Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Everett, WA

...of Washington. I am preparing to begin my studies in Library and Information Sciences. I have worked with high school students on developing reading and writing skills for high school completion and college prep for more than 4 years. Many of the students I've worked with are learning English as their second (or third) language. My favorite subjects to tutor for are AP English and the SAT writing section. I also enjoy helping students prepare...

...one more season patrolling at Big Sky and two at Crystal Mountain, I fulfilled prerequisites in Bozeman, took the MCAT, and applied to medical school. My undergraduate education focused on the humanities and social sciences, but applying to medical school left me thoroughly acquainted with the hard sciences. The hard data and empirical knowledge of chemistry and biology were a definite change from the political theory I studied at Whitman. At Montana State University, where...

...undergraduate course in Zen Buddhism while in graduate school pursuing my MA/JD. I really enjoy teaching, particularly when I have the opportunity to work with students who are motivated and engaged. My strengths are in reading, writing, and English. I love stories and I love explaining concepts in an accessible way. I believe in holding students to the highest reasonable standards - I don't expect students to perform beyond their current capacity or understanding, but...

...embrace all the different kinds of diversity in our world. A graduate of Smith College, Ruth has worked as a teacher in a variety of community-based settings. She spent one year as a Fulbright teacher at Northern (Arctic) Federal University in Arkhangelsk, Russia, teaching English and growing international friendships. Since returning to Pittsburgh in 2012, she has taught and mentored at-risk kids and youth at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, and Best...

...and explorers. On the other hand, learning science (learning anything, in fact) is best done with context in mind; if you can sufficiently teach someone, especially a layperson, the subject matter that you are studying, then you know that you got it! I have been teaching for five years not only because it is helpful in giving back to the community, but also because I need to in order to master my craft. Because of...

...courses in community and private colleges throughout Seattle and Los Angeles for the past twenty-five years. I have taught developmental English through standard and advanced level essay writing and literature courses. I have also taught a wide variety of ESL courses both here and in several countries abroad. Currently, I am teaching an online humanities course at the University of Phoenix where I have been employed part time for the past eight years. I have...

...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 working or reading, I try to travel as much as I can. I grew up partly in Costa Rica, studied in Spain, and worked in France. More recently, I have spent time in Mexico,...

...to back them up. I also enjoy writing compare/contrast papers and how-to essays, among others. I have taught many students how to write these and other essays over the last 13 years and have loved watching their writing improve as we worked together individually on different essays. I also love literature and have taught students how to read 18th and 19th century works and how to write excellent essays about them. Whether you are a...

...nearly any subject enhances understanding in many others. Exposure to a broad range of subjectsthe arts and humanities, the social and 'hard' sciences, history and languageshows how much they intertwine and reinforce each other. All scienceall knowledgeis 'one'. Of all investments, education in yourself is the most valuable. The more you know, the more your intellectual horizons expand and the more opportunities will open. Not just to produce material wealth, but life satisfaction. Not all study...

...degree in Music from the University of Northern Colorado. I am an operatic and classical singer who has performed extensively in Colorado, New Mexico, Indiana, Washington, Germany, France, Russia, the Czech Republic, and the United Kingdom. My experiences of having voice teachers and of teaching private voice lessons have strengthened and supported my tutoring. My time teaching preschool classes in Seattle has affirmed my commitment to practicing empathy in any and all learning environments. During...

Hi! My name is Becca and I am a student at the University of Washington. Prior to Varsity Tutors, I have two years of tutoring experience with high school sophomores and freshman. Besides the common school subjects, I can also work with students on their organizational skills and college essay writing.

...I am a graduate of the University of Virginia. I am teaching online/virtual classes in English. We can do conversation with vocabulary, general English, business English, pronunciation, or IELTS practice. Just let me know what your goals are. I also love working with kids. Why should you choose me as your English teacher? I spent 2 years teaching English to children in South Korea, and after I moved back to the United States, I started...

Hi! I'm Brittany and I hold a BSc in Biology from Concordia University, specializing in Cell and Molecular Biology. I am patient, flexible, and extremely eager to help my students reach their full academic potential!

...my career, I have been a teacher, tutor, writing coach and teacher trainer, working with students and teachers at all grade levels. My passion is in helping students develop strong critical thinking and analysis skills, as well as how to convey these skills in writing. It is my belief that the ability to use the written word to communicate effectively and powerfully is one of the most important skills we can develop in our students...

...from Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA. I have recently moved to Seattle from the East Coast, and I am enjoying getting to know the ins and outs of the city and the different culture Seattle has to offer. I am a person that genuinely enjoys teaching and what I do. I especially enjoy one-on-one sessions to really figure out how different people learn different subjects. Once I get to know a bit about the...

...school to college students to adult learners. The best part of tutoring for me is when a student truly begins to enjoy a subject that they initially found difficult. I love when students recognize their own progress and begin to feel very comfortable with things that were once very intimidating. I tutor many subjects from Reading and Math to Spanish and Geography and Environmental Science. I enjoy explaining complex ideas in a clear and easy...

...rather be encouraged to approach the problem from different angles until they find one that works well for them. It brings me great joy whenever one of my students or peers uses a suggestion I give them to develop their own practice or study routine which is unique to them, and which ultimately will lead to them becoming more efficient and dedicated learners. Outside of academia, I enjoy being outdoors and playing sports with my...

...me with the French Department "Excellence Award". My passion for tutoring started as I started helping students with french in sixth grade! My favorite teaching experience was teaching swim lessons for around 3 years. I believe this experience was essential for me to learn how to communicate different skills, in different manners, to many groups of people. As a Human-Centered Design and Engineering major, I have to use methods I learned and middle school and...

...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 skills to...

...English Literature with a special focus on writing. At Gonzaga, I worked in the writing center, helping both graduate and undergraduate students with all steps of the writing process - brain storming, thesis development, paper outlines, proofreading, and editing to name a few. I also have significant experience in public speaking to both smaller and large groups of up to roughly 50 people. Summarizing key points, presentation, and body language are things I have spent...