Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Bellevue, WA

...individual needs. I have also tutored and taught, both honors as well as the exceptional student populations, in elementary, middle and high school subject matters. Across the board, the key to a student's success is finding their strengths, building their confidence and connecting inferences between old and new subject matters. I believe these techniques give each student the opportunity to succeed. On a personal note I was born in Pennsylvania, but moved to Florida after...

...work through those frustrations using a wide array of teaching techniques, a great deal of enthusiasm, humor, and encouragement, and various lesson plans that will help you to access your strengths and develop your skillsets. I firmly believe that all students are creative individuals and intellectuals-in-training, and I promise to take your concerns seriously and help you work through anxieties so that you can be your best student self. My favorite topic to tutor is...

...strengths and weaknesses as learners. In the end, I'm interested not just in helping students complete particular assignments well but in providing them with methods and strategies to learn -- to fill up their "writing and reading bag o' tricks! I tutor students in English subjects -- writing and reading. I also tutor in history/world cultures as well as SAT prep. When I'm not working with students, I spend time with my camera. I'm an...

...and worked as a one-to-one ESL instructor in Paris for three years, teaching students of every age and level (as well as improving my French, while still speak on a daily basis among my family). While I am passionate about literature, I receive the most personal satisfaction as a tutor by helping students to develop their critical thinking and self-expression through writing. In my spare time, I read fiction and graphic novels, and work as...

Hello! My name is Nikole and I just graduated from University with a Bachelors in TESOL Education with minors in Special Education and Psychology. I try to tailor my instruction to meet the needs of my students and use their interests in the teaching process! I look forward to tutoring you and learning more!

...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 my methods to accommodate her learning style. I have had the opportunity to learn from fantastic teachers. I have been able to learn many helpful tips and tricks to pass on...

I have over 10 years of experience facilitating and leading both technical and non-technical projects in aerospace, IT and education. My technical acumen as an aerospace engineer affords me the skill and vocabulary to challenge technical assumptions built into organizational processes. I also hold two masters degrees, one in Organizational Leadership and an MBA in Change Management. PMP and SAFe/Agile certified, I keep up to date on the latest industry best practices.

I tailor my lessons based on my student's needs. Everyone is different, with different goals, so I try to focus on what they need to achieve those goals.

...range of subjects and grade levels. My work with elementary and middle school students has focused on everything from math facts and spelling sheets to social studies projects, essay composition, and advancing math foundations like fractions, long division, and introductions to algebra and geometry. I've helped high school students with essay composition and academic subjects such as biology, geometry, algebra, and history. I have also helped support adult language learners in their journey to learn...

...that these subjects truly articulate who we are. I find that greatest way to teach any material is by demonstrating that the subject is not just isolated to an exam, but to also to a countless amount of diverse fields that influence a student's life . For example, cultivating a love for American literature by looking at it through the lens of sports writing. This idea provides a foundation for how I view education; as...

I am a Social Studies teacher.

...in these subject areas as well. While at Western, I also earned a minor in Education and Social Justice. After graduating in 2018, I decided to stay in the Pacific Northwest and move down to Seattle to complete an AmeriCorps term as a Food and Garden Youth Educator, focusing on food and nutrition education and curriculum for PreK-5th grade students. After my six month AmeriCorps term with Solid Ground, I took a job as a...

...(specifically reading/speaking) and Italian students preparing for a study abroad semester in Ticino, Switzerland. Although I tutor a range of subjects, I am most passionate about English as a second language because in all my years studying foreign languages, I've come to appreciate how difficult English is to learn for those who did not learn it as their primary language. I love to learn, I am constantly looking to try a new experience or learn...

I recently graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas with degrees in Statistics, Economics, and Spanish with a minor in History. I'm fairly new to Seattle and so excited to help learners of all ages! I have experience in Statistics and other STEM subjects, as well as Spanish and leadership/communication skills. I'm excited to teach and learn alongside students!

...facilitates learning and also makes it easier for the student to honestly communicate their needs without the fear of being judged. I mostly work from the perspective of student-focused teaching and instructor-focused teaching depending on the topic being taught. I believe that active learning is very helpful for kids to gauge their level of understanding. Since I mostly work with elementary students, my teaching strategies include the use of videos, games, puzzles, crosswords, explanations, diagrams,...

...planning and instructing whole-group, small-group and individual instruction. I worked in K-5 classrooms and as an aspiring teacher, I loved the opportunity to work with students and help them reach their full academic potential. During this time I also served as the director of the tutoring program for the local school district. Our tutoring program worked with four schools to serve over 100 students every week. I loved the challenge of making tutoring engaging, fun...

...someone learn and eventually master a skill or concept! I am passionate about early childhood education. I believe having a strong foundation in reading, writing and math and helps foster a love for learning throughout life. While my children were in elementary school, I taught art in all of their classrooms, coordinated countless PTA functions and started a science club to help children become excited about science. I can't wait to help you with your...

I earned my MA in Italian Literature at the University of Washington and am currently writing my dissertation for a PhD in Romance Languages (Spanish & Italian). I have been teaching Italian 7 years at the university level and I also teach Spanish.

...date. I teach English, literature, reading and writing for Varsity Tutors. How do I work? I believe in learning by doing. I see every student as an individual, and I love figuring out how best to reach that student. What gets them excited? What inspires them? How can I make their eyes light up when they finally grasp a new concept? That is what inspires me. I've always been a voracious reader. Historical fiction is...

...advice on efficient ways to tackle problems so that you too can come out with your grade, and sanity, intact. I have personal experience in taking numerous AP classes including but not limited to AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Calculus, AP US History, AP US Government, and AP English. I also have extensive experience taking science and math classes at the University of Washington. Lastly, I also have experience with the MCAT (medical school test)...