
Katie: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
Duke University, B.A., cum laude ~ Fulbright Scholar ~ Undergraduate Teaching Fellow I just graduated cum laude from Duke University with a B.A. in Psychology. I have extensive experience tutoring Psychology, English, ESL, Spanish, and SAT prep. I look forward to working with you to achieve your academic goals!
Education & Certification
Duke University - Current Undergrad, Psychology

Ruth: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...spent one year as a Fulbright teacher at Northern (Arctic) Federal University in Arkhangelsk, Russia, teaching English and growing international friendships. Since returning to Pittsburgh in 2012, she has taught and mentored at-risk kids and youth at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, and Best of the Batch Foundation. Her work focuses on culturally responsive multi-cultural education, language teaching, and program development. At the Carnegie Library, she created World Family Day, an event...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelors, Comparative Literature / Russian Civilization

Michael: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...major in philosophy and a minor in mathematics at the University of Washington, I was fortunate to be exposed to very different learning and teaching styles. I also learned to appreciate that very smart people can think in very different ways from each other and that people who are outstanding at some subjects inevitably need help with others. I always bring this insight to bear on tutoring, where I work together with the student to...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Sophia: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
I truly enjoy working with students of different ages and learning needs. I have experience with K-12 to adult learners who are professionals and have very specific needs. I hope we can work together to increase knowledge on different topics and abilities.
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Anthropology
New York University - Masters, Latin American Stuides

Travis: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...in the greater Seattle area and work as an interpreter (American Sign Language/English/Spanish). To date, I hold a Master of Science in Computational Linguistics, a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics. I tutor a wide variety of subjects, including computer science, mathematics, and Spanish. If you need help, let's work it out together! I can also provide tutoring services through American Sign Language (instead of English),...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Linguistics
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Computational Linguistics

Chris: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...that offers students a specialized one-on-one classroom environment. At YWA, I taught all high school science classes (including AP, Computer Programming, and Environmental Science) and all levels of high school math. In addition to my teaching and tutoring duties, I designed individualized lesson plans, curricula, homework assignments, and tests. Subjects I have successfully tutored Physics: all levels Chemistry: all levels high school, plus P-Chem, O-Chem Biology: all levels high school Math: all levels high school,...
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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physics
University of Washington - Master of Science, Physics

Mike: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...with students who want to practice their conversational and written Spanish. For non-native English speakers, I can help you deepen your English skills from common street slang where you learn to "speak like an American" to academic reading and writing which can place you in college level classes at our local colleges and universities. I teach college level ESL and social sciences at Tacoma area colleges and cover the following subjects: American Government and politics,...
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University of Central Arkansas - Bachelors, Sociology
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Masters, Political Science and Government

Philip: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...courses, and I love it! I also have many other academic interests and I am excited to tutor in any of the areas listed on my profile. I have tutored a wide age-range; from pre-k to college and everything between. I was a tutor in several capacities throughout my years at school, and have continued to tutor and teach since then. I really enjoy helping students grow their own sense of self-confidence and watching them...
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Pacific Lutheran University - Bachelors, Spanish (Hispanic Studies), Global Studies

Veena: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...the University of Washington where I earned by Bachelor's Degree in Biology. I have experience working with students from the kindergarten level to undergraduates at universities. I tutor English, writing, science, study methods, and mathematics. When working with new students, the first thing I always do is try to understand how each student learns because each individual is different and everyone learns in a unique way. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, reading, writing,...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Undergrad, Biology, General

Katie: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...Work program, so the stress and anxiety of standardized test taking is fresh in my memory. For students preparing to take the SATs, ACTs, or GREs - I feel your pain! Together we can work through the daunting process of analyzing your areas of strength and opportunities for growth and put you on the path towards the score you want. When I am not tutoring, I hope to be exploring the great outdoors and getting...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, International Relations, Minors in Spanish and Creative Writing
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Grad Student, Social Work

