Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Tacoma, WA

...of questions to facilitate critical thinking and active learning. This also allows the individual to arrive at the answer using his/her own methods. A thorough grasp of the fundamentals of a subject is essential, and we will fill in any gaps in knowledge together. I wish to pursue graduate degrees in multicultural education to transform pedagogy and curricula, especially around topics of history, language, and identity. At the same time, I also love all things...

...been. I have been taught by wonderful teachers, and terrible teachers, and feel as though, given the chance, I could fit in somewhere in between, closer to the former than the latter. In school I loved and excelled at English and Drama, and since have developed a passion for Film theory. I'd love the chance to aid you in your learning, and can promise I'd give all of my commitment to your progression, whatever form...

...of biology has taken me from studying crows’ ability to recognize human faces here in Seattle to researching critically endangered monkeys and dolphins in picturesque rural China. I am excited to encourage my students to become confident in their areas of study so they too can pave the academic avenues to follow their dreams. I tutor Writing, English as a second language, Mandarin, and biology. Instilling confidence in my students is my top priority and...

...teaching fellowships (at the University of Louisville and the Wisconsin Institute for Creative Writing) where I taught composition, creative writing, and literature, as well as a graduate level course on the pedagogy of writing. I have worked individually and intensively with students on personal essays, research papers, position pieces, short stories, poems, writing portfolios, and more. I enjoy working with students at all stages of the writing process, from brainstorming and planning to revising and...

...taught in a second setting of early literacy skills through scheduled literacy focus time in a standard early education curriculum. Language is my passion and teaching is my skill. I have taught monolingual and bilingual kids to read. My related job titles have been Lead Classroom Teacher, Tutor, and Phonics Teacher. I have worked at both private and corporate schools and education centers. As a tutor I have taught math, reading, science and art.

I'm a graduate of Washington State University with a BA in English who is looking to help others expand their knowledge of literature. I find the analysis of literature to be very interesting and hope to inspire those I work with to feel the same way. I am most versed in early American literature but am familiar with many other types as well. I seek to promote close reading strategies and emphasis on aesthetic analysis.

...that forward. I have a bachelors in Electrical Engineering and an MBA, and have worked as an Engineer or other technical role for more than a decade. Before that, I was a submarine officer in the U.S. Navy, trained to drive the submarine and operate its nuclear reactor. I've even taught at the university level at Texas A&M University and helped train and lead its Corps of Cadets. I hope to be able to use...

Hello! I'm Hannah, and I am passionate about helping students and adults reach their academic and professional goals through one-on-one, personalized support. With a master's in Education, seven years of teaching experience, and experience tutoring elementary through college-level subjects, I am a versatile tutor who can work with students in developing the necessary academic skills and strategies to be successful.

...literary anthologies. Besides being passionate about writing, I also believe that each one of us has a unique set of gifts and talents that can be fully developed with just a bit of guidance. I know that we all learn differently and I use a strength based approach in order to support, challenge, teach and reach outcomes. I am experienced in building lessons based on the individual needs and learning style of each student. Having...

...16 years. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about math, science and languages. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Test, we always seem to have remarkable advancements prepping for the Critical Math, Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I am a firm proponent of education, witnessed how it has improved quality of life for my students and I try to impart this appreciation to all...

...and now a PhD in Comparative Literature, Cinema, and Media. In terms of what I teach and tutor, my experience and expertise are varied. I generally teach undergraduates and adult learners; however, I'm interested in working with younger students. While I have taught and still love to teach French and Spanish language at various levels, my specialty is really working with cultural production (literary and filmic) and its relationship to the development of racial capitalism....

...Puget Sound. Through my undergraduate studies, I received a Bachelors in Music and a minor in English. I lived in northern California for two years teaching for AmeriCorps where I enjoyed gaining experience in both tutoring and teaching. I have experience tutoring all elementary subjects, as well as experience tutoring English (for example, essay writing) with elementary, middle school, high school, and college students. Teaching and working with kids is truly my passion and I plan...

...I acquired a variety of methods for teaching math skills and numerical fluency. My personal strength is in identifying an individual's challenges and figuring out an approach that will work with that person's style of thinking. I excel at making math fun and interesting for students. I am also conversational in Spanish. In my spare time, I enjoy hanging out with my kids, hiking, watching movies, listening to podcasts and playing with our new cat.

...first year. My goal is to become NIC certified through RID. I am also passionate about working with a variety of students from a variety of backgrounds. I have worked with ESL students from around the world remotely for two years. My goal when working with someone is to meet their needs and focus on what a person is knowledgeable about first and then focus on where they need to improve. My favorite subjects to...

...believe in a hands-on approach to learning that focuses on the student's interaction with the material. I'm currently a junior at Western Washington University(WWU), and during high school, I did the running start program for my last two years meaning I went to community college instead of high school classes. I didn't take the SAT or ACT, rather, I transferred as a college student after high school. I think the pursuit of knowledge is a...

It is so very rewarding to help a student move forward in their academic life. I have experience tutoring and teaching students from pre-K to middle school as well as testing students of all ages. I am certified as a pre-school teacher since 1992. I received my associates degree from North Seattle College in 2015.

I have a passion for helping others set and exceed their personal goals. I believe learning is lifelong and is best achieved in an environment that is trusting, professional, and comfortable. I believe the right skills and confidences can change lives, and am ready to help contribute to that in any way possible!... Teaching is best accomplished in a setting that is supportive, engaging, and trusting. These attributes help build confidence and excitement about learning, and...

...the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. I am pursuing a degree in Anthropology, with double concentrations in Archaeology and Medical Anthropology & Global Health. Understanding people and their needs is what I love about my field, and is what I hope to bring to tutoring sessions and classes through Varsity. As a student who has experienced alternative methods in education back in high school, I find that education is something that should be accessible...

...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 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 them to learn how to find answers...

...school subjects like writing, math, and science. I have tutored an eighth grade student in the ISEE, and I have tutored high school students in SAT/ACT as well. I love working with students on both STEM subjects and humanities, as my major encompasses both fields almost equally. Now that I've graduated with a degree in architecture, I'm also interested in helping architecture students learn the programs necessary to succeed in the major, including Adobe Photoshop,...