Top Reading Tutors serving Tacoma

Summer: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
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...
Education & Certification
Western Oregon University - Bachelors, American Sign Language-English Interpreting

Deepinder: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...hospital. I did peer tutoring all through college, and now I volunteer at the public library's after-school program as a homework tutor. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading and writing, because those are actually my favorite hobbies! I am passionate about teaching literacy and getting people excited about reading. I think the best way to learn is by having fun and I try to always aim to find out what is fun for my...
Education & Certification
Seattle Community College-Central Campus - Bachelor of Science, Community Health Services

Daniel: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
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...
Education & Certification
Baldwin-Wallace College - Bachelors, Theater
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Grad Student, Creative Writing, Fiction
GRE Verbal: 165

Mary: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...I have mastered it all the way through Calculus 1. I also love to help students with English Language Arts by boosting comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills. I have a master's degree in Math Education and a certification in Elementary Education. I have 5 years of experience teaching middle school math and one year of experience teaching 4th and 5th grade. Other subjects I have taught include Economics, Finance, Life Science, Computer Science, and PE....
Education & Certification
Eastern University - Bachelor's, Economics
Western Governors University - Master's/Graduate, Math Education
State Certified Teacher

Kailee-Rae: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
My name is Kailee-Rae Quartero, while playing Division I soccer I received my Master's in Educational Leadership and Policy, Bachelor's in English, and minor in Business Administration. I have many years of experience with tutoring/mentoring. I am committed to helping my students achieve their academic goals! Can't wait to start our tutoring sessions!
Education & Certification
Portland State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Portland State University - Masters in Education, Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision

Joy: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...challenges and see the light in their eyes when they recognize their first letter sound, or word, or sentence or paragraph! My elementary teaching career has spanned over 20 years. The last 10, I have spent teaching small groups and individuals as a Reading Specialist. I have been lucky to study education in many areas of the country. I earned a BA in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Education from San Diego State University....
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts-Lowell - Masters in Education, Reading Teacher Education
State Certified Teacher

Michael: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...one is ever truly wrong. No one should feel that their contribution to a learning environment is ever wrong. In addition to mentoring elementary and middle school students, I have also tutored freshmen chemistry and surely enough, the fear of being wrong still persists in these students as well.I told them what I told my younger students about how being wrong helps us to learn and find the right. Once students started to incorporate this...
Education & Certification
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Bachelors, Chemistry/Biochemistry
VCU School of Pharmacy - PHD, Pharmacy

Kai: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...teaching since I was in school myself. Altogether, I have been helping friends, family, and clients with their school work and business work for over twenty years. I have always believed that it is possible to have fun and learn at the same time - and I happen to believe that learning is fun! It is always a great privilege for me to be able to help another person get one step closer to his...
Education & Certification
Colorado State University-System Office - Bachelors, French
University of Hawaii System Office - Master of Science, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation

Kristiana: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...Global Studies, Chinese Studies, and Scandinavian Area Studies. My strength is especially in writing, and using the written word to authentically convey whatever it is that you want to say, to whatever audience. I have been a tutor and ELL teacher and language arts teacher for a number of years. I am known for my patience, my willingness to work with all kinds of students from various backgrounds and learning styles, and my interest in...
Education & Certification
Pacific Lutheran University - Bachelor in Arts, Chinese Studies
Pacific Lutheran University - Masters in Education, Language Arts Teacher Education
State Certified Teacher

Kai: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...Western Washington University(WWU), and during high school, I did the running start program for my last two years meaning I went to community college instead of high school classes. I didn't take the SAT or ACT, rather, I transferred as a college student after high school. I think the pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong ambition and something beneficial to everybody. That being said I also strongly believe that going to a 4-year college right...
Education & Certification
Western Washington University - Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Product Design

Anika: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...students with different strengths and properly equip them to take on any challenges on their own. I want to instill in each student the proper skills and analytical abilities so that they feel confident in subjects they have been challenged in. I especially enjoy tutoring Pre-Algebra and Calculus as I feel that if I can help build the proper foundation, I can help a student have a strong future in math. In my free time,...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Undergrad Student, Electrical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 760
SAT Writing: 710

Margie: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...student as an individual, and I love figuring out how best to reach that student. What gets them excited? What inspires them? How can I make their eyes light up when they finally grasp a new concept? That is what inspires me. I've always been a voracious reader. Historical fiction is my favorite genre, and right now I'm reading the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon. When I'm home I love to cook for a crowd....
Education & Certification
The Evergreen State College - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Central Washington University - Current Grad Student, Theater Arts

