Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Tacoma, WA

...I'm Ryan! I'm a third-year student at the University of Washington in Seattle, where I'm currently pursuing a double major in political science and philosophy. I have experience tutoring in a wide variety of subjects, ranging from music to English composition, and have done so since I was a sophomore in high school. However, my personal favorite subjects to teach and where I am strongest as a tutor are English and History/Government at any level...

Hello! You can call me Mika! I teach English and Japanese. I established my love for teaching in University and travelling in Japan. I have a strong passion for helping students not only reach their education goals but get the most out of the process of learning, let's make it fun and have a good time!

...grew up just outside Seattle and attended Whitman College in Walla Walla. At Whitman, I majored in Environmental Studies and Politics, with Honors. During my time there I worked in the writing center, where I helped students with assignments ranging from freshman papers to senior theses. I have a passion for writing—I wrote a column for the school newspaper and won an award for my senior thesis—and enjoy helping students shepherd ideas from brainstorming to...

...I am Tiger. I moved to the states when I was just seven years old and I am now twenty-four. I was born in Guiyang China. I graduated from the University Of Washington with a BA in literature, culture, and the Arts. I am thrilled to teach you English and to help you with you future moves in Language development whether it is if you want to teach English or live in America, I will...

Fun-loving and individually geared, I make a point to be sensitive to the needs of my clients. Patient and thorough, while focused and result-oriented. Any questions, concerns, or suggestions are always welcome.

Hello! My name is Brittany, and I look forward to working with you. I've worked as a tutor on and off for nearly ten years. My main focus has been assisting ESL students with English, and I worked as a junior high school teacher in Japan for two years before returning to the...

...grew up in a small town near Buffalo NY and obtained my Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Minnesota. Since I graduated, I have moved to the wonderful city of Seattle where I am currently back in school working on a certificate to work in clinical laboratories. I have traveled to Australia, Mexico, England, France, and Montserrat. I toured Europe with my choir and was also in a tour group playing violin....

...was educated at Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. I received a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature and Secondary Education, with a minor in History. During my years of classroom teaching, I led an after-school credit recovery program for Social Studies students working on virtual classes, and in 2013 I worked as a tutor for SAT verbal/ACT English prep at a learning center in Bellevue. I tutor all subjects...

...name is Kellyn Traenkenschuh and I would love to be your tutor. I graduated from the University of Washington in Drama: Performance and Education. After college, I became certified to teach English as a Second Language. This last year I lived in Costa Rica and taught English to students of varying ages and levels. My classes are always fun, dynamic and personalized. Never a boring lecture! Whether you need help studying for the SAT, or...

...majored in Spanish Literature at Knox College in Galesburg, IL. I double minored, however, in both Religious Studies and Anthropology & Sociology. I guess you could say that I like to keep my studies well-rounded. Since then, I have taken some classes in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL). I was also certified with a Corporate English Training Specialization. I have worked with a large variety of student populations. I taught swimming lessons to...

...a recent transplant to Seattle, I am incredibly excited to being working with Varsity Tutors as a way to become involved with my community. I recently took the GREs and was admitted to UW's Master's of Social Work program, so the stress and anxiety of standardized test taking is fresh in my memory. For students preparing to take the SATs, ACTs, or GREs - I feel your pain! Together we can work through the daunting...

...am a recent graduate of the University of Washington. At UW, I was a Pre-Med student, so I am very familiar with Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and other sciences. I also have spent the past few summers tutoring students in Reading and Writing and am able to help with everything from college essays and writing assignments to skills for standardized tests. I'm happy to work with a range of ages and will do my best to...

...currently serve as an AmeriCorps member with City Year Seattle King/County as a tutor and mentor at Concord International Elementary. I graduated from Claremont McKenna College in 2014 with a Bachelor’s of Art in Political Science and Spanish. I have three years of professional experience tutoring elementary aged students in Math and English Language Arts. As the eldest of four in my family, I have 15 years of experience interacting with young children. In college...

...to speak, read, and write in a new language enriched my life and opened up a new world of culture and experience. As a French teacher and tutor, my ultimate goal is to bring learning French to life for my students. I came to teaching after teaching in France for a year and spending a few years working in tech in San Francisco. I am a licensed teacher of French, English, and ESOL with experience...

...graduated from the University of Washington in 2014 with a degree in international studies and a minor in French, and I recently returned from France where I worked as an English teacher for a year. I have been tutoring students of all ages since I was in high school, both privately and with tutoring organizations focusing mostly on English (reading comprehension, writing, etc.), but I have also tutored quite a bit of math, and I...

...my nearly thirty years in the classroom, I've been honored to partner with students in Los Angeles, Tokyo, New York City, and Iowa. As the child of two teachers myself, I 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...

...am a 21-year-old recent graduate of Rice University in Houston, TX, where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture! I plan on returning to school to receive my Bachelor of Architecture by 2022. In the past, I have tutored a range of students from middle school- to college-aged, in school subjects like writing, math, and science. I have tutored an eighth grade student in the ISEE, and I have tutored high school students in...

...am a college student at the University of Washington studying at the School of Engineering. I enjoy helping people learn and understand why things are. Past experience with teaching includes working at a tutoring center,and teaching sessions for grade schoolers about autonomous vehicles. I tutor for the ACT test as well as Math, physics, and computer science. The best teachers are enthusiastic. I believe that education is a key to success for both the individual...

I am currently getting my Physics degree at Seattle University with minors in mechanical and electrical engineering. I have a passionate for helping students and a drive to inspire them to use the tools from a variety of subject areas to solve problems and achieve their goals.

...am a junior undergraduate at Seattle Pacific University. I am studying Political Science with concentrations in both Public Policy & Law and International Affairs. I expect to receive my Bachelor of Arts degree in June 2016. In 2011, I was selected by local community leaders to be a mentor and tutor through the Brilliant Outstanding Women (BOWs) Organization. As a BOW, I was able to mentor and tutor students at local elementary schools in the...