Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Tacoma, WA

...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) and Spanish (including a summer immersion program in Spain). As a math tutor I bring strong communication skills, test taking experience and background in calculus,...

...do my very best to explain and practice in clear, creative ways. Nada me d mas alegra que al ver la luz de comprensin, orgullo, y confianza que venga cuando se alcance, por fin, una habilidad acadmica. Por eso soy tutora. Tengo un doble-BA en la literatura y los estudios latinos, as que yo me especializo en los asuntos literarios -- del nivel basico en la primaria hasta los ensayos en la universidad. Traeme tus...

Hello! I am a PhD candidate in the Department of Communication at the University of Washington. I have six years of experience teaching and grading at the university level with a focus on essay composition, English and Public Speaking. I also have professional experience reading and evaluating college applications. If you need help with your English essay, a class presentation, your college admissions essays or any other writing/speaking assignment, I am here to help!

Hi! I just graduated from CU Boulder, and am now attending the University of Washington as a graduate student. I've worked with lots of students to improve test scores, and know not only how the content within the ACT, but also the tricks behind it.

...Statistics, Economics, and French. I am a lifelong learner, and I believe that a love of learning is one of the most important qualities a person can have. While I enjoy tutoring a broad range of subjects, I find tutoring Statistics and Economics especially rewarding because so many students believe that they don't have aptitude in the subject, only to find out that they just haven't had the right learning experience yet. In my spare...

...to assign others the same tasks, I made sure they had a sound orientation to the background, purpose, organization, and unwritten customs that I had to learn the hard way. When not tutoring, I enjoy learning new recipes, long walks, street and landscape photography, waiting for the next season of Game of Thrones, and extending my skills in the programming languages R, Haskell, and Python. There is no charge for introductory, one-hour, in-person interviews. We...

...analogy until I find the explanation that clicks with a student, utilizing artistic methods like visual arts or dance to help explain things, or finding ways to take the chore out of learning, I go above and beyond with my students. I think learning is fun as well and have a diverse range of interests from English and Literature, to Economics and Math, which I also think fuels my tutoring ability because you really can...

I love reading and writing but also inspiring others with great books and excellent ideas. Prose, art and adventure are my raison d'etre. My favorite subjects are British Literature, Business Communication, Fiction and Creative Writing. ... Like a fork, teaching has many prongs, or tines; it is dynamic in function. I believe that learning any subject requires a multidisciplinary approach in order for what is fundamental of the topic to stick. Accordingly, my philosophy relies on...

Hi, my name is Justin. I love helping people succeed in the academic world. My passion is to see people grow and learn, especially in math, chemistry, physics and engineering. I look forward to meeting you and helping you further your education so you can realize your career aspirations.

...literature, cinema, and media. Her research focuses on cultural production created in Los Angeles during the 1990's. As a multilingual writer, Andrea enjoys working with writers who want to find and refine their authorial voice. In addition to academic writing genres like claim-based essays, she also enjoys working with personal statements and cover letters. When not at the university, Andrea likes to explore new restaurants and take her pup on doggie play dates.

Hello! So nice to e-meet you. I truly believe that learning is not one-size-fits-all, and with this, I offer a variety of ways we can work forward. I'm happy to get started and find the best solution.

...beyond. I am a very energetic tutor, and I always align my tutoring style with the student's learning style. Whether they are auditory, visual, or kinesthetic learners, I have many tools to make the task at hand more clear for them. My experience in the classroom has taught me to quickly adjust to each student's needs. Outside of tutoring and being in the classroom, I love to read, cook, and hike. I look forward to...

...seven AP courses, I am uniquely qualified to instruct high school students in both advanced academic paradigms. In addition to proficiency in traditional academic subjects, I am also an award-winning singer and self-published songwriter with ten years of piano experience. I have worked with students of all ages and am able to tailor each session to your individual needs and learning style. I love seeing students develop interest in a topic as their confidence with...

...to novels to contemporary experimental literature. My courses are interdisciplinary by design and emphasize the skills of careful reading, precise analysis, and logical inference through grammar instruction, vocabulary development, research skills, and composition. This year I received the Joan Webber Prize for Outstanding Teaching. My research is integral to my teaching and I enjoy making literature relevant to my student's lives and ambitions. Helping students work through challenging material individually, whether during office hours or...

...sharing educational objectives and success criteria in an individualized way. Every person develops in their own way, so presenting concepts should also be tailored to meet the students learning style. Work should be set at an appropriate, but challenging level. I am not just catering the session to a kinaesthetic learner like myself, but I use the material in a way where the student can easily understand. An appropriate, balanced, challenging, and creative session is...

...and generic essays. I also tutor Algebra, (P)SAT Math, (P)SAT Writing, and (P)SAT Reading. Finally, I have extensive experience giving private Fiddle, Mandolin, and Guitar lessons, specializing in Bluegrass music. My teaching style is both high energy, and detail oriented. I believe it is most important to immediately find a starting point, make short and long-term goals, then evaluate results and make adjustments. During sessions, I love cracking jokes and having fun. I believe that...

I graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in Marketing and Big Data, as well as a minor in Dance. I currently work as software developer. I believe that every person has their own way of learning and processing information. It is my goal to help students by learning their best way of absorbing information so that we can understand the best plan to learn material in a constructive manner.

"Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts." - John Wooden We will make mistakes; and we will learn from them. The ability to overcome adversity is what will set us apart from others in life.