Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Sammamish, WA

...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 is always a great privilege for me to be able to help another person get one step closer to his or her academic,...

...language fully until moving onto the next. Language learning builds on itself, and if one gets caught up and confused within the first weeks, there is no doubt trouble will arise down the road. I like to ensure my students feel confident each step of the way in order to see success in the long...

...and graduated with high honors. My academic background is in literature, composition, and the social sciences, and I have been involved in teaching and tutoring for 5 years. While I tutor a variety of subjects, my favorite is writing and composition. Throughout college I worked as a course assistant and writing tutor to college freshman, helping...

...graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor's in philosophy and political science and have a certification in Teaching English as a Second Language. I can help you with learning 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...

...in all areas of Language Arts: narrative, expository, creative, and analytical writing, including grammar. I also tutor high school seniors with college applications and essays. I have a broad base of knowledge in American Literature and the Arts, I am a published writer and watercolor artist, and I have travelled extensively at home and abroad....

...understanding of grammatical structure from years of studying and teaching higher level French. I would love to work with all levels of French learners from those looking to brush up their French for their next journey abroad to students from preschool to high school! As an English Language Arts teacher and English major, I love...

...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 literature in addition to tutoring. I like to have fun teaching. I can be a...

...Literatures at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Va. all the way to the University of Washington-Seattle for a Masters in Comparative Literature and now a PhD in Comparative Literature, Cinema, and Media. In terms of what I teach and tutor, my experience and expertise are varied. I generally teach undergraduates and adult learners; however,...

...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 know how to help my students make the most of it. I listen carefully to...

...else of interest to the student makes memorization and understanding much easier. Outside of teaching and tutoring, I enjoy reading books, writing, playing video games, and experiencing everything Seattle has to offer. I did dance and martial arts in Japan, and I'd love to get back into it soon. My hope is that we can...

...tailored to the learning styles of each student. Some of my methods are learning games, practice problems, memorization, learning by example, and reverse teaching. In my tutoring practice, I value patience, creative learning, and short and long-term goal setting. With older students, I can offer support and guidance during the research, writing, and editing processes....

...However, as I have learned during my years of tutoring experience, 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...

...their 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.

...a text or express themselves more clearly for a college admissions essay. Besides education, my interests and hobbies include theatre, cooking, camping, and volunteerism. In my professional and personal life, I adhere to the motto of my favorite writer, E.M. Forster: "Only connect." By shaping meaningful connections with others, we come alive to the richness...

I am a certified teacher with a BS in education and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA. I have recently moved to Seattle from...... It is within my philosophy of teaching that students should familiarize themselves with the traditions -- intellectual, creative, spiritual -- of our world so that they can better understand theirs. I feel that essentially every intention when interacting with their environment should be sparked or followed by...

...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 the learning styles, interests, and personalities of their students. Because of this, I always do...

...of Technology, a Masters of Sciences in Chinese Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and a Bachelor of the Arts with a double major focus in Chinese Studies and Human Development from the Evergreen State University. Although I am a staunch believer in lifelong learning, I always aim to impart in my students the importance of learning...

...worked in many schools at different levels, and know how to teach things in fun and creative ways. I love helping kids be successful in school, and I cannot wait to tutor you today. I can provide homework help, review, teach you a new subject, or get you ready for a test. My Special Education...

...ages on their path to becoming better readers and writers. I believe in inspiring others to reach their potential in this amazing subject. During my time in graduate school in New York, I taught two sections of English 109: Introduction to Creative Writing. I have held and participated in many writing workshops, offering critiques while...

...two years of teaching experience in France, Spain and the Seattle area teaching in both English and French. This past fall, I worked in the Seattle Public Schools before school program as a French language teacher introducing pre-K and elementary students to Francophone language, culture and food. During the 2014- 2015 school year I worked...