Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Tacoma, WA

I recently graduated from Columbia University where I majored in English Literature. I'm also a pre-medical student, and I am currently taking a gap year teaching at an elementary school in Seattle before I apply to medical school next year. I have the most experience tutoring elementary and middle school students, but I am also comfortable with teaching english, math, and science K-12, and also the MCAT. Please get in touch if you are interested!

...human development, educational philosophy, teaching pedagogy, research and writing skills, and speaking/presentation skills. I also taught high school students for a couple of years in Alaska and am currently a high school teacher for Seattle Public Schools; my class is called "Careers in Education." I treat my high school students like I treat adults, and work with them to take ownership of their learning so they can continue to build the muscles of self-advocacy and...

...was a Teacher's Assistant which allowed me to help students at a college level master course material and study for exams. I have tutored algebra, geometry, reading, writing, history, anthropology, and religious studies. My favorite subject to tutor is math. Math has challenged me in the past, so I know from experience how rewarding it is to finally understand a concept. I want to help students achieve this feeling. I also love helping students with...

Hello! I'm Hannah, and I am passionate about helping students and adults reach their academic and professional goals through one-on-one, personalized support. With a master's in Education, seven years of teaching experience, and experience tutoring elementary through college-level subjects, I am a versatile tutor who can work with students in developing the necessary academic skills and strategies to be successful.

...so that the end result is not only a better grasp of a subject but also a stronger sense of self-empowerment anytime they tackle something new. I grew up in Lake Tahoe, CA, where my winters were spent in skis and my summers were spent in swimsuits. I also enjoy hiking, soccer, and just about anything else that involves being outside. I'm a recent transplant from California, so on a rainy day, you'll probably find...

...grammar, composition and writing). My favorite subject to tutor is chemistry! It allows me to explain how a lot of things work, and I enjoy relating the behavior of atoms and molecules to the characteristics of everyday things. Science is best when its concepts are understood and observed beyond the classroom. My style of teaching is participatory and inquiry-based; I will ask a lot of questions to facilitate critical thinking and active learning. This also...

...I can help them succeed in their classes. While I tutor a very broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about sciences such as chemistry, biology, microbiology, and math. I really enjoy helping students with their homework as well as preparing them for exams. In my opinion, the best study environment is fun and active learning. I help students participate in the session so they can learn better and retain what they learn. In...

...teacher in a fifth-grade classroom, I've learned how to inspire even the most reluctant learners to love using their minds. There's nothing more gratifying to me then seeing a student understand, and I'm privileged to witness that moment often. Whether your student needs to master the art of writing the five-paragraph essay, prepare for the SAT, or write their personal statement, I can help them reach their highest potential and love their academic success. And...

...UO, I taught freshman and sophomore chemistry classes, and I still keep in touch with many of my students. I also previously earned a Bachelor's degree in biochemistry from the University of West Florida. I have lots of experience teaching and tutoring chemistry students of all levels, and I also have done some work in the past with SAT test prep. I know chemistry can be an incredibly challenging subject to tackle, but I hope...

...found the tests to be like games that needed solving, and this is what I like to share with students. Standardized tests present clear goals for students to achieve, and I am encouraged with the amount of progress that can be made by preparing for the tests and having a strategy for tackling each section. In addition to tutoring for standardized tests, I really enjoy Spanish language tutoring. Language learning has always been my fun...

...about helping students because I realize how hard school can be when striving for As or falling behind and not feeling good enough. Being a student myself I have achieved an Associates of Arts and am currently pursuing my Bachelors of Science at the University of Washington. I have tutored community members and peers since my high school years and am ready to help a new generation of students achieve their academic dreams.

Hello! My name is Ms. Sapp and I teach English and French of all levels! I am excited to help you in any way that I can, so please feel free to reach out to start working on the languages you are learning!

...for elementary math and reading, as well as elementary, middle, and high school science. I have taken and excelled in AP courses, college courses, and graduate level chemistry courses and hope to prepare students for similar success by explaining and reviewing material, introducing study and testing strategies, and getting at the "why" behind important concepts. Outside of science, I love music including singing, dancing, and instruments and enjoy crafts, learning Chinese, and doing crossword puzzles.

...backgrounds and with a variety of strengths and weaknesses as learners. In the end, I'm interested not just in helping students complete particular assignments well but in providing them with methods and strategies to learn -- to fill up their "writing and reading bag o' tricks! I tutor students in English subjects -- writing and reading. I also tutor in history/world cultures as well as SAT prep. When I'm not working with students, I spend...

I am a college student in my senior year at RPI. I am studying mechanical engineering and love math and science.

...a concentration in gender and sexuality studies. Thanks to journalism, I’ve traveled and lived all over the United States, from New York to Los Angeles to Houston. My biggest passions are English and literature, and I love to instill that passion in others, whether that means helping someone work through writing a difficult essay or prep for the critical reading portions of the SATs. When I’m not tutoring, I love to read, craft and (of...

...and relevant examples. English is my favorite subject because it allows for an incredible amount of creativity and unorthodox interpretation when both writing and reading. Having most recently finished a year tutoring at a high school, I know that required reading and subsequent essay writing is not the preferred activity of some students. That said, I am passionate about trying to share my love of the craft with students to make reading and writing an...

...and a general surgery resident at the University of Washington. Now, as she prioritizes motherhood and family, she is taking a break from her training to focus on transferring to a program more local to her home community, where she can find better balance between her career and family. Jolan has extensive experience helping students succeed in their USMLE and COMLEX goals. Not only is she a subject expert, but she also teaches general learning...

...who executes ethical decisions, one must make choices that are based on moral codes that favor not only themselves, but also those who depend on their guidance. It is imperative that the mind of a leader is both selfless and ambitious. Without the proper outlook, disorder will spawn, and failure will be the aftermath. The ability to teach those who are seeking knowledge is both a privilege and a necessity. It is my duty to...

...tailored to each individual, focusing on building understanding, confidence, and curiosity. I believe that every challenge is an opportunity to grow, and I strive to create an environment where questions are encouraged, mistakes are embraced as part of the process, and progress feels exciting. Whether it's mastering new concepts, preparing for exams, or simply developing better study habits, I am committed to making learning engaging, empowering, and meaningful. Together, we'll achieve your goals and go...