Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Tacoma, WA

...ago, when I began working as a teaching artist for several theatres in Seattle. I taught drama, wrote scripts and directed plays with kids aged 8 through 15. This new passion led me to graduate school, where I am now earning a master's degree so that I can teach at the college level. My university also awarded me a graduate assistantship to teach general education classes while I am earning my graduate degree. I have...

Hi! I'm Brittany and I hold a BSc in Biology from Concordia University, specializing in Cell and Molecular Biology. I am patient, flexible, and extremely eager to help my students reach their full academic potential!

...am currently working on getting my teaching degree. I am most passionate about English literature and writing. It is my belief that words are the most important and powerful part of communication, and should always be used properly. I also believe that laughing makes the world go round, and that students learn the best when they are having fun. In my experience, students respond well to demonstration teaching. Therefore, I do my best to explain...

...a tutor and teaching assistant for classes from Ecological Biology to Cell Physiology. I helped capture and collect data from endangered Allen Cays iguanas, observed maternal behavior in vervet monkeys, and did an independent research project looking for West Nile Virus in bird specimens from the Joseph Moore Museum of Natural History. I traveled extensively in college, all on biology-focused abroad programs, visiting East Africa, Ecuador, the Galapagos islands, and the Bahamas. I also studied...

...study how people respond differently to medications because of their genes. As a result, I spend a lot of time thinking about Biology, Chemistry, Statistics, and Policy. I love to teach and work with the Pacific Science Center as a Communication Fellow. I attended Stanford University for both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry. While there, I researched the immune system and how asthma and allergies develop. After college...

...tutoring experiences. These range from traditional academic settings where I provided support for students struggling in History and English through my involvement in National High School Honors Society, to my roles in educating and assisting homeless and other diverse populations through public health initiatives and political organizations. I love engaging with subjects that educate us on how we as individuals structure our world and view ourselves. This love has developed into a passion for writing,...

...I led an after-school credit recovery program for Social Studies students working on virtual classes, and in 2013 I worked as a tutor for SAT verbal/ACT English prep at a learning center in Bellevue. I tutor all subjects and test preps relating to English, Language Arts, Reading and Literature, and I enjoy tutoring for Social Studies and History. My personal interest in art and philosophy has led me to consider branching out to tutor those...

I'm a graduate of Washington State University with a BA in English who is looking to help others expand their knowledge of literature. I find the analysis of literature to be very interesting and hope to inspire those I work with to feel the same way. I am most versed in early American literature but am familiar with many other types as well. I seek to promote close reading strategies and emphasis on aesthetic analysis.

I'm a former teacher, and I really miss the interaction with students. I love to help others figure out how best to learn, and I love watching students' faces light up when "they get it!" So if you would like to work with a personal cheer squad, I'm it!

Learning is a skill that should be gained, enhanced, and used throughout your life. Only then will success come.... In a first lesson, we would start by getting to know a little bit about each other, so we know who we are talking to, and asking what they hope to get out of the sessions. After understanding is reached, we can tackle the material.... By instilling in them a love of learning. Application is always a...

...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 materials that I use to the needs of the individual...

...philosophy is one of dialogue - I believe that learning is a journey, and I want to help my students find their way to the joy of discovery that comes with confidence in their knowledge and their acquisition of knowledge. When not tutoring, I love all things theatrical - I am particularly drawn to improvisation. I also ride horses, and am an active volunteer at various animal rights organizations. I am learning to knit, and...

...many different styles of learners, which has ultimately enabled me to mentor a diverse range of people in a way that is both genuine and adaptable. My academic background is most immediately reflected in the life sciences and maths, but I am always thrilled to tutor students in the humanities, particularly essay writing, and social studies. I am excited and humbled by the opportunity to mentor others in a way that cultivates their sense of...

...try to make subjects relatable to everyone, using cooking, sports, or other analogies to break down complicated principles. I began as a teaching assistant my sophomore year at Brigham Young University. Since this time, I have performed as a teaching assistant for 14 University-level courses. I have also tutored students at all grade levels. I like to spend time with my husband, 4 rescue cats, and two bunnies. I also create wheel-thrown pottery, play guitar...

Hello! I just graduated from UC Berkeley with a B.S. in molecular environmental biology. I am a passionate learner and pass my enthusiasm to the students I teach. I hope to work with you or your child!

...writing consultant at Highline Community College Writing Center, working with a diverse population of an international, running start, first-generation college and non-traditional students. I tutor English Literature, Writing, and Reading. For me, the most interesting and rewarding aspect of tutoring is my interaction with students, especially through writing. Tutoring writing is unique in how it's so often a subject that is simultaneously academic and personal. I love the opportunity to help students find their voices...

...the "Bush" and used to live in the community where the TV show "The Alaskan Bush People" was filmed! I love helping all students learn, no matter their level, and helping them set their own goals to grow long after they work with me. I am a positive teacher and believe that everyone can make progress with support and a desire to learn. I have worked with every age group from 6 weeks old to...

...asset to your educational process. I have been in the school system in one capacity or another for the past 23 years, and I am confident that I can provide a positive environment for students to grow and progress. As a former student teacher, as well as a law school graduate, I have experience in presenting modules made to inform and in finding the right answer even in novel areas. Please consider me your resource;...

I grew up in a learning environment, and I view it as a lifelong process. I want to help my students achieve their academic goals while instilling passion and confidence. I am a positive thinking and hold an MBA. ... With enough perverseness and desire, anything is possible. Even when things get frustrating, have the patience to work through any issues you are having, and the world is yours!... I want to get to know the...

...I've worked with UA's Project SOAR as a mentor, and as an English teacher at Flowing Wells High School, where I also advised the National Honor Society. Communication, in my opinion, is the most important skill to develop in life, and I love getting to put it into practice each day as I teach it! I am passionate about encouraging discussion and introspection through texts that are important to our real, lived experiences.