Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Olympia, WA

...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...

...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 high school student. Interestingly, life circumstances brought me to stay, and here I am still, almost 40 years later. Language studies have always been an integral part of me;...

...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 for learning involves allowing students to experiment with new knowledge and understand its limits. Incorrect answers are just as important as correct ones, in their own ways. I...

...especially, do best in a warm, inviting environment where they feel engaged and excited to participate. This is the environment I always aim to provide. I have a Bachelor's in English Literature (with an education endorsement) from Western Washington University, as well as a Master's in Public Affairs from Washington State University. I enjoy reading...

...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, history, social theory, and academic reading, writing and research. I actively perform qualitative research. Let me help you succeed!

...learners is by utilizing the inquiry process to instigate and strengthen higher-level cognitive processes and problem-solving skills. I thoroughly enjoy working with students and am constantly amazed by the creativity and imagination of youth today. I believe that much of youth's creativity is smashed in education as a fear of being wrong evolves with age....

...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 favorite subjects to tutor are math and writing. In my spare time I enjoy Seattle sports, reading, exploring Washington, and hanging out with my kitten, Diego.

...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 works, and to enable them to ask questions, find answers, and share their findings. I believe that science education can and often should be driven by hands-on learning, not...

...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 have several professional certifications and am working currently on my Financial Modeling & Valuations Analyst certification with the Corporate Finance Institute. My core subjects are English literature and...

...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 writing. My philosophy when it comes to tutoring is that it's best done as a conversation, not a lecture. The key is to draw students out and help...

...their eyes when they recognize their first letter sound, or word, or sentence or paragraph! My elementary teaching career has spanned over 20 years. The last 10, I have spent teaching small groups and individuals as a Reading Specialist. I have been lucky to study education in many areas of the country. I earned a...

...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, there is nothing more exciting than watching someone learn and eventually master a skill or concept! I am passionate about early childhood education. I believe having a strong...

...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 allowed me to develop my own teaching style, and I was always looking for new ways to explain something to students. Thanks to UHS, I am entering college...

...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 they do. I would be honored to help your student achieve their full potential. I look forward to partnering with you.

...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 of inquiry. Ph.D. in Education , Chapman University...

...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 son who has autism, I was excited to explore learning in a way that was meaningful to him. From reading lists that included all 8 Books from Harry Potter...

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.

...language and a passion 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 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 as well. I most enjoy tutoring for SAT Verbal, because of the combination of test-taking strategies, practice with challenging vocabulary and grammatical rules, and textual analysis that the...

...History, Math, Science, and Social Studies. I have also acted as a peer and high school mentor where I have taught a variety of liberal arts related work, testing, and study skills and organization. I am excited and ready to teach anything for middle and elementary schoolers, as well as any of the following- or...