Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Kirkland, WA

...academic journey! I'm from the United States, currently living in Seattle, Washington. I graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor's in philosophy and political science and have a certification in Teaching English as a Second Language. I can help you with learning English and improving your writing/reading abilities. I'll provide a curriculum that takes into account your unique learning style while also making the subject relevant to your daily life. It is my...

...important as learning content. I am currently working as an AmeriCorps member at Community for Youth, a mentoring organization aimed at high school students in Seattle. In my spare time, I serve as the current Director General for WASMUN (Washington State Model United Nations), the largest high school Model United Nations conference in the Northwest, and am also involved in volunteering at Broadview Emergency Shelter & Transitional Housing and North Helpline Food Bank. I also...

Hi! My name is Becca and I am a student at the University of Washington. Prior to Varsity Tutors, I have two years of tutoring experience with high school sophomores and freshman. Besides the common school subjects, I can also work with students on their organizational skills and college essay writing.

...work with students with different strengths and properly equip them to take on any challenges on their own. I want to instill in each student the proper skills and analytical abilities so that they feel confident in subjects they have been challenged in. I especially enjoy tutoring Pre-Algebra and Calculus as I feel that if I can help build the proper foundation, I can help a student have a strong future in math. In my...

...working remotely in the jungles of Thailand and Myanmar as a volunteer instructor, and working as a global traveling teacher for Rustic Pathways, a teen travel company. My time in Southeast Asia ignited a strong passion for empowering people through education, and for providing access to education for all people. Last summer I worked in the sugarcane fields of the Dominican Republic, teaching English and basic public health initiatives to children and adults alike who...

...in History. Starting September of 2014 I will begin my studies as a J.D. student at the University of Washington School of Law. In the meantime, I work as a legal assistant at a law firm in downtown Seattle. My academic passions include History, Philosophy, Literature, French, Latin, and Psychology. I particularly enjoy tutoring students in any subject that involves reading and writing, particularly composing and editing essays and other written work. I believe that...

...in TEFL, and will begin work on a master's degree in English this fall. I have more than ten years of experience teaching and tutoring students in composition, literature, grammar, and ESL. I am passionate about helping students succeed and develop lifetime love of learning. By evaluating areas of student weakness and creating a clear plan to strengthen these areas, I have seen my students grow dramatically in both their skills and confidence. I worked...

...As an undergraduate I studied abroad at Oxford University, where I studied Victorian literature, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Old Norse amongst other subjects. I hope to return to Oxford someday to study early medieval literature and modern languages. While a student, I spent a year tutoring undergraduate and graduate students in writing, grammar, and the mechanics of the English language for a variety of subjects including literature, philosophy, and history. I enjoy tutoring students who require help...

...their academic skills. I have a Bachelors Degree in Education from Western Governor's University. My passion for helping students excel came at a young age. I had a very important person believe in my abilities and skills. From that point, my mission in life has always been to give back. I believe in the success of each of my students and take the time to really get to know each one. By doing that, I...

...in 2008, followed by a Master’s in Visual Culture from Illinois State University in 2008. Seeking a more global perspective as well as teaching experience, I then taught ESL in Seoul, South Korea from 2013 to 2014. In Seoul, I taught and tutored students of all ages and loved helping them grow and learn at their own pace. When I returned to the United States to live in beautiful Seattle, I knew that I wanted...

...English Literature with a special focus on writing. At Gonzaga, I worked in the writing center, helping both graduate and undergraduate students with all steps of the writing process - brain storming, thesis development, paper outlines, proofreading, and editing to name a few. I also have significant experience in public speaking to both smaller and large groups of up to roughly 50 people. Summarizing key points, presentation, and body language are things I have spent...

...Education. I have been working in health care for the past 10 years, and I've done everything from being a paramedic to coordinating critical care transport, to my current position as a Patient Care Coordinator at a cancer hospital. I did peer tutoring all through college, and now I volunteer at the public library's after-school program as a homework tutor. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading and writing, because those are actually my favorite...

...subject and help them see that language can be simple and fun to learn! I speak English and French fluently and I am currently teaching myself Spanish! I am passionate to help people understand that studying language and writing is like discovering a new world! I've worked with kids, college students and adults for several years in the United States as well as in France where I lived and learned French. I have a degree...

...my career, I have been a teacher, tutor, writing coach and teacher trainer, working with students and teachers at all grade levels. My passion is in helping students develop strong critical thinking and analysis skills, as well as how to convey these skills in writing. It is my belief that the ability to use the written word to communicate effectively and powerfully is one of the most important skills we can develop in our students...

...ecology: literally, the root words in ecology translate to "the science of the house," meaning the study of systems and parts of systems interact with each other--how different organisms within a species affect each other, or how different species affect each other, or how the environment affects organisms or organisms affect their environment. Depending on the day, my favorite subjects might also be plant biology, animal behavior, or evolutionary biology. I also love to help...

...myself; I hold a Bachelor's in Mathematics from Texas University. I have various experience working in learning centers in Undergrad and private tutoring. In my professional life, I am a Technology Consultant, working with clients to develop solutions based on data/research insights. I am extremely patient and tailor my teaching style to the individual's needs. My areas of proficiency include Mathematics at all levels, essay editing, resume editing and high school/college career coaching.

...kind of composition problem. I have extensive experience in broad-scale tutoring, including but not limited to: thesis formation, essay structure, logical flow, and aesthetic flow. Small-scale tutor challenges also play to my strengths as I excel in word-choice and improving sentence dynamics. Apart from most tutors, I engage in a compassionate-style of tutoring, employing heavy focus on encouragement and reframing writing as a type of "play." Writing is an intimate expression of oneself and I...

...of Washington, Seattle. I have volunteered to teach elementary to middle school children through two different non-profit organizations. One of the non-profit organizations puts a focus on teaching elementary students subjects within the STEM field to help them advance in those subjects. I also helped to develop a curriculum to start teaching programming at this organization using scratch for beginner levels and python for advanced levels. I am able to tutor a wide range of...

...community succeed in their education. I also joined the program as I wanted to enhance my skills due to my status as a secondary teacher candidate with the University of Washington's teacher education program. My hobbies include playing a variety of instruments, dancing, reading, and kayaking. Some of my interests are education, world history, social justice, and advocacy. My teaching philosophy is to engrain foundational skills in my students to help them transfer said skills...

I am driven individual with extensive business experience with is looking for a way to connect with and help others accomplish their goals. You will find that I am proficient at business, basic math, English social sciences and history. Additionally, I am very strong at study skills and time management. My goal is to help you accomplish your goals. ... I want to help empower you to figure out how your learning style affects your ability...