
If you're hoping to earn your TESOL certification, Varsity Tutors can help you find a Seattle TESOL certification course, which can go a long way toward helping you with your classwork and your preparation for a certification exam. Teaching English as a second language goes a long way toward assisting people in their efforts to assimilate to life in the United States, and if you're hoping to go abroad and instruct students, earning your certification can make it much easier for you to find a job teaching others the nuances of the English language.
Unfortunately, learning how to teach others as part of the TESOL International Association's program of study isn't always the easiest thing to master. Like any college course at the University of Washington, it can be a challenge to keep up with the work while you're maintaining your responsibilities outside of the classroom. If you find yourself falling behind in your coursework, it's not always easy to carve out time to meet with your professor, especially if they're on a tight schedule that doesn't fit with your schedule.
That's where Seattle TESOL certification training can make a big difference. Instead of you being forced to meet on your professor's schedule, you can select the schedule that works best for your needs. When you contact Varsity Tutors to get started with your certification training, all you have to do is let our team of educational consultants know what time works best for you to hit the books.
From there, we'll help match you with a class at or near that time and help you get started in your TESOL preparation. As part of your Seattle TESOL certification class, your instructor will be someone who understands the TESOL program and how to help others succeed in their attempts to earn their certification. Just as importantly, your instructor enjoys helping others and will be happy to provide assistance as needed to assist your efforts in figuring out the material and earning your certification, whether that's by answering your questions or setting up a one-on-one meeting to clear up something that's giving you problems.
During your work, your instructor might offer a few tips on how to plan a curriculum based on the strengths and weaknesses of your students, or how to assess reading proficiency and figure out where your students need to start so that their work is neither too simple nor too overwhelming. Your instructor might even provide tips on time management skills, helping you in both your coursework and once you get to teach others.
As part of your Seattle TESOL certification training, you'll also have the ability to work with other students in a collaborative manner, which can go a long way toward your efforts to teach English to others. One of the best ways to learn a language is by practicing, and the same is true for learning how to teach a language. During your training, you might discover a new way to teach a topic that you never thought of, or you might share a tip that helps others figure out how they can pass along techniques for success in reading. You'll all be working toward the same goal, increasing your collective chances for success.
If you think you're in need of a little extra help to earn your TESOL certification, signing up for a Seattle TESOL certification course could be the edge you need to maximize your chances of completing your coursework at Seattle University and being ready to teach others the English language. Contact Varsity Tutors today to get started!

Jeannie: Seattle TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...farm high in the Rocky Mountains. We also had other farm animals and plenty of chores. Now I live on a small farm and still have a few alpacas left, for fun, and the farm dogs and cats. My favorite thing to do after tutoring is to go outside and do farm chores. I enjoy...
Education & Certification
- University of Phoenix-Washington DC Campus - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
- University of Phoenix-Washington DC Campus - Master of Science, Behavioral Sciences
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- English
- College English
- +7 subjects

Eunjeung: Seattle TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...also I have about 4 years for foreigners.I used to teach Korean to foreign friends interested in Korean or talk in Korean about topics they were interested in with friends who already speak Korean quite a lot. I can help you use Korean naturally. I speak standard language, but I can also teach you Korean...
Education & Certification
- Anaheim University - Certificate, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Adult ESL/ELL
- Korean
- Professional Certifications
- +3 subjects

Kristiana: Seattle TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...all kinds of students from various backgrounds and learning styles, and my interest in getting to know students for who they are. As a teacher, I care about building trusting relationships and individual coaching. My personal philosophy is that learning is teaching, and teaching is learning. We work together. And, if you have a question,...
Education & Certification
- Pacific Lutheran University - Bachelor in Arts, Chinese Studies
- Pacific Lutheran University - Masters in Education, Language Arts Teacher Education
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- CPE - Certificate of Proficiency in English
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +40 subjects

Roddy: Seattle TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...To this end I identify your weaknesses and strengths, help to strengthen you where you are weak, and make better use of your strengths. I achieve this by teaching you to ask the right questions in a language that you can understand so that you can find the answers on your own and know that...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington - Master's/Graduate, Economics
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Statistics (in French)
- Economics
- Accounting
- +27 subjects

Nicholas: Seattle TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...primary and secondary settings, bringing a broad skill set to meet diverse learning needs. My areas of expertise include computer science, information technology, business, marketing, personal finance, Spanish, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL/ESL), and mathematics. I have a Master of Arts in Teaching (World Language Focus) and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish...
Education & Certification
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Master of Arts Teaching, Spanish Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- PRAXIS
- CPA
- Personal Finance
- +95 subjects

Margaret Keisman: Seattle TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...achieve in school? I tutor a broad range of subjects but I most enjoy math and writing. In both math and writing there's room for discussion. Unlike the classroom approach, in tutoring we get to take the time to discuss "how and why." How did you get that answer? "How" leads us to thinking and...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor of Science, Marketing
- New York University - Master of Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- English
- Middle School Writing
- Learning Differences
- +21 subjects

Kimberly: Seattle TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...sure students can pronounce words well and that they understand what they are reading and learning. I have a masters degree in education and I have been teaching for more than 20 years. I also have been teaching English online for ESL learners for more than 4 years. Take your child to my Varsity Tutors...
Education & Certification
- University of Alberta - Bachelor in Arts, Education
- University of Northern British Columbia - Master of Arts, Educational Psychology
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Test Prep
- ESL/ELL
- +3 subjects

