Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Tacoma, WA

Learning is a skill that should be gained, enhanced, and used throughout your life. Only then will success come.... In a first lesson, we would start by getting to know a little bit about each other, so we know who we are talking to, and asking what they hope to get out of the sessions. After understanding is reached, we can tackle the material.... By instilling in them a love of learning. Application is always a...

...opens up to us when we educate ourselves. Therefore, it is of paramount importance that our children receive a meaningful and enduring education. They need it to navigate through life and so they can pass it on to others. I received my Bachelors of Arts in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing from California Statue University Northridge. Prior to that, I earned several A.A.As in Film and TV at Scottsdale Community College in AZ. While...

...am passionate for education and the process of acquiring knowledge and skills. I understand how hard some teachers can make content, and do my best to relate it to the learner. I specialize in note taking, organization strategies, and breaking down text. I was always an A student, and graduated with honors in high and college. I am familiar with a variety of subjects, and am creative and resourceful. I taught 5 years at secondary...

...was a little girl, my mom encouraged me to become a teacher, but I had other plans. Instead I became an actor, a writer and a journalist. Teaching is a passion I discovered only a few years ago, when I began working as a teaching artist for several theatres in Seattle. I taught drama, wrote scripts and directed plays with kids aged 8 through 15. This new passion led me to graduate school, where I...

I am a firm believer that students can become proficient in any subject, as long as they have the right support. I'm here to open up language and literature to my tutees and show them how to engage with the cultures and materials that I am so passionate about.

...joined the Varsity Tutors program so that I could help students in my local community succeed in their education. I also joined the program as I wanted to enhance my skills due to my status as a secondary teacher candidate with the University of Washington's teacher education program. My hobbies include playing a variety of instruments, dancing, reading, and kayaking. Some of my interests are education, world history, social justice, and advocacy. My teaching philosophy...

...am a PhD candidate at the University of Washington writing my dissertation on Caribbean literature. I currently teach college level academic writing courses. My writing courses focus on encouraging students to reflect on their writing process, to welcome feedback and revision as an ongoing part of writing and to deploy specific rhetorical (persuasive) writing strategies in the service of their arguments. In addition to a strong interest in writing and composition, I also love languages....

...hard to create a positive, supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, embracing challenges, and celebrating progress big or small. When learning feels approachable and even fun, students not only retain knowledge better but also carry forward a genuine excitement for the profession. As a nurse tutor, I'm committed to cultivating a learning experience where curiosity thrives, challenges are met with resilience, and every student feels equipped to excel in their careers and beyond....

...graduated from the University of Washington in 2013 with a B.A. in French Language & Literature as well as Linguistics. During my senior year, I taught a seminar for first-year students about transitioning to college and developing good study habits. After graduation, I spent a year teaching English at a secondary school in rural, southern France. Now that I am back in Seattle, I work in the University of Washington School of Nursing's Advancement department....

I am currently studying to be a librarian at the University of Washington. I am passionate about making learning enjoyable and accessible for everyone. I worked as a tutor and substitute teacher this past year. I am great with younger kids and elementary level studies. I also am a skilled editor of essays and can assist all ages in English language arts and social studies.

I am a college student at Seattle University studying for my BS in Psychology. I love learning and believe that everyone should be allowed the opportunity to engage in the knowledge the universe has to offer. In my spare time, I can be found snuggling my dog, Luxe.

...an environmental engineer by trade, currently working toward a masters degree in the same field. Long term, I am hoping to work for the National Park Service in water conservation and public outreach. I am tutoring to expand my skills and to help students to create their best future. I came from an educational upbringing; my mother was a teacher and my grandfather was a professor. I have picked up how to learn and how...

...to help address whatever tutoring needs related to writing (fiction, essays, college essays, ...), English, or SAT you might have. Since graduating from Vanderbilt University in 2015, I have lived on three continents and in eight cities. I taught English as a Foreign Language in Seoul, South Korea, and have tutored SAT, TOEFL, and writing stateside. While earning my Master's degree in Creative Writing from the University of Washington in Seattle, I taught undergraduate writing....

...am a student at the University of Washington in Seattle and working towards my bachelors in Microbiology to pursue the 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...

...am a graduate of Willamette University with an M.A. in Teaching (focus on elementary/middle school and music) and a post-graduate program in Special Education PreK-12. I also hold a B.A. in Music with a dual concentration in music education and music theory/composition from George Fox University. I am currently pursuing board certification in music therapy. I have worked in the field of education for 15+ years and am completing my 9th year as a licensed...

...since I've been in High School I've been interested in helping educate and instruct others. From tutoring peers to leading multiple clubs, I have many years of experiencing in assisting and explaining concepts to others. In terms of qualifications I am a 4th year Physics and Statistics major, and have completed many college classes in Physics, Mathematics, and Statistics. I have also taken many AP classes in high school including: AP Physics I and II,...

Hi! I'm Brittany and I hold a BSc in Biology from Concordia University, specializing in Cell and Molecular Biology. I am patient, flexible, and extremely eager to help my students reach their full academic potential!

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.

I love working with people and seeing people succeed! I have experience with elementary, middle school, high school and post-secondary level students in the subjects of English/Language Arts, Reading and Writing, ESL, American Sign Language and some additional subjects. ... Communication skills are key! Empowering the student to have confidence in themselves, listening to them to determine where they need additional help, being patient, and not being afraid to use different strategies when certain ones don't...

I am currently a 6th-grade social studies teacher who is passionate about connecting with students and meeting them where they are. I take pride in my ability to support my students based on their needs.