Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Federal Way, WA

...I find working with students very fulfilling, especially helping them to gain confidence in their subject area and their skills. I have been honored to mentor and be a clinical supervisor for students on more than ten occasions. When working with students, I encourage them to ask questions, seek out new information and practice skills...

...broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Reading. As a first-generation low-income student, I understand the importance of education as a form of social mobility and career preparation and will make it my priority that you benefit from each session. In my spare time, I love playing ultimate frisbee and...

...working in Social Services for 11 years in a non-profit that provided mentors for children from single parent homes. While I was raising my children, I began tutoring Reading part time in public schools and found that I absolutely love working with emerging readers in small groups or one to one. It is extremely satisfying...

...different learning styles and personal traits in order to best serve my student's needs. Learning is a lifelong process and should be encouraged and nurtured across all aspects of our daily lives and personal interactions. When I'm not tutoring, you might find me on a local trail or beach with my dog. I love the...

...all over the world and learning how to best meet their diverse academic needs. When I returned to the US I began work with a refugee organization as a tutor for a 4th grade student from Somalia, and I realized how much I love tutoring in literacy and ESL. I always take a positive approach,...

...homeschooling background and am currently attending college. During my high school years, I spent a lot of time as a private nanny, acting coach, and student mentor. I am currently pursuing my bachelor's degree in Biology at a private university. I love helping students understand the natural world. I know how to work with students...

...learning can and should be fun! I like to celebrate baby steps. I believe errors are opportunities and correction should be presented positively. I also know that thoroughly understanding a student's challenges is necessary to successfully planning a strategy for success. I prefer to teach elementary age students. I have had the most experience with...

...teach English or live in America, I will be able to provide the right learning methods and skills to become fluent. I will make you write an essay and correct and breakdown the sentence structure and grammar. I will help you with dialogue, free-speak, etc. I am very passionate about teaching. I have 3 years...

It is so very rewarding to help a student move forward in their academic life. I have experience tutoring and teaching students from pre-K to middle school as well as testing students of all ages. I am certified as a pre-school teacher since 1992. I received my associates degree from North Seattle College in 2015.

...that really show a young person's mind at work. My passion is helping others succeed. When the light goes on in a young person's mind, it brings a huge smile to my face. I simply love coaching others to success. In my spare time, I enjoy reading spy novels, cycling and watching sports.

...teach you a new subject, or get you ready for a test. My Special Education background will help me gauge our starting point and set realistic goals for where we need to go and how we are going to get there in the most efficient manner. I can't wait to get started tutoring you today!

...I am most passionate about Writing, Economics, and Mathematics. I am a firm proponent of a growth mindset in education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for developing a sustained desire for knowledge and mastery. In my spare time, I enjoy reading (especially Jane Austen, Oscar Wilde, and Isaac Asimov), spending time with my cats,...

...method of teaching to cater to the unique needs of my students. I am familiar with tutoring in subjects until Grade -4, which includes elementary English, Math, and Science. I also tutor in psychology. When I work with new students, I believe in creating rapport with them. This is important for me as it facilitates...

...a clear plan to strengthen these areas, I have seen my students grow dramatically in both their skills and confidence. I worked extensively with curriculum development and teacher training in an English-speaking K-12 school in Indonesia, which grew to more than 600 students and received international accreditation in less than ten years. I have visited...

...have that lightening AHA! Moment! I tutor language arts, math, science, and social studies for elementary and middle school students. My passion is teaching and my students are my number one priority. I am invested in their academic success and their social and emotional needs. I pride my self on developing relationships with each of...

...studying Computer Science at the University of Washington. I am passionate about helping students achieve their highest potential in school. The subjects I tutor include test prep, math, and English. As someone who recently went through the US testing system for college admissions, I know how stressful AP tests, SATs, and ACTs can be. As...

...I specialize in making this journey joyful and effective through a phonics-based approach. I love guiding young learners from recognizing sounds to confidently reading their first books. I also have practical experience homeschooling students from Pre-K to 5th grade across all elementary subjects, including math, science, social studies, and language arts, focusing on building strong,...

...I taught English in Japan to grades K-9, and what I learned was most important in teaching is to simply have a relationship with the children and be patient. Not everyone learns in the same way or at the same rate, and it's sometimes just an issue of finding a method that clicks.... My teaching philosophy is to lead the student through the problem, and, as much as possible, to let the student discover the answer...

Hello! My name is Nikole and I just graduated from University with a Bachelors in TESOL Education with minors in Special Education and Psychology. I try to tailor my instruction to meet the needs of my students and use their interests in the teaching process! I look forward to tutoring you and learning more!

...non-judgmental atmosphere in which all questions can be asked without fear, of a friendly and empathetic peer who knows why difficulties arise and how to overcome them, and of a source not just of knowledge, but of help devoted to fostering true understanding unto long-term learning and growth. These I understand because I have experienced...