Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Tacoma, WA

...for 12 years. I was a 5th grade teacher for 11 years. I have a bachelors degree in Elementary Education and a masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an English as a Second Language Endorsement and Middle School Endorsement. I love working with children one on one and seeing their growth academically and confidence rise. As a teacher I often times worked in PTA run programs like Homework Help Club, Math Team, and Student...

...high school, college, and professional levels. I specialize in helping students build reading, writing, and critical thinking skills across subjects including High School English, Social Studies, AP Human Geography, AP World History, and Spanish. I hold a Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS) and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Washington. I'm also a recipient of the prestigious Boren Fellowship and a three time FLAS Fellowship awardee, awarded for advanced...

...to be taught and to ask for help are inherently acts of courage. I'm willing to work with a student through their frustration and intend, through the process of tutoring, to make validation, the cultivation of genuine interest in a subject, and importantly, fun, focal points of the process. In my spare time, I enjoy reading fantasy novels, listening to and producing music, and taking long walks in nature to procrastinate doing my own assignments.

...a variety of methods for teaching math skills and numerical fluency. My personal strength is in identifying an individual's challenges and figuring out an approach that will work with that person's style of thinking. I excel at making math fun and interesting for students. I am also conversational in Spanish. In my spare time, I enjoy hanging out with my kids, hiking, watching movies, listening to podcasts and playing with our new cat.... My approach is...

...often. I have spoken Spanish for nearly 10 years, learning the language by traveling abroad and through high school and college courses, and I love it! I also have many other academic interests and I am excited to tutor in any of the areas listed on my profile. I have tutored a wide age-range; from pre-k to college and everything between. I was a tutor in several capacities throughout my years at school, and have...

...Tutors I work with middle school and high school students specializing in all areas of Language Arts: narrative, expository, creative, and analytical writing, including grammar. I also tutor high school seniors with college applications and essays. I have a broad base of knowledge in American Literature and the Arts, I am a published writer and watercolor artist, and I have travelled extensively at home and abroad. My students have said of me, " She's tough,...

...will help you to access your strengths and develop your skillsets. I firmly believe that all students are creative individuals and intellectuals-in-training, and I promise to take your concerns seriously and help you work through anxieties so that you can be your best student self. My favorite topic to tutor is History, but I also love to help students with ACT preparation and college admissions essays. I recognize that applying to college can be very...

...I've taught all aspects of writing, from ESL and basic writing to advanced expository writing, and I've taught 20th and 21st Century Literature, Film History, including world cinema, and have taught filmmaking as well. I also teach screenwriting and creative writing. I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Film. In my experience, the best way to prepare for Standardized Tests is through regular practice, the way you get better at soccer or volleyball or...

...have experience working on literacy with middle school students from my time with Denver School of Science and Technology as their Drama Club Instructor, but I am open to students of any age. I love theatre and reading. If you are a student struggling with Shakespeare, I can help! My teaching philosophy is to find what excites a student, and assess their goals, to make sure we're working together on what's important to them. In...

What we learn with pleasure we never forget. I learn something new everyday.

...laude from Vanderbilt University, studying Psychology and Spanish. Throughout college and beyond, I tutored and mentored students in Kindergarten through 12th grade with a variety of different programs including Teach For America. I have spent time tutoring a broad range of subjects, but am most passionate about the LSAT and English. I spend my free time running and hiking outdoors, and cooking with friends. This fall, I will be a J.D. candidate at the University...

...I like to draw upon what a student already feels confident in and expand from there. I help students find the connections between subjects and then give them the tools necessary to find their own answers. I know I've done my job right when a student has the confidence to defend their answers and don't just look them up in the back of the book. In the past I have tutored students from elementary school...

Born educator. I know you can succeed with my assistance. As long as you are willing to try, I will be with you as long as you need. I believe in your success!

...Studies, with minors in Human Rights and African Studies. I have been a tutor and teacher in a variety of settings, from tutoring youth in after-school programs to assistant teaching in high school and college classrooms. I am passionate about teaching because I believe education allows people to interact with the world in a meaningful way, and I get excited about tutoring students who have a desire to learn. I am most passionate about teaching...

I am passionate about helping students realize and understand their personal learning potential. Currently I am studying to get my masters degree in Seattle and plan to begin my career as a school counselor in 2018. I enjoy meeting new people and feel very comfortable relating to students. I am excited about getting to know new students through Varsity Tutors and customizing tutoring sessions to fit unique needs. ... In a typical first tutoring session, I...

...work as a commercial, film and voice over actress. I also stay active by doing a lot of hot yoga, as well as other various gym activities. I enjoy making posters and artistic graphic designs. I get up on stage and do improv in downtown Seattle. I read books on self-guidance and put up clips on my social media. I have two, awesome little chihuahuas that make my life fun. I cook great food (and...

Hi! My name is Becca and I am a student at the University of Washington. Prior to Varsity Tutors, I have two years of tutoring experience with high school sophomores and freshman. Besides the common school subjects, I can also work with students on their organizational skills and college essay writing.

...students as gifted, unique, human beings with passions, joys, interests, and fears all their own. I believe in education that reconnects us with the environment, facilitates critical globally minded and culturally inclusive dialogue, and prepares students with valuable life and interpersonal skills to live and serve as compassionate leaders in their communities. In my free time, I enjoy reading, rock climbing, playing piano, singing, running, visiting coffee shops, and spending quality time with my partner....

...of Arts in Architecture! I plan on returning to school to receive my Bachelor of Architecture by 2022. In the past, I have tutored a range of students from middle school- to college-aged, in school subjects like writing, math, and science. I have tutored an eighth grade student in the ISEE, and I have tutored high school students in SAT/ACT as well. I love working with students on both STEM subjects and humanities, as my...

...school, I worked as a TA for intro-level biology courses. I enjoy tutoring in biology subjects and helping with English and writing. In college, I was diagnosed with ADHD after my symptoms began to impact my schoolwork, so I would love to help other people with ADHD learn to navigate their weaknesses and lean into their strengths in regards to school. I was also a caretaker for people with autism for 3+ years and would...