Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Bellevue, WA

...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 reaching their academic goals.

...been tutoring with this philosophy for the last 6 years; along side the "No Child Left Behind" act, I have inspired and mentored those of immigrant parents, as well as lower income families, to help both student and parent understand their child's potential. The subjects that I love to inspire others with are English and Math, I believe that there is always more than one way to teach someone and therefore am able to adapt...

...Currently, I am working towards getting my Master's in Secondary and Middle Level Teacher Certification M.Ed. My goal is to become a history teacher. I have tutored children K-12 for the Seattle Public Library as a Homework Helper. I have assisted children with their homework assignments in history, math, writing, science, and social studies. As for hobbies, I love to scrapbook, read, watch movies and go sailing. Spending time with my family is my favorite...

...Pre-Med track. I received my associate's degree in Biology. Throughout my education I have tutored lower-income students from difficult background to help bring their scores to a higher ended scale. I am most passionate about teaching science classes such as Biology, Chemistry, along with Math and English. I would like to instill qualities of hard work and determination in my students to help them not just pass but excel. I think a fair chance at...

Vayle Khalaf incorporates equity into design to intentionally organize, advocate, and design spaces of environmental, social, and cultural justice throughout the built environment. She recognizes the impact design has on communities and approaches it as a tool for collective liberation. She believes that our ways of living, working, healing, and thinking are the critical connection between us and our visions for an equitable future.

...critical thinking, problem-solving, and application of knowledge, helping students see the connections between different areas of math and science. I also believe in building strong study habits and a growth mindset, so students feel empowered to tackle challenges independently. I aim to make learning math and science not only effective but enjoyable. By using a variety of resources and personalized lesson plans, I ensure that each student progresses at their own pace while staying motivated and...

...Northwest ready to share my wealth of knowledge. During my time in college I knew I wanted to be a teacher, and followed the course I needed to get the resources to teach well. I took several general education courses as well as math and English education courses to really hone my skills. After my time in school I began to work for my local art museum as a teaching artist and museum educator. The...

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.

...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 :)

...Business Administration. Throughout college, I tutored elementary and middle school students during the school day and at an after school community literacy program. After finishing school, I completed a year of service with City Year Seattle (an AmeriCorps program). During this year, I worked as a tutor, mentor, and classroom assistant at Concord International Elementary. I enjoy tutoring in all subjects, but my favorites are elementary math and reading. I love seeing students engage with...

...have worked as a librarian for the past 6 years. I specialize in worthing with kids who have learning disabilities and reluctant readers. Previous to becoming a librarian I gave private art lessons and did art parties for children for a number of years. I enjoy working with people and helping them find their inner creativity. It's about the love of art, then the skills will get there. I am always learning new things. For...

...concept finally makes sense? That's what fuels me as an educator. My diverse career has given me a wealth of experiences to draw from in the classroom. From the high-stakes world of critical care nursing to the strategic challenges of running a business, I bring real-world relevance to every lesson. My students learn not only how to pass their exams but also how to think critically, adapt under pressure, and navigate the complexities of patient...

...for almost 15 years in variations of teaching strategies. I have taught early literacy through language acquisition using a curriculum based around literate as soon as possible. I have also taught in a second setting of early literacy skills through scheduled literacy focus time in a standard early education curriculum. Language is my passion and teaching is my skill. I have taught monolingual and bilingual kids to read. My related job titles have been Lead...

...broad-scale tutoring, including but not limited to: thesis formation, essay structure, logical flow, and aesthetic flow. Small-scale tutor challenges also play to my strengths as I excel in word-choice and improving sentence dynamics. Apart from most tutors, I engage in a compassionate-style of tutoring, employing heavy focus on encouragement and reframing writing as a type of "play." Writing is an intimate expression of oneself and I look to grow student abilities through an expansive, indirect...

I tailor my lessons based on my student's needs. Everyone is different, with different goals, so I try to focus on what they need to achieve those goals.

...& Portugal. Have done graphic design for The Good Witches wonder series on the Hallmark Channel. As well as Post Audio production using Pro Tools on some "Property Brothers" & "Love it or List it Episodes". I have a self published book & recently finished a "XR Development in Unity" course at University of Toronto. Manage 7 properties and ~13 tenants here in Toronto. In 2015, i went to school for Digital Music Production at...

...Masters in Visual Arts from Auckland University 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 as a vehicle for enriching both themselves and those around them: rather than...

...teach English as an EFL (English as a Foreign Language) overseas in a high school for three years. I currently work at Edmonds Community College, helping college and ESL students to register for the classes that they should take to get their Associate degree. While I teach English a broad, I am very passionate about the English language, American culture, and Literature. In my teaching experience-helping EFL students to acquire the English language skills, we...

...have won state and national awards for my competence in reading comprehension and writing so those are the areas in which I am strongest. I have a love of history and imparting knowledge to others. I have strong test taking skills and an ability and desire to help others. I grew up helping my younger brother who was not very strong with tests. In my free time I like to play basketball, hike, cook, and...

...them capitalize on their strengths in order to overcome their challenges. I bring this student-centered approach to my tutoring, taking the time to know the student so that I can make rigorous academic content accessible to them. This allows them to approach the material with the confidence needed to achieve success, and the drive to excel at what they do. I would be honored to help your student achieve their full potential. I look forward...