Shoshanah: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
Hi students! I've been a teacher or tutor for more than five years and am passionate about teaching students of all ages in these subjects: learning English as a second language, elementary education (math, science, reading, writing, and social studies) and teaching about wildlife and ecosystems. I have taught English to high school students in Japan and taught elementary Math, Reading, and Writing.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor, Psychology and French
Georgetown University - Master's/Graduate, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Carolyn: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...assistant. As a PTA I've worked in home health, skilled nursing, inpatient rehab and acute care and have taken additional training in geriatrics. In 2021 I received my Master in Public Health degree, and I have worked in healtchare and public health for 12 years. My current area of focus is building partnerships with long-term care to reduce healthcare-associated infections and I previously worked on older adult falls prevention, with and emphasis on the connection...
Education & Certification
University of Puget Sound - Bachelor in Arts, International Policy Analysis
University of Massachusettes - Master of Arts, Public Health

Maanasa: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral student at Xavier University with an interest in working with children and adolescents. I have worked with children, adolescents, and college students in educational and therapeutic capacities. I enjoy sharing knowledge and supporting students in their learning journey. I hope to work with you and your child on ways to make the learning process easy and approachable.
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
GRE: 334
GRE Quantitative: 168

Melanie: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...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 kept up...
Education & Certification
University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Bachelor of Science, Education
Western Governors University - Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction

Kenneth: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...you to understand the world. Writing, because it allows us to organize our thoughts and share them with people we have never met even those who are yet to be born. I am a Seattle native, and I spent eight years in the Navy. This gave me the opportunity to see quite a bit of the United States and some of the world. In my free time I enjoy volunteering, cooking, trail running, hiking, bicycling,...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Politics, Philosophy, and Economics
Seattle University - Juris Doctor, Law

Clare: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...of the University of Oregon's Environmental Science program, and have minors in Biology and Latin American studies. In the fall I will be starting a program in Speech and Hearing Sciences, and plan to follow up with a masters in Speech Language Pathology. During my undergraduate career, I was enthralled with the life sciences, and am passionate about passing that excitement on. The subjects that I love teaching most are Algebra, Geometry, Life Science, and...
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science

Brittany: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
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!
Education & Certification
Concordia University- Montreal - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Christina Lee: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...Master's in Education in literacy (reading and writing development) from Eastern Washington University. I have teacher certifications in Language Arts and English Language Learners. I have taught students through the grade kindergarten and 8th grade. I have worked in the school districts for 4.5 years. I currently work in a middle school as an ELL teacher help student improve their reading, writing, listening, and speaking. I am a fun and energetic teacher. There are many...
Education & Certification
Fort Lewis College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Eastern Washington University - Masters in Education, Reading Teacher Education
Private Reading Tutoring in Tacoma, WA
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For help trying to increase your child's proficiency in reading, contact Varsity Tutors in Tacoma today. Rest assured the tutor we match your student with will be the best match for them, helping to hone their reading skills and excel in school. After listening to your areas of concern and learning about your student's strengths and weaknesses, your child's tutor can design a program and study guide unique to them that will complement their lessons in school, offering an individualized, engaging, and structured learning experience.
Let our educational directors find you a hand-picked reading tutor in Tacoma who loves what they teach and can enable your student to make the most of their study sessions. Tutors love to read and enjoy helping kids find an appreciation for it. Whether your child has trouble with sequencing, inferences, or story mapping, the tutor we match them with will have multiple tools on hand to help them gain a firmer grasp of the written word, illustrating such concepts as setting, genre, endings, rate, and rhyme. Their tutor can also keep them actively engaged in the educational process and provide a positive environment that makes reading easy to learn and understand.
Reading is one of those fundamental subjects necessary for educational advancement as a whole. However, many young students struggle with antonyms and synonyms, homophones and homographs, and affixes and roots. An experienced tutor could help by providing clarity in a way that is designed especially for your child's method of learning and retaining material. With the tutor as their guide, they will develop a base for growing knowledge with fun and practical reading practice. Call us to find your child a passionate reading tutor in Tacoma, WA, who makes them want to learn more.
Scheduling sessions with your child's tutor revolves around your schedule. They will be happy to meet you and your student when and where it is comfortable and convenient for you, whether that is your own home or a place nearby. Meet them at a neighborhood library or a quiet coffeehouse. Grab a snack and beverage at Cafe Brosseau or Metronome Coffee, and relax as your student dives into reading lessons with their tutor. If during certain times, meeting in person doesn't work with your schedule, we offer an online interactive platform where your child can meet their tutor live and face-to-face. After each session, your child could be excited to return to school and show off their new skills.
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