Top Literature Tutors serving Seattle

Alisha: Seattle Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Seattle, WA
...me in my first college class ten years ago. I remember sitting in his office one afternoon. Somehow we got on the topic of his job changing to a full-time, permanent position and his excitement to teach another class each quarter. I remember he said, "You know, my wife and I put so much energy into our jobs. We'll often get home and just collapse on the couch. And we love every second of it."...
Education & Certification
Gonzaga University - Bachelors, English
University of Louisville - Masters, Women's and Gender Studies
GRE Verbal: 164

Adam: Seattle Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Seattle, WA
...but I have always enjoyed teaching. I started tutoring during my junior year of high school, finding that I had an aptitude for analogies that helped students learn the material. I tutor a large variety of subjects, including LSAT, SAT, and ACT. I also tutor various academic subjects, primarily in the fields of math and science. My favorite subject to tutor is Chemistry, followed closely by Physics. I feel that anyone can learn anything as...
Education & Certification
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Bachelors, Sociology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36

Katie: Seattle Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Seattle, WA
...skiing, and spending as much time as possible with my lovable mutt, Zuca. Fortunately, my job as a wilderness therapist in Montana and Idaho gave me the opportunity to embrace my passions while working with at-risk youth. I hope to bring passion, energy, organization, and a sense of humor to my tutoring sessions. Students I work with can expect me to push them to set their own goals and invest in their educational aspirations. I...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, International Relations, Minors in Spanish and Creative Writing
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Grad Student, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Jan: Seattle Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Seattle, WA
...the critical writing process to undergraduate and master's degree students at Goddard College, including Spanish-speaking ESL students. This past year, I developed and taught an original curriculum intertwining creative writing, creative movement and theater for a month-long workshop series at Velocity Dance Center, and for the Seattle Festival of Dance Improvisation. I adapted this curriculum for students in theater and creative writing electives at The Northwest School. I have also worked as a teaching assistant...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing and Dance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 800

Jeffrey: Seattle Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Seattle, WA
...that test preparation is a solvable problem, and I am excited about using my solutions to help students achieve their goals. Preparing for a standardized test can feel overwhelming. But you really can be prepared. 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...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800

Hannah: Seattle Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Seattle, WA
...attuned to the nuances of a text or express themselves more clearly for a college admissions essay. Besides education, my interests and hobbies include theatre, cooking, camping, and volunteerism. In my professional and personal life, I adhere to the motto of my favorite writer, E.M. Forster: "Only connect." By shaping meaningful connections with others, we come alive to the richness and diversity of human experience. As a teacher, I consider it my honor to help...
Education & Certification
Mount Holyoke College - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36

Monica: Seattle Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Seattle, WA
I am a Seattle-based actress and singer originally from Illinois -- I moved to the Seattle area in 2000. I also work part-time at a non-profit guardianship firm downtown. (We look out for the financial and healthcare needs of the elderly and the physically and mentally disabled.) I am an anglophile and ailurophile (look them up! :-)), and I love theatre, movies, Gonzaga basketball (I went to law school there), and Chicago Cubs baseball.
Education & Certification
Quincy University - Bachelor in Arts, Theology
Gonzaga University - Juris Doctor, Law

Carter: Seattle Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Seattle, WA
...and international security), and gained a concentration in gender and sexuality studies. Thanks to journalism, I’ve traveled and lived all over the United States, from New York to Los Angeles to Houston. My biggest passions are English and literature, and I love to instill that passion in others, whether that means helping someone work through writing a difficult essay or prep for the critical reading portions of the SATs. When I’m not tutoring, I love...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Journalism, International Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 710

Denise: Seattle Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Seattle, WA
...and an M. Div from a theological seminary, so I'm comfortable with a wide range of academic topics. I love working one-on-one with students because it allows me to find creative ways to help them master new concepts. My teaching style is all about helping students problem solve so that the end result is not only a better grasp of a subject but also a stronger sense of self-empowerment anytime they tackle something new. I...
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
University of California-Santa Barbara - Master of Science, Chemical Engineering
Fuller Theological Seminary - Masters, Theology
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 750

