Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Tacoma, WA

...with my Bachelors and teaching license for secondary English (6-12th grade), but am starting my Graduate degree for English Language Learners (K-12th grade). I love to help students who are willing to ask questions (as many as needed) to get to the answer needed. I can use my background as a teacher in every day life to think of resources and tools that can help students further their growth in an English related course or...

...to help students become independent thinkers and learners, able to handle even the most difficult assignments without feeling overwhelmed. Good grades on individual assignments is not the goal, only a byproduct of the work done in sessions which result in clear, thoughtful, well-researched writing across disciplines for a variety of audiences and purposes. I specialize in high school, college, and non-traditional students who need help improving their writing in any capacity. I try to make...

...a high school principal and teacher, as well as a university lecturer, and this experience has been rewarded by the visible and measurable successes of my students. My fields of interest and expertise are generally known as the humanities, and include literature, social studies of various kinds, and philosophy. I have also worked in special education with a wide variety of learning abilities and skills. In these areas of study I believe that I can...

I have been a substitute teacher for 4 years, mainly with Elementary students but also with MS and HS English and Literature. Prior to this, I was a Writing Tutor at the Writing Center at my college, working with adult learners and English Language Learners. I will be graduated and fully certified as an Elementary School Teacher in the summer of 2020. I love working with children and English Language Learners and I love helping...

Hi! I am a recent graduate of Johns Hopkins University who has a wide variety of hobbies such as going on drives, playing my ukulele, going on hunts for sunset photography, and more! I'm a dedicated early riser who wants to help students learn in their own ways to maximize their unique talents!

...ability to change my style on the fly if something is not working for you. I also have experience gauging what you need as we go and how to interact based on how you interact with me. Some people need more hands on examples and some people need more reading. Everyone is different and I know that if you get a class with me you will end up figuring it out. Sometimes I won't know...

...enabled me to have a wide perspective on all things I approach with your voice being central to the task at hand. From brainstorming to final editing, I can help you craft a well rounded piece of writing. I love to talk about books and even that is the first step to conquering our English homework, so from text analysis to bigger picture questions, I am here to help you get the most out of...

...as tools in a toolbox, and I believe that the best way to succeed as a writer is to have a variety of tools at your disposal. Outside of the more technical elements of reading, writing, and speaking, I also believe in helping students develop a positive relationship with education. Rather than just helping students absorb the material, I also strive to help them engage with the concepts. It can be difficult for students to...

...I enjoy enriching their understanding of the universe and 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...

...graduated 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!

...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 love the opportunity to share my testing success with you or your student....

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.

...as right for themselves. I think it's important to let each student be their own kind of learner. I have been tutoring clients with Varsity Tutors since May 4, 2018. I have tutored various subjects including elementary reading, writing and math, French, ELL/ESL, high school and college English literature, study skills, and algebra. I could also assist with Portuguese and perhaps beginning Spanish, as well as test prep (SAT, ACT). In China I tutored various...

...my free time, I enjoy reading nonfiction, working on my writing, listening to podcasts, practicing yoga/mindfulness and surfing the internet for ways to encourage personal and spiritual growth. I especially enjoy spending time with my 11-month-old daughter who keeps me on my toes and motivates me to continue in the service of others which are values I hope to instill in her and the children I work with on Varsity Tutors.

...am TEFL/TESOL Certified with over 160 hours of online theory and in-class practicums. Before graduating from Hawaii, I had worked in several departments across many schools that would be considered at risk. My greatest accomplishment was also my most challenging experience with the underserved youth from the aforementioned schools. I had the opportunity to lead them on several cultural exchange programs that vary from an emphasis on the performing arts to creating video ethnologys of...

My name is Demi, I was born and raised here in WA. I 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...

...Industrial 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!

...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 working as a real estate agent in the south Seattle area. I look at...

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.

...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 essay-writing support, an improvement in reading comprehension skills, or help understanding the world...