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Josh: Tacoma English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...I still have a secret crush on math and science, and I love exploring and analyzing languages and the written word. (In fact, much of the music I have written has been inspired by literary or linguistic concepts.) I have taught courses in music theory, history, and composition at the University of Washington, and I have tutored students of all ages in school subjects ranging from biology to social studies. I especially like working through...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Music, Concentration in Composition
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Music Composition
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Chloe: Tacoma English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...a solo one, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share what I know in a way that inspires and educates students. My passion for education stems from a desire to become more aware of the world around me and to help others do the same, whether in the form of writing a paper, passing a test or understanding new concepts. My favorite subjects to tutor are biology or writing. In my spare time...
Education & Certification
Univeristy of Montana - Bachelors, Ecology and Organismal Biology
ACT Reading: 32

Jeffrey: Tacoma English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...Careful, concept-oriented preparation can help ensure that students don't run into anything radically new on exam day. My preparation strategy aims to give students the instruction they need to recognize as many problem types as possible. Sitting for a standardized test can be a stressful experience for many people. I try to give students a firm toolkit of techniques and tactics so that they do not have to improvise in that kind of situation, and...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800

Ruth: Tacoma English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...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 of the Batch Foundation. Her work focuses on culturally responsive multi-cultural education, language teaching, and program development. At the Carnegie Library, she created World Family Day, an event where volunteers read children's stories in their native language, donated food from around the world, and shared cultural crafts with...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelors, Comparative Literature / Russian Civilization
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 760

Andrew: Tacoma English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...my senior year, I tutored another student formally in their chemistry class. Becoming a tutor for the first time made me realize how much I valued and enjoyed teaching. The opportunity to help another student with their own learning journey was a very positive experience, and it ignited an interest in tutoring again. At the moment, I am most prepared to tutor for ACT and SAT preparation in all subject areas. My personal favorite areas...
Education & Certification
Iowa State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Kat: Tacoma English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...cooking, sports, or other analogies to break down complicated principles. I began as a teaching assistant my sophomore year at Brigham Young University. Since this time, I have performed as a teaching assistant for 14 University-level courses. I have also tutored students at all grade levels. I like to spend time with my husband, 4 rescue cats, and two bunnies. I also create wheel-thrown pottery, play guitar and piano, read, cook, or spend time outside.
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University - Bachelor of Science, Geology
Oklahoma State University - Master of Science, Geology

Amanda: Tacoma English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...hope to apply my analytical and communication skills to a career in law or public policy. While attending university, I spent my free time finding ways to positively impact and further educate my community through my involvement as a campus tour guide, writing tutor, sexual assault counselor, and Greek life leader. I love traveling and have visited over 25 different countries and am particularly interested in the ways that writing and culture have symbiotically shaped...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 36

Jack: Tacoma English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tacoma, WA
Hello! I'm Jack and I am a graduate of Computer Science and Bass Trombone performance from McGill University, currently pursuing a masters in music with a focus on performance research in collaborative composition. I am passionate about developing fluency with the mathematical and conceptual components of computer science to build passion and intuition in my students and I firmly believe in everyone's capacity for success.
Education & Certification
McGill University - Current Undergrad Student, Music Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Katelynn: Tacoma English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...Training Specialization. I have worked with a large variety of student populations. I taught swimming lessons to students aged preschool through adults for seven years. I worked as a teacher's assistant at Carl Sandburg College for my last two undergraduate years. After graduation, I worked for two years in the Adult Education department at the College of Lake County. I helped adult community members to learn English and earn their GEDs. At a high school...
Education & Certification
Knox College - Bachelors, Spanish Literature
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32

Tien: Tacoma English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...capable of teaching up to abstraction subjects in the latter. I have also studied Literature, specifically post-modern American, British Renaissance, and Poetry throughout my IB high school and college years. I am very familiar with US and Comparative Government due to having worked as an outliner for the AP books. Teaching is a personal endeavor and a necessary passion in my particular field. On one hand, science is a small community and relies on personal,...
Education & Certification
University of Miami - Bachelors, Chemistry, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 700

