Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Tacoma, WA

...field. I quickly realized, however, that my strengths and interests lay in essay writing and the development of arguments. This prompted my decision to switch to political science and the study thereof. During my time at Berkeley, I worked as a writing tutor at the local community college, at which point, I found that I enjoyed teaching. I taught a wide variety of students and worked, at an individual level, with anyone from high school...

...ways to teach and learn. I believe that there are different ways that people learn and my goal is to figure out how an individual learns best so that they can take on any course or content they studying. I have worked with students in various grade levels and with students who have special learning needs. I have a strong background in reading, writing, and math at the elementary and middle school level. Additionally, I...

I am a long-time youth recreation worker who is currently pursuing a degree in Special and Elementary Education. I love teaching students in all academic subjects, especially math! Fostering students' conceptualization of abstract problems to promote deep learning and understanding is my main goal!

...years as a peer-tutor, helping my fellow students with every kind of composition problem. I have extensive experience in broad-scale tutoring, including but not limited to: thesis formation, essay structure, logical flow, and aesthetic flow. Small-scale tutor challenges also play to my strengths as I excel in word-choice and improving sentence dynamics. Apart from most tutors, I engage in a compassionate-style of tutoring, employing heavy focus on encouragement and reframing writing as a type of...

...individual tutoring space and a proven track record of success with students from widely varied backgrounds and academic levels. My relevant work history includes time a literary/technical editor at two Canadian publishing houses, freelance writing coaching for both secondary and post-secondary school clients, providing exam preparation for International Baccalaureate candidates, and tutoring at-risk youth in the Los Angeles Family Shelter system. I would love the opportunity to discuss your needs and look forward to hearing...

...reside in the greater Seattle area and work as an interpreter (American Sign Language/English/Spanish). To date, I hold a Master of Science in Computational Linguistics, a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics. I tutor a wide variety of subjects, including computer science, mathematics, and Spanish. If you need help, let's work it out together! I can also provide tutoring services through American Sign Language (instead of...

...of experience working with undergraduate and graduate students. Through my experience teaching courses I have developed a variety of tools to help teach students with different learning styles and have learned to be very adaptive in helping students. My training as a Molecular Biologist means I have a wide background that includes experience in many STEM disciplines and I love using this broad integrative background to be able to better relate concepts to students and...

...and Spanish. I have three years of professional experience tutoring elementary aged students in Math and English Language Arts. As the eldest of four in my family, I have 15 years of experience interacting with young children. In college I participated in many peer-tutoring sessions where friends and I studied together and learned from each other. In my spare time I read voraciously. I recently finished “If Beale Street Could Talk” by James Baldwin and...

...or accelerated programs, and have always love school and learning. I attended University High School, one of the nations best public high schools, for all four years and was even nominated for valedictorian. UHS taught me about time management, and helped me understand what kind of teaching styles work for me. Additionally, during my Senior year at UHS, I spent at least an hour everyday as a Student Instructor for a second year Honors Spanish...

...an asset to your educational process. I have been in the school system in one capacity or another for the past 23 years, and I am confident that I can provide a positive environment for students to grow and progress. As a former student teacher, as well as a law school graduate, I have experience in presenting modules made to inform and in finding the right answer even in novel areas. Please consider me your...

...best education comes from working at Microsoft for 20 years. When you worked at Microsoft, you learned something new every day, be it technical, marketing, problem solving, or working with remarkably different people from all over the world. I have tutored adults and children in ELL (both as volunteer work and for pay). My favorite subject to tutor is writing and reading. I enjoy analyzing writing with a student to help them understand the author's purpose,...

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...at an after school community literacy program. After finishing school, I completed a year of service with City Year Seattle (an AmeriCorps program). During this year, I worked as a tutor, mentor, and classroom assistant at Concord International Elementary. I enjoy tutoring in all subjects, but my favorites are elementary math and reading. I love seeing students engage with a story and helping them break a complex problem down into simpler pieces. I am passionate...

...Trades". I have 8 years experience as a college professor teaching, business, life skills, academic success, ESOL, citizenship (government/US history), vocabulary, customer service and tutoring. I believe in teaching the individual. To me, this means learning who the student is both inside and outside of the learning environment. Everyone learns differently, but people learn more quickly when the information is presented in a manner that is relevant to their lives. Learning a student's interests allows...

...am also a professional improvisational pianist, harpist, and vocalist and the solo vocalist for my college Jazz Big Band. I have earned all A's in Cellular Biology, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry I and II, Anatomy and Physiology I, and Calculus I and II. I excel in rigorous college English courses and placed in the 98th percentile nationally in Organic Chemistry, according to American Chemical Society standards. I struggled initially with math and science in middle and...

...Law. In the meantime, I work as a legal assistant at a law firm in downtown Seattle. My academic passions include History, Philosophy, Literature, French, Latin, and Psychology. I particularly enjoy tutoring students in any subject that involves reading and writing, particularly composing and editing essays and other written work. I believe that with perseverance and some capable guidance, a student can work to overcome any learning obstacles and be successful. My goal is to...

...I have a robust well developed academic career, and studied a wide variety of subjects, ranging from higher level college stem courses such as Calculus, Differential Equations, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Architecture, Informatics, Statistics, Computer Science, Web development, Human Centered Design, etc. to humanities, such as history, art, several languages. I believe a person should be well versed in a wide variety of subjects as the world we live in is influenced by all fields,...

In high school, I tackled various AP classes, from calculus to German. In college, I successfully completed two bachelor of science degrees in chemical engineering and applied mathematics. Although my educational background has shaped the subjects I teach, my tutoring experience with multiple college organizations has shaped my teaching methods.

...from the University of Washington where I earned by Bachelor's Degree in Biology. I have experience working with students from the kindergarten level to undergraduates at universities. I tutor English, writing, science, study methods, and mathematics. When working with new students, the first thing I always do is try to understand how each student learns because each individual is different and everyone learns in a unique way. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, reading,...

...way to learn? A method that goes beyond memorizing facts and figures, helping you understand why what you are learning is essential and how you can apply that knowledge to real-world situations? I will help you develop the critical thinking skills you need to succeed in any field. With a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of California, I have more than twenty years of experience working with students at all levels in both the...