Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving Tacoma, WA

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.

Chinese is my mother language and I was a teacher in Beijing for 20 years. I speak Mandarin with excellent pronunciation and knowledge of Chinese culture. I am a Chinese Teacher, with experience of teaching 4th, 8th grade and preschool. I'd like to be your good friend! You're warm welcomed!

...teacher. A good teacher is constantly learning. As a good teacher, that is what I will do. Children Learn Best When In my 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...

...I adore one-on-one tutoring, and enjoy engaging my students with real-world examples and problems to guide their learning, and to allow my students to understand and appreciate the relevance of skills and subject matter in their everyday lives, and the lives of others. I also am known and loved for injecting humor into my tutoring work in a way that keeps things fun and fresh. Education: B.A. Communications, Ithaca College MAIS International Studies, University of...

...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 reporter, writer, copy editor and freelance journalist for many years. I am very positive and warm, yet encourage students to work hard to reach their potential. As the mother of four young adult children, I understand different learning styles and the...

...opportunity to solve the problems always on behalf of our clients. When I was a student I always summarized my learning process and faults I made so that when people asked me about homework questions I could reflect on myself and used my experience and methods to discuss with them. I always put myself in others' shoes so that to solve the problems effectively. What's more, I have the flexibility in both language and culture...

...asked me to tutor her daughter. I have always been top of my class in subjects related to reading and writing, and I was flattered and happy to have my first paying job. In my experience, many students study in a very inefficient way. My approach is to keep students motivated by using our time intelligently. I build their confidence and understanding starting from the most fundamental concepts, and in the end they master subjects...

...from the University of Washington, I majored in Japanese Literature. During my time as a student I also interned at a language school in Japan, studied abroad in Hokkaido, Japan, and volunteered as both an ESL and conversation partner. I have recently been hired on by the government JET Program and will be moving to Japan this summer to teach English. I want to help student achieve both their English and Japanese proficiency goals.

...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 be happy to work with you, regardless of age or background. Thanks for passing by, and have a nice day!

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...

...a London and Boston school. I have passed the WEST-B test for Reading, Writing and Mathematics and the MTEL for Middle school mathematics, communication and literacy. Ability to motivate and develop deep bonds with my students: Taking on the challenge of designing and teaching a new curriculum to Grade 10 students taking their national level computer science exam in the UK, I was able to deliver strong results with 60% of the class achieving the...

Hi there, I'm a recent graduate in Electrical Engineering with a strong background in math and computer science. I have a passion for teaching and am excited to help you along on your way to success.

...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 was also a general tutor for the whole school after...

...excited about the material. Those two attributes are something I strive for while tutoring. Attending college has allowed me to gain a lot of experience tutoring various math and physics classes. When I work with my students, I focus on the logical steps to understanding the material. Then applying that knowledge to problem solving techniques. In math I tutor classes ranging from Pre-Algebra through Differential Equations. In Physics, I tutor the lower division classes.

...up to the level of working proficiency, and German to intermediate conversation level. I have always had a passion for math, calculus especially, and even as a high school student, enjoyed helping others learn concepts and engage in critical problem solving. These critical thinking skills transfer over well to test-taking, and I am happy to serve as a tutor for the ACT, as well as the GRE, which I took last summer in preparation for...

...as teaching them to people who are interested. I am a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese, and I have learned English since I was a little child. After taking Japanese as a second foreign language in high school, I came to the US for higher education. I recently graduated from Princeton University with a M.A. degree in Near Eastern Studies. While completing a master's program, I took classes on Persian, my second language of the...

...I was still studying in high school, I was already the go-to person for a lot of my peers. Even after graduating from college, teaching and training new employees has remained part of my daily routine. With my educational background in Finance and Accounting, prior tutoring experience at a Green River Community College, my professional credential as a CPA together with hands-on experience in both public and private Accounting, I am confident in providing students...

...an advocate for clients and vulnerable, marginalized groups, working to ensure all people were treated fairly. The following list contains some of ways I have taught students in the past: -incorporating art (paint, chalk, markers) -sign language -utilizing technology (ex: watching short educational YouTube videos, playing educational game on phone/tablet) -having lessons outdoors -acting -science experiments My love for Latin, History, English, Literature, and the legal profession, along with my compassion, understanding, and desire to...

Hola! My name is Ryan, I graduated from University of Washington with a degree in Spanish, while managing to study in two cities in Spain.

...appreciation for learning. My goal with tutoring is to help other students find their passion for learning as well! I first started helping out in a classroom when I was 12. My middle school had a special education center and I had the opportunity to work with a class of high-functioning, non-verbal 3rd graders for a year! Throughout high school, I babysat the four children of a family friend on a regular basis, helping with...