Award-Winning Tutors in Tacoma, WA for Students in Special Education Programs

...other analogies to break down complicated principles. I began as a teaching assistant my sophomore year at Brigham Young University. Since this time, I have performed as a teaching assistant for 14 University-level courses. I have also tutored students at all grade levels. I like to spend time with my husband, 4 rescue cats, and two bunnies. I also create wheel-thrown pottery, play guitar and piano, read, cook, or spend time outside.... I believe that teaching...

I love the look a child gets in their eyes when they begin to understand a concept that has alluded them in the past. Whether teaching my class or working one on one with a student, seeing that success is what I strive for.... All students are capable of being successful. As a teacher, it's my job to identify the strategies and resources that will put each student I work with on the path to success.

...believe that all students are creative individuals and intellectuals-in-training, and I promise to take your concerns seriously and help you work through anxieties so that you can be your best student self. My favorite topic to tutor is History, but I also love to help students with ACT preparation and college admissions essays. I recognize that applying to college can be very stressful, and as a future professor, I think it is important that I...

...who was home-schooled. I helped her dramatically improve her math skills and she was able to get into an excellent, and very competitive, private high school after taking a math entrance test. And throughout all of this, I have absolutely loved it! I am a CRLA Certified Tutor, having completed all 3 levels of training. There is nothing better than seeing the look on a student's face when he or she "gets it." I love...

...is when a student truly begins to enjoy a subject that they initially found difficult. I love when students recognize their own progress and begin to feel very comfortable with things that were once very intimidating. I tutor many subjects from Reading and Math to Spanish and Geography and Environmental Science. I enjoy explaining complex ideas in a clear and easy to understand manner, and tailoring my tutoring style to the students’ needs. I think...

...of Oregon's Environmental Science program, and have minors in Biology and Latin American studies. In the fall I will be starting a program in Speech and Hearing Sciences, and plan to follow up with a masters in Speech Language Pathology. During my undergraduate career, I was enthralled with the life sciences, and am passionate about passing that excitement on. The subjects that I love teaching most are Algebra, Geometry, Life Science, and English/Essay Editing.

...in Seattle. I have been teaching for almost two years, and have been working with elementary aged children for over eight years. As an elementary school teacher I know the skills and tools children need to be successful. I have experience working with every grade level, as well as students who are learning English and students receiving special education services. Lastly, I truly believe in teaching children skills they need to not only be successful...

...with my Bachelor's in Special Education. I am a certified teacher in the states of Missouri and Washington. I provide my students with daily instruction in the areas of reading, writing, math, and social emotional skills. I have a passion for teaching and helping students reach their full potential. I differentiate all lessons to meet the specific needs of each and every one of my students. Every student brings a unique set of skills and...

I am a long-time youth recreation worker who is currently pursuing a degree in Special and Elementary Education. I love teaching students in all academic subjects, especially math! Fostering students' conceptualization of abstract problems to promote deep learning and understanding is my main goal!

...trade school, and in Institute of Chemical Engineering in Russia and later in California State University, Northridge I was engaged in tutoring one way or the other. In California, I was working with people with disabilities, and one of my responsibilities was to help them take the tests and to complete the homework. In addition, I spent 10 years working as an AVID tutor at the Puyallup School District, in Washington state. Also, I have...

I love working with people and seeing people succeed! I have experience with elementary, middle school, high school and post-secondary level students in the subjects of English/Language Arts, Reading and Writing, ESL, American Sign Language and some additional subjects. ... Communication skills are key! Empowering the student to have confidence in themselves, listening to them to determine where they need additional help, being patient, and not being afraid to use different strategies when certain ones don't...

...start program, and graduated high school as a Valedictorian. I have worked with Disability Resource Services in taking notes for students, and have also offered assistance with homework to other students. As an engineering student, I am able to use my experience to offer assistance with math. I am also able to tutor in chemistry since I have already completed the general chemistry series. I believe that education is extremely important in life, not only...

...fluent Spanish-speaker and especially enjoy teaching language through numerous methods, depending on an individual's preferred learning patterns. Outside of tutoring and teaching, I play the violin and guitar, and also sing. I am a doula, planning to study midwifery in the future. In addition to working in education-related fields, I have also worked closely with events spaces and bookstores in DC, Seattle, and Oberlin, OH. I am very passionate about literature and working closely with...

...as a behavioral therapist for children with behavioral challenges, ABA therapist in play-based settings, and student-taught in Integrated Co-teaching (ICT) Classrooms during my time at NYU. After getting to know my students, I work with them to meet their needs by differentiating my instruction and integrating each part of the ecosystem that contributes to their learning. My philosophy of education puts students at the forefront of their learning. I believe that my job as an...

...full potential and discover the joy in learning. My approach is 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...

...strategies. I have taught early literacy through language acquisition using a curriculum based around literate as soon as possible. I have also taught in a second setting of early literacy skills through scheduled literacy focus time in a standard early education curriculum. Language is my passion and teaching is my skill. I have taught monolingual and bilingual kids to read. My related job titles have been Lead Classroom Teacher, Tutor, and Phonics Teacher. I have...

...among the top in class during my undergraduate years at University of Washington with a degree in Business Finance. I achieved to graduate honors with Magna Cum Laude, that is awarded to top 3.5% in a class of 6,250. I continue to carry this dedication for academic excellence to University of Pennsylvania, and have completed my graduate school with a 4.0 GPA. I will be able to help you with homework, study tips, preparing for...

...of score improvement for my students. I have taken the SAT, GRE and several teacher licensure examinations. I have particular experience with coaching students on MAP testing, test taking strategies, dealing with test anxiety and closing the gap when students are behind through intensive instruction. I have lived in rural Alaska - a.k.a. the "Bush" and used to live in the community where the TV show "The Alaskan Bush People" was filmed! I love helping...

...for the first time. I have witnessed and heard stories of how early experiences in math, such as an elementary school teacher telling a student that they're "just bad at math" or "not smart enough" to do math can affect a person for years, and I am fully equipped to combat this. We will find different ways to look at a problem until we find the right method that matches their way of thinking.

...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, and playing...