Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Everett, WA

...well. She is a state of Washington certified K-12 educator with additional endorsements in ELL (English Language Learners) and ELA (English Language Arts). Maria holds both a BA and MA in English Literature and Creative Writing, with years of experience working online and in-person with students of all ages from Kindergarten through college-level composition. Maria is passionate about helping others grow in their reading and writing skills, and she looks forward to supporting students in...

...and what to look for with a troubled student. I can also tell when the student is drained and can't absorb any more information, which is equally as important. I've been speaking Spanish for over 23 years when I started from not speaking a word to reading and speaking with my Latin family. Who knew an interest built upon necessity would follow me through middle school, high school, and all the way to a major...

...History, Comparative Literature, and European Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. While in college, I spent a year at the University of Seville in Spain. As a tutor and teacher, my first goal is to tap into my students' curiosity and show them how what they are studying gives them access to another world besides their own. I love to see students begin to use writing as a way to explore their thoughts and ideas....

...such as conventions and homeschool summits, working in the schools as a para-educator in special needs classrooms, and more. During the Covid-19 crisis, I continue to work with children on a regular basis through Zoom Youth Group, Sunday School and other organizations that support special needs. My preferences for tutoring are for Pre-K to 4th grades. I love Reading, Creative Writing, Penmanship and Small Motor Skills, Spelling, Language Arts, Grammar and Report Writing, Geography and...

...history, and politics in China for ten years, mostly at the high school and university levels. In China I was also fortunate enough to serve as the director of studies for an English language high school, which gave me an opportunity to dive deeper into assessments and see how teachers can help students understand just what they’re supposed to do, and how they can encourage students to develop their own interest in their school work....

...one-on-one is especially rewarding. I have worked professionally as a tutor and also voluntarily for friends and family. My specialty is elementary tutoring and any math below trigonometry (algebra especially!). I am a dedicated tutor, purchasing games and supplies out of pocket, setting up an office in my home for tutoring, and constantly reading up on new practices and teaching approaches. I hope to meet you soon to discuss your tutoring needs :)

...and encouraging tutor. My favorite subjects are mathematics and computer science, but I'm not into those lame equations you have to memorize. I love the applied stuff, where you get to use the equations you learn in projects you enjoy (the memorization comes naturally that way). That's why I believe programming and mathematics go hand in hand. You learn some math, and then make a program applying the principles, e.g. using partial differential equations to...

My focus in tutoring is on critical, analytical, and essay writing skills, literature, and Spanish language . I hold a master's in International Education, along with an undergraduate double major in English and History, and have worked for several years as an education consultant and researcher.

...motivators implicitly and explicitly throughout the lesson. Following this student-centered theme, my approach is defined by student need, determined both by what you the student say you need, but also on things I notice during our lessons. Finally, I believe an educator's best aim should be to teach students how to teach themselves! Whatever subject I'm working in, I endeavor to teach students skills that will aid in their mastery of disciplines throughout their lives....

...to learn. I am most passionate about teaching French, English, and writing. I was born in Paris and lived there until I was 8, and I love helping others learn my native language! I also obtained my IB Diploma while in high school, and I enjoy preparing students for their IB tests as well. In my spare time you can find me exploring new places, cooking, writing, seeing live music, and spending time with my...

...thoroughly enjoy math and applying mathematical methods to the real world, in particular through the study of physics. One of my greatest strengths in this regard is my ability to approach a problem from multiple angles. If the first approach I suggest for a problem isn't clear to a student, I can usually come up with an alternate, sometimes more intuitive way of addressing the same problem. Recreationally, I spend a significant fraction of my...

...Whitman. At Montana State University, where I took my prerequisites, I served as a peer instructor for physics classes. Just as I did at the writing center, I tried to get students to see the fun in physics, making their studies less of a chore and more of an inquisitive process. Whenever it’s sunny and warm enough, my free time is spent rock climbing; I also volunteer with the Seattle Mountaineers as a youth climbing...

...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 bit goofy and like to laugh, but always get to the subject. I excel at asking students probing questions so...

...I find joy in helping others reach their ACT/SAT goal(s). Having tutored ACT and SAT prep full time for going on 5 years, I can efficiently assess a student's strengths and weaknesses, develop a personalized tutoring plan, communicate strategies to better approach the test, teach concepts, and guide students to success. Adaptation to a student's needs is the key to success for both student and tutor. I have ample experience working with students that have...

...of our less keen abilities rather than let 'em get us down. We don't have to excel at everything to succeed in life, and the same goes for school. In fact, mistakes are evidence of trying, and trying helps us discover those unique strengths that give us an edge. Writing is my all-time favorite subject and I love to help my students become confident writers, too. Thesaurus.com and spell check are certainly must haves, but...

...at the high school level. My studies lead me to working with elementary and secondary school students focusing on speech and language development. However, I absolutely LOVE teaching math. It's numbers that really show a young person's mind at work. My passion is helping others succeed. When the light goes on in a young person's mind, it brings a huge smile to my face. I simply love coaching others to success. In my spare time,...

...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 they will not require a tutor and will feel confident in their own usage of the English language, their own writing and use of voice, and their own ideas. In my spare time I like watching old Hollywood movies, reading...

...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 fulfilling for me. I especially love getting to know international students. I am fascinated by other countries, cultures, and languages, and relish the opportunity to connect with students from all corners of the globe. In my free time, I enjoy...

...break. No matter who I worked with, I thoroughly enjoyed meeting and interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds. My teaching experience lies in the creation, structure, and editing of essays. I have worked with students who needed help coming up with ideas, students who were submitting applications to colleges, students who were writing stories for fun, and many other areas. Outside of teaching, my hobbies include playing the cello, running, and having deep,...

...I went back to school and earned my teaching credentials, with endorsements in elementary education and ESL. I have been working with children now for over 17 years preschool through 12th grade as well as teaching English as a language to children and adults. I love children for their joy in and enthusiasm for life and learning. I have two high-school age children myself, and I love spending time with them. Currently I reside in...