Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Seattle, 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!

I grew up in a learning environment, and I view it as a lifelong process. I want to help my students achieve their academic goals while instilling passion and confidence. I am a positive thinking and hold an MBA. ... With enough perverseness and desire, anything is possible. Even when things get frustrating, have the patience to work through any issues you are having, and the world is yours!... I want to get to know the...

Hi! I'm Brittany and I hold a BSc in Biology from Concordia University, specializing in Cell and Molecular Biology. I am patient, flexible, and extremely eager to help my students reach their full academic potential!

...am a published writer and watercolor artist, and I have travelled extensively at home and abroad. My students have said of me, " She's tough, but in a good way" "She's the best instructor I've ever had" "She has a great sense of humor" "Thank you for getting me into the University of Washington." I have an abiding love of life, I am endlessly curious about the world I live in and it brings me...

...or she "gets it." I love that. I have found great joy in teaching, and for the time that I am with a student, nothing is more important than making sure you are comfortable and you understand the material. I have a lot of experience with mathematics, and frankly, I think I have been blessed so that it usually comes naturally to me. I have also been pretty good at English writing as well as speaking...

...ever admitted to being horrible at spelling? Well, they have now. In my classroom, we take ownership of our less keen abilities rather than let 'em get us down. We don't have to excel at everything to succeed in life, and the same goes for school. In fact, mistakes are evidence of trying, and trying helps us discover those unique strengths that give us an edge. Writing is my all-time favorite subject and I love...

...telling, there is no end." I think people have a natural need to tell (and re-tell) their stories and their perspectives and I am passionate about helping them to convey their stories effectively. I'm also devoted to helping students learn how to read and listen to others' stories so that they can realize they aren't alone. In fact, we are in an international, multi-generational community of storytellers. And yes, I'm in this community too! I'm...

...and art history, then at the University of Cambridge, studying Shakespeare! I love to travel, and hope to do more of it in the future. I also enjoy helping students with their French language learning goals, so that they can get the most out of their travel experiences as well. I don't know about you, but I am also an extremely nervous test taker. I have developed several test preparation techniques that I would be...

...Jean, but I go by Michelle, and I love to learn and teach everything that I know. I am fluent in multiple languages and can understand the many intricacies of working in your non-native language. I intend to make learning more attainable to especially those of the latin community but to all who want to learn. I got my Bachelors in interdisciplinary studies focusing on History, Psychology and sociology while also learning a lot about...

...Type I Diabetes in a research laboratory in Seattle, Washington, and I plan to use this experience to pursue a Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience (the study of how we form and access memories). My interest in neuroscience fuels my philosophy of education. I think all students have a profound capacity to learn and my role as an educator is to help the student unlock their potential. In my time as a teacher and even during...

...Essay in the topic of Drama, so I tutor those courses as well! My teaching philosophy 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 also ride horses, and...

...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 look forward to helping students accomplish their educational goals, whether those include test prep, college admissions essays, or grade level reading and math....

I believe that each student brings their own background, strengths, and interests. My goal is for each of my students to feel comfortable learning with me. We will take what you know and build from there through practice, application, and discourse. I love teaching math, reading, writing, and ESL to students of all ages. Come visit my online classroom to start working toward your academic goals.

...various educational workbooks, textbooks, and media. I recently moved from NYC as I worked in the NYC Deptartment of Education as an English teacher and Social Studies teacher. The students I have worked with in the past are Gifted and Talented, Dyslexic, Dysgraphic, Anti-Authoritative, ADD/HD, Epileptic, Autistic, English Language Learners, and those with specialized IEPs. I'm also a writer and am working on my second novel as I try to perfect my first. I also...

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!

...Seattle Pacific University. My teaching philosophy is heavily oriented toward listening to my students and asking clarifying questions to understand the root of their difficulties. I try to challenge students to critically engage with their material, as well as providing examples and supplemental materials that are suited to their learning style, allowing them to approach the subject from multiple angles until they find one that works for them. I believe in patience, but I also...

I'm a graduate of Washington State University with a BA in English who is looking to help others expand their knowledge of literature. I find the analysis of literature to be very interesting and hope to inspire those I work with to feel the same way. I am most versed in early American literature but am familiar with many other types as well. I seek to promote close reading strategies and emphasis on aesthetic analysis.

...have spent the last ten amazing years in education, and love watching a growth mindset bloom! I currently teach PK-8 STEM in Seattle, WA. My passion is using Minecraft Education Edition to teach cross curricula skills. I am excited to help you learn how to interact with the game in a way that is meaningful to you! My first five years in education was working 1:1 in-home with children with Autism, and that credential is...

...believer in lifelong learning, I always aim to impart in my students the importance of learning 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 crafting of personal statements...

I have been working with children in schools, daycares, summer programs, and afterschool programs for 13 years. I hope to use my diverse experiences to foster communities of joyful and eager learners.... I believe that each student travels on their own unique path to knowledge. I believe that a teacher is a guide along these paths, walking alongside each student, supporting them where they struggle and guiding them when there is a fork in the road.