305 Olympia Fifth Grade Tutors

...I am an expert at designing lessons for each student’s specific needs and learning preferences. Knowing how important it is that students feel comfortable when learning new and difficult material, I maintain a relaxed teaching environment, but also have high expectations. I have more than 20 years of experience as an educator, having worked students... read more

...I am very interested in designing lessons using a wide variety of materials that are interesting, fun and motivating. I think it is important to feel challenged by working at skills that always keep us knowledgeable and help us find meaning in all the things that we do. Whether we are learning shapes, patterns, sight words, phonics, or reading stories,... read more

...With more than 9 years of teaching experience in Kindergarten through eighth grades, I have a diverse background in supporting students with all ability levels. I have experience with diverse learning styles: struggling students, gifted, students on IEPs, students learning with dyslexia, and ELL students. My teaching style is to assess where students... read more

...I have taught English at the high school level and received my BA in English and drama. I possess a master's degree in teaching. I am a published writer, playwright, poet, and lyricist. I am also skilled in various other subjects, and a regular substitute on the high school and elementary levels in several school districts. I have worked doing ESL... read more

...Just listen to "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell" on NPR radio and you will see how very many words you don't know. Learning new ones is a fun and playful challenge, even for tutors! As a native speaker of English, I for many years took the mechanics of the language for granted. Then I hit graduate school and was thrown into a grammar class. I was smug at... read more