Alex: Tacoma English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...profoundly meaningful experience as a tutor led me to join Varsity after graduation. I believe in the importance of writing correctly, expressively, and effectively. Being able to express oneself precisely is vital for students of all disciplines, and indeed for all people who are involved in the difficult process of navigating human relationships. Achieving this precision, however, easier said than done. As a tutor, I am committed to helping students express themselves with as much...
Education & Certification
Pratt Institute-Main - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Writing
Georgia State University - Master of Arts, Creative Writing

Nicolas: Tacoma English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...moved to the west coast from Minnesota for school, and love it here! I tutor all ACT subjects as well as Computer Science. I enjoy working with students, not only because I enjoy teaching but because I feel the best way to really master a subject is by helping others understand it. I look forward to working with some great students! Outside of teaching and class, I enjoy watching and playing hockey, as well as...
Education & Certification
Seattle University - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32

Georgia: Tacoma English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...kinds of tutoring experiences. I volunteered in Quito, Ecuador with a non-profit daycare facility for at-risk youth. My duties included reading with children in English and helping them with school work. In junior high and high school I was a peer mentor. This gave me experience working with older students and refining study skills. In college, I was a Teacher's Assistant which allowed me to help students at a college level master course material and...
Education & Certification
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo - Bachelor of Science, Anthropology and Geography, minor in Religious Studies
GRE Verbal: 161

Brian: Tacoma English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...experiences, medical center volunteer work, and physician shadowing at Swedish Medical Group. There are still many medical problems in this world that have either too costly treatments, no treatment at all, or are entirely unknown to doctors. My current goal is to aid biomedical researchers in their devising of novel medical technology in the area of stem cell and tissue regeneration. My future goal is to either pursue a Master's Degree and Ph.D in bioengineering,...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Current Undergrad, Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

Melissa: Tacoma English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...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 on continuing for the rest of my...
Education & Certification
University of Puget Sound - Bachelor in Arts, Music
University of Puget Sound - Master of Arts Teaching, Elementary Education
State Certified Teacher

Brett: Tacoma English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...Studies, Research Methods and Statistics. During this time I have worked with hundreds of students from every conceivable background to ensure that their educational experience is the best it can be. I also worked closely with students to improve their writing in both form and content. I worked with a summer bridge program that prepares high school juniors and seniors for their transition to college. I also worked as a special assignment mentor to provide...
Education & Certification
Ithaca College - Bachelor in Arts, Politics; Philosophy and Religion
Temple University - Master of Science, Political Science and Government

Yevgeniy: Tacoma English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...they need to succeed on their own. This means not only teaching students the material, but also familiarizing them with effective learning strategies and helping them develop strong study skills--all in a way that is supportive and which capitalizes on their existing strengths. I tutor at the middle school, high school, and college levels. My primary focus is on verbal subjects, including critical reading, essay-writing, and SAT/GRE prep. I aim to help students develop the...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelors, Linguistics
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 710
GRE Verbal: 170

Kate: Tacoma English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...with an International Baccalaureate diploma and completed my Extended Essay in the topic of Drama, so I tutor those courses as well! My teaching philosophy is one of dialogue - I believe that learning is a journey, and I want to help my students find their way to the joy of discovery that comes with confidence in their knowledge and their acquisition of knowledge. When not tutoring, I love all things theatrical - I am...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Drama
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 740

Sara: Tacoma English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...personal relationships with them that allow me to better understand their learning styles. I'm an artist, so I approach situations in a creative way. This means I like to look at something from several different angles. When it comes to teaching, this means I can teach one thing in several different ways depending upon how the student needs to learn. It is fun and rewarding for me. I am passionate about reading and writing, and...
Education & Certification
University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Romance Languages - Spanish and French

Zoe: Tacoma English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tacoma, WA
...working in tech in San Francisco. I am a licensed teacher of French, English, and ESOL with experience teaching grades K-2, 6th, 9th and 10th as well as one-on-one and small group tutoring in French. I plan lessons that bring art, food, games and geography together with language practice. For younger students, I incorporate puppets and role play as well as song and movement. For older students, I make the more academic aspects of written...
Education & Certification
Carleton College - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
University of Oregon - Masters in Education, Education
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