Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Federal Way, WA

...have also worked as a professional high school essay scorer, so am uniquely suited to assist students in improved performance on standardized essays. I love to distill central ideas and then be able to explain, "It's simple, really!" My tutoring philosophy is straightforward: when the subject is interesting, the work becomes fun. In my spare...

...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 time developing my problem-solving skills with the Mathematica programming language. I also enjoy building small digital and analog circuits, for entertainment and study purposes.

...is History, but I also love to help students with ACT preparation and college admissions essays. I recognize that applying to college can be very stressful, and as a future professor, I think it is important that I help walk students through that process, sharing advice and critique and making sure that everyone has the...

...test prep such as the ACT and the SAT. My favorite subject to teach is Chemistry because of my overall background in the field. I enjoy working with students of all ages from grade school to college. It makes me really happy when a student is finally able to comprehend a subject they found difficult...

...believe any writing task, no matter how overwhelming it seems at the get-go, can be broken down and simplified, and that everyone has the potential to be a great writer. In my spare time, I play a lot of ultimate frisbee and travel frequently to attend tournaments. I like to read and write, and I...

...in molecular/cell biology with departmental honors. I grew up along the sandy beaches and bustling cities of Massachusetts and after college, I decided I wanted to embark on an adventure, so I relocated to Seattle. During my undergraduate career, I tutored college students for three years in math, biology, some chemistry, writing/English, and a myriad...

...my appreciation for teaching at a young age. And much as quality instructors have made a positive impact on my life, it has equally taught me the responsibility educators can have on an individuals educational achievements. My experience through different educational institutions such as the University of Washington and smaller programs such as Karen Dillard...

...a straight-A student. I went on to earn perfect scores on my verbal, written, and literature subject SATs and to graduate Magna Cum Laude from a prestigious liberal arts school. I'm now a career writer, and I tutor because I love helping kids find the joy of learning and succeeding. In my years of experience...

...over 20 years of teaching experience, including working as a volunteer adult literacy tutor, an elementary school teacher, and more recently as an assistant professor. Dr. Strople understands that to actively engage others is a key component to teaching and he constantly strives to connect. By supporting these contributions he seeks to bridge the teacher-student...

...loved science ever since I was a kid and watched The Magic School Bus and the Bill Nye show. I majored in Neuroscience and Behavior in college, so I learned a lot about Biology and Psychology, and I plan on getting a Master's in Bioengineering. I spent two years serving with the Peace Corps in...

...degrees. My background as a 9th grade English teacher has given me the opportunity to work with students from low-income backgrounds, students with learning disabilities, English Language Learners as well as students from a range of racial/ethnic identities. I strongly believe in every students' ability to learn new and challenging concepts. I have a knack...

...English. I love stories and I love explaining concepts in an accessible way. I believe in holding students to the highest reasonable standards - I don't expect students to perform beyond their current capacity or understanding, but I do expect students to try and to produce their best work-effort. I also believe that learning can...

...After I received my Associates Degree, I received my Bachelors Degree in Political Science. I then attended Chapman Law School in California. I received my J.D. with emphasis in business law and taxation. University of Washington School of Law's graduate program in taxation. I graduated this past June and received my LL.M. in Taxation. I...

...A graduate of Smith College, Ruth has worked as a teacher in a variety of community-based settings. She spent one year as a Fulbright teacher at Northern (Arctic) Federal University in Arkhangelsk, Russia, teaching English and growing international friendships. Since returning to Pittsburgh in 2012, she has taught and mentored at-risk kids and youth at...

...received my graduate degree in international relations and diplomacy from the American Graduate School, writing my thesis on the effects of domestic politics on US foreign policy in the Middle East. I have a passion for learning and education, and an odd enjoyment for standardized tests. I try to share this enthusiasm and positive attitude...

...schools and higher level. I am the teacher your kids will enjoy and laugh with as I make Shakespeare fun and VALID for the times. I started tutoring in college, and I also worked in publishing creating a lot of the material you see on practice tests and various educational workbooks, textbooks, and media. I...

...but I found what works for me. Now, I find great joy in helping others be able to do the same. I strive to not only assist in the education of my students but also in the empowerment. When I am not in the classroom or library, I am at the gym, in the kitchen,...

...graduate student studying Computational Linguistics at the University of Washington in Seattle, and in my undergraduate years (at the same institution) I studied Linguistics, English Creative Writing, and Japanese. My most comfortable tutoring areas include anything to do with writing, whether fiction or non-fiction, and teaching English as a second language. In tutoring, my primary...

...carefully with my students on-one-on, I call myself a teacher-tutor-coach. With me, students learn reading skills, writing for different audiences, researching and writing master's theses or dissertations, and presenting information in a clear and confident way. I have also prepared students for the edTPA (capstone project at the end of student teaching) and the Praxis...

...I have picked up how to learn and how to teach others. I want to help bring up more students to be successful. I believe that every student is able to reach great heights. I just want to be a catalyst for students to achieve their goals. I will put in the work, so my...