Melissa: Seattle Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Seattle, WA
...be successful. I have been working with kids for over a decade now and am a certified teacher with a Masters in Elementary Education from the University of 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...
Education & Certification
University of Puget Sound - Bachelor in Arts, Music
University of Puget Sound - Master of Arts Teaching, Elementary Education
State Certified Teacher

Sophia: Seattle Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Seattle, WA
I truly enjoy working with students of different ages and learning needs. I have experience with K-12 to adult learners who are professionals and have very specific needs. I hope we can work together to increase knowledge on different topics and abilities.
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Anthropology
New York University - Masters, Latin American Stuides

Kalee: Seattle Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Seattle, WA
...have 10+ years of tutoring experience ranging from elementary students to undergraduate seniors. Additionally, I am a published writer and have worked for multiple literary magazines. I am skilled in writing, reading, editing, research, prose, language acquisition, and literary analysis. I am also proficient in Italian and am working towards fluency. I consider myself to be a very passionate and charismatic person and am excited to help students grow in their personal academic pursuits!
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT English: 33

Eric: Seattle Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Seattle, WA
My name is Eric Ensign and I have been a classroom teacher in the Seattle area for over seventeen years. During my time as a teacher I have taught nearly every subject and grade level. I enjoy the classroom setting, but I also enjoy working with my students one-on-one and getting to know them on a personal level.
Education & Certification
Western Washington University - Bachelors, Secondary English
City University of Seattle - Masters, Curriculum and Instruction

Georgia: Seattle Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Seattle, WA
...to tutor is math. Math has challenged me in the past, so I know from experience how rewarding it is to finally understand a concept. I want to help students achieve this feeling. I also love helping students with writing. Writing is such a creative and fun process for me, and I enjoy helping students express themselves creatively on paper. My teaching philosophy is that every student I tutor is also an incredible teacher for...
Education & Certification
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo - Bachelor of Science, Anthropology and Geography, minor in Religious Studies
GRE Verbal: 161

Josh: Seattle Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Seattle, WA
...literary journal and a small press. I received my Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Bachelor of Arts in International Studies at the University of Iowa. Since graduating, I have done a wide-range of activities. I worked on the United States Senate Education Committee supporting major legislative reauthorizations; in particular, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, commonly known as No Child Left Behind, and other legislation aimed at improving education in America. I am...
Education & Certification
University of Iowa - Bachelors, Political Science/International Studies
University of Montana - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Rachel: Seattle Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Seattle, WA
...Biology tutor for my schools Biological Sciences Honor Society and as a mentor for graduating high school students through the Dream Project. As a tutor, my main duty is to work with a student as an individual and to adjust my own tutoring to fit the way they learn best. I believe that all students have what it takes to succeed in school, its just a matter of finding the style of learning that is...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, General Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 790

Sarah: Seattle Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Seattle, WA
...ecology and contemporary dance performance, while continuing to mentor and assist my peers. Although these fields of study may seem to lie on opposite and seemingly unrelated ends of the academic spectrum, I have found that they molded me into an equally rational and abstract thinker and creator. This complementary form of education has allowed me to connect with many different styles of learners, which has ultimately enabled me to mentor a diverse range of...
Education & Certification
University of New Mexico-Main Campus - Bachelors, Biology, Dance

Elizabeth : Seattle Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Seattle, WA
...degree in Computer Engineering from Iowa State University, and after I graduated, I moved to Seattle to start my career and experience the West Coast! I have experience as a tutor and a teaching assistant from my time in college, and I've always helped my friends and my sisters with their schoolwork. I currently tutor English, computer science, and I can help with test prep. Outside work, I like to run, play with my dog,...
Education & Certification
Iowa State University - Bachelors, Computer Engineering

Jack: Seattle Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Seattle, 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

Shannon: Seattle Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Seattle, WA
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...
Education & Certification
Pacific Lutheran University - Bachelors, Economics; Biology
Seattle University - Masters, Business Administration and Management
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