Michelle: Seattle TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...the Northwest to teach at a community college. I have taught at the same college ever since. During COVID19, I applied what I mastered in my degree programs by effectively teaching online/live through a combination of a popular video meeting platform and a learning management system. I have since returned to the classroom, but still...
Education & Certification
- University of San Francisco - Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- English Grammar and Syntax
- SHSAT
- Professional Certifications
- +15 subjects

Candice: Seattle TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...teaching artist. I have also recently served as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Taiwan. From these experiences, I have developed a fluid understanding of teaching methods and a keen sense of students' diverse learning styles. I can tutor various English subjects, such as PreK-12 ELA curricula, ELL literacy, composition, creative writing, and ESL (conversational...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English
- The New School - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- SAT Summer Scholars
- ACT Science
- SAT Reading
- +52 subjects

Janese: Seattle TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...the most difficult skill. Though this is the case, I have an array of teaching tools to help ESL students improve in all skills including reading/writing and listening. I have taught both non-native and native English speakers to read using an online phonics-based approach. I have found that more advanced English learners appreciate receiving feedback...
Education & Certification
- Iowa State University - Master of Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Professional Certifications
- English
- +3 subjects

William: Seattle TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...strong desire to help students discover new knowledge, unlock their abilities, practice critical thinking, and explore their ideas. I believe that education is the key to all future opportunities, and that any student can achieve any dream. I inspire my students to surpass their goals and exceed their expectations. I believe in using multiple differentiated...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor of Science, English
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Spelling Bee
- Introduction to Fiction
- +101 subjects

Brian: Seattle TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
I can teach you to speak, read and write in Arabic and Spanish. Alternatively, you can choose to study Arabic or Spanish only. I am also a fun and energetic teacher of English Language Arts and social studies and Eurasian history.
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- TExES - Texas Examinations of Educator Standards
- American Council on Exercise (ACE)
- +132 subjects

Jennifer: Seattle TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...University of Montana - Western. I was a first grade teacher in Idaho and Nevada for 12 years combined. I have been an online ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher since July of 2017. I have experience teaching all elementary subjects, but I love teaching kids to read the most. It's exciting to see...
Education & Certification
- The University of Montana-Western - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Writing
- Middle School Science
- Math
- +12 subjects

Melissa: Seattle TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...a Master of Business Administration degree. I received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from Texas A&M-Kingsville. I have obtained an Associates of Applied Science degree in Administrative Computer Technology. I have mentored others. My favorite subjects to tutor would be English, Reading and Math. I would like to learn what motivates my...
Education & Certification
- Texas A & M University-Kingsville - Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- SEE - Special Enrollment Exam
- Other
- +55 subjects

Alyce: Seattle TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...creativity, and encouragement. I like to think outside of the box, and enjoy challenging my students to reach their full capabilities. I hold a B.A. in German and Classics from Samford University, and an M.A in German Literature from The University of Alabama. I have also completed graduate work in English literature and theology. I...
Education & Certification
- The University of Alabama - Master of Arts, German
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Religion
- AP Art History
- +164 subjects

Lindsey: Seattle TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...break down complex concepts into manageable steps, ensuring that students gain both understanding and confidence in their abilities. My proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Office and my ability to incorporate technology into lessons enhance the learning experience, making it engaging and accessible. I take pride in my strong interpersonal skills, which allow me to...
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Idaho - Bachelor of Education, English
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Test Prep
- Adult ESL/ELL
- +18 subjects

Colin: Seattle TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
I am an excellent tutor with a wide range of expertise. I am persistent, patient and inquisitive. I have been a teacher for more than fifteen years and I am sure if we work together, we can find a way to improve your academic performance.
Education & Certification
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fine and Studio Arts Management
- The University of Michigan - Master of Fine Arts, Fine and Studio Arts Management
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- SAT Math
- SAT Reading
- COMPASS Writing Skills
- +47 subjects

Elizabeth: Seattle TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...courses for over 25 years, and SAT prep classes for four years, both remote and in-person. I adopted my daughter from Ethiopia when she was 7 years old, and she spoke no English. To prepare her for first grade, I taught her to read using a Phonics curriculum, and she was able to read whole...
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Emerson College - Master of Arts, Creative Writing
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- College Level American Literature
- Test Prep
- +52 subjects

Karina: Seattle TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...have extensive experience in many grade levels. For a while I also worked as a Spanish and Portuguese teacher for a language school. Recently, I have been teaching ESL online for almost three years. With smaller children I try to be more fun and engaging. I like to adapt to a students personality. Some are...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Phonics
- Essay Editing
- Professional Certifications
- +17 subjects

Kelly: Seattle TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages instructor
...of all ages and abilities. Pre-school, Kindergarten and homeschooled students are favorite groups of mine as they have some unique learning situations, styles and needs. My Special Education training offers a unique perspective into how to teach so that students learn best. I utilize whichever strategies work with a student and will continually adjust to...
Education & Certification
- Western Michigan University - Bachelor of Science, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Subject Expertise
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- PRAXIS
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Math
- +33 subjects