Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Renton, WA

...both their skills and confidence. I worked extensively with curriculum development and teacher training in an English-speaking K-12 school in Indonesia, which grew to more than 600 students and received international accreditation in less than ten years. I have visited many countries in Southeast Asia. Besides traveling and spending time with family and friends, I...

...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), admissions essays, and creative writing! I have a strong background in teaching writing—I have taught at the university level,...

...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 learns differently and it's difficult to understand what your learning strengths are without help, especially for neurodiverse people. I don't...

...is one of dialogue - I believe that learning is a journey, and I want to help my students find their way to the joy of discovery that comes with confidence in their knowledge and their acquisition of knowledge. When not tutoring, I love all things theatrical - I am particularly drawn to improvisation. I...

...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 how to inspire struggling readers and teach them techniques for making sense of what they're reading. I would describe my tutoring style as rigorous, positive and focused on...

...to keep up. Yet nearly every class I remember hearing my professor say things like, "As I was reading this last night" or "last night I was looking up articles related to this topic." She was a tenured professor who has been teaching for over fifteen years yet she still took the time to read...

...in the classroom. Working in a school setting has better prepared me to tutor students because I understand what is expected of them in academics. I am a young, eager and enthusiastic individual who strives to help students achieve success and overcome challenges. While teaching or tutoring, I conduct myself with professionalism, patience and just...

...virtually and learned how to form meaningful relationships with students even through a computer screen. In addition, I found ways to utilize technology effectively in order to keep engagement levels high. I have also worked with adult learners through my volunteer work, in which I helped prepare individuals to pass the essay portion of the...

...also embracing criticism from my colleagues and students. My love for English started at a young age, and during college, I set the goal for myself to become a teacher. Every day is a learning experience and I believe that both student and tutor have a partnership in learning together. My time in higher education...

...as a vehicle for enriching both themselves and those around them: rather than secluding in the proverbial ivory tower, students should be empowered to be the rising tide that lifts all boats with them. I specialize in teaching English literature, ESL, world and US history, drawing and painting, art history, standardized test prep, and effective...

...also very talented in the areas of science and language arts. My Dad 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...

...job, but working as a writing coach also gave me the experience necessary to guide serious students through complex writing projects. Though my professional interests tend towards the humanities, I love to unscramble equations and help students work through Algebra and Calculus subjects as well. Teaching has always been a passion of mine, and helping...

...mindset and tools, it's also one of the most rewarding and I'm here to help my students embrace both sides of that coin. As a former homeschool teacher to my son who has autism, I was excited to explore learning in a way that was meaningful to him. From reading lists that included all 8...

...the Autism spectrum in addition to children with simple learning disabilities. My favorite subjects to tutor are English, social studies/history, and elementary level reading and math. I have always had a passion for English and social studies so it brings me great joy to help students who want to increase their knowledge in these subjects...

...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 this zest for education to my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, singing, and jigsaw puzzles.

...Math of all levels up to Pre-Calculus, as well as SAT (both Math and Verbal), Language skills, and History/Government. Having taught at both a small private school and large urban public schools, I have broad experience with different learning styles, backgrounds, and abilities. I find it highly rewarding to help students and guide their progress...

...years of experience teaching in college classrooms, as well as in smaller, private conversation schools and one on one tutoring. My specialty is in teaching writing, especially coherence, organization and development of ideas in an essay. My classes, whether face to face or online, have always been places where students can improve their skills in...

...a strong background in personalized, student-centered instruction. I'm passionate about helping learners of all ages build confidence in their communication skills -- whether it's preparing for academic success, mastering conversational English, or strengthening grammar and writing. My approach is friendly, flexible, and tailored to each student's goals and learning style. I've supported students from diverse...

...what they actually need to work on, not what they need to learn for a test. I also believe in contact with school teachers when available. Knowing what they're struggling with in school allows me the ability to see what they need to practice, in addition to what they need to learn. I truly wish...

...developed the curriculum and taught Writing for Non-writing Majors at Philadelphia University. Since relocating to the West Coast, I've focused on copyediting and my own writing. The combination of all these things has given me an in-depth understanding of both English literature and the English language, and because of my varied and comprehensive path to...