Top Reading Tutors serving Tacoma
Andrew: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...the English, reading, and writing portions of these tests. In addition, I am prepared to tutor college students in ecology, which was a particular interest of mine while obtaining my degree. Outside of academics, I am interested in long hikes through the woods of Washington, reading fiction and nonfiction for pleasure, and getting to know my new city. In addition, I am enthusiastic about cooking and baking, and love to try new recipes, with varying...
Education & Certification
Iowa State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Josh: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...attended Stanford University for my B.A., earned an M.M. (Master's of Music) from the University of Washington in 2012, and am now completing my D.M.A. at UW as well. All of my degrees are in music composition, a field that allows me to interpret and describe ideas that intrigue me in creative ways using sound. That said, I still have a secret crush on math and science, and I love exploring and analyzing languages and...
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Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Music, Concentration in Composition
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Music Composition
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Katie: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...living in Montana and embracing my inner mountain woman. I love backpacking, trail running, learning about flora and fauna, skiing, and spending as much time as possible with my lovable mutt, Zuca. Fortunately, my job as a wilderness therapist in Montana and Idaho gave me the opportunity to embrace my passions while working with at-risk youth. I hope to bring passion, energy, organization, and a sense of humor to my tutoring sessions. Students I work...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, International Relations, Minors in Spanish and Creative Writing
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Grad Student, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
Adam: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...of Arts in Sociology from the University of Cincinnati. I plan on attending law school in the near future, but I have always enjoyed teaching. I started tutoring during my junior year of high school, finding that I had an aptitude for analogies that helped students learn the material. I tutor a large variety of subjects, including LSAT, SAT, and ACT. I also tutor various academic subjects, primarily in the fields of math and science....
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Bachelors, Sociology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36
Kat: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...and teaching. Although I majored in geology, I enjoy english, science, and history. I try to make subjects relatable to everyone, using cooking, sports, or 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...
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Brigham Young University - Bachelor of Science, Geology
Oklahoma State University - Master of Science, Geology
Shae: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...tangible reality. I also bring my yoga teacher background to the table, approaching my work with students as a holistic learning process. I've worked with college journalists and student leaders at Seattle Central Community College, high school poets at the Nova Project, and diverse adult writers at Bent Writing Institute. I tutor in the areas of College Essays, Essay Editing, Grammar and Mechanics, Literature, Public Speaking, Reading, Writing, Gifted, Study Skills and Organization. I love...
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The Evergreen State College - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing and Education for Social Justice
Goddard College - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Kalee: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...from the University of Washington with a degree in English Language and Literature. I have 10+ years of tutoring experience ranging from elementary students to undergraduate seniors. Additionally, I am a published writer and have worked for multiple literary magazines. I am skilled in writing, reading, editing, research, prose, language acquisition, and literary analysis. I am also proficient in Italian and am working towards fluency. I consider myself to be a very passionate and charismatic...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT English: 33
Claire: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...rapport fast, skills essential to my success. I most enjoy teaching environmental and earth science, but also enjoy teaching math and writing. I most enjoy when those subjects intersect or finding a way for them to intersect depending on the skills of my students. In my opinion, education is not just about the specific details taught but also about the process of learning. Therefore, I try and incorporate experiential education as much as possible in...
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Whitman College - Bachelors, Geology-Environmental Studies
Jeffrey: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...I did a lot of it as an undergraduate at the University of Washington. As a tutor, I believe that test preparation is a solvable problem, and I am excited about using my solutions to help students achieve their goals. Preparing for a standardized test can feel overwhelming. But you really can be prepared. Careful, concept-oriented preparation can help ensure that students don't run into anything radically new on exam day. My preparation strategy aims...
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University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
Hannah: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...I have been fascinated with words and the way we use them. I would love to help a pupil become attuned to the nuances of a text or express themselves more clearly for a college admissions essay. Besides education, my interests and hobbies include theatre, cooking, camping, and volunteerism. In my professional and personal life, I adhere to the motto of my favorite writer, E.M. Forster: "Only connect." By shaping meaningful connections with others, we come...
Education & Certification
Mount Holyoke College - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36
Theresa: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
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.
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Lycoming College - Bachelor in Arts, Music
Johns Hopkins University - Master of Arts Teaching, Elementary Education
Ary: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...graduate of Oberlin College, originally from Santa Cruz, CA and new to Seattle! I received a double major in English and Comparative American Studies, and graduated with high honors. My academic background is in literature, composition, and the social sciences, and I have been involved in teaching and tutoring for 5 years. While I tutor a variety of subjects, my favorite is writing and composition. Throughout college I worked as a course assistant and writing...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English and Comparative American Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 34
Katelynn: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...Literature at Knox College in Galesburg, IL. I double minored, however, in both Religious Studies and Anthropology & Sociology. I guess you could say that I like to keep my studies well-rounded. Since then, I have taken some classes in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL). I was also certified with a Corporate English Training Specialization. I have worked with a large variety of student populations. I taught swimming lessons to students aged preschool...
