Top Reading Tutors serving Kirkland

Sarah: Kirkland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...B.S. from Georgetown in science, tech, and international affairs (STIA). Previously, I worked as a data analyst (think SQL, R, and Excel) supporting forensic accountants and prosecutors with fraud investigations. My goal as a tutor is to draw from my diverse experiences and help students see the value of interdisciplinary education. I am particularly passionate about introducing computer science and data analytics skills to students at an earlier age, as well as to students who...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Computer Science

Claudia: Kirkland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...has developed a reputation of being not fun. When students learn how to harness a difficult concept, questions are answered and new ones are discovered. I have studied motivation in educational contexts and have held various teaching/mentoring roles. Having graduated 1st in my class with a Masters degree, I know what it takes to succeed in academic settings. It is effort, not innate ability, that makes people excel. I try to put forth this effort...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelors, Psychology
Bournemouth University - Masters, Forensic and Neuropsychological Perspectives in Face Processing
GRE Quantitative: 159
GRE Verbal: 158

Daniel: Kirkland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...Seattle. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in History, and also minored in Spanish. Now I am pursuing a Masters in Teaching in the Seattle area. I recently spent a year teaching English in the beautiful country of Costa Rica as a TEFL certified instructor. I was able to teach and tutor people of all ages and all skill levels, from high school students to professionals looking to expand their skills set. These experiences have...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, History

Kellyn: Kirkland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...from the University of Washington in Drama: Performance and Education. After college, I became certified to teach English as a Second Language. This last year I lived in Costa Rica and taught English to students of varying ages and levels. My classes are always fun, dynamic and personalized. Never a boring lecture! Whether you need help studying for the SAT, or tackling difficult English grammar, our lessons would be fun and interesting! Thank you for...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelors, Drama Performance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 770
SAT Writing: 760

Elsie: Kirkland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...taken to master a language. English was always a fun subject for me, although I never imagined myself an English tutor until I joined the Peace Corps and realized how wonderful it is to work with English learners and watch their progress. Not only do I enjoy tutoring non-native speakers, but I find that I have a way of teaching writing that can help students to feel more confident when confronted with a blank page...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelors, Spanish; International Relations
Cornell University - Masters, International Agriculture and Rural Development

Jacqueline: Kirkland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...almost two years, and have been working with elementary aged children for over eight years. As an elementary school teacher I know the skills and tools children need to be successful. I have experience working with every grade level, as well as students who are learning English and students receiving special education services. Lastly, I truly believe in teaching children skills they need to not only be successful in school, but also in life. I...
Education & Certification
Humboldt State University - Bachelors, History
University of Washington - Masters, Elementary education

Anya: Kirkland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...all about making sure we feel confident to tackle the problems ahead of us, and maybe even find fun in doing it. I like to help students build a solid toolset of the skills they need to feel ready to approach any problem, whether it's reading or test-taking. My favorite subject to tutor in is Math! I'm passionate about getting girls (and everyone) involved in STEM, and believe that everyone can be a "math person"...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Trinity: Kirkland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Kirkland, WA
I recently graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas with degrees in Statistics, Economics, and Spanish with a minor in History. I'm fairly new to Seattle and so excited to help learners of all ages! I have experience in Statistics and other STEM subjects, as well as Spanish and leadership/communication skills. I'm excited to teach and learn alongside students!
Education & Certification
Southern Methodist University - Associate in Science, Statistics
ACT Composite: 32

Victoria: Kirkland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Kirkland, WA
I am a special education & elementary education major! My passion is working with students and providing any assistance I can to help them achieve their goals. When I'm not with my students, I love to travel the world and spend time with my dogs & family. I'd love to work with your student to better both their academic & my teaching experiences.
Education & Certification
Western Washington University - Bachelor of Education, Special Education

Brian: Kirkland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...join the ranks of our "arch enemy" at Washington State University for graduate school in Speech-Language Pathology, completing my masters degree in 1998. It wasn't until about 2010 that I realized I have always been a coach. In middle school, I was a peer coach. In high school, I volunteered as a counselor at a nature conservation camp for 5th and 6th graders. In college, I began coaching football at the high school level. My...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor of Science, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Washington State University - Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology

Eliza: Kirkland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...degree in Music from the University of Northern Colorado. I am an operatic and classical singer who has performed extensively in Colorado, New Mexico, Indiana, Washington, Germany, France, Russia, the Czech Republic, and the United Kingdom. My experiences of having voice teachers and of teaching private voice lessons have strengthened and supported my tutoring. My time teaching preschool classes in Seattle has affirmed my commitment to practicing empathy in any and all learning environments. During...
Education & Certification
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana - Unknown, Music--Vocal Performance
University of Northern Colorado - Masters, Music--Vocal Performance
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 740

Arianna: Kirkland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...since my own high school years. I am creative, logical, and hold more than a decade of experience teaching small group classes, tutoring individual students (and pairs/siblings), and mentoring young adults along their professional journey. I hold a bachelor's degree in Journalism & Spanish from Washington State University, a master's degree in Business Administration from City University of Seattle, and I support the CEO of a project management firm in Seattle during the day. I...
Education & Certification
Washington State University - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
City University of Seattle - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Alana: Kirkland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...and English, and am currently working on getting my teaching degree. I am most passionate about English literature and writing. It is my belief that words are the most important and powerful part of communication, and should always be used properly. I also believe that laughing makes the world go round, and that students learn the best when they are having fun. In my experience, students respond well to demonstration teaching. Therefore, I do my...
Education & Certification
Syracuse University - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism/English

