Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Redmond, WA

...developing pedagogical strategies, or methods of teaching, that are accessible to a wide variety of thinkers. I love learning how different minds process information and communicate thoughts, and I find so much joy in helping students untangle and clarify their thoughts in analytical papers, college application essays, and yes, even in SAT Writing! I am committed to a reflective tutoring model that is motivated by a desire to show students how they think. A reflective...

...at Tukwila Elementary School as an ELL paraeducator. At Tukwila Elementary I work with students grades kindergarten to 5th grade who have a native language other than English. Through these experiences I have gathered many valuable skills for helping students to better understand content in order to achieve greater success in the classroom. Working in a school setting has better prepared me to tutor students because I understand what is expected of them in academics....

...learned early on how rewarding a shared, contributory life of the heart and mind can be. I graduated from Stanford University in 1991 with a B.A. in American Studies, which is a hybrid of literature and history. I then went to live and teach in Tokyo, helping aspiring GMAT and LSAT students. After returning to NYC, I wrote a book of poems that helped me gain entrance to the Iowa Writer's Workshop, where I taught...

...a few publications in the works and one accepted for publication in May. I have spent the last four years becoming an expert in Biology and plan to further my education. I have tutored several students in my classes for exams and some high school students to prepare them for upcoming tests as well. I would love the opportunity to work with you to reach your goals. I have experience taking those difficult classes and...

I have been teaching ESL for three years in Nevada and Korea. I would love to help your students reach their their full potential in any language. I also have experience with reading and writing having volunteered in New York classrooms and helping friends with their troubles.

...is to create a supportive and engaging learning environment that nurtures these qualities. With a strong foundation in chemistry and biology, I bring both expertise and enthusiasm to each session, ensuring that complex concepts are accessible and relatable. My approach is student-centered, focusing on understanding individual learning styles and adapting my methods to meet their specific needs. I am committed to fostering a growth mindset, encouraging students to view challenges as opportunities for growth, and...

...enter the computer science field. I quickly realized, however, that my strengths and interests lay in essay writing and the development of arguments. This prompted my decision to switch to political science and the study thereof. During my time at Berkeley, I worked as a writing tutor at the local community college, at which point, I found that I enjoyed teaching. I taught a wide variety of students and worked, at an individual level, with...

...student at their current level and making progress from there. When I am not tutoring I am planning/planting my garden and battling the many pests that our damp weather brings, or on a hike in the mountains with my sister. On colder days I keep my hands warm by knitting hats for friends and family. My new winter project is to tackle shoe-making so that I can finally have a truly custom-fit shoe. So far...

...including essay writing and editing, SAT and other test prep, psychology, social sciences, public speaking, literature, English, and theater courses. I graduated from high school with an International Baccalaureate diploma and completed my Extended Essay in the topic of Drama, so I tutor those courses as well! My teaching philosophy is one of dialogue - I believe that learning is a journey, and I want to help my students find their way to the joy...

...host group run by Dr. Hao Wang in Springfield and Westfield Massachusetts. In Taiwan, I was both an English kindergarten teacher and a cram school EFL teacher. As an ESL Tutor in Massachusetts I worked primarily on my students' academic English and did a couple hours a week of preparation for the TOEFL and SAT. Tutoring has been an immensely educational experience for me. I have learned much about how to properly prepare students for...

...B.S. in Chemistry and Biochemistry. I am currently attending pharmacy school at VCU to pursue a career as a pharmacist. During my time at Virginia Tech, I have tutored elementary and middle school students in science and math. A true sense of reward comes from teaching young students. Most of my students struggled and were often afraid to say what they thought because of the fear of being wrong. As a tutor and mentor, my...

...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 also embracing criticism from my colleagues and students. My love for English started at a young age, and during college, I set the goal for...

My 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 personal level.

...have worked for 4 years as a peer-tutor, helping my fellow students with every kind of composition problem. I have extensive experience in 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...

I have been teaching for the past three years and tutoring for the past five. I have experience working with ages K-20. I tailor my instruction to the individual student and what he/she needs.

...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 Metal Works Institute which has definitely helped on my journey. Drawing from...

...have four years experience tutoring middle and high school age students, particularly in math and English, in the Los Angeles area. I am patient and understanding, and my goal is to foster a comfortable environment and mutual respect. I make sure that the students I work with know they are important and capable, because I have found that they are most willing to engage and put in effort when such a relationship exists between us.

...mba. I have been a private tutor and also a Teaching Assistant for the past four years at the University of Florida. I teach various subjects ranging from math and the sciences to 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...

...California, Davis where I studied political science and Chicana/o Studies. I have worked with students as a theatre educator since 2013, when I tutored with the Youth Policy Institute at Woodrow Wilson Highschool in Los Angeles. Soon after that I led a team of professional theatre artists as Head Camp Counselor in the Camp Shakespeare Sessions of the Davis Shakespeare Festivals from 2014 to 2016. I taught young students the literacy, plot and character study,...

...the University of Washington, I have a robust well developed academic career, and studied a wide variety of subjects, ranging from higher level college stem courses such as Calculus, Differential Equations, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Architecture, Informatics, Statistics, Computer Science, Web development, Human Centered Design, etc. to humanities, such as history, art, several languages. I believe a person should be well versed in a wide variety of subjects as the world we live in is...