Top Reading Tutors serving Tacoma

Courtney: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor 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...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor of Science, Medical Anthropology and Global Health
SAT Math: 700

Christopher: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...it provides me with the opportunity to propel the next generation to greater heights than mine. Personally, I believe that all students are capable of learning any topic, and that this can be accomplished by truly picturing exactly how all these concepts work in their head. And exactly how the concepts are pictured is dependent on the learning style of the student, which I will help them discover through the process of tutoring. Discovering this...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering

Corrie: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...of my degrees are in Public Health. I enjoy mentoring and teaching students of all ages. I have mentored K-8, 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...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor in Arts, Public Health
University of Washington - PHD, Global Health, Microbiology

Nathansaleh: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...students to experiment with new knowledge and understand its limits. Incorrect answers are just as important as correct ones, in their own ways. I provide students with a safe atmosphere to discover both. I like working with middle and high school students mostly because they get my humor by that age. Younger students are just as fun because everything is new for them, and they're not afraid to be passionate about learning.
Education & Certification
Centralia Community College - Associate in Arts, General Studies

Danielle: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...Online Education from Southern New Hampshire University. After graduation, I worked with middle school students primarily in Social Studies and 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...
Education & Certification
Southern New Hampshire University - Masters in Education, Education
State Certified Teacher

Allegra: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...by parents to come into their homes weekly and tutor their children. My belief about teaching/tutoring is that establishing a trusting, respectful relationship with the student and parents is the foundation of success. I am experienced and good at that. I also believe learning can and should be fun! I like to celebrate baby steps. I believe errors are opportunities and correction should be presented positively. I also know that thoroughly understanding a student's challenges...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Social Work
University of Washington - Master of Social Work, Social Work

Jack: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...tutoring peers to leading multiple clubs, I have many years of experiencing in assisting and explaining concepts to others. In 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....
Education & Certification
Vasudha: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...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 to succeed. In my spare time, I enjoy doing pilates and yoga, listening to music, and...
Education & Certification
University of Phoenix-Washington DC Campus - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Nicholas : Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...because I am very patient and I love to watch them learn and grow as students. I am currently tutoring a student in ESL. This is my first time working in this subject area but it is a positive and fulfilling experience. I like to equate my teaching style with that of the old saying, if at first you don't succeed try try again. I encourage students to keep playing with different studying strategies to...
Education & Certification
Pacific Lutheran University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Samantha: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...their education and open doors to advanced education in Ivy League schools and well-sought-after careers. Although Samantha teaches in the United States, her lessons are at an exceptional internationally competitive standard and will prepare all students for an education in any international school or for a career path. Samantha has students from across the globe. She has taught English as a second language, creative writing, English, inorganic chemistry, and math internationally, and has taught individuals...
Education & Certification
Bastyr University - Bachelor of Science, Premedicine

Jeffrey: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...not just isolated to an exam, but to also to a countless amount of diverse fields that influence a student's life . For example, cultivating a love for American literature by looking at it through the lens of sports writing. This idea provides a foundation for how I view education; as never simply confined to the classroom. We engage in the learning process through truly ever part of life. This I believe, is the most...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Politcal Science

Shanon: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...work as an educator at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, where I teach students ages 5 to 18 about 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...
Education & Certification
Washington State University - Bachelor of Science, Wildlife Ecology

Kylie : Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...completed my student teaching in a 3th/4th Multiage classroom in Heidelberg, Germany and am currently working at Tukwila Elementary School 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...
Education & Certification
Northern Arizona University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
State Certified Teacher

Megan: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...of absence from teaching 2nd grade, after the birth of my daughter. I believe students learn the best when they 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....
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus - Masters in Education, Education

Elizabeth: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...in a supportive and safe environment! I taught both 3rd and 4th grade in California for thirteen years. After relocating 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
California State University-East Bay - Master of Arts, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Western Governors University - Masters in Education, Instructional Technology

Winston: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...is English because it is the foundation of good writing and reading. I like to tutor students by using real world examples that they care about and can relate to. I learn each student's learning style and then adapt to it. Everyone is different and everyone learns at his or her own pace. When I'm not tutoring, I love to write, read, hike, workout, and watch documentaries. I often volunteer in my community by cleaning...
Education & Certification
California State University-Northridge - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing

Shreya: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...and Engineering. I am an aspiring User Experience Designer inspired by the intersection between technology and design. I graduated from 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...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor of Science, Human-Computer Interaction
ACT Composite: 32

Gabrielle: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...Studies. I am originally from Montreal, Canada and grew up going to an international IB school, where I received a 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...
Education & Certification
Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Composite (2400 scale): 2140
SAT Verbal: 770

KayCee: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...Political Science and History from Arizona State University. I had the pleasure of attending Barrett, the Honors College while at 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...
Education & Certification
Arizona State University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Philip: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Oregon - Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760
LSAT: 169
Private Reading Tutoring in Tacoma, WA
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For help trying to increase your child's proficiency in reading, contact Varsity Tutors in Tacoma today. Rest assured the tutor we match your student with will be the best match for them, helping to hone their reading skills and excel in school. After listening to your areas of concern and learning about your student's strengths and weaknesses, your child's tutor can design a program and study guide unique to them that will complement their lessons in school, offering an individualized, engaging, and structured learning experience.
Let our educational directors find you a hand-picked reading tutor in Tacoma who loves what they teach and can enable your student to make the most of their study sessions. Tutors love to read and enjoy helping kids find an appreciation for it. Whether your child has trouble with sequencing, inferences, or story mapping, the tutor we match them with will have multiple tools on hand to help them gain a firmer grasp of the written word, illustrating such concepts as setting, genre, endings, rate, and rhyme. Their tutor can also keep them actively engaged in the educational process and provide a positive environment that makes reading easy to learn and understand.
Reading is one of those fundamental subjects necessary for educational advancement as a whole. However, many young students struggle with antonyms and synonyms, homophones and homographs, and affixes and roots. An experienced tutor could help by providing clarity in a way that is designed especially for your child's method of learning and retaining material. With the tutor as their guide, they will develop a base for growing knowledge with fun and practical reading practice. Call us to find your child a passionate reading tutor in Tacoma, WA, who makes them want to learn more.
Scheduling sessions with your child's tutor revolves around your schedule. They will be happy to meet you and your student when and where it is comfortable and convenient for you, whether that is your own home or a place nearby. Meet them at a neighborhood library or a quiet coffeehouse. Grab a snack and beverage at Cafe Brosseau or Metronome Coffee, and relax as your student dives into reading lessons with their tutor. If during certain times, meeting in person doesn't work with your schedule, we offer an online interactive platform where your child can meet their tutor live and face-to-face. After each session, your child could be excited to return to school and show off their new skills.
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