Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Seattle, WA

...as a professional high school essay scorer, so am uniquely suited to assist students in improved performance on standardized essays. I love to distill central ideas and then be able to explain, "It's simple, really!" My tutoring philosophy is straightforward: when the subject is interesting, the work becomes fun. In my spare time, I enjoy the outdoors, animals, and volunteer work spent teaching students about marine invertebrates in the Puget Sound.

...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 been a passion of mine since I was a child and I can't seem to get enough! I am an avid singer in the car and while jogging. I'm an outgoing person who truly understands the struggles...

I truly enjoy working with students of different ages and learning needs. I have experience with K-12 to adult learners who are professionals and have very specific needs. I hope we can work together to increase knowledge on different topics and abilities.

...learned there really expanded my abilities to tailor sessions to the students learning style and abilities. I tend to rely on humor in my tutoring, combined with positive reinforcement. Sometimes it just takes finding the right way to explain something for it to click, so why not laugh along the way? I tutor multiple subjects, but my favorites are economics and writing. Economics is the fundamental building block of all major societies, so understanding it...

...would love to be your tutor. I graduated 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...

My name is Daniel J Cecil and I'm an MFA student in creative writing and a Teaching Assistant at the University of Washington, Seattle campus. I have over 7 years of experience as a professional writer, and extensive training in expository writing and rhetorical approaches to writingin other words, I'm well prepared to make you a better reader, writer, proofreader, and thinker. ... My philosophy is that writing is best taught with the big picture in...

...some chemistry, writing/English, and a myriad of other subjects. Although I majored in the hard sciences, my favorite subjects to tutor in are English and writing. I enjoy reading student's original thoughts and helping them to cultivate their unique writing style. As a tutor that at times struggled in certain classes, I understand the frustration that can come with grades that do not reflect your effort. Therefore, I am very empathetic, patient, and understanding. My...

...responses, you can discover a lot about a student's learning style and why they might not be grasping a concept. Be Patient: Students easily become frustrated over subjects or lessons that they aren't understanding. I strive to be as patient as possible and maintain a positive attitude. This provides an environment where students feel comfortable and encouraged to keep at it. Be Flexible: Every student has different needs and different learning styles. I am open...

...center in Bellevue. I tutor all subjects and test preps relating to English, Language Arts, Reading and Literature, and I enjoy tutoring for Social Studies and History. My personal interest in art and philosophy has led me to consider branching out to tutor those subjects as well. I most enjoy tutoring for SAT Verbal, because of the combination of test-taking strategies, practice with challenging vocabulary and grammatical rules, and textual analysis that the subject demands....

...in both Japan and Spain, teaching English to children ages 10-18 while immersing myself in the target cultures. After graduation, I worked for three years at a Fortune 500 company, further developing my interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. I also taught free Spanish sessions there to employees in all walks of their language-learning paths: from complete beginner to advanced learners wanting a review. While the corporate world provided valuable experience, I decided to further...

...it is the organization and structure of those ideas, and it is the act of sharing those ideas with other people. I believe, therefore, that the ability to write coherently and cohesively is, most of all, empowering. My goal as a teacher is not only to provide knowledge and instruction, but to give students the ability to edit their own work, to organize their own ideas, and to understand their own weaknesses and strengths as...

...my student teaching (which occurred during the height of the pandemic) I taught entirely 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 GED. I am passionate about helping...

...am very passionate about teaching, I'm about to finish my Bachelors in Elementary Education. I am a great listener and I can communicate well with all different age groups. I love to create lesson plans and think of new ways to teach and interact with a topic/subject matter. Creating a warm, welcoming and safe environment for all my students is my number one propriety. The title of my job is to teach but the jobs...

...for two years in the Adult Education department at the College of Lake County. I helped adult community members to learn English and earn their GEDs. At a high school near my home, I took over the classes of a Spanish teacher as she went on maternity leave. It went well enough that the district asked me to return when she had her second child, which I did. I also spent a year teaching Business...

My name is Eric Ensign and I have been a classroom teacher in the Seattle area for over seventeen years. During my time as a teacher I have taught nearly every subject and grade level. I enjoy the classroom setting, but I also enjoy working with my students one-on-one and getting to know them on a personal level.

...difficult background to help bring their scores to a higher ended scale. I am most passionate about teaching science classes such as Biology, Chemistry, along with Math and English. I would like to instill qualities of hard work and determination in my students to help them not just pass but excel. I think a fair chance at education is important for every being, and I would like to share my knowledge and expertise with my...

...student to help them understand the author's purpose, and how they can present this information for better grades. I edit literature in addition to tutoring. I like to have fun teaching. I can be a bit goofy and like to laugh, but always get to the subject. I excel at asking students probing questions so they think through the problems the prose has presented. Hobbies? I love classical music, attend opera, adore figure skating. But...

...to be doing and sometimes forget that we are just human beings trying to live a fulfilling life. So, I'll be reminding my students to give themselves grace when things get hard, trust the process, and believe in their abilities so that they can grow their potential. A little about me! I grew up in the Seattle area and obtained my AA degree in Communications at Shoreline Community College. Then, I earned my BA degree...

...that comes with failure. I know how hard it can be to play the game of getting through school. I also know how to help my students make the most of it. I listen carefully to my students' concerns and tailor my approach to each individual. I respect my students' time and only ask that they do the same for me. If that happens on both ends, we should get along fine. I look forward...

...helping all students learn, no matter their level, and helping them set their own goals to grow long after they work with me. I am a positive teacher and believe that everyone can make progress with support and a desire to learn. I have worked with every age group from 6 weeks old to adults. I love to continually learn and I hope that in the process of working with you, that I can learn...