Award-Winning Study Skills and Organization Tutors serving Tacoma, WA

...of one on one instructional time to transform student attitudes and outcomes. I seek to empower students to better understand themselves and succeed in life. My approach to tutoring is based on games and questioning, to bring fun, and thinking together to create effective sessions that improve student self esteem, effectiveness, and ability.... Student engagement is key. When students are engaged and curious, they bring their best thinking and work ethic. Connecting work with students’ lives...

...learners and gifted students, both in my personal and professional experiences. I specialize in working with multi-exceptional learners. I am a licensed teacher in two states, with endorsements in: - Music (Instrumental and Vocal) - Special Education - Early Childhood Special Education - Elementary Education - Middle School Education - Foundational Mathematics - Foundational Language Arts...

...a senior attending University of Washington and pursuing a Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering. I grew up in China and I speak both English and Mandarin. Intense projects and a heavy course load have helped to build a strong foundation in math, physics, and programming. When I came to this country, I was forced to...

...a proud product of Seattle Public Schools. I completed my Masters in Teaching in 2014, and spent the past two years as a 4th/5th grade Montessori teacher at Graham Hill Elementary in South Seattle. I am passionate about working with students to create lifelong learners and innovative leaders, and in order to do so, believe...

I am currently working towards a BS in Mathematics from La Salle University with a minor in Chemistry. After graduating this May, I plan on attending graduate school at the University of Washington for Civil Engineering. I enjoy tutoring as I see it as a means to help people overcome an obstacle.

...Analyst, originally from Honolulu, Hawai'i. She earned her bachelor's degree in DisAbilities Services and Community Outreach from Western Washington University, and a Master's in Science in ABA from Florida Institute of Technology. She has over 10 years of experience of working with children (including tutoring) and 6 years of experience in the field of Applied...

...San Diego University. I went through the IB diploma program in high school which set me up with a strong, academic foundation that is serving me well as a biology major. I currently work in a research lab on campus doing research on how to recover coral reefs, but my ultimate goal is to one...

...the University of Washington in Seattle, and in my undergraduate years (at the same institution) I studied Linguistics, English Creative Writing, and Japanese. My most comfortable tutoring areas include anything to do with writing, whether fiction or non-fiction, and teaching English as a second language. In tutoring, my primary objective is to be of the...

...also tutored private students on the side, which included SAT and TOEFL preparation. I am a firm believer in the value of education, and I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with others, especially history, geography and the English language. I greatly love teaching and tutoring, especially when I see my students' progress and achievement...

I grew up in a learning environment, and I view it as a lifelong process. I want to help my students achieve their academic goals while instilling passion and confidence. I am a positive thinking and hold an MBA. ... With enough perverseness and desire, anything is possible. Even when things get frustrating, have the patience to work through any issues you are having, and the world is yours!

...person that classmates asked for help. I peer tutored throughout high school and college. I taught a Biology lab at the undergraduate level, and as a graduate student, I mentored many other students in science. I can make even the most difficult concepts easy to understand. I am extremely patient with students, and I know...

...and educator, having worked in a variety of settings ranging from homeroom basic reading and writing skills to college-level Spanish tutoring. I am a 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 college student at Seattle University studying for my BS in Psychology. I love learning and believe that everyone should be allowed the opportunity to engage in the knowledge the universe has to offer. In my spare time, I can be found snuggling my dog, Luxe.

I have been teaching for the past three years and tutoring for the past five. I have experience working with ages K-20. I tailor my instruction to the individual student and what he/she needs.

Hi! My name is Becca and I am a student at the University of Washington. Prior to Varsity Tutors, I have two years of tutoring experience with high school sophomores and freshman. Besides the common school subjects, I can also work with students on their organizational skills and college essay writing.

...taking pictures of the beautiful PNW landscape and furry four-leggeds (mostly dogs and cats but the occasional wilderness furball too when I encounter them on my hikes). I enjoy hiking (it's more like nature walking with slight inclines occasionally!). I, of course, love to write and read as well as make art (a lot of...

...was a tutor with Willamette University's Academic Support Center. I worked individually with several students over the course of each semester, helping them develop study habits, identify their challenges, and meet their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Writing, Economics, and Mathematics. I am a firm...

...to communicate effectively and powerfully is one of the most important skills we can develop in our students This skill is not easily learned and is not gained simply through maturation. It is a skill that needs to be taught, practiced, and coached using effective feedback. It is my aim as a tutor to help...

...with their schoolwork. I currently tutor English, computer science, and I can help with test prep. Outside work, I like to run, play with my dog, go to kickboxing, and experience everything Seattle has to offer. I love traveling and trying new things, but there is so much to do in this city too! This...

...finishing up my last few weeks with a degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. I am a great tutor because I have worked in many schools at different levels, and know how to teach things in fun and creative ways. I love helping kids be successful in school, and I cannot wait to tutor...