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Knox College - Bachelors, Spanish Literature
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
Nick: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...five children, I have extensive experience as both a mentor and a teacher. I received my undergraduate degree from Emory University in Anthropology, with a focus on religion and philosophy. After graduating, I spent three years in Africa and Asia working in sustainable development and teaching English to both adults and children, before moving to Paris to pursue a master's degree. I received my graduate degree in international relations and diplomacy from the American Graduate...
Education & Certification
Emory University - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
American Graduate School of International Relations & Diplomacy - Master of Arts, International Relations
SAT Verbal: 710
Katie: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...began my academic career in community college; I became inspired to teach others by a Math tutor; as it is for most people, math was a very difficult subject for myself but he showed me that with a little faith and hard work anything was possible. As he did for me, I started teaching my fellow classmates and conducting study groups to demonstrate that all new subjects are difficult but are possible to be learned...
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Grand Canyon University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Mary: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...name is Mary Wang and I would love an opportunity to tutor you! I am passionate about science having worked in scientific research labs, gone to college for a science degree and tutored for science subjects. My favorite topics are biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. As a college graduate and former overzealous high school student, I have personally gone through many of the tough classes and tests that you are facing right now. I have...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor of Science, Cellular, Molecular, Developmental Biology
SAT Verbal: 750
Chelsea: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...celebrate each accomplishment and move at the best pace for each student. I value intrinsic motivation for my students, and my goal is to make learning enjoyable and each lesson something my students look forward to. I am working to complete my English Language Learners endorsement in fall 2015 for an additional subject on my Washington certificate. I love animals (I have a cat named Matchka), art, cooking and baking, yoga and learning about languages.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art Education
Carter: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...Carter. I’m a graduate of Northwestern University, where I studied journalism and international studies (with a focus in Europe and international security), and gained a concentration in gender and sexuality studies. Thanks to journalism, I’ve traveled and lived all over the United States, from New York to Los Angeles to Houston. My biggest passions are English and literature, and I love to instill that passion in others, whether that means helping someone work through writing...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Journalism, International Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 710
Amanda: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...name is Amanda and I would love an opportunity to tutor you! A recent graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, I am excited to be back in my hometown of Bellevue, WA. I graduated cum laude from the College of Arts and Sciences with high distinction in English and minors in Psychology and Communication Design, and hope to apply my analytical and communication skills to a career in law or public policy. While attending...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 36
Katherine: Tacoma Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...review. While the corporate world provided valuable experience, I decided to further pursue my passions of languages and learning. I left the corporate sector and have obtained a Master's Degree at the Middlebury Colleges Language School program, where for four summers I took a pledge to speak only Spanish and complete a semesters worth of work in six weeks! For the interim 10 months each year, I tutored, worked with refugees and immigrants on job...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-River Falls - Bachelors, Spanish; International Studies
Middlebury College - Current Grad Student, Spanish
Private Reading Tutoring in Tacoma, WA
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For help trying to increase your child's proficiency in reading, contact Varsity Tutors in Tacoma today. Rest assured the tutor we match your student with will be the best match for them, helping to hone their reading skills and excel in school. After listening to your areas of concern and learning about your student's strengths and weaknesses, your child's tutor can design a program and study guide unique to them that will complement their lessons in school, offering an individualized, engaging, and structured learning experience.
Let our educational directors find you a hand-picked reading tutor in Tacoma who loves what they teach and can enable your student to make the most of their study sessions. Tutors love to read and enjoy helping kids find an appreciation for it. Whether your child has trouble with sequencing, inferences, or story mapping, the tutor we match them with will have multiple tools on hand to help them gain a firmer grasp of the written word, illustrating such concepts as setting, genre, endings, rate, and rhyme. Their tutor can also keep them actively engaged in the educational process and provide a positive environment that makes reading easy to learn and understand.
Reading is one of those fundamental subjects necessary for educational advancement as a whole. However, many young students struggle with antonyms and synonyms, homophones and homographs, and affixes and roots. An experienced tutor could help by providing clarity in a way that is designed especially for your child's method of learning and retaining material. With the tutor as their guide, they will develop a base for growing knowledge with fun and practical reading practice. Call us to find your child a passionate reading tutor in Tacoma, WA, who makes them want to learn more.
Scheduling sessions with your child's tutor revolves around your schedule. They will be happy to meet you and your student when and where it is comfortable and convenient for you, whether that is your own home or a place nearby. Meet them at a neighborhood library or a quiet coffeehouse. Grab a snack and beverage at Cafe Brosseau or Metronome Coffee, and relax as your student dives into reading lessons with their tutor. If during certain times, meeting in person doesn't work with your schedule, we offer an online interactive platform where your child can meet their tutor live and face-to-face. After each session, your child could be excited to return to school and show off their new skills.
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