Kelly : Kirkland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...in DisAbilities Services and Community Outreach from Western Washington University, and a Master's in Science in ABA from Florida Institute of Technology. She has over 10 years of experience of working with children (including tutoring) and 6 years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). I have always had a passion for working with people with disabilities and has provided a wide range of services to the community in her professional career....
Education & Certification
Western Washington University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Disability Studies
Florida Institute of Technology - Doctor of Science, Applied Behavior Analysis

Dana: Kirkland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...have plenty of experience tutoring high school, college, and graduate students in the areas of writing, language, rhetoric, English and world literature, as well as corresponding standardized test areas (GRE verbal and written, SAT and ACT verbal, AP language and literature). I also specialize in editorial and proof work, including admission essays and writing samples. My goal is to tailor each tutoring session to the student's needs and ambitions, and to use our time together...
Education & Certification
University of Southern Mississippi - Bachelors, English
University of Washington - Current Grad Student, English

Gwyneth: Kirkland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Kirkland, WA
Hello! My Name is Gwyn and I'm a senior at the University of Washington studying philosophy: ethics and ASL. I am twenty-one and have lived in Washington my entire life.
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor of Philosophy, Philosophy

Eliot: Kirkland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...experience in France during the first half of 2025 helped me realize one of the defining factors on how a student can succeed. That being they need to be passionate and motivated to learn about a subject. While my only experience is as an assistant teacher at the private middle school in Amiens college de lasalle, I'm willing to listen, help, organize and give lessons in both French and English to any student struggling over...
Education & Certification
Western Washington University - Bachelor's (in progress), French and English

Tyler: Kirkland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Kirkland, WA
...2015 working for HESS International Group and have spent the past year as an ESL Tutor for a host group run by Dr. Hao Wang in Springfield and Westfield Massachusetts. In Taiwan, I was both an English kindergarten teacher and a cram school EFL teacher. As an ESL Tutor in Massachusetts I worked primarily on my students' academic English and did a couple hours a week of preparation for the TOEFL and SAT. Tutoring has...
Education & Certification
Endicott College - Bachelors, English - Creative Writing

Kurt: Kirkland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Kirkland, WA
Every student learns differently. Finding that spark and watching it move into positive results is my focus with every student. I have been teaching and mentoring for more than 30 years. In that time, I have worked with a very diverse group of people. I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve scholastically!
Education & Certification
Denison University - Bachelor in Arts, English

Jennifer: Kirkland Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Kirkland, WA
I recently graduated from Columbia University where I majored in English Literature. I'm also a pre-medical student, and I am currently taking a gap year teaching at an elementary school in Seattle before I apply to medical school next year. I have the most experience tutoring elementary and middle school students, but I am also comfortable with teaching english, math, and science K-12, and also the MCAT. Please get in touch if you are interested!
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 730
Private Reading Tutoring in Kirkland, WA
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Kirkland Reading Tutoring FAQ
Reading comprehension is a critical skill for all levels of education. Proficiency in reading could help your child in many subjects, and it is an area that appears frequently on standardized tests. However, reading can be a difficult subject area for many people, and it is wise to seek assistance when you find your child is having difficulty. The educational directors at Varsity Tutors could help you connect with an independent tutor in Kirkland, WA, who can assist your student in understanding reading.
Whether your child is having difficulty with compound words, sentence structure, decoding meaning from words, or just general fluency issues, your tutor could help steer him or her back on the path to reading success. Varsity Tutors can find you an expert reading tutor in Kirkland who can develop a study plan that is designed specifically with your child in mind. He or she will determine what level the student is at in order to build upon their foundation of reading skills. In addition, your tutor can meet with your child in the location of your choice, whether at the Kirkland Library or at a nearby Starbucks. In addition, he or she can work with a tutor over the Internet using an online platform, which allows for face-to-face interaction. Your student is able to get the assistance he or she needs by sitting at a computer, and in the comfort of your own home if desired.
Varsity Tutors can find you an experienced reading tutor in Kirkland, WA, with expertise and depth of knowledge in the subject who can try to help students at all levels. Your tutor will be well versed in all aspects of reading and will work with your child one-on-one, tailoring all information specifically to his or her learning style and needs. By working with the tutor, you will find that your child's reading skills might improve quickly. You'll find that those books he or she once dreaded because of reading challenges will now be much easier to handle. Also, this improved reading ability could help him or her in other classes, as well as with standardized tests such as End of Course Exams and Measurements of Student Progress exams.
When your child starts falling behind in reading class, or in other classes because they are struggling with reading, it's best to address the problem quickly in order to avoid falling even further behind. You should seek out assistance that could make the best use of their time, and who will work to both identify and solve problems in an efficient manner. Varsity Tutors could help you make your child's reading study sessions more productive by finding you a tutor in Kirkland.
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