Award-Winning Languages Tutors in Kirkland, WA

...and exploring nature. I was lucky enough to witness the impact innovative teachers and mentors can have from a young age. Since undergrad I have tutored in many subjects: math, SAT prep, Spanish, and biology. Spanish is my love; I studied it as an undergraduate and believe that the key to learning anything is understanding how the subject matter fits into the larger picture of your life. If you understand WHY you need to learn...

...teaching. I have experience tutoring all elementary subjects, as well as experience tutoring English (for example, essay writing) with elementary, middle school, high school, and college students. Teaching and working with kids is truly my passion and I plan on continuing for the rest of my life. I look forward to meeting new students to create more successful learning experiences! In my free time, I enjoy anything artistic whether its playing the piano and singing,...

I love the look a child gets in their eyes when they begin to understand a concept that has alluded them in the past. Whether teaching my class or working one on one with a student, seeing that success is what I strive for.... All students are capable of being successful. As a teacher, it's my job to identify the strategies and resources that will put each student I work with on the path to success.

...I was a natural teacher, but more importantly, I discovered I truly enjoyed teaching. For the 3 years I attended law school, I tutored college students in English, Psychology, Literature, and a variety of other subjects. One of my favorite authors once wrote that the ability to impart knowledge consists of two things: first of a natural talent for dealing with students, for getting in their minds and putting things in a way that they...

...the material. Sometimes all it takes is a little extra explanation that is hard to get in the classroom when the teacher is focusing on so many students at once. My style is pretty laid-back. I'm friendly and patient, and I will do what I can to help you as long as you are willing to help yourself. I love using nemonic devices that help keep vocab or other concepts in our brains.... I can't do your work for you, but if you're willing to work, I can help.

...experience more of the world around them. Whether a student is taking a foreign language class as a requirement, an elective, or simply because there was no other option there is so much that can be retained from that experience. My goal is to help every student learn, understand, and appreciate the value of the subject matter that they are studying so that it can benefit them outside the classroom as it has me. I...

...students who may be struggling with the confusing grammar concepts of the Spanish Language. That being said, while I have an appreciation and the skills in writing, ESL education, and English grammar, I am most passionate and excel the most at tutoring Spanish (Levels 1-4). When it comes to language teaching, I believe it cannot be rushed. I try to ensure my students understand each component of the language fully until moving onto the next....

...Spanish and French fluently, with some experience in Arabic as well. I have traveled extensively through Europe, as well as to South America and Latin America. I love to tutor because it allows me to meet students where they are, and develop personal relationships with them that allow me to better understand their learning styles. I'm an artist, so I approach situations in a creative way. This means I like to look at something from...

Why does it matter? Sometimes that question is hard to answer in class, but a tutor can make content more relevant to students, as well as help with developing the knowledge base and critical thinking needed for students to succeed. ... Usually, I take the content and throw the characters from their favorite TV show in there. So far, the Pawnee plan to build a park in the New World did well to explain the US Revolution based off of the show Parks and Rec.

...I moved to Albuquerque to study Communications at the University of New Mexico, and later I began working in the television production industry writing scripts in Spanish for a travel TV show. Later, I moved to Oviedo, Spain to complete my Master's degree in Spanish. After six years, I returned to the United States to study Education at City University of Seattle, and I began to work for the Bellevue School District. As a personal...