Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Seattle, WA

I am a student 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 a tutor, I aim to help students feel as prepared as they can for these standardized...

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...

...strengths in order to overcome their challenges. I bring this student-centered approach to my tutoring, taking the time to know the student so that I can make rigorous academic content accessible to them. This allows them to approach the material with the confidence needed to achieve success, and the drive to excel at what they do. I would be honored to help your student achieve their full potential. I look forward to partnering with you.

According to Louisa Moats, learning to read is Rocket Science! I love helping students get past their reading challenges and see the light in their eyes when they recognize their first letter sound, or word, or sentence or paragraph! My elementary teaching career has spanned over 20 years. The last 10, I have spent teaching small groups and individuals as a Reading Specialist. I have been lucky to study education in many areas of the country....

I tailor my lessons based on my student's needs. Everyone is different, with different goals, so I try to focus on what they need to achieve those goals.

I am a college student working towards a B.A. in English with an emphasis in Journalism and am passionate about all forms of writing. I have been published in a local newspaper and am currently part of my school's newspaper team. Helping young writers grow and build confidence is important to me. Writing doesn't have to be scary!

...I enjoy encouraging students to take control of their own learning and it begins with self confidence. In my spare time, I love drawing My Little Pony pictures with my daughter and watching my son bravely transition from crawling to a very shaky walk! It is a very exciting “work in progress!” I look forward to the opportunity to meet with you and your child. I am confident that with rigorous and engaging encouragement we...

...with them that allow me to better understand their learning styles. I'm an artist, so I approach situations in a creative way. This means I like to look at something from several different angles. When it comes to teaching, this means I can teach one thing in several different ways depending upon how the student needs to learn. It is fun and rewarding for me. I am passionate about reading and writing, and I do...

I graduated from Western Washington University in 2013 with my B.S. in Geology. I helped teach Geology 101 and 211 lab classes all throughout college. I moved to Japan for a year and a half to teach English to students of all ages. It was there I discovered my passion for teaching.

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!

...to learn about you and help you reach your own goals as your personal tutor, but also as a friend if you'd like. I have the 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...

...writing skills 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...

...goal but 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...

I enjoy meeting new people and to engage in learning with them!

An English: Creative Writing graduate from Western Washington University, I am an adaptive learner and am experienced working in diverse contexts. My training in pursuit of my English degree has developed skills in communication and interpersonal interaction, and my leadership and teaching experience have refined my public speaking and instructional abilities. I am enthusiastic about and confident in my ability to work with students.

...a received a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. When I am not tutoring, I work as a Nurse in the Operating Room at a Level 1 Trauma Hospital. I am excited to have joined the varsity tutors team so that I can still help students through their journey in school around my other work schedule. Other than assisting as a tutor, I love to play volleyball, basketball and ping pong. I am also a huge...

...they see 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...

...designed my own sessions that focused on student-led, interactive, group study sessions to improve comprehension of class material. I believe in creating very comfortable learning sessions which allow students the freedom to explore concepts and discover their own answers. It is a very empowering activity. Another passion of mine is writing. I have explored writing through advanced coursework and public presentations of my works. I have been complemented many times for my original voice and...

I am an engineer who loves teaching and tutoring. I tutored math as an undergraduate student and taught labs as a grad student. After working years as an engineer, I went to Southeast Asia to teach because it is the job that I love the most. I look forward to working with students and enriching their minds.