Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Tacoma, WA

...mentor for graduating high school students through the Dream Project. As a tutor, my main duty is to work with a student as an individual and to adjust my own tutoring to fit the way they learn best. I believe that all students have what it takes to succeed in school, its just a matter of finding the style of learning that is most effective for them. What works or makes sense for one student...

I am a Seattle-based actress and singer originally from Illinois -- I moved to the Seattle area in 2000. I also work part-time at a non-profit guardianship firm downtown. (We look out for the financial and healthcare needs of the elderly and the physically and mentally disabled.) I am an anglophile and ailurophile (look them up! :-)), and I love theatre, movies, Gonzaga basketball (I went to law school there), and Chicago Cubs baseball.

I am able to create functional, structural and grammatical ESL unit plans that are engaging and interactive. I can create a syllabus that addresses critical student needs, using effective sequencing. I'm also able to modify games and lesson plans for a variety of proficiency levels, age groups and learning styles and have a proven track record of motivating and inspiring ESL students for maximum language acquisition. ... My objectives are to help students become linguistically and...

...as to South America and Latin America. I love to tutor because it allows me to meet students where they are, and develop personal relationships 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...

...St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. I have worked in a myriad of educational programs, from enrichment programs for homeschool students to tutoring high school students while they produced their senior projects to summer programs for students to earn class credit for classes they didn't pass during the year. I also substitute taught for three years. I tutor secondary english, which includes such things as literature, essay writing, public speaking, creative writing, and anything else...

...enjoying getting to know the ins and outs of the city and the different culture Seattle has to offer. I am a person that genuinely enjoys teaching and what I do. I especially enjoy one-on-one sessions to really figure out how different people learn different subjects. Once I get to know a bit about the student I focus my tutoring based off what works for them, and try not to make my sessions "cookie cutter"....

...are gifted or special education. Science is my favorite because I love experimenting, building projects like soda bottle water rockets, and working for and with wildlife by cleaning up their habitats and raising trout from eggs for release as fry (juvenile fish). Math is exciting to tutor, especially using manipulatives and other forms of representation-we can do that visually online as we work together. Reading for fun is one of my hobbies, but I know...

...mentored K-8, high school, and beyond. In addition, I have taught graduate level classes at the University of Washington. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I really enjoy tutoring math and science. I am a mentor for a girls' after school STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) program, and I am a mentor for a high school science outreach program. As a tutor, I provide students with the tools and information they need...

...in graduate school and immerse myself in my classes, the university, and the city. Previously, I graduated from Tufts University with a Bachelor of Science in both Environmental Studies and Geology. I am a PADI certified Divemaster and I’ve been scuba diving all over the world. I have spent time working with special needs children and doing scientific research in labs and in the field. Throughout my education I have been a well-rounded student in...

...University of Washington's Master in Teaching Program, Secondary English. In the past few years, my work has been almost exclusively in educational settings with youth. I spent five summers at a summer camp devoted to social and environmental justice, working with all age groups and doing everything from managing a day program to leading extended backpacking trips. I spent a year working as a wilderness therapy field guide, helping students achieve a breakthrough in their...

...was an engineer, and my Mom was an English teacher. They made sure I understood the world as well as possible. Please let me do the same for you! When I'm not molding minds, I like to explore the world. Traveling has been a passion of mine since I was a child and I can't seem to get enough! I am an avid singer in the car and while jogging. I'm an outgoing person who...

...unique series of 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...

...ages and cultures. I took a gap year after high school to backpack in Europe, spent a summer in Russia at a children's camp, and did a summer study abroad learning about social justice in India. My last quarter of college was an internship teaching ESL in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. While I love studying literature of all genres, I feel the most impactful literary experience is one that deeply resonates with the reader, and inspires them...

...and subject matters. Although I am comfortable with most subjects, I feel most passionate about English, Literature, and History. I believe in a student driven approach to teaching that adapts and adjusts to 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...

...school and college courses, and I love it! I also have many other academic interests and I am excited to tutor in any of the areas listed on my profile. I have tutored a wide age-range; from pre-k to college and everything between. I was a tutor in several capacities throughout my years at school, and have continued to tutor and teach since then. I really enjoy helping students grow their own sense of self-confidence...

...while at ASU. I have worked in the field of public policy and data visualization in Washington D.C. and Seattle. While in Seattle, I became a volunteer tutor with the Boys & Girls Club and discovered my love and passion for education. Whether a student is struggling with material or looking for a greater challenge, I see the whole person and foster curiosity and confidence with students. Outside of tutoring, I study sustainability and make...

...the University of Washington in 2013 with a B.A. in French Language & Literature as well as Linguistics. During my senior year, I taught a seminar for first-year students about transitioning to college and developing good study habits. After graduation, I spent a year teaching English at a secondary school in rural, southern France. Now that I am back in Seattle, I work in the University of Washington School of Nursing's Advancement department. However, I...

...18 about the natural world. I am very passionate about education, especially topics like biology, chemistry, and math. I believe that learning is a process, and students must be patient to understand this to be successful. I also currently tutor a sixth grader in time management, organizational skills and adjusting to more difficult topics in school. In June, I hope to be starting graduate school to get my Master's degree in teaching math and science....

...to continue to obtain experience in the classroom while working on my degree. I have spent four years in a special education classroom, teaching reading, writing, math, and social skills. I also got to enjoy teaching ELL classes in the morning and highly capable test prep after school. I am currently pursuing a masters degree in occupational therapy at the University of Washington's school of medicine. It was not too long ago that I was...

...I have had the most experience with that age range and really enjoy younger children. I am qualified to teach reading skills, including fluency and comprehension, phonics, spelling and grammar. I also have a TESOL certificate (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). I have many interests and hobbies that keep me very active. I'm passionate about travel and have been to 49 states and 33 countries. I love reading, watching movies, gardening and making...