Award-Winning Tutors serving Palisades, WA

...in TESOL from Greensboro College. I have extensive experience teaching English language learners from a variety of linguistic backgrounds, and I love working with students of all ages. My teaching philosophy is very simple: learning shouldn't be frustrating, it should be fun! I try my hardest to tailor my lessons to all different age levels,...

...tutoring a variety of subjects including basic and complex math, English, biology, and chemistry. I am most passionate about teaching math, I find it rewarding to the confidence of students to grow as they become better at math. My strategy for ensuring my students' success is to provide organization tips, create a safe space to...

...grammar lesson ;). I am pretty good at grammar (yes, I'm a nerd and LOVED the college grammar class I took), but I believe grammar should be taught on a need-to-know basis. If your writing REALLY needs a semi-colon, let's go there; if you have trouble with run-on sentences or comma splices (pretty common), we'll...

...developing tutoring programs in a couple colleges, I am very excited about sharing my keys to becoming a professional student, one-on-one. I am in this for your success! When I'm not standing in front of a white board, you can find me out on the golf course losing what little hair I have left.... A big picture view with a holistic approach focusing on comprehension and easy digestion. The equation for great study habits, lower stress...

I am a recent graduate of a Bachelor's degree in Special Education and Elementary Education. I am excited to teach students and expand their knowledge to the full extent of their potential.

...English online, I also have experience learning a language online, as I took two years of college-level French online. The fact that I have been learning French for several years allows me to take my student's perspective into consideration. I believe that knowledge is our greatest resource and that tutors are in the unique position...

I'm an undergraduate at the University of Puget Sound majoring in Hispanic Studies and Molecular Biology. I love to make music and play the piano, marimba and timpani. When I tutor, I focus on putting specific skills into the framework of the overall subject - giving the student a more broad, yet detailed understanding!... My teaching philosophy is dual-layered. On the level of subject-specific content, I work on creating a conceptual framework in each lesson that...

...to the characters I was reading about, this allowed me to articulate my responses in the form of essays very effectively. And in the subjects that I performed well in school, I noticed that I intrinsically loved those topics. Thereby, learning first starts with developing an interest in the subject material you are pursuing, and...

...Varsity tutors because I have a passion to teach, and help students succeed. I am a proud graduate of the Paralegal Studies program at Spokane Community College. I have an A.A.S in Paralegal Studies and a certificate in Business and Professional Communications. My first tutoring experience was a work study assignment on campus. I primarily...

...need help. For that reason, I think it's important to tailor my approach in helping my students learn on an individual basis. Moreover, every students' needs vary by subject and even subtopics within those classes they are studying. I had over 1500 students cycle through my classroom over the years and I learned a lot...

...can and I'm pretty good at comprehending where a student may be struggling or where more explanation is needed. I do enjoy making the learning experience more fun! I know that sounds crazy, (he teaches math right?!) but it is possible! A little about myself: I'm a nerd and love all things comic books and...

...to The Evergreen State College in Olympia to complete my BA. While in college I volunteered for Seattle-area film and theater groups and worked as a writer for a film magazine. After I graduated, my husband and I moved to New York City, where we lived for five years, first in Manhattan and then in...

...I specialize in are English, both composition and literature comprehension, French, and History. I have taken the exams for AP English Composition, AP English Literature, AP World, AP European History, and AP American History. I am confident that my background and passion for these subjects have properly prepared me to educate and guide my students...

...him the fish". I like to put myself in your shoes and learn how I can help in an interesting way. I am very patient and easy to get in touch with. While I am helping you with Mandarin Chinese, I also can tell you the culture and stories of China. I look forward to...

...who works at a CPA firm Wipfli, LLP. I have had passion for math and numbers at a young age, and even considered being a math major to teach. I would be honored to work on behalf of a students success and would guarantee them improvement or else I would resign. I am here to serve,...

...I am especially passionate about English, organization, study skills, and standardized tests. I am someone who spent my summers in high school reading for fun, and who looked forward to taking the ACT. I consider myself a lifelong learner, and would love to share my passion for education with students! In my free time, I...

...a small town in southeastern Idaho. I graduated from University of Idaho with a degree in Computer Engineering. I love to work on projects and do research to see what others are doing to push the field of technology forward. I'm committed to help others succeed in whatever it is they are out to achieve....

...real-life experiences. I encourage 21st-century skills by creating lessons that are rooted in real-life phenomenons with inquiry-based, hands-on experiences that are accessible to a varied amount of learners. All students are capable of brilliant things and watching students not only learn new concepts but also discover new ways to receive, gather and process information inspires...

...experience difficulty in the learning process. I raised a son who is currently attending college and playing basketball on the college team. I spent many years helping my son's basketball teams in various ways. I was a team mom. I now look forward to helping more children learn during the evenings and weekends.... I believe all students can learn. I know some students need different approaches and more exposure to material. I constantly seek to find...

...how fun and powerful this literature world can be. Nothing in this world is more powerful than education, and I want to empower each student as thoroughly as possible. I consider myself to be somewhat of an entertainment junkie, whether that is The Divine Comedy and The Odyssey or the works of Chuck Palahniuk and Gillian...