Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Tacoma, WA

...name is Demi, I was born and raised here in WA. I attended Arizona State University where I received my B.A. in English Literature. I plan on continuing to my Masters in Teaching through WGU this fall, primarily focusing on secondary education. I have studied an array of literature, writing forms, grammar, and linguistics. Growing up I also went to and received tutoring for my school work until my SAT/ACT Prep, which really helped shape...

...a graduate from the University of Washington, where I earned a Bachelor of Science double majoring in Biochemistry and Biology. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about the sciences, specifically biology and chemistry. The sciences are my favorite to teach because even after learning some of the most basic information, some of the most exciting current events in science can be understood as well. I believe that if a...

...I'm a full-time student at Cornell University majoring in Industrial and Labor Relations, with a double minor in Finance and Computer Science. I graduated with the IB Diploma and wrote my EE on World Studies: Psychology and World History! In high school, I was heavily involved in DECA ( as a national titleholder), FCCLA (regional board), and now serve as secondary chair of Delta Sigma Pi (professional business fraternity) and Kappa Kappa Gamma. I'm excited...

...have worked in education for nearly 20 years in three different states. Fifteen of those years I served as a traditional secondary classroom language arts teacher. I have taught a fully array of classes from 6th grade to 12th, from remedial level reading to AP level language and composition, plus electives such as journalism and creative writing in between. Public education has evolved in a way that makes me feel I'm no longer comfortable trying...

Regardless of gender, race or history, I believe, that with the right mindset, anyone has the ability to learn anything they want and accomplish their goals; I was born in a small town in Mexico called Irapuato. 23 years later I graduated college with a mechanical engineering degree from one of the most notorious programs in the nation. Whatever your goals, I'd like to help achieve them.

...opinion, children learn best when they have confidence in their ability to learn. The number one factor that affects student learning, according to me and my experience, is the mindset that they have about education, and school. If students have a growth mindset they embrace education wholeheartedly and enthusiastically, taking bad days as an opportunity to learn from their mistakes and grow stronger. If they have the misconception that they are not innately smart they...

...students, parents, and teachers. My name is Alec, and I have a real passion for the humanities. I have five years of experience as a public school teacher in Seattle at the middle and high school levels, teaching classes in Reading, Writing, History/Social Studies, and Literature. My interest and expertise in these subjects, as well as my ability to work effectively with students of all different backgrounds and ability levels, will be easily observable in...

...Max, a professional educator with a passion for writing, foreign language, and college prep/counseling. I have worked in many aspects of education, around the US and around the world, for over 20 years now and have served as a teacher, trainer, adviser, counselor, and mentor to a wide range of students, from middle school to college-age, and non-traditional students. I have bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, and can provide tutoring in both languages, as...

...have worked as a teacher for the past seven years, and really enjoy watching people blossom as they gain knowledge, skills and above all, confidence. I am particularly strong in foreign languages - I have taught all levels of French (including AP), I am also fluent in Italian, and I am fairly adept at German. I also have strengths in English lit and writing, as I majored in literature and journalism, and worked as a...

...enjoy the opportunity to mentor others using lessons I've learned from my own time in school. I graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor's degree in philosophy, a major that requires a great deal of critical reading, writing, and most of all, thinking. I use what I learned from my study of philosophy to tailor my tutoring strategies to the individual student, making sure they have a clear understanding of why I'm structuring...

Hello there! I offer a no-stress, judgment-free environment, and I want to work with you in the ways that fit you best. When it comes to explaining the fundamentals, I'll support you in math and psychology; when it comes to biology, I'll help you conquer the nitty-gritty; and when it comes to reading analysis and writing skills, I'll help you shine. I'd...

Hi! My name is SriLasya, and I am very excited to be a Varsity Tutor. I graduated high school with an IB Diploma and I am currently an undergraduate student at the University of Illinois at Chicago. At the moment, I am a Sociology and Integrated Health Sciences Double Major, with a pre-Medical focus. I am a very patient and positive person, and I incorporate that into my teaching method. ... My teaching philosophy is to...

...am a native of the Seattle area and was born in Ballard at Swedish Hospital. After high school I joined the Marine Corps and then earned a Bachelors of Arts in Urban Studies and a Masters in Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. Once i finished with my first masters i started working as a social worker for the state of Washington. I worked for the state for 4 years and then started a second masters in...

Hello tutees! My name is Madison Barrett and I grew up on Bainbridge Island, WA. I am currently attending Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business as an Accounting and Operations major. I enjoy watching and playing all sports as well as musical theater. I hope I get a chance to meet you all soon!

...am a graduate of the University of Washington Seattle, with a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry, and a minor in Chemistry. I am very comfortable in a variety of subjects up to university level. These include: Mathematics through university level Calculus, Physics, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology, and Biochemistry. I have genuine interest in these areas and would be very enthusiastic to pass on my knowledge of the coursework to others In addition to working...

...degree in Information Technology from a renowned institute "Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad, India", Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, expert in Java, 2 years of industry experience and counting, tech savvy, hard core follower of Agile methodologies, strong computer science fundamentals and a very meticulous teacher. I have worked hard for each of the above mentioned accomplishments. One can identify me as a near perfectionist. While completing my Masters, I was appointed as "Teaching...

...Columbia-educated, detail-oriented writer, editor, copywriter, and stand-up comedian. I have a long history of academic success. I was valedictorian in high school and a dean's list student in college. I was a history major and psychology minor, but my passion has always been writing in one capacity or another. Professionally, I've worked at various ad agencies. Personally, I've had articles published in athletics magazines, wrote for a dorky hip hop blog for five years, dabbled...

My name is Nita, I am invested in helping those with high and low incidence disabilities obtain a valuable education that will aid in their long term success! When I'm not working you can find me in the gym or sipping some bobba. I look forward to working with you!

...currently work for a healthcare company as an engineer. I studied chemistry in my undergraduate studies and organic chemistry when I attended graduate school. I have tutored and taught several undergraduate chemistry courses, including: general chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and high school chemistry. I absolutely love teaching students. I most enjoyed when students understood the concepts and could apply them to new problems. I believe it is most important for students to understand the...

...has always been one of the most important parts of my life. I believe that one of the largest parts of tutoring is creating that feeling of joy that comes with learning. When the subjects are interesting and fun, the effort fades away. I have worked with AmeriCorps' City Year program and spent a year watching over thirty students trying to complete their freshman and sophomore years of high school at the same time. I...