Nancy G.

• Tacoma, WA 98445 ( 7.5 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 07/2012
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $30 to $35 /hr
• On-line
• Also Tutors: Reading, English ESOL

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My name is Nancy Griffith and I am part Japanese. I am a military brat. My mother is Japanese and my father is American. I have two older brothers and two older sisters that are full blooded Japanese and I am the only child on my mother's side. I help out with my oldest sister as a translator, because she is limited in her English. I help her out with important matters.

Gabriela B.

• Renton, WA 98059 ( 31.8 mi )
• Experienced English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Tutoring Rate: $39.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Spanish

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English ESOL is one of my top subjects! While living abroad, I often found people wanting to learn or practice their basic English knowledge. I began tutoring them and later designed lessons with that purpose. My students were very greatful and satisfied after a few sessions.

Style of teaching is learner centered. Each class is designed targeting different learning styles.
Experienced in teaching Spanish to high school and college level learners, as well as adults at various stages of knowledge of Spanish. Developed and implemented curriculum, lesson plans and training materials. Designed multi-media learning activities and supporting materials. Implemented classroom management, and counseling activities for students. Managed student activities, classroom related events, and presentations.

William N.

• Gig Harbor, WA 98335 ( 8.5 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2011
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $59.00 to $69.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: French

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I have been professionally teaching for almost 30 years whether it be swimming to five year olds or flying to heads of aviation organizations. Few things give greater satisfaction than sharing what I have learned with others and watching them grow as they learn. A skilled, dedicated teacher, with a passion for the subject, can get anyone to learn, all the learner needs is a little desire. It is my job as a teacher/mentor to explore and grow that desire. I believe in a relaxed, but disciplined teaching environment of mutual respect between teacher and learner where both can learn from each other.
I have been a professional instructor pilot for 20 years teaching pilots from over 30 different countries in English and Spanish. I have a BS in Zoology, an MA in Information Management, and am working on an MS in Aeronautical Science. I have ten years grammar school, high school (AP) ... read more

Monica C.

• Tacoma, WA 98406 ( 9.5 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $59.00 to $72.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Japanese

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My teaching style involves being open and relatable while keeping he conversation related to learning and the subjects of importance. I feel like students respond best when they are in a positive work environment and are pushed to be their best. This involves teaching through the Socratic method, of forcing individuals to answer their own questions. I believe that tutors and teachers should be providing students with the tools and skills they need to be productive students instead of giving away answers.
I have been tutoring as a volunteer and as a job for a combined 7 years now. I have worked in both one on one tutoring with a dyslexic student, tutoring in specialized topics, and group peer tutoring. My longest individual tutoring experience has been with Aidan, who is dyslexic and I have been working with for 4 years. We focus on taking the larger, more daunting tasks and b ... read more

Mark B.

• Federal Way, WA 98023 ( 14.1 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $54.00 /hr

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I tutored for the Federal Way, WA campus of DeVry University from spring of 2007 to fall of 2008. I tutored students in English, multiple maths, programming, game design, logic, and test prep. I stopped tutoring to devote my time to the final project of my degree. Now I'm an independent video game developer tutoring to make "ends meet" while I'm working on my first commercial game project.
I present the information or concepts at hand in several different ways. I draw on the learners personal experiences to make the information or concepts relevant to them. I help the learner tie the information or concepts to their own knowledge base thus establishing ownership.

Melizza R.

• Federal Way, WA 98023 ( 15 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $55.00 /hr

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I am always on the lookout for the twinkle in a student's eyes when he has finally understood an especially challenging skill or concept. This is what keeps me working with children, although I no longer teach full-time. I believe that the small successes help a student progress quicker and with more confidence and self-esteem. Positive reinforcement is key, as well a sense of comfort with what is being learned. I am easy-going, love to laugh with a student, and listen to him when he shares what is making the learning difficult. Together, we can work towards a balance and understanding of the "why's" and "how's" of learning. After my years in teaching, I have also learned that patience is needed when working with children who find any kind of learning difficult. Their confidence level needs to be nurtured and I feel I am rather successful at doing that. Looking back at my experiences, I ... read more

Susan L.

• Rainier, WA 98576 ( 19.7 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $61.00 /hr

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Most recently I have been tutoring college students in algebra and helping dyslexic students write reports and comprehend written material. I have taught and tutored all phases of a massage program, including anatomy, physiology and pathology. Teaching ESL to all ages throughout my life including people from Mexico, Japan and Thailand is also something I've enjoyed doing. I've homeschooled high school students in a huge variety of coursework, and taught health, math, English and physical education in two private schools.
My students have said that I make them feel comfortable and intelligent. I prefer students from age 9 to 99, and love to find that place in them that brings out the learner in them. I'm not a hard task master, yet in my casual approach is an eagerness to help my students learn that is infectious. I truly love to teach and I know it shows.

Sandra B.

