Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Bellevue, WA

...Human Geography, AP World History, and Spanish. I hold a Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS) and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Washington. I'm also a recipient of the prestigious Boren Fellowship and a three time FLAS Fellowship awardee, awarded for advanced language and area studies. I speak four languages and bring a global, real-world perspective to every lesson. In my public health career, I've developed award-winning educational programs,...

...Instructor at the community/technical level for 29 years. I really enjoy my work and feel passionate about excellence in education and success for all students. I received my education Master's Degree from University of Puget Sound in 1993; my Bachelor's Degree, in International Studies and French, is also from University of Puget Sound. Originally from Helsinki, Finland, I first came to the Seattle area, in Washington State, as a young high school student. Interestingly, life...

...Studies at the University of Iowa. Since graduating, I have done a wide-range of activities. I worked on the United States Senate Education Committee supporting major legislative reauthorizations; in particular, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, commonly known as No Child Left Behind, and other legislation aimed at improving education in America. I am excited to help improve my students’ writing—I can help with all kinds of essays, literature analyses (especially American and British literature),...

Hi! My name is Genevieve. I have been an English and writing tutor for three years and public speaking professional. I enjoy working to improve English comprehension and composition through editing and discussion. Look forward to meeting!... My teaching philosophy is that communication is key and with communication comes progress. If we build a good rapport and establish realistic goals, anything can be achieved!... We should sit and get to know one another a little bit....

...that will be the foundation for their future success. My husband and I have 5 children ages 12-23. Each of them have had their unique struggles with learning. Over the years, my experience with helping them overcome learning differences, ADHD, high-functioning autism, sensory disorders, etc. has helped me be a more skilled teacher and tutor. I understand the struggles of the student who has to spend inordinate amounts of time studying when others whip through...

...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 look forward to working with...

I'm a recent graduate of the University of Washington where I majored in Creative Writing. Passionate about the written word, I aspire toward a career in education, particularly English and Literature. I'm an enthusiastic and patient coach sincerely invested in your scholastic success. I also believe in the power of failure--so take big chances! In my spare time, I ride my bike through Seattle, bake bread, and dance.

...strengths and interests lay in essay writing and the development of arguments. This prompted my decision to switch to political science and the study thereof. During my time at Berkeley, I worked as a writing tutor at the local community college, at which point, I found that I enjoyed teaching. I taught a wide variety of students and worked, at an individual level, with anyone from high school students to working professionals returning to school...

...career, and studied a wide variety of subjects, ranging from higher level college stem courses such as Calculus, Differential Equations, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Architecture, Informatics, Statistics, Computer Science, Web development, Human Centered Design, etc. to humanities, such as history, art, several languages. I believe a person should be well versed in a wide variety of subjects as the world we live in is influenced by all fields, not merely a single field. I take...

...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 studying for my GRE and writing admissions essays. I...

...to teaching after teaching in France for a year and spending a few years working in tech in San Francisco. I am a licensed teacher of French, English, and ESOL with experience teaching grades K-2, 6th, 9th and 10th as well as one-on-one and small group tutoring in French. I plan lessons that bring art, food, games and geography together with language practice. For younger students, I incorporate puppets and role play as well as...

...with ADHD after my symptoms began to impact my schoolwork, so I would love to help other people with ADHD learn to navigate their weaknesses and lean into their strengths in regards to school. I was also a caretaker for people with autism for 3+ years and would love to work with students with autism as well. My goal in tutoring is to help students learn how to study and how to learn, because everyone...

...I worked in K-5 classrooms and as an aspiring teacher, I loved the opportunity to work with students and help them reach their full academic potential. During this time I also served as the director of the tutoring program for the local school district. Our tutoring program worked with four schools to serve over 100 students every week. I loved the challenge of making tutoring engaging, fun and effective! While I tutor in a variety...

...be successful in my education the whole time. My effort has paid off - I now attend the university I have worked towards, studying something I love. Despite excelling in and enjoying academics, I have chosen an artistic field of study and, eventually, career. This hasn't changed my passion for education, nor has it changed my view that everyone deserves the chance to excel and achieve the level of education they want. I want to...

...worked at the university's Writing Center, where I worked individually with students on a wide variety of written assignments, ranging from grant proposals to senior theses. I also was a tutor with Willamette University's Academic Support Center. I worked individually with several students over the course of each semester, helping them develop study habits, identify their challenges, and meet their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about...

...beginning law school, though where is still to be determined. I have been tutoring both formally and informally for years: as an undergraduate I was a volunteer with Seattle Children's Literacy Project for two years, where I worked with elementary age children to improve both their reading and math skills; I worked with many of my peers and classmates who were struggling with writing extended academic papers; and also as a tutor in introductory formal...

...teaching bug, and even when I tried to avoid it...well it's in my genes! I actually started teaching when i was 15 years old. I grew up showing quarter horses and found a love for teaching kids and adults horsemanship skills. I quickly built a business and had over 30 families i worked with in the summer months when home from college. I had a wonderful time teaching and so when my previous teacher came...

...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, literature, and numerous genres of history...

...students. Through my experience teaching courses I have developed a variety of tools to help teach students with different learning styles and have learned to be very adaptive in helping students. My training as a Molecular Biologist means I have a wide background that includes experience in many STEM disciplines and I love using this broad integrative background to be able to better relate concepts to students and help them also see connections between different...

...study abroad semester in Ticino, Switzerland. Although I tutor a range of subjects, I am most passionate about English as a second language because in all my years studying foreign languages, I've come to appreciate how difficult English is to learn for those who did not learn it as their primary language. I love to learn, I am constantly looking to try a new experience or learn a new subject, and I aim to bring...