Award-Winning Tutors serving Lakewood, WA

...the opportunity to teach in a variety of grade levels and subject matters. Although I am comfortable with most subjects, I feel most passionate about English, Literature, and History. I believe in a student driven approach to teaching that adapts and adjusts to different learning styles and personal traits in order to best serve my...

...the area, and to experience what life is like in a big city. During my college career, I was a part of several study groups and helped classmates with their writing informally, but during my senior year, I tutored another student formally in their chemistry class. Becoming a tutor for the first time made me...

...as well. I have traveled extensively through Europe, as well as to South America and Latin America. I love to tutor because it allows me to meet students where they are, and develop personal relationships with them that allow me to better understand their learning styles. I'm an artist, so I approach situations in a...

...PharmD degree in 2013. I have been tutoring for six years, both informally and through organizations such as UW and Bellevue College. I like teaching and continue to tutor because I enjoy helping students improve. I believe anyone can learn math and science. I work with my students to help them understand not only how...

...improve my skills in the sport that I loved. As I became older and began my studies at Syracuse University, I discovered that I had an affinity for French history, culture and language. After interning at a French kindergarten in Strasbourg, France during the summer of my junior year, I knew that I wanted to...

...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...

...I have always loved science, and I relish opportunities to explore the intricate workings of the natural world. I find a supreme sense of wonder in learning how the world works, and I delight in sharing this with others. Natural sciences (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) are my favorite subjects, but I also enjoy Math, History,...

...on many occasions. I truly love helping people around me understand difficult concepts. I know that each student learns differently. From experience, I know I am able to alter how I teach dependent on how the student learns. For example, I have a friend who is not a visual learner. I was able to adjust...

...as the Chemistry Lab Coordinator at the school. Along with my previous experience as a teaching assistant this position allowed me to further my skills in helping students reach their academic goals. It was a unique opportunity to work with students and help guide them in writing lab reports, obtaining the needed calculation, expand their...

...but to give students the ability to edit their own work, to organize their own ideas, and to understand their own weaknesses and strengths as writers. I do this in a way that is catered specifically to every student. I aim to structure learning in a way that takes into account what the students seek...

I have been a private tutor, a classroom teacher, and an academic coach. I have taught French at the university level, and now, I give online language lessons to students of all ages in French, Spanish, and English. My lessons can be geared towards immersion, practical skills, or basic foundations, depending on the student's needs.

...I will be starting a program in Speech and Hearing Sciences, and plan to follow up with a masters in Speech Language Pathology. During my undergraduate career, I was enthralled with the life sciences, and am passionate about passing that excitement on. The subjects that I love teaching most are Algebra, Geometry, Life Science, and...

...studying to get my masters degree in Seattle and plan to begin my career as a school counselor in 2018. I enjoy meeting new people and feel very comfortable relating to students. I am excited about getting to know new students through Varsity Tutors and customizing tutoring sessions to fit unique needs.... In a typical first tutoring session, I like to start getting to know a student by asking a series of questions about themselves, their...

...to fostering a growth mindset in every student I teach. I firmly believe that all students have the capacity to learn, regardless of their starting point. My teaching philosophy centers around the idea that learning is a journey, and it is my job to guide students through that process while empowering them to become independent,...

...I have helped all three of my siblings with their math homework, as well as tutored math in high school. I teach snowboarding to elementary age kids in the winter, and in the summer, I assist at a science camp for the same age group. I love helping out and bringing more people into the...

...in China and I speak both English and Mandarin. Intense projects and a heavy course load have helped to build a strong foundation in math, physics, and programming. When I came to this country, I was forced to overcome many language problems. I think the most important thing in tutoring is helping students find their...

...bachelor's in architecture. However, seeing as I have just started my college journey, I will only be tutoring French, German, and high school level subjects for the moment. I moved to the United States from Germany around 11 years ago and attended a bilingual French American elementary and middle school. I also attended German lessons...

...talented in the areas of science and language arts. My Dad was an engineer, and my Mom was an English teacher. They made sure I understood the world as well as possible. Please let me do the same for you! When I'm not molding minds, I like to explore the world. Traveling has been a...

...strategy for success. I prefer to teach elementary age students. I have had the most experience with that age range and really enjoy younger children. I am qualified to teach reading skills, including fluency and comprehension, phonics, spelling and grammar. I also have a TESOL certificate (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). I have...

...tutored professionally for the SAT and ACT, and informally helped people in all subjects. As of August, 2021, I'm just getting started here on Varsity Tutors. I've worked a lot as a software engineer, so I will be focusing on Computer Science to start with. I'll be reviewing Math next, and then see what other...