Award-Winning TOEFL Tutors serving Tacoma, WA

...arenas. I'm a trained technical writer, but I'm also a published poet. I have been tutoring professionally since 2011, mostly with working adults and young adults. I come from a long line of teachers on both sides of my family. Above all, I bring compassion to my work. I have a learning disability which makes me gifted in some areas, but very slow in others. This disconnect made my educational journey a long and difficult...

I am a very personable and motivated individual with the drive and desire to use my skills and experience to help others. I've lived in France, Scotland, and the United States, and I love discovering new cultures and experiences. My background focuses heavily on language, linguistics, and multicultural communication; I have a Bachelor of Arts in French Studies and Linguistics, and I have a Master of Science in Translation Studies. I would love to share...

...of the SSAT, ACT, and SSAT. My secondary teaching areas include debate; public speaking; ancient, medieval, and Renaissance history; mythology; religion; and philosophy. My students love me not only because of my evident excitement about textual material and big ideas, but also for my warmth, my frequently absurd sense of humor, my readiness to give anyone the benefit of any plausible doubt, and my absolute respect for each individual with whom I have the pleasure...

...to its process is either ignorant or unwise. One could suppose that's another way of pointing out those who haven't been part of it, but that's not my purpose. My purpose is to aid those in the muck of it so their efforts and time expenditure are met with appropriate results, because things are not easy and often times quite grueling. But we deserve better from those who might have a useful tip or two.

I am a potential friendly mathematician who is also interested in computer programming.

Hello! I am an artistic, creative world traveler that believes that the only wrong answers are those to the questions not asked - so ask away! I'm here to help with liberal arts, language studies, history, test prep, and literature. I am particularly skilled at writing, grammar and syntax.

...pre-medical studies. I have gained a wide variety of teaching and tutoring experiences in classrooms and via community service work. I was a teacher's assistant for grammar and honors chemistry courses at the high school level. I also assisted English Language Learner (ELL) students with questions regarding their high school coursework. No two students are alike, so I strive to personalize tutoring sessions to best facilitate the learning of each student. I am excited to...

...concepts which will last for your future cognitive development. As someone who works in education, I do not want my tutoring to be boring as merely boiled down to solving the problems. I want to teach you the 'way' and method of learning new knowledge as well. The skills of problem-solving, rather than the merely knowledge itself, to me is more important in determining your educational success. My goal for tutoring is not only improve...

My philosophy of tutoring is to help students achieve their academic goals and help them become comfortable about their learning processes. I have experience working as a writing tutor at University of Washington for the past two years and am comfortable tutoring in math and science from my recent study for medical college entrance exam (MCAT).

...students. I am a great communicator and listener, and have the ability to understand a student's needs. I love creating lesson plans, organizing work flow and interacting with the students. Education is a passion of mine and creating a safe, friendly and productive environment for my students to learn is a top priority. I am a grad student in Environmental Engineering expecting to wrap up soon. During high school and undergrad, I helped out a...

...making literature relevant to my student's lives and ambitions. Helping students work through challenging material individually, whether during office hours or in mid-quarter conferences, is the most valuable and enriching aspect of teaching at the University of Washington. In addition to extensive teaching experience, I have also worked as an assistant editor at Modern Language Quarterly: A Journal of Literary History. My job duties included copyediting for grammar and style and managing the day-to-day operations of...

...I have a gained massive amount of knowledge from my professors and their willingness to go extra mile each time along with their way of teaching made the classes very interesting. My goal is to make learning a pleasant experience and additionally provide the nurturing environment that allows children to learn and grow intellectually. I use lesson plans that gives the student a creative approach towards the topic along with giving enough time to practice....

...others how to approach their study sessions with an understanding of how their brain works. This can equip students with routines that are customized for their current course load and academic goals. Making students' academic pursuits a sustainable lifestyle is my primary goal but I enjoy enriching their understanding of the universe and enabling their critical thinking. My students learn to understand proper time management and how to break down activities. I also like to...

My name is Vi, pronounced like the letter "V". I graduated from college in June 2013 and went right on to complete an intensive TESOL program and started my journey of teaching abroad. I taught for 4 years, many levels from little kids to adults. I started tutoring when I was in high school with middle school kids, and continued it in college as well. In college, I tutored Adults in ESL. I am excited...

...Multicultural Education, as well as from my own teaching experience. I know the value of using curricula as guidance about what a student should be able to accomplish in a specific subject at a certain age or educational level. Moreover, whenever and wherever I tutor, I'm passionate about adjusting the curricula I use in ways that are relevant to my students' culturally and socially-influenced learning styles. I'm always primarily concerned with helping my students attain...

...be the main participant in helping design your tutoring plan/curriculum course. I been working (as a teacher and administrator) in international education for 20+ years. I have a Masters of Arts in Teaching - TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). I have a B.A. in Spanish and a minor in French. My student focus is: elementary through adult - both public and private education. I have taught students literally from all around the...

Hello there! I offer a no-stress, judgment-free environment, and I want to work with you in the ways that fit you best. When it comes to explaining the fundamentals, I'll support you in math and psychology; when it comes to biology, I'll help you conquer the nitty-gritty; and when it comes to reading analysis and writing skills, I'll help you shine....

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