Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Renton, WA

I'm a former teacher, and I really miss the interaction with students. I love to help others figure out how best to learn, and I love watching students' faces light up when "they get it!" So if you would like to work with a personal cheer squad, I'm it!

I love working with people and seeing people succeed! I have experience with elementary, middle school, high school and post-secondary level students in the subjects of English/Language Arts, Reading and Writing, ESL, American Sign Language and some additional subjects. ... Communication skills are key! Empowering the student to have confidence in themselves, listening to them to determine where they need additional help, being patient, and not being afraid to use different strategies when certain ones don't...

...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...

...General Biology and am planning to attend a masters program in Physician Assistant Studies. I took many AP classes in high school and took junior and senior level classes as a freshman at UW so I could graduate a year early. Hopefully I get the chance to help you conquer some challenging classes :)

...fostering confidence, growth, and creative investigation with children and young adults. I hold a Bachelors of Arts in Studio Art from Scripps College and a Masters of Landscape Architecture from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. My professional background in art and environmental design has taken me around the world from Bali to Beirut. I look...

...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 sciences and the humanities because of my patience in problem solving and because I utilize different study methods for different material. I have experience working with a wide...

...experience one of my greatest advantages as a tutor. My other great advantage is flexibility. I believe that students and tutors are partners who make equal and mutual contributions to the learning process. Tutors have the responsibility to adapt materials to the learning styles, interests, and personalities of their students. Because of this, I always...

...specialize in elementary reading instruction, focusing on phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. My background includes extensive experience working with students who have special learning needs, and I'm passionate about creating an engaging, supportive environment where every learner feels confident and capable. In addition to reading support, I also tutor high school and...

...and then "retired" to Honduras and promptly opened a school for middle-school-age students where she taught for 17 more years. As that school grew, I joined as a teacher and director of the school. I have been teaching students for 30 years, in subjects ranging from phonics to history, from prose to music, from business...

...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 to write their own stories. This is why I am an advocate for detailed, creative, and personal essay writing. The most powerful essay or piece of academic writing...

...in best practices for assisting struggling students and enriching high performing student success. This past year I worked as an OSPI Math Fellow for the Puget Sound Region and currently hold a Washington State Teaching Certificate as well as working towards a National Board Certification. My passion lies in building foundations for students, regardless of...

...students on both STEM subjects and humanities, as my major encompasses both fields almost equally. Now that I've graduated with a degree in architecture, I'm also interested in helping architecture students learn the programs necessary to succeed in the major, including Adobe Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, and modeling softwares such as Rhino and SketchUp. I would...

...to help others. I've lived in France, Scotland, and the United States, and I love discovering new cultures and experiences. My background focuses heavily on language, linguistics, and multicultural communication; I have a Bachelor of Arts in French Studies and Linguistics, and I have a Master of Science in Translation Studies. I would love to...

My goal is to maximize each student's learning potential by playing to their strengths and challenging their weaknesses. There's a lot of sold science with regards to learning and how to activate the brain, and I intend to use that science to guide my instruction on an individual level.

...almost 10 years (My entire time spent at University) I am patient and detailed in tutoring. I can breakdown complex information into easy to understand material. I can communicate with your Professor/Teacher on your behalf and get a breakdown of what is needed to help you succeed. I can also Help you take notes, work...

...I have many years of experiencing in assisting and explaining concepts to others. In terms of qualifications I am a 4th year Physics and Statistics major, and have completed many college classes in Physics, Mathematics, and Statistics. I have also taken many AP classes in high school including: AP Physics I and II, AP Calc...

...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 logic. I tutor math up to Algebra 1, phonics and reading, essay writing and editing, as well as SAT...

...tutoring students that had to be temporarily separated from the rest of the population. Throughout, I have maintained a steady and patient demeanor that puts students at ease. Fostering an environment for learning involves allowing students to experiment with new knowledge and understand its limits. Incorrect answers are just as important as correct ones, 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...

...Assistant student at Elon University, and I graduated from the University of Washington in 2023 with double majors in Biology and Medical Anthropology. I love working with students on their college admissions essays and as a student who just went through and graduate application cycle, myself understand the importance of these writing samples. I can't...