Andrew: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...teaching ESL outside of Seoul in South Korea. Both were remarkable experiences and have significantly shaped my teaching style while simultaneously, through the stories of my students, demonstrating to me the paramount importance of education in today's society. I am a very flexible and amiable teacher who enjoys exchanging ideas with students. That said, my two years of both in-classroom and tutoring experience have shown to me the importance of having lesson plans of clear,...
Education & Certification
Calvin College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Claire: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...There, I taught classes that ranged from science-heavy forest and aquatic ecology to those that emphasized interpersonal growth like high ropes and cooperation, developing my own lesson plans and adapting them to different states' curricula and to students' ages and personalities. My classes focused on allowing students to explore the world around them, and to ask their own questions, creating an open space where they could learn how to challenge themselves. Both schools at which...
Education & Certification
Whitman College - Bachelors, Geology-Environmental Studies

Juliet: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...brought me unique life experiences. My years of mandarin study have opened doors for me abroad, including competing in Mandarin on an international television show and rehabilitating sea turtles in the South China Sea. My pursuit of biology has taken me from studying crows’ ability to recognize human faces here in Seattle to researching critically endangered monkeys and dolphins in picturesque rural China. I am excited to encourage my students to become confident in their...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biology major, Chinese minor

Patricia: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...as a language instructor in the UK, where I did my teacher training and taught Spanish to both adults and high schoolers. I have also taught English as a foreign language in Spain and tutored for many years. I'm a distance lecturer in translation English to Spanish for a British University too. I moved to the US in June 2014 to earn a MA in Linguistics with a Language Teaching Specialization from the University of...
Education & Certification
Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Bachelors, Translation and Interpreting
University of Oregon - Masters, Linguistics, Language Teaching Specialization

Colleen: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
Hi! My name is Colleen Martinez, I am a college senior with a major in psychology and anthropology! I love learning new things and getting to know new people and I am excited to do that through tutoring!
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Anthropology

Zoe: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
I am a first grade teacher! I work with students of all abilities in math, reading, writing, science, social studies and more. I have a degree in Early Childhood Special Education and have quite a bit of experience tutoring and students and adults. I know some Spanish and can teach English! I would LOVE to work with you or you student!
Education & Certification
Western Washington University - Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood Special Education

Casey: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...as a classroom teacher, and have tutored students in Spanish and English as well. I love teaching. Tutoring is a great (and rare) opportunity to focus on one student and create and meet goals together. I have a Master's degree in elementary education and am comfortable teaching all elementary subject matter. I have a Bachelor's degree in Spanish and have spent three years of my life living and teaching in Spanish speaking countries, so feel...
Education & Certification
Lewis & Clark College - Bachelor in Arts, Hispanic and Latin American Languages
Portland State University - Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching

Rory: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
Learning is a skill that should be gained, enhanced, and used throughout your life. Only then will success come.... In a first lesson, we would start by getting to know a little bit about each other, so we know who we are talking to, and asking what they hope to get out of the sessions. After understanding is reached, we can tackle the material.... By instilling in them a love of learning. Application is always a...
Education & Certification
Utah State University - Bachelors, English
Full Sail University - Masters, Creative Writing

Michael: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
I am currently getting my Physics degree at Seattle University with minors in mechanical and electrical engineering. I have a passionate for helping students and a drive to inspire them to use the tools from a variety of subject areas to solve problems and achieve their goals.
Education & Certification
Seattle University - Bachelor of Science, Physics

Katherine: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...study abroad in Granada, Spain, where I was able to not only develop a more in depth understanding of the Spanish language, but have an extended exposure to a new culture and history. I also had numerous opportunities to tutor my peers as an undergraduate. I spend about a year and a half providing tutoring support for some introductory computer science courses. These courses focused primarily on learning Python and some of the basic methods...
Education & Certification
Scripps College - Bachelors, Physics
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