Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Bellingham, WA

...volunteering with Valpo Surf Project, a non-profit that teaches English to underprivileged youth in Valparaiso, Chile. My time spent in South America has given me competence in Spanish as well, something that I'm excited to share as a Spanish tutor. Other than TESOL and Spanish, I'm passionate about subjects such as Geography, History, and Sociology.

Anyone can learn anything if given the opportunity and the correct path to the conclusion.... Engage the student on all levels, and then lead them to the answer instead of pushing.... Try to find out the most effective way to teach the student. Relax and talk about how to get to the solution.... Find the student's favorite way to learn.

...exciting dreams. I'm committed to ensuring that every student I work with receives the support they need to succeed. While I tutor in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about the power of storytelling, mythology, world literature, and the history that makes a people. It is my experience that curiosity drives retention...

...longer projects. I can also tutor oil painting, watercolor, charcoal, and drawing. I am most passionate about drawing basics. Skill in art is a matter of practice and study, like any other discipline. I've found through assisting art classes, peer mentoring, and tutoring teens that with a few essential skills, you can build a strong...

...by my desire to help students to overcome challenges that they face both academically as well as behaviorally in school. I have worked with adjudicated students at a wilderness camp, taught in public schools with students who have IEP's for emotional/behavioral difficulties, supported teachers through various special education needs, and have taught subjects such as...

...There, My name is Emma. I am a recent graduate for the University of Washington, Seattle, with a PhD in history. I am also a documentary filmmaker. I joined varsity tutors because I love teaching and take great joy in helping others reach their potential! I have expertise in history (especially European history), dissertation writing,...

...ten years, mostly at the high school and university levels. In China I was also fortunate enough to serve as the director of studies for an English language high school, which gave me an opportunity to dive deeper into assessments and see how teachers can help students understand just what they’re supposed to do, and...

...I realized through tutoring and teaching assistant positions that I really love helping students break through obstacles in their education, specifically in math and science. I am now studying Theoretical Mathematics. I firmly believe that math should never be an obstacle to any path someone may want to pursue in life, whether that be a...

I am a recent University of Washington graduate in Spanish Language and Comparative Religion studies. I love playing the flute, reading, and tutoring students at my local high school and here.

...to be that mentor I didn't have. My number one goal is to make students realize that they are capable of anything they put their mind to. I am a Finance student at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. Besides business, I have extensive expertise in a variety of subject areas, ranging from language arts...

...a subject I'm not very familiar with - it's an excuse to learn something new! I prefer tutoring to teaching primarily because I can tailor the lessons to the individual student. One-on-one settings mean I don't have to divide my attention between students, which I love because every student deserves undivided attention. When I'm not...

...about early childhood education and building the foundation for life long learning. I believe in engaging and playful learning and will teach my classes with lots of interaction and opportunities for engagement. I am certified to teach K-8 Elementary, K-12 Special Education and Early Childhood Education. In addition, I have a certificate in Child Psychology...

...developed several Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with students that required direct one-to-one instruction, assessment, goal formation, and review. What separates me from many teachers and tutors is my pedagogical style. Coming from a theatre background, my instructional methods are often engaging and performance-based, not only to provide students with an active model of appropriate behavior,...

...Psychology as well as a minor in Biochemistry. I have extensive experience tutoring a wide range of subjects, but am most passionate about math, science, and psychology. I love to have fun with my students, and try to incorporate lots of fun (while learning) into our sessions. I believe that education one of the most...

...teaching philosophy is guiding not telling, and my tutoring style reflects this. I will never directly tell someone the answer because you don't learn that way. Instead, I use hints, guided questions, and leading phrases to help the student get there themselves, then I will go over it with them and make sure they understand...

...new things in our own way! That is why I love to help students find their best way to learn. When working with students I do my best to incorporate their interests into the lesson as well as finding out their learning style so they are getting the information presented in the best way for...

Multipotentialite with a passion for science. I have a bachelor's in biology and two master's in both environmental science and public health. I have taught biology classes, food safety classes, and the general public about scientific principles. My teaching style is to make things simple and relatable.

...literacy. I am interested in tutoring many subjects, but I am most passionate about social studies, government, and US history. I am currently working on becoming endorsed in mathematics as well. I believe that everyone has a right to good education, and I hope that I am able to help students with that. Outside of...

...My research work on Spanish literature was published by the University's literary journal. After moving to Miami, I completed a Master's Degree in Modern Languages Education from Florida International University. I became a Spanish/Young Adults National Board Certified Teacher in 2005. I am a member of the Foreign Language Teachers Association and the American Association...

...help others do the same as I have a good idea of what works and doesn't work in language learning. Additionally, my international affairs major has deepened my understanding of politics, history, and macro-economics - learning how all of this works on a global scale. Currently I am working at a French immersion school as...