Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Tacoma, WA

...and I would love to be your tutor. I graduated from the University of Washington in Drama: Performance and Education. After college, I became certified to teach English as a Second Language. This last year I lived in Costa Rica and taught English to students of varying ages and levels. My classes are always fun, dynamic and personalized. Never a boring lecture! Whether you need help studying for the SAT, or tackling difficult English grammar,...

...in local magazines and newspapers. Both my BA and MFA degrees from the University of Washington and the University of California, Irvine respectively are in creative writing, so that is my specialty. However, I can help with any type of writing. Most of the writing classes I have taught have focused on different types of essay writing. I also enjoy helping with reading comprehension, as well as any courses in the humanities.

...improve in their writing as a means of making them feel encouraged and good about themselves. Tutoring Philosophy: Be Engaging: I strive to make learning fun and interesting. Students are more likely to stick with it through the challenging lessons if they are engaged. This can be achieved through learning games or by incorporating their interests into the lesson. Listen: Often, tutors and teachers focus too much on what they are saying and don't spend...

Hello! My name is Nikole and I just graduated from University with a Bachelors in TESOL Education with minors in Special Education and Psychology. I try to tailor my instruction to meet the needs of my students and use their interests in the teaching process! I look forward to tutoring you and learning more!

I am a Senior Statistics major from Macalester College. I have been a tutor for 8 years, tutoring a range of Math and Statistics subjects from algebra to Probability. I am able to cater to specific student needs, and I believe everyone is capable of succeeding when giving the right support. I find it particularly accomplishing when I am able to help my students succeed.

...Economics coursework. As an undergraduate, I was a Philosophy major and an Economics minor. I think both disciplines are incredibly important and each has provided me with valuable skillsPhilosophy has taught me how to write well and identify arguments, while Economics has taught me how to think about markets, mathematical models, and economic theories. In terms of my personal qualities, I am friendly, responsible, and enjoy working with others. I like to read and spend...

...and experienced, having taught all grades K-8, and all subjects for many years. I especially enjoy tutoring grades 3-6 in reading, mathematics and science, and working with exceptional students who are gifted or special education. Science is my favorite because I love experimenting, building projects like soda bottle water rockets, and working for and with wildlife by cleaning up their habitats and raising trout from eggs for release as fry (juvenile fish). Math is exciting...

...History, Biology, Economics, and various other topics. My favorite subject to tutor is English because it is the foundation of good writing and reading. I like to tutor students by using real world examples that they care about and can relate to. I learn each student's learning style and then adapt to it. Everyone is different and everyone learns at his or her own pace. When I'm not tutoring, I love to write, read, hike,...

...of Arts in Politics and a minor in Asian American Studies from Pomona College. I was also accepted to Tufts University and the University of Southern California, where I was awarded a merit scholarship, and waitlisted at Harvard University. I have tutored underrepresented elementary school students to improve their reading comprehension and edited college applications for high school students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and...

...communicate their needs without the fear of being judged. I mostly work from the perspective of student-focused teaching and instructor-focused teaching depending on the topic being taught. I believe that active learning is very helpful for kids to gauge their level of understanding. Since I mostly work with elementary students, my teaching strategies include the use of videos, games, puzzles, crosswords, explanations, diagrams, and assessments. As a tutor, my strengths include patience (to help the...

I have a degree in Political Science and Sociology with minors in Biological Anthropology and Behavioral Neuroscience. I attended University of Arizona, Western Washington, and started graduate school at Penn State until I became an International Administrator.

...experienced IT professional with a lifelong learning mentality and growth mindset. My teaching, mentoring & tutoring activities spans decades that include about 5 years-experience teaching high school equivalent of Biology and Chemistry. In addition, more than a decade of mentoring new and junior IT professionals. As a self-motivator, I meticulously motivate my learners by associating abstract concepts with something that they are familiar with. I enjoy learning new things and I cook.

...possible. My primary academic interest is string theory, which tries to combine Einstein's theory of gravity and general relativity with quantum mechanics, the physics of the subatomic realm. One of my advantages as a math tutor, in particular, is that I have first hand experience with many of the applications of mathematics, i.e. to Astronomy, Physics, Economics, and even to "soft" sciences like Psychology through Statistics. Getting students to understand the broader picture of why...

...Alessandra and I'm so excited to help you on your academic journey! I'm from the United States, currently living in Seattle, Washington. I graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor's in philosophy and political science and have a certification in Teaching English as a Second Language. I can help you with learning English and improving your writing/reading abilities. I'll provide a curriculum that takes into account your unique learning style while also making...

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...Seattle with a Bachelors in Physics and a minor in Mathematics. I tutor a variety of subjects related to math and science, but the subject that I enjoy teaching the most is Physics. This is because every Physics problem can be treated as a puzzle that can be pieced together with the given information. Because of the nature of math and Physics problems, I spent much of my time in college collaborating with other people...

...graduate from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA, and although my degree is in Biology, my interests range far and wide. I like to think that we are only hindered by the limitations we place on ourselves, and that if we open our minds and stay dedicated, we can learn just about anything. This ethos led me to complete my minor in Sociology and Anthropology, take four years of voice lessons and auditioned...

...Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) at a small liberal arts college. I obtained my Bachelors of Science in Psychology which prepared me to work in a variety of fields. I am currently working towards becoming a certified American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, I just completed my first year. My goal is to become NIC certified through RID. I am also passionate about working with a variety of students from a variety of backgrounds. I have worked...

...students unlock their full potential in math, science, and programming by breaking down complex topics into clear, manageable steps. With over three years of tutoring experience from middle school to college, I create engaging and encouraging learning environments tailored to individual learning styles. I hold a Master's degree in Education from American Intercontinental University London and a teaching certificate, specializing in building confidence and critical thinking skills. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy strategy games, logic...

...excellent tutor: respect, non-condescension, patience, and someone who pushes me without throwing me into the deep end. To me, being a tutor requires validating each person's unique challenge(s), acknowledging the nuance and possible systemic explanation for those challenges, and making them feel as capable and confident a student as we all deserve to feel and be. When working with me, you will feel respected and heard; you will feel supported; and you will be pushed...