Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Tacoma, WA

...fifth grade in an after-school program. I have also led a Math Club and volunteered at many elementary schools. I am currently in a second-grade classroom for the Education program. There I am working with students one-on-one and in small groups on all subject matters and I am occasionally teaching lessons. I am most passionate about math, science, reading, and writing. I have knowledge in different learning styles and teaching techniques. I believe that every...

...lecturer, and this experience has been rewarded by the visible and measurable successes of my students. My fields of interest and expertise are generally known as the humanities, and include literature, social studies of various kinds, and philosophy. I have also worked in special education with a wide variety of learning abilities and skills. In these areas of study I believe that I can help students develop a real understanding of the meaning of being...

...teacher for 4 years, mainly with Elementary students but also with MS and HS English and Literature. Prior to this, I was a Writing Tutor at the Writing Center at my college, working with adult learners and English Language Learners. I will be graduated and fully certified as an Elementary School Teacher in the summer of 2020. I love working with children and English Language Learners and I love helping students develop and master their...

Hi! I am a recent graduate of Johns Hopkins University who has a wide variety of hobbies such as going on drives, playing my ukulele, going on hunts for sunset photography, and more! I'm a dedicated early riser who wants to help students learn in their own ways to maximize their unique talents!

...and I know how hard it is to have trouble with a subject so much that it feels like a "foreign" language. My goal for you is to learn about you and help you reach your own goals as your personal tutor, but also as a friend if you'd like. I have the ability to change my style on the fly if something is not working for you. I also have experience gauging what you...

...as well as post-colonial literature. I have spent an ample amount of time in both the Gender Studies and Art departments as well. This has enabled me to have a wide perspective on all things I approach with your voice being central to the task at hand. From brainstorming to final editing, I can help you craft a well rounded piece of writing. I love to talk about books and even that is the first...

...bachelors in biomedical sciences. I work in the summer at YMCA camps, so have worked with hundreds of different children. I know what it's like to struggle learning, and I have had to adapt myself. I have a large amount of tools to help kids learn. I feel it is very important that our youth believe they are smart, and find learning enjoyable rather than frustrating. I started tutoring when I was 16 years old....

Hello! My name is Miranda Roland. I'm from Salt Lake City, Utah, but I currently live in Tacoma, Washington, going to the University of Puget Sound! I plan to become an engineer, and am currently majoring in Chemistry. I love dogs, knitting, painting, and cross stitching!

...a public speaking coach. I currently work for an online educational resource as a staff writer, creating lesson plans, study guides, quizzes, and worksheets designed for the K-12 language arts and literature curriculum and college writing courses. Education is my passion, and I enjoy helping students from all academic backgrounds develop as critical thinkers and writers. I believe that learning should be fun, engaging, and collaborative, and I work with students to develop an educational...

...that are customized for their current course load and academic goals. Making students' academic pursuits a sustainable lifestyle is my primary goal but I enjoy enriching their understanding of the universe and enabling their critical thinking. My students learn to understand proper time management and how to break down activities. I also like to make sure my students feel comfortable with analysis, editing, note taking, and other methods to give them a competitive...... Not until we...

Students do not care what you know until they know that you care. I believe in building a relationship based on trust in order to effectively teach.

I enjoy meeting new people and to engage in learning with them!

...like the letter "V". I graduated from college in June 2013 and went right on to complete an intensive TESOL program and started my journey of teaching abroad. I taught for 4 years, many levels from little kids to adults. I started tutoring when I was in high school with middle school kids, and continued it in college as well. In college, I tutored Adults in ESL. I am excited to be part of the...

...Mathematics (math of computer science), Linear Algebra and wide range of other math courses. It brings me so much joy not just understanding different topics in math, but being a sort of translator to peers and friends when a concept is unclear to them. I have tutored friends and family in everything from elementary level math up to algebra, geometry and trigonometry. The times I learned the best is when the teacher was passionate about...

I'm fun, approachable, and want to guide my students to learning. I am a current teacher. I am passionate about education and helping others learn, and understand that learning is different for everyone. I always work to adjust my teaching style to a student's individual needs.... First, I believe that every student is capable of learning. Every person has the right to a good education, and it is the responsibility of the teacher, whether classroom or...

An English: Creative Writing graduate from Western Washington University, I am an adaptive learner and am experienced working in diverse contexts. My training in pursuit of my English degree has developed skills in communication and interpersonal interaction, and my leadership and teaching experience have refined my public speaking and instructional abilities. I am enthusiastic about and confident in my ability to work with students.

...a key aspect of my current life and I value it to the fullest extent. That is why I find it so pleasing to help students in need of educational assistance. I have been tutoring for about 6 years now. Now, why am I on Varsity Tutors? I simply want help as many students as possible. The more students that can help, the more satisfaction I will receive. Anyway, I can't wait to work with...

I am a freshmen at Green River College at Auburn, Washington. I took four years of French at High School. I took 3 AP classes: Ap Human Georgraphy, Ap environmental science, and AP English Composition. I took Intro and Organic Chemistry at Green River College.

...in Southern California, to teach science as an outdoor Naturalist. I taught Botany, Astronomy, Zoology, Ecology, Metrology, and Geology in accordance with State of California Board of Education Framework. I learned that science is not a cold, calculating endeavor. It's a joint effort between communities. It's an opportunity for people of diverse backgrounds to come together and combine their collective experiences to build a more educated, and more joyous world. With my strong background in...

...the University of Washington with a double major in Neurobiology and Biochemistry. I love learning so I know how frustrating it can be when unable to grasp some difficult concepts. I aim to be able to break down explanations so these difficult concepts are easier to tackle. I think that any student can feel confident in their abilities with enough support and hard work. I'd love to to help you reach your goals.