounds. Although I would be delighted to tutor many...

...one-on-one sessions to really figure out how different people learn different subjects. Once I get to know a bit about the student I focus my tutoring based off what works for them, and try not to make my sessions "cookie cutter". If you have any further questions you can contact me at your convenience and...

...college applications. I have been tutoring since I was 11 years old, making long experience one of my greatest advantages as a tutor. My other great advantage is flexibility. I believe that students and tutors are partners who make equal and mutual contributions to the learning process. Tutors have the responsibility to adapt materials to...

...lifelong learning, I always aim to impart in my students the importance of learning as a vehicle for enriching both themselves and those around them: rather than secluding in the proverbial ivory tower, students should be empowered to be the rising tide that lifts all boats with them. I specialize in teaching English literature, ESL,...

...you a new subject, or get you ready for a test. My Special Education background will help me gauge our starting point and set realistic goals for where we need to go and how we are going to get there in the most efficient manner. I can't wait to get started tutoring you today!

...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 I believe that both...

...to Francophone language, culture and food. During the 2014- 2015 school year I worked as an English language teaching assistant in Saint Etienne, in Eastern France, teaching primarily high school students and tutoring privately students aged 3-75! I graduated in 2014 with a joint degree in French Language & Literature and International Communications and recently...