Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Tacoma, WA

...of the University of Washington. At UW, I was a Pre-Med student, so I am very familiar with Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and other sciences. I also have spent the past few summers tutoring students in Reading and Writing and am able to help with everything from college essays and writing assignments to skills for standardized tests. I'm happy to work with a range of ages and will do my best to help make sessions as...

...engineer, I study digital signal processing and controls, developing projects such as equalizers, audio mixers, and building robots capable of navigating oceans without the need for human operators. As a dancer, I have had the pleasure of learning from the biggest names in our city such as Rachael Lincoln, Mark Haim, Wade Madsen, and many others. Today I work as a software engineer in Seattle, WA and moonlight as a dance performer and creator. I...

...high school, and beyond. In addition, I have taught graduate level classes at the University of Washington. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I really enjoy tutoring math and science. I am a mentor for a girls' after school STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) program, and I am a mentor for a high school science outreach program. As a tutor, I provide students with the tools and information they need to do...

...sharing. Math is the way we describe what we discover with science. I have been a substitute teacher for all grades and all subjects in a rural district, then later worked in a maximum security Juvenile Rehabilitation facility. There, I worked at aiding teachers and individually tutoring students that had to be temporarily separated from the rest of the population. Throughout, I have maintained a steady and patient demeanor that puts students at ease. Fostering...

...Language Arts, while also conducting small group sessions focused on improving reading and math skills. I am passionate about English, History, and Reading. I have experience helping struggling students achieve grade-level reading standards by incorporating their interests into practice. Additionally, I have assisted students in preparing for AP History exams by reviewing passages and working through practice questions together, ensuring they understand the exam process. I firmly believe that every student has the potential to...

...on Head Start). My education and experience have allowed me to develop excellent communication skills and a talent for building trust with children and their parents. In addition to my Social Work experience, I worked in an elementary school for 6 years in a variety of capacities. I was a substitute teacher, a teacher assistant in a Special Needs preschool classroom, a part time counselor and I was in charge of an after school tutoring...

...terms of qualifications I am a 4th year Physics and Statistics major, and have completed many college classes in Physics, Mathematics, and Statistics. I have also taken many AP classes in high school including: AP Physics I and II, AP Calc AB and BC, and AP Chemistry. Also, I have experience in mastering standardized testing. For example in the span of a year I raised my SAT score from 1300 to 1540. I have also...

...Computer Science at the University of Washington. I am passionate about helping students achieve their highest potential in school. The subjects I tutor include test prep, math, and English. As someone who recently went through the US testing system for college admissions, I know how stressful AP tests, SATs, and ACTs can be. As a tutor, I aim to help students feel as prepared as they can for these standardized tests, giving students the confidence...

...I am currently in my second year as a special education paraprofessional. I work for the Autism Spectrum Disorder program at Cambridge Street Upper School in Cambridge, MA. The previous year I worked in a special education program which caters to children on various levels of 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...

...of all ages through education. In 2023 and 2024, Samantha was awarded an International leadership in education award.. She was honored with a position on a prestigious panel to discuss the place of gender in education at two exclusive education conferences in Dubai, UAE and Los Vegas, USA. Samantha teaches using all the three types of learning styles through play which is efficacious for students of all ages. Her students strengthens their academic skills and...

...of tutoring experiences. These range from traditional academic settings where I provided support for students struggling in History and English through my involvement in National High School Honors Society, to my roles in educating and assisting homeless and other diverse populations through public health initiatives and political organizations. I love engaging with subjects that educate us on how we as individuals structure our world and view ourselves. This love has developed into a passion for...

...the natural world. I am very passionate about education, especially topics like biology, chemistry, and math. I believe that learning is a process, and students must be patient to understand this to be successful. I also currently tutor a sixth grader in time management, organizational skills and adjusting to more difficult topics in school. In June, I hope to be starting graduate school to get my Master's degree in teaching math and science. With this,...

...as an ELL paraeducator. At Tukwila Elementary I work with students grades kindergarten to 5th grade who have a native language other than English. Through these experiences I have gathered many valuable skills for helping students to better understand content in order to achieve greater success 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,...

...are part of the process, meeting their needs where they are at. With how schooling has been the past 2 years, I double down on this statement. A student learns best when met at their level and then supported from there. I like to incorporate social & emotional learning where and when I am able. The student has to have their basic needs met, prior to being ready to absorb and attain curriculum. I am...

...to Washington, I taught 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 6th grade. Prior to teaching, I received my credential at California State University, Hayward and my undergraduate degree at the University of California, Davis. This past year, I earned a Masters in Education in Instructional Design. While living in San Francisco, I tutored students of various ages in math and absolutely loved it! I specialize in tutoring elementary students in Reading, Writing, and Math.

...to others. I received my Bachelors of Arts in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing from California Statue University Northridge. Prior to that, I earned several A.A.As in Film and TV at Scottsdale Community College in AZ. While attending Arizona State University, I worked as a study hall monitor and tutor for athletes at the Sun Devil Stadium office. In Seattle, I started my own tutoring company called Twilight Tutors and tutored high school...

...Inglemoor High School (Kenmore, WA) in 2019 with a full IB Diploma. During this time, I was able to tutor students in subjects where I felt confident while receiving help in subjects I was struggling with. I found how having a tutor not only helped me getter better grades but also learn how to become a better student. I want to continue to give back by tutoring students and helping them achieve their goals. I...

...bilingual education in French and English. I am a native speaker of French, and I spent my time in college working as a Teacher's assistant for the Intro French Classes, teaching classes of students for 3 hours a week. I also worked as a French tutor to Intermediate and Intro students, helping teach them to communicate effectively. I am also an avid reader and writer, and am happy to help anyone in these subjects, having...

...ASU. I have worked in the field of public policy and data visualization in Washington D.C. and Seattle. While in Seattle, I became a volunteer tutor with the Boys & Girls Club and discovered my love and passion for education. Whether a student is struggling with material or looking for a greater challenge, I see the whole person and foster curiosity and confidence with students. Outside of tutoring, I study sustainability and make performance and...

...California, and I have lived in the Northwest for seven years. I enjoy tutoring 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 toward mastering. If something is taught...