Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Seattle, WA

...the campus interdisciplinary writing center, helping students develop and refine academic papers, admissions essays, lab reports, dissertations, and personal creative projects. I worked with students at all stages of the writing process, from prewriting to final editing and refinement. In addition to working with students on individual projects, I also help students develop tools and strategies that they can apply to future assignments. I visualize writing skills as tools in a toolbox, and I believe...

...enabling their critical thinking. My students learn to understand proper time management and how to break down activities. I also like to make sure my students feel comfortable with analysis, editing, note taking, and other methods to give them a competitive edge. The fuel students should use is intrinsic motivation, enjoyment, and the thrill of delving into a topic they can use to expand their horizons or perspective on life in the 21st century.... Not until...

...from college in June 2013 and went right on to complete an intensive TESOL program and started my journey of teaching abroad. I taught for 4 years, many levels from little kids to adults. I started tutoring when I was in high school with middle school kids, and continued it in college as well. In college, I tutored Adults in ESL. I am excited to be part of the Varsity Tutor Team!

...of Chicago. I live in Gig Harbor and am currently studying for law school. I would like to work in civil rights, or environmental law, and work towards a more just and equitable world. In my free time, I enjoy reading, watching films, making photographs, and working out. Most of the time I'll be found with my nose in a book, however! My favorite book is the Master and Margarita by Michael Bulgakov. I would...

I am a freshmen at Green River College at Auburn, Washington. I took four years of French at High School. I took 3 AP classes: Ap Human Georgraphy, Ap environmental science, and AP English Composition. I took Intro and Organic Chemistry at Green River College.

...the value of using curricula as guidance about what a student should be able to accomplish in a specific subject at a certain age or educational level. Moreover, whenever and wherever I tutor, I'm passionate about adjusting the curricula I use in ways that are relevant to my students' culturally and socially-influenced learning styles. I'm always primarily concerned with helping my students attain the goals that they see as right for themselves. I think it's...

...wish had been taught in schools to help youth learn to work with adversity in the challenges they will face growing up. As for my teaching philosophy and tutoring style, I believe in using positive reinforcement to encourage students in their studies. The creative use of visuals, films, books, and utilizing practice scenarios as resources are what I believe are key components of effective tutoring. When on my free time, I enjoy reading nonfiction, working...

...& media. ME AS A TEACHER AND TEACHING STYLE I have been a classroom teacher since 2004. I started with high school-age youth and have now taught from preschool age 4 up to university seniors since then. My specialty is in highlighting marginalized history; History of the African Diaspora, History of the Americas, Indigenous Resistance to European Powers, Filipino Diaspora, Global LGBTQ+ Experiences & more! MY LESSONS Speaking Listening Reading Games Greetings and Check-ins Powerpoint...

...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 and motivate my educational career. I am so excited to work with...

...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 to work with you as a tutor!

...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 to evolve with it, so I've given up teaching and have begun...

I have been a teacher in Connecticut for about 7+ years. I taught first grade, second grade, and was a reading interventionist. I have a masters degree in elementary education from the University of New Haven and an undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Connecticut.

...student- they are a person as well. They learn much more than just academics. Educators have a great influence on students. It is my priority as a teacher to ensure that my students establish growth mindsets, as well as gain academic skills that will benefit them in the years to come. As an educator, I will strive to be a good teacher, to help children learn in the best way, and to carry out my...

...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 any tutoring session that we organize. So whether you are looking for...

...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 reporter, writer, copy editor and freelance journalist for many years. I am...

...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 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...

...started a second masters in Social Work at the University of Southern California. I have had tutoring experience with adults and children alike.I have worked as an ESL teacher, a tutor for both graduate and undergraduate students and am currently in my second masters program. I love teaching and learning new things within the profession of tutoring and teaching students and would love to broaden my experience with new students within the Seattle area.

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!

...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 in short fiction, and have been focusing most of my recent efforts on stand-up comedy (I have ten minutes of literary jokes and I'll bite my thumb at anyone who says...