Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Tacoma, WA

...philosophy, and writing. I have a master's degree in history and a master's degree in psychology. As a tutor, I do my best to be: patient, understanding, creative, and hardworking. Each student is unique and thus arrives with his or her own set of challenges and strengths; I strive to encounter the student where they are at. I hope to set realistic goals with students and build a strong working relationship that fosters confidence and...

...I am a recent graduate at Bastyr University where I earned a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine. I also hold a Master of Science with a focus in environmental studies. I am a former science teacher in New Hampshire where I taught ages 12-18 in a variety of sciences. I tutor many science topics, some math topics, nutrition, and health. My teaching and tutoring style is to get to know the student and understand where the...

...and their needs is what I love about my field, and is what I hope to bring to tutoring sessions and classes through Varsity. As a student who has experienced alternative methods in education back in high school, I find that education is something that should be accessible to everyone, across many platforms and in highly personal ways. I can't wait to work with you, and make learning something you're excited for and comfortable with!

...and Psychology (intended) and I absolutely love teaching and helping others understand these particular subjects. All of my past jobs have required me to work with people, weather that be babysitting, hospitality positions, or as a student coach. These past positions have taught me how to welcome and support people in ways that meet their specific needs. Both in high school and middle school, I was a volleyball coach, and in a way, took on...

...of environmental education, completing a two month AmeriCorps term as an outdoor educator with the Great Basin Institute. Fall 2014 I then moved up to Bellingham, WA to earn my interdisciplinary BA with an education emphasis from Western Washington University (WWU). The interdisciplinary college I attended at WWU, Fairhaven College, was entirely reading and writing based. Growing up reading for pleasure, reading and writing have always been my strongest subjects, and as an educator I...

...Cultural Anthropology from Western Washington University. I also have a Certificate in Fundraising Management from the University of Washington. Currently, I am working towards getting my Master's in Secondary and Middle Level Teacher Certification M.Ed. My goal is to become a history teacher. I have tutored children K-12 for the Seattle Public Library as a Homework Helper. I have assisted children with their homework assignments in history, math, writing, science, and social studies. As for...

...College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. I have worked in a myriad of educational programs, from enrichment programs for homeschool students to tutoring high school students while they produced their senior projects to summer programs for students to earn class credit for classes they didn't pass during the year. I also substitute taught for three years. I tutor secondary english, which includes such things as literature, essay writing, public speaking, creative writing, and anything else that would...

...soon-to-be graduate from Seattle University with a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, I have a strong passion for academics. I find joy in helping others reach their ACT/SAT goal(s). Having tutored ACT and SAT prep full time for going on 5 years, I can efficiently assess a student's strengths and weaknesses, develop a personalized tutoring plan, communicate strategies to better approach the test, teach concepts, and guide students to success. Adaptation to a student's needs is...

...experience, I specialize in subjects such as Algebra, Creative Writing, and ESL/ELL, utilizing personalized, goal-oriented instruction to build student confidence and academic success. My teaching philosophy centers on connecting with each learner's unique needs and interests, ensuring that learning is both enjoyable and impactful. I am passionate about helping students develop essential study skills and organization strategies, empowering them to reach their full potential. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and exploring new writing...

...New Mexico, Indiana, Washington, Germany, France, Russia, the Czech Republic, and the United Kingdom. My experiences of having voice teachers and of teaching private voice lessons have strengthened and supported my tutoring. My time teaching preschool classes in Seattle has affirmed my commitment to practicing empathy in any and all learning environments. During my two years in Colorado, I tutored at the Greeley-Evans District 6 Schools. I became very familiar with the Socratic Method and...

...a bard for a second grade teacher. He got me hooked on the Odyssey, which ended up defining my academic life. Writing, myth, journalism, linguistics, history: it's all a part of this huge story, a story with lots of parts we're all working on. I'm a nerd about how it works, and I've studied it from a lot of angles. As a tutor, I'm all about helping people find their voice and that part in...

...Elementary Education from Pacific Lutheran University with an endorsement in Elementary Education (K-8) and an endorsement in Reading (K-12). I have a Masters of Education from the University of Melbourne. I have provided tutoring services in and out of the school setting since 2008. I have taught 1st grade in a public school since 2014. I love working with students and watching them develop a love for learning that can become lifelong. In my free...

...to Duke, Georgetown and Harvard, but I'm waiting to hear back from a few more schools before I make my final decision about where to go. I've taken the SAT, GRE, and the LSAT, so I'm a pro when it comes to standardized tests. I got bitten by the teaching bug while in graduate school, where I worked as both a teaching assistant and a tutor. I absolutely love the moment when my students finally...

I am driven individual with extensive business experience with is looking for a way to connect with and help others accomplish their goals. You will find that I am proficient at business, basic math, English social sciences and history. Additionally, I am very strong at study skills and time management. My goal is to help you accomplish your goals. ... I want to help empower you to figure out how your learning style affects your ability...

...one in Chemistry and the other in Public Health. I also have a masters degree in Industrial Hygiene, which is a branch of Public Health that deals with employee safety in the workplace. I loved working in that field, but when I had children, I really wanted to be the one at home raising them. I am extremely lucky that I have been able to spend the past 22 years teaching and raising my children....

...from Yale University. While in graduate school, I facilitated classroom discussions, which involved lesson planning, writing short response papers, and critiquing my classmates' responses. While working for a Professor at Yale Law School on my honors thesis, I learned key writing and editing strategies, such as reverse outlining. My professors have empowered me to approach writing with intention and clarity, and I bring this deep knowledge to my tutoring practice. My academic experience has given...

...and literature courses. I have also taught a wide variety of ESL courses both here and in several countries abroad. Currently, I am teaching an online humanities course at the University of Phoenix where I have been employed part time for the past eight years. I have also been tutoring private students throughout the years, and have thoroughly enjoyed working one on one with each of my students. In addition to teaching, I am a...

...able to help others better connect to the true joys and fulfillment that can stem from learning, and in exchange, I have the pleasure of witnessing positive growth and transformation in young minds. Professionally, I have mentored and tutored children and young people of many ages. I spent two years during my undergraduate working for the Si Se Puede Learning Center where I tutored K-5 students in an underprivileged demographic and conducted fun and interactive...

...teaching experience in the Seattle School District. During my time in the classroom I taught 7th & 8th Grade English Language Arts, US/World History,and 8th grade Algebra support. In the classroom I focused on individual one on one instruction and took time to understand the strengths and weakness of every student. I believe in a collaborate learning environment and understand that all students learn in different ways. It is important to listen to the students...

...School District. I work within AVID and core classes at the middle school level to strengthen key reading, math, and science skills. I believe in student-centered learning methodologies and the AVID way. I know that learning begins with relationships so I work hard to establish trust to begin building the foundation of that relationship to pave the way for productive tutoring sessions. I am naturally high-energy and cultivate an optimistic learning environment by using positive...