Award-Winning Tutors serving Bellevue, WA

A trilingual Professional who is Fluent in English, Spanish, and Mandarin. Previously lived in Central America-Latin America country for 18 years and was able to go to school and immerse myself in the Spanish Speaking Cultures. Happy to teach Beginners, Intermediate, and Conversational Spanish in my spare time.

...and Political Science; I'd be happy to help you/your child better understand the concepts behind their problems and achieve better results. My tutoring style differs depending on the subject I'm tutoring. For Mathematics based subjects, I tend to take a graphical approach; focusing on addressing weak-points in understanding by presenting the material in a different, more intuitive and visual way. For Political Science, I focus on building contextual and theoretical understanding of the underlying theories...

...soon as possible. I have also taught in a second setting of early literacy skills through scheduled literacy focus time in a standard early education curriculum. Language is my passion and teaching is my skill. I have taught monolingual and bilingual kids to read. My related job titles have been Lead Classroom Teacher, Tutor, and Phonics Teacher. I have worked at both private and corporate schools and education centers. As a tutor I have taught...

...lot of positive reinforcement along the way! I like to encourage students to focus on the accomplishments they've made along the journey, not just on the aspects they do not know or feel confident in doing yet. In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, we tend to put an immense amount of pressure on how much we're "supposed" to be doing and sometimes forget that we are just human beings trying to live a fulfilling life. So,...

...to becoming a librarian I gave private art lessons and did art parties for children for a number of years. I enjoy working with people and helping them find their inner creativity. It's about the love of art, then the skills will get there. I am always learning new things. For me it is so important for kids to learn how to LOVE reading rather than focus on what they are reading.

...in high school and college classrooms. I am passionate about teaching because I believe education allows people to interact with the world in a meaningful way, and I get excited about tutoring students who have a desire to learn. I am most passionate about teaching French, English, and writing. I was born in Paris and lived there until I was 8, and I love helping others learn my native language! I also obtained my IB...

...Thus teaching Mandarin and introducing Chinese culture are of my big interest and professional strength. When I was in Wuhan University, I got an opportunity of being a comprehensive tutor for over one year and a half on subjects including English, Chinese, and Mathematics. I performed positive personality, patience, dynamic and communicative teaching style, and willingness to learn from my students. In my spare time, I enjoy my life via a large number of hobbies...

...times have you looked at the answers to a question you got wrong on a test and realized that you knew how to find the answer you just made a simple mistake. I can help you make less of those mistakes, and that is where the most significant short term growth can be made. If you are a student who wants to improve your score quickly, if you like learning new ways to solve old...

...tap into my students' curiosity and show them how what they are studying gives them access to another world besides their own. I love to see students begin to use writing as a way to explore their thoughts and ideas. I also love to see the process of learning a new language at the early stages, which is often when a student begins to think critically about language for the first time. When I'm not...

...of tutoring both privately, and in small groups of all ages. I am currently a senior at the University of Washington and I am working towards a degree in Mathematics and also Education Studies: Wellness and Social Emotional Learning. I am planning to get my Masters in Teaching so that I can go on to teach high school math! I tutor math k-12 with my favorite topics being high school algebra and calculus.

...I was both an English kindergarten teacher and a cram school EFL teacher. As an ESL Tutor in Massachusetts I worked primarily on my students' academic English and did a couple hours a week of preparation for the TOEFL and SAT. Tutoring has been an immensely educational experience for me. I have learned much about how to properly prepare students for the tests they'll have to take as well as the challenges they face in...

...Concordia Language Villages, as a counsellor at a French Immersion Camp, has taught me how to effectively teach French using a wide variety of methods and activities. Supporting students in creative ways was key to that job, but working as a writing coach also gave me the experience necessary to guide serious students through complex writing projects. Though my professional interests tend towards the humanities, I love to unscramble equations and help students work through...

...great outdoors and getting to know the Pacific Northwest. I have spent the five years since I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania 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...

...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 that students must feel valued, inspired and empowered by their teachers and community. I have a strong commitment to ensuring that each student develops life...

...that I am the best at and also enjoy the most. People would ask me questions about certain concepts they need help with after they start to see that I have a good understanding of them. From this I have come to see how important it is to have someone to ask any kind of questions they have about the topics they are struggling with. Tutoring for me is something I have just naturally done...

I'm semi-retired from the insurance industry. I began my career in 1988 and have continually worked in the insurance industry, and hold the CPCU designation.

...students so I'd like to say I understand and get along pretty well with them! As for my tutoring style, it varies from student to student. I gauge what works and does not work when it comes to teaching techniques and tailor my approach to best help my student learn. Additionally, I've seen that asking questions and guiding my students to the answer helps them retain more information than simply telling them what the correct...

...become confident in their areas of study so they too can pave the academic avenues to follow their dreams. I tutor Writing, English as a second language, Mandarin, and biology. Instilling confidence in my students is my top priority and I believe understanding a student’s learning style is paramount to effective teaching: I will get to know my students so that I can help them succeed. I have tutored English as a second language and...

...and physics, as well as a comprehensive knowledge of AP and IB curriculum, I love helping students master STEM subjects. My own academic journey has taught me how to break down complex concepts into clear, manageable steps. I focus on patience, adaptability, and real-world applications to make learning engaging and effective. Whether explaining calculus problems, physics principles, or even English assignments, I aim to build both understanding and confidence. I'm excited to share my knowledge...

...a homeschooling background and am currently attending college. During my high school years, I spent a lot of time as a private nanny, acting coach, and student mentor. I am currently pursuing my bachelor's degree in Biology at a private university. I love helping students understand the natural world. I know how to work with students with a variety of needs. My focus on working with students is creating sustainable success that works with the...