Award-Winning Languages Tutors in Seattle, WA

...I joined Varsity Tutors primarily because I was looking for a way to use Spanish more often. I have spoken Spanish for nearly 10 years, learning the language by traveling abroad and through high school and college courses, and I love it! I also have many other academic interests and I am excited to tutor in any of the areas listed on my profile. I have tutored a wide age-range; from pre-k to college and...

...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. Language learning builds on itself, and if one gets caught up and confused within the first weeks, there is no doubt trouble will arise down the road. I like to ensure my students feel confident each step of the way in...

...always excelled as a student, and enjoyed the process of learning. As I continued in my education and eventually became a rabbi, I had many opportunities throughout the years to share my knowledge through teaching both in a classroom setting, and through tutoring one-on-one. First and foremost, it is my goal to empower each and every student not only with increased confidence from the mastery of subject matter, but even more importantly, to have them...

...grew up in Texas, went to college in Nebraska, and have found a home in Seattle. I received my B.S. in Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Electrical/Lighting at the University of Nebraska. While in school, I worked as a teaching assistant in Electrical Engineering while also informally mentoring and tutoring other students in my dorm. I found that motivating and helping others to understand material is one of my most rewarding experiences of my...

...am a recent graduate of Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I completed my student teaching in a 3th/4th Multiage classroom in Heidelberg, Germany and am currently working 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...

...am a senior in math and philosophy at UW, with substantial experience in essay writing, mathematics, history and SAT, PSAT and AP tests (10 AP tests taken, including 5's in Calculus AB, Spanish, Biology, Statistics, US History, Comparative Government and English Language). As a tutor in the humanities I bring a strong command of writing mechanics and research and argumentative strategies, as well as background in history (a subject in which I've completed a minor)...

...I think my wide range of abilities and interests make me unique as a tutor because I understand many different learning styles, not just left-brained or right-brained thinkers. In math, I was taking graduate-level Math classes when I was in high school, while in French, I became completely fluent after starting at the late age of 19. I love learning and for this reason it is a great joy for me to take others through...

...poetry, prose and articles in local magazines and newspapers. Both my BA and MFA degrees from the University of Washington and the University of California, Irvine respectively are in creative writing, so that is my specialty. However, I can help with any type of writing. Most of the writing classes I have taught have focused on different types of essay writing. I also enjoy helping with reading comprehension, as well as any courses in the...

...am originally from Boulder, Colorado, and grew up with the Rocky Mountains at my fingertips. Growing up in a family that respected learning and a community that lived closely with nature inspired me to study biology: an endeavor that led me to Seattle as an undergrad. I graduated from UW Seattle with a B.S in Physiology, a major which captivated my interest through the study of biological systems. Though biology is my degree, I am...

...to craft the perfect college application essay? Or maybe that English paper has been giving you a hard time. Maybe you'd even like to try your hand at creative writing! With five years of experience as a writing tutor, as well as experience as a college writing instructor, I am skilled at bringing out the best in the students I work with. I can help you at any stage of the writing process, from figuring...