Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Shoreline, WA

...classroom when the teacher is focusing on so many students at once. My style is pretty laid-back. I'm friendly and patient, and I will do what I can to help you as long as you are willing to help yourself. I love using nemonic devices that help keep vocab or other concepts in our brains.

...name is Eric Ensign and I have been a classroom teacher in the Seattle area for over seventeen years. During my time as a teacher I have taught nearly every subject and grade level. I enjoy the classroom setting, but I also enjoy working with my students one-on-one and getting to know them on a...

...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. If relevant, I will give students homework between sessions to practice vocabulary, increase understanding of certain concepts, and/or become familiar with test materials. The tutoring relationship is like a coaching relationship;...

...prep and exam preparation. We will find a book together that you like and I will purchase it too on my end if that is what is needed. But hopefully we can find some online material to start working with. I am an advent writer. I've been writing since I was 15. If you want...

...in their lives using what they've worked hard on in the classroom. I try to create a positive learning environment and connect to each student's different style of learning. I believe that connecting learning to student lives has great results. In my off time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, watching movies, and...

...Language, and Spanish. I value student input and give them the opportunity to participate, as I believe that the most learning happens when students are active and engaged. I am a firm proponent of education, and an advocate for English learners and students of all backgrounds. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, rock climbing,...

...Education major finishing up my last few weeks with a degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. I am a great tutor because I have 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...

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.

...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...

...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 my students' concerns and tailor my approach to each individual. I respect my students' time and only ask that they do the same for...

...to celebrate each accomplishment and move at the best pace for each student. I value intrinsic motivation for my students, and my goal is to make learning enjoyable and each lesson something my students look forward to. I am working to complete my English Language Learners endorsement in fall 2015 for an additional subject on...

...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...

...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 to learn, as well as about what helps them learn best.

...always happy to meet and interact with students because I know that the experience will enrich both our lives. I have recently been a high school principal and teacher, as well as a university lecturer, and this experience has been rewarded by the visible and measurable successes of my students. My fields of interest and...

...with MS and HS English and Literature. Prior to this, I was a Writing Tutor at the Writing Center at my college, working with adult learners and English Language Learners. I will be graduated and fully certified as an Elementary School Teacher in the summer of 2020. I love working with children and English Language...

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!

...hands on examples and some people need more reading. Everyone is different and I know that if you get a class with me you will end up figuring it out. Sometimes I won't know the answer to everything, but that is okay because I will make sure to find out for you and make sure...

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.

...I graduated from college in June 2013 and went right on to complete an intensive TESOL program and 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...

...I am excited to have joined the varsity tutors team so that I can still help students through their journey in school around my other work schedule. Other than assisting as a tutor, I love to play volleyball, basketball and ping pong. I am also a huge fan of karaoke and board games.