• Lake Tapps, WA 98391 ( 19.9 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $60.00 /hr

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My diverse background affords me the opportunity to work effectively with individuals from various backgrounds. For the past fourteen years my primary occupation has been in the field of drug and alcohol counseling with an emphasis on curriculum development and design. Providing motivation and encouragement, implementing organizational skills, and focusing on the details will improve one’s abilities in any area.
My formal education includes the following: BSW Social Work, AA Business, and an in Certificate Drug & Alcohol Counseling. Working in this field has provided me many valuable experiences including: Certified Chemical Dependency Counseling, individual and group counseling/education/facilitation, instructing adolescents & adults, curriculum development and design, technical writing, in-service trainer and team motivator, and individual education, training, and work plann ... read more

Michelle W.

• Enumclaw, WA 98022 ( 24.6 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $58.00 /hr

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It is my belief that teaching truly works only in partnership with learning. My preferred approach to teaching is to start by finding out about students' needs and interests to help them develop and meet their goals. By planning out what students have to learn and showing how these things can lead to what they want, teachers bring students into the process of taking responsibility for their own education. Finally, accepting responsibility for their own education allows students to become life-long learners, which improves their ability to adapt and change with future challenges.
I have worked with students of almost every age and level. My first teaching degree was a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education. With that degree, I worked in a preschool, and I have substituted extensively in elementary schools and in middle and high schools for 12 years, learning to work with math ... read more

Susan T.

• SEATTLE, WA 98168 ( 25.8 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $65.00 /hr

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Since graduating from Bryn Mawr College, I have spent nine years tutoring and teaching students a wide variety of subjects including English as a foreign language, Spanish, Russian, music, elementary academics, adult basic education, special needs education, and transition skills. I have taught in a classroom setting, as well as small group and one-on-one. I have experience working across the spectrum of developmental stages, from children preparing for kindergarten to those well into retirement. I hold a BA in Russian language with a minor in linguistics, in addition to a deep desire for my students to achieve results.
I have a very active, hands-on teaching style. Since every individual learns differently, I incorporate visual, aural, oral, and physical elements into my all of my lesson plans. I listen to what my student's objectives are, the parent or guardian's objectives, ... read more

Glenn G.

• Renton, WA 98056 ( 29.2 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2011
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $61.00 to $69.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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As a graduate from Washington State University with a BA in English, creative writing, and a minor in communications with a washington state secondary teaching certificate I feel I have the knowledge and experience to help any student. I have tutored students in ESL, Spanish, English grammer and composition, guitar and poetry, primarily.
After teaching in college and in secondary schools for the last 20 years I have had the opportunity to meet, know, and teach children and grownups of many varied backgrounds. I pride myself on being able to commucicate ideas and principles of education with anyone. This has always been a strongpoint of mine.

Glen T.

• Maple Valley, WA 98038 ( 30 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $56.00 /hr

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I have solid teaching and tutoring experience in both classroom and a one on one scenario. I taught English for a private academy in South Korea to children ages K-12 and also tutored adults one on one. After completing my contract in South Korea I returned to graduate school in order to earn a master’s degree in Business Administration at Ohio University. I choose Ohio as they offered me a half scholarship, due to my writing ability, and the opportunity to work in the Professional Writing Center for the College of Business. At this position I was able to tutor college age students, foreign and domestic, to improve their English writing ability.
I enjoy teaching students of all ages. My teaching style is very simple; I set goals and expectations upon meeting the parents and then set sub goals with the students that are achievable but challenging. I believe in teaching the stu ... read more

Nicholas B.

• Seattle, WA 98101 ( 31.8 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $59.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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I try to avoid giving students an answer immediately, but rather try to pry the answer out of them with questions so that they can figure out the answer themselves. I see teaching as helping/forcing the student to think things out and make discoveries for themselves, not just being spoon-fed information. Of course, sometimes it is necessary to tell students the answer if all else fails (after all, it is important that learning is not a frustrating activity for the student), and rote memorization can be a valuable tool every now and then. Above all else, I would describe my style as being patient and trying to allow the student to have fun and be interested in the topic under study.
I am a recent graduate of the University of Washington with a BS in Chemistry. I also have a strong background in math and biology. Aside from my educational background, I have experience as an educa ... read more

Lorraine T.

• Issaquah, WA 98027 ( 35.4 mi )
• English ESOL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $62.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: German

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I often work with students who struggle learning in the conventional classroom. I love to see my students achieve and be excited about what they accomplish. My tutoring style is to listen to the student to discover the root of the problem that is blocking learning. Understanding the student, their frustrations, and their learning style is crucial to assisting them. Discovering what methods work best with each student can become key. Making the subject real and applicable to their world also brings great results. I never under estimate the effect of enthusiasm and a since of self-confidence to boost learning, and strive to bring both to the experience.
I have 25 years of experience as a classroom teacher. I have also taught students in small group and 1 to 1 settings. I have a passion for education. My current teaching certificates are in Elementary Education, Physical Education, Re ... read more