Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in Tacoma, WA

...ideal score whatever that may be. I am a very efficient tutor that likes to make great use of the time together and will expect students to work independently outside the session in order to make progress in between meetings. I am a great listener and very observant which makes for an effective tutoring style. Outside of Academia I enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, lately I have gotten interested in triathlon, I was a...

...in Gig Harbor and am currently studying for law school. I would like to work in civil rights, or environmental law, and work towards a more just and equitable world. In my free time, I enjoy reading, watching films, making photographs, and working out. Most of the time I'll be found with my nose in a book, however! My favorite book is the Master and Margarita by Michael Bulgakov. I would love the opportunity to...

...of using curricula as guidance about what a student should be able to accomplish in a specific subject at a certain age or educational level. Moreover, whenever and wherever I tutor, I'm passionate about adjusting the curricula I use in ways that are relevant to my students' culturally and socially-influenced learning styles. I'm always primarily concerned with helping my students attain the goals that they see as right for themselves. I think it's important to...

...having a student attempt to teach back the material is an invaluable technique when learning to solidify understanding and find ones weaknesses. I also believe that a solid grasp of the fundamental ideas in a subject are essential in learning, as I see learning as a continuous process where knowledge builds upon itself. In my spare time, I like to stay active through lifting weights. I also am an avid gamer enjoying competitive games like League...

...I served as a traditional secondary classroom language arts teacher. I have taught a fully array of classes from 6th grade to 12th, from remedial level reading to AP level language and composition, plus electives such as journalism and creative writing in between. Public education has evolved in a way that makes me feel I'm no longer comfortable trying to evolve with it, so I've given up teaching and have begun working as a real...

Teaching students is very rewarding. Many of my students moved on to universities around the US and still kept in touch.

...humanities. I have five years of experience as a public school teacher in Seattle at the middle and high school levels, teaching classes in Reading, Writing, History/Social Studies, and Literature. My interest and expertise in these subjects, as well as my ability to work effectively with students of all different backgrounds and ability levels, will be easily observable in any tutoring session that we organize. So whether you are looking for essay-writing support, an improvement...

...strive to meet students on common ground, while finding a way to bring the deep intellectual curiosity in each of us to the surface. Ultimately math and its applications represent some of the great human endeavors of all time, and to explore it is to delve into and connect with a fundamental part of our historical being. I hope I'll be able to help you explore and understand math and more soon!... My role is to...

...real-world examples and problems to guide their learning, and to allow my students to understand and appreciate the relevance of skills and subject matter in their everyday lives, and the lives of others. I also am known and loved for injecting humor into my tutoring work in a way that keeps things fun and fresh. Education: B.A. Communications, Ithaca College MAIS International Studies, University of Washington MAIS Public Affairs, University of Washington Ed.D. (Doctor of...

...way, rather than having them just blindly running through practice exercises. My first formal introduction into tutoring others was in high school, when my English teacher asked me to tutor her daughter. I have always been top of my class in subjects related to reading and writing, and I was flattered and happy to have my first paying job. In my experience, many students study in a very inefficient way. My approach is to keep...

Hello there! I offer a no-stress, judgment-free environment, and I want to work with you in the ways that fit you best. When it comes to explaining the fundamentals, I'll support you in math and psychology; when it comes to biology, I'll help you conquer the nitty-gritty; and when it comes to reading analysis and writing skills, I'll help you shine. I'd...

Hi! My name is SriLasya, and I am very excited to be a Varsity Tutor. I graduated high school with an IB Diploma and I am currently an undergraduate student at the University of Illinois at Chicago. At the moment, I am a Sociology and Integrated Health Sciences Double Major, with a pre-Medical focus. I am a very patient and positive person, and I incorporate that into my teaching method. ... My teaching philosophy is to...

...used study techniques as a college student. While participating in study groups, I spent at least as much time teaching others college level concepts as I did being taught. These frequent study sessions helped me learn ways to become much more effective as a tutor. A large part of my responsibilities as a ski instructor was communicating with both my students and their parents and working with them to develop more effective ways to help...

My name is Nita, I am invested in helping those with high and low incidence disabilities obtain a valuable education that will aid in their long term success! When I'm not working you can find me in the gym or sipping some bobba. I look forward to working with you!

...complete their freshman and sophomore years of high school at the same time. I was also a general tutor for the whole school after hours. I learned a great deal about the nuances of working with the students, their families, and the resources that were available to them. I also understand the different types of student learning. There is so much to keep track of and take care of when it comes to a child's...

...intermediate conversation level. I have always had a passion for math, calculus especially, and even as a high school student, enjoyed helping others learn concepts and engage in critical problem solving. These critical thinking skills transfer over well to test-taking, and I am happy to serve as a tutor for the ACT, as well as the GRE, which I took last summer in preparation for my gradate program at the University of Washington. I have...

Over the last 20 years, I have seen all types of classes, teachers, exams, and homework. I've been the student, the tutor, the teacher, and the professor. Whatever it is that you need to get ready for, I will take the time to make sure you can get to where you want to be!

...rural Fijian village was fun, educational, and safe. I believe understanding topics deeply and from multiple perspectives makes learning more exciting and meaningful, so I always make sure to put subjects in context such that they can be applied to a student's daily life. During my time at Georgetown and in high school at Lakeside School in Seattle, I involved myself in one-on-one teaching, including acting as a college mentor for public high school students...

...process is either ignorant or unwise. One could suppose that's another way of pointing out those who haven't been part of it, but that's not my purpose. My purpose is to aid those in the muck of it so their efforts and time expenditure are met with appropriate results, because things are not easy and often times quite grueling. But we deserve better from those who might have a useful tip or two.

...writer and enjoy helping students articulate thoughtful, sophisticated, and creative ideas on paper, whether for an analytic paper or college application essay. In tutoring sessions, I encourage students to reflect upon their reading experience and get ideas on paper. I also work with students to develop a comprehensive understanding of literary devices and writing mechanics, which can help with both standardized tests and school assignments. I am a patient and kind teacher but am also...