Award-Winning TOEFL Tutors serving Tacoma, WA

...of 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...

...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 my passion for teaching with...

...and middle-school students. I hold a doctorate (PhD) and a master's degree (MA) in Medieval Studies, concentrating on Middle English literature and medieval philosophy, from the University of Toronto. I also hold a bachelor's degree (BA) in English and Philosophy, with a minor in Classics, from the University of Florida, from which I graduated, summa cum laude, as a valedictorian. My primary teaching area is English: American, British, and Canadian literature; formal, technical, and creative...

...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...

...educational measurement and statistics, with a secondary specialization in multicultural education curriculums. I teach a broad range of topics related to math, statistics, English language test, and Mandarin. I am highly proficient in math subjects from pre-algebra, geometry, calculus up through graduate-level statistics. For graduate-level statistics help, I am capable of running SPSS, R program, Mplus for data analysis. In terms of teaching, I can help you identify the problem context well, connect with your...

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).

...the 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...

...prepared me to tutor in all areas pertaining to literature and culture. MLQ publishes essays on literature from around the world and across history, that draw on diverse intellectual and philosophical traditions. My focus on style, vocabulary, grammar, and inferential argumentation make me an excellent tutor in reading comprehension and analytical writing. Standardized test preparation involves the sequential development and mastery of the skills I have developed through doctoral education, research, teaching and editing. I...

...Accounting. 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...

...teach 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...

...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 to be part of the...

...Linguistics from the University of Washington. I'm currently an elementary school paraeducator in Highline school district, WA, where I help K-5th/6th grade children with reading and math. I was a teaching assistant at French Immersion School of Washington from July 2018- March 2019. I taught ESL in China from Aug. 2011-Aug. 2012 at Optimum English, Linyi, Shandong, and Sep. 2012-Mar. 2018 at Learning Education, Shanghai. I taught French as a teaching assistant for the University...

...a student, you should come out of a lesson saying, "Wow, that was fun! I learned so much, and I can use and/or transfer that knowledge in my school, job or life." You shouldn't think, "Oh my gosh! That was so boring. I seriously wasted my time and money. The teacher had no idea what I really needed or how I learn. I could have learned that myself online or in a textbook." No student...

...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. I'd be happy to work with you, regardless of age or background. Thanks for passing by, and have a...

"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." Mahatma Gandhi