Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Olympia, WA

...personal learning potential. Currently I am 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...

...passionate about excellence in education and success for all students. I received my education Master's Degree from University of Puget Sound in 1993; my Bachelor's Degree, in International Studies and French, is also from University of Puget Sound. Originally from Helsinki, Finland, I first came to the Seattle area, in Washington State, as a young...

...all subjects in a rural district, then later worked in a maximum security Juvenile Rehabilitation facility. There, I worked at aiding teachers and individually tutoring students that had to be temporarily separated from the rest of the population. Throughout, I have maintained a steady and patient demeanor that puts students at ease. Fostering an environment...

...from Western Washington University, as well as a Master's in Public Affairs from Washington State University. I enjoy reading and writing in just about every form, and I truly love teaching. I have taught and tutored students of all ages and I take great pride in helping people form goals and achieve them.

...English skills from common street slang where you learn to "speak like an American" to academic reading and writing which can place you in college level classes at our local colleges and universities. I teach college level ESL and social sciences at Tacoma area colleges and cover the following subjects: American Government and politics, civics,...

...in Thailand in July of 2015. After college, I worked as a jury clerk in a superior courthouse before accepting my current position with AmeriCorps. In the next few years, I plan on applying to and serving in the education sector of the Peace Corps. After completing a few years of service, I would like...

...subjects in the United States, Africa, and Latin America. I am a middle school guidance counselor and love see students progress and having fun while working hard. I firmly believe that with enough time and practice any student can tackle any subject they put their mind to. I tutor an array of subjects but my...

...works for you may be different than what works for other students, and your goals might be different than what is expected from you at school. We'll work together to develop goals and find a way for you to meet them. My passion is helping students gain a better understanding of how the natural world...

...business setting. I received my degree at The University of Minnesota in Duluth and the University of Warwick in the UK. I have a BA cum laude in philosophy with a minor in journalism, an MA in English literature with a minor in linguistics, and a PhD in English and comparative literary studies. I also...

...non-traditional students. I tutor English Literature, Writing, and Reading. For me, the most interesting and rewarding aspect of tutoring is my interaction with students, especially through writing. Tutoring writing is unique in how it's so often a subject that is simultaneously academic and personal. I love the opportunity to help students find their voices through...

...a Reading Specialist. I have been lucky to study education in many areas of the country. I earned a BA in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Education from San Diego State University. My first MAEd is from University of Phoenix. My Reading and Language Specialist MAEd is from University of Massachusetts Lowell.

...of Public Health that deals with employee safety in the workplace. I loved working in that field, but when I had children, I really wanted to be the one at home raising them. I am extremely lucky that I have been able to spend the past 22 years teaching and raising my children. To me,...

...schools, for all four years and was even nominated for valedictorian. UHS taught me about time management, and helped me understand what kind of teaching styles work for me. Additionally, during my Senior year at UHS, I spent at least an hour everyday as a Student Instructor for a second year Honors Spanish course. This...

...their strengths in order to overcome their challenges. I bring this student-centered approach to my tutoring, taking the time to know the student so that I can make rigorous academic content accessible to them. This allows them to approach the material with the confidence needed to achieve success, and the drive to excel at what...

...tutor, an elementary school teacher, and more recently as an assistant professor. Dr. Strople understands that to actively engage others is a key component to teaching and he constantly strives to connect. By supporting these contributions he seeks to bridge the teacher-student divide so that everyone is valued as a learner on their respective journey...

...are met with resilience, and every student feels equipped to excel in their careers and beyond. Nursing is a tough job, but with the right mindset and tools, it's also one of the most rewarding and I'm here to help my students embrace both sides of that coin. As a former homeschool teacher to my...

My goal is to maximize each student's learning potential by playing to their strengths and challenging their weaknesses. There's a lot of sold science with regards to learning and how to activate the brain, and I intend to use that science to guide my instruction on an individual level.

...for education. With these two things combined, I motivate my students to become their very best learners. As a life-long learner myself, I instill in my students a sense of pride and accomplishment when pursuing even the most "boring" of tasks. Every day can become an accomplishment if you try hard and believe in yourself!

...a tutor for SAT verbal/ACT English prep at a learning center in Bellevue. I tutor all subjects and test preps relating to English, Language Arts, Reading and Literature, and I enjoy tutoring for Social Studies and History. My personal interest in art and philosophy has led me to consider branching out to tutor those subjects...

...for middle and elementary schoolers, as well as any of the following- or related to the following- topics for any age group (high school, college, adult learners): English, Political Science, Journalism, History (specifically WWII History, US History, World Religions, Women's History, and World History), Social Studies, Civics, Government, Reading Analysis, Writing Skills, SAT Reading, SAT...