Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving Seattle, WA

For four years I taught English in Japan to grades K-9, and what I learned was most important in teaching is to simply have a relationship with the children and be patient. Not everyone learns in the same way or at the same rate, and it's sometimes just an issue of finding a method that clicks. ... My teaching philosophy is to lead the student through the problem, and, as much as possible, to let the...

...degree from the United Nations University for Peace. I have an extensive background in biology, history, physics, mathematics, grammar, and I also speak Spanish and German. I have most tutoring experience in Spanish, English, and environmental science. I love to use creative methods to make education more engaging and rewarding. I look forward to building lasting relations with students and supporting them on the path to being their best version of themselves.

...be completed and published. I have had 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,...

...earning my MPA I completed my undergraduate studies at UW where I majored in Political Science. I have taken many courses in American and World History, Political Science, Governmental Studies, and all of these involved lots of writing. My time in graduate school sharpened my writing and critical analysis skills, which I find quite valuable. I also have experience with some Math courses, it just depends on the course. Outside of the classroom you will...

...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. 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...

Opportunities knock in every form. The timing and zeal to grab n work on them is the key to move forward. Getting up and coming out of comfort zone is what it takes to build a great personality!!!

...a second grade teacher. He got me hooked on the Odyssey, which ended up defining my academic life. Writing, myth, journalism, linguistics, history: it's all a part of this huge story, a story with lots of parts we're all working on. I'm a nerd about how it works, and I've studied it from a lot of angles. As a tutor, I'm all about helping people find their voice and that part in the big story.

I 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...

...computer science at the University of Washington, and pursuing a bachelor's degree in cs! I tutor mainly in math (up to calculus) and computer science (mostly Java). In the past, I have worked as a tutor and volunteered to be a tutor for students at my high school (I tutored AP Calc AB, AP Calc BC, AP Computer Science A, and AP Computer Science Principles). I also worked at Mathnasium for two years. In lessons,...

...different countries and cultures. I've been involved in mentoring and training, not only my sales staff and administrative personnel, but also to educate the potential customers about the services or products I might have been promoting at the time. I developed a program of monthly training technical seminars to Customers, that I also took to the University in Argentina, giving conferences to senior - soon to graduate - students throughout the country. I always felt comfortable...

...as a course assistant and writing tutor to college freshman, helping to bring students with a wide variety of educational backgrounds up to college level. I love helping students learn to craft an argument, chose their thesis and points, and build a structured, polished essay. I believe all students bring a unique and important perspective to their writing, and my job is helping them find their voice. In my free time, I work as an...

...have been tutoring since I was 11 years old, making long experience one of my greatest advantages as a tutor. My other great advantage is flexibility. I believe that students and tutors are partners who make equal and mutual contributions to the learning process. Tutors have the responsibility to adapt materials to the learning styles, interests, and personalities of their students. Because of this, I always do my best to adapt my tutoring and any...

...in language pedagogy and am therefore well-versed in effective teaching methods, such as those employed by Communicative Language Teaching (CLT). Lastly, I believe that I have a good personality for teaching. I am friendly and energetic as well as perceptive and patient. Language teaching demands that a teacher have social prowess, as language itself is a social, interactive phenomenon, and must be tought as such. I believe teaching Spanish is the greatest purpose that I...

Jingyi has over five years of experience in tutoring and college admissions counseling, and has helped over 200 students achieve the improvement they desire. She studied mathematics and computer science at the University of Pennsylvania, and has significant experience in creative writing, standardized testing, subject knowledge, and public speaking.

...received my bachelor's degree in the U.S. I hold a master's degree in TCSOL (Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages) from Jinan University in China. I speak standard Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua) and love to teach. When I work with students, I will understand their learning styles and adjust my teaching method to make the learning fun and effective. Mastering a foreign language enables us to open the door to a much wider world, however,...

...the University of Washington in Seattle, and in my undergraduate years (at the same institution) I studied Linguistics, English Creative Writing, and Japanese. My most comfortable tutoring areas include anything to do with writing, whether fiction or non-fiction, and teaching English as a second language. In tutoring, my primary objective is to be of the greatest service possible to my students' particular needs. Short-term as well as long-term goals are very important, and I make...

Hi there! My name is Delaney Palmer and I have a passion for teaching! I am currently in my third year at Seattle Pacific University, studying Spanish and Secondary Education. I have over eight years of Spanish courses and a semester in Spain under my belt, as well as experience with all ages. I'd love to help you reach your academic goals!

...loves working with kids. I have tutored kids in a variety of subjects, and worked at summer camps, and babysat. I've tutored 3rd graders at a local elementary school in reading comprehension and fluency, and I am a part of a program called "Bilingual United" where I tutor elementary kids in Spanish. I am willing and excited to tutor a variety of subjects but I'm looking forward to teaching Elementary/ Middle School reading and writing,...

...exchange of diverse ideas, practices, and perspectives. I am passionate about fostering confidence, growth, and creative investigation with children and young adults. I hold a Bachelors of Arts in Studio Art from Scripps College and a Masters of Landscape Architecture from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. My professional background in art and environmental design has taken me around the world from Bali to Beirut. I look forward to the opportunity to support positive learning and...

...of Oregon's Environmental Science program, and have minors in Biology and Latin American studies. In the fall I will be starting a program in Speech and Hearing Sciences, and plan to follow up with a masters in Speech Language Pathology. During my undergraduate career, I was enthralled with the life sciences, and am passionate about passing that excitement on. The subjects that I love teaching most are Algebra, Geometry, Life Science, and English/Essay Editing.