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Merritt M.

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Hello! My name is Ms. M. and I can't wait to get started working with you. I am a fully certified teacher in the state of Washington, and my teaching areas include English Language Arts and Middle Level Humanities. I also specialize in college writing, and college test prep (SAT/ACT).

I started teaching as an environmental science instructor for 6th graders in the outdoors. I loved the community-minded, interactive approach to teaching, which I try to integrate into traditional education...

Hello! My name is Ms. M. and I can't wait to get started working with you. I am a fully certified teacher in the state of Washington, and my teaching areas include English Language Arts and Middle Level Humanities. I also specialize in college writing, and college test prep (SAT/ACT).

I started teaching as an environmental science instructor for 6th graders in the outdoors. I loved the community-minded, interactive approach to teaching, which I try to integrate into traditional education settings. My favorite part of teaching is seeing students use their natural curiosity to solve problems, explore new ideas, and gain greater understanding. I have taken this approach into middle and high school English classrooms, using technology and student inquiry to solve real-life problems. I take the time to get to know each students' individual learning challenges and provide specific strategies, finding that students are naturally more successful when they are engaged in the learning process.

As a tutor, I take a student-centered approach to help students build on their existing knowledge to get where they need to be. I believe in teaching reading and writing for each subject area, which helps students think like experts in the field. Wouldn't you rather become a scientist than study science? A historian rather than a student of history? This is what I hope to achieve for all my students.

At all levels of tutoring, I focus on close reading and literacy strategies so students can understand problems and questions. This results in increased understanding in all subjects. My students have shown demonstrated improvement on test scores and in grades.

I am a certified teacher for English Language Arts by the state of Washington. I have taught students in 7th grade English, 9th grade English, AP Language and Composition, and Visual Literacy, as well as tutoring students for college applications and scholarship essays. I want to help students become readers and writers so that they can learn from others and communicate thei

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Education

Western Washington University
English Literature
Western Washington University
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $35
  • Rate details: Cancellation fees will equal the full amount of a scheduled lesson not cancelled 12 hours in advance.
  • Lesson cancellation: 12 hours notice required

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Approved Subjects

ADHD

ADHD

I am a public school teacher, and I have experience working with students with ADHD in my classroom. I understand that students with ADHD are not lazy or "bad kids." They just need extra support with organization and planning. I design my lessons to be interactive and engaging, building on students' strengths so that they can feel successful. I include plenty of movement, breaks, and student interests to keep students on task.
College Counseling

College Counseling

I teach English Language Arts in public schools, and I have experience preparing students for college admissions. Whether it is creating a list of potential colleges, writing the personal statement, crafting a resume, or applying for financial aid, I am here to guide students in their college journey. I specialize in catering college applications for specific colleges and programs to help students stand out from the crowd. I am here to help your student gain acceptance into their top choice schools!
Common Core

Common Core

I am a certified teacher in public schools. I am familiar with Common Core standards and use them in my classrooms. I design my instruction to break down the standards into manageable skills, teach specific strategies to achieve the skills, and practice to strategies with students so they can perform the skills independently in class or for standardized tests.
English

English

Washington state certification with endorsement in 6-12 language arts.
Grammar

Grammar

I am a National Board Certified Teacher in Washington state. I have a Bachelor's degree in English Literature, which included course work in linguistics and grammar. As a public school teacher, I have taught and developed curriculum to teach grammar and writing rules.
Homeschool

Homeschool

I am a certified teacher in Washington State. My educational background includes a Masters in Teaching and a Bachelors in English Literature. I am experienced in designing lessons that align to state standards as needed, developing specific strategies to meet students' needs, and creating activities that are engaging and interactive for students. I work with both the student, family, and other teachers to ensure that homeschooled students are receiving a well-rounded education.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

Hi! I'm a certified teacher and have been working in public schools for the past 6 years. I have worked as a college admissions coach for students applying to university, Masters programs, and PhD programs. I specialize in helping students tell a story that showcases why they are the best fit for their programs of choice. I can help students brainstorm, select, and organize their ideas. We then work together to write a cohesive story that shows, rather than tells, what makes each student special. I have helped dozens of students gain acceptance into their top choice schools, and I'm excited to help you too!
Reading

Reading

Washington state certified teacher with endorsement in 6-12 language arts.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I taught AP Language and Composition to junior and senior students in public school.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

Washington state certified teacher. Taught AP Language and Composition to juniors and seniors in public schools.
Social Studies

Social Studies

I received a Bachelors in English Literature and minor in Social Studies from an accredited university. I have taught social studies at a variety of academic levels.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I am a certified teacher and have been a tutor for over 10 years. I have helped numerous students with learning effective study and organizational techniques.
Writing

Writing

I am a certified English teacher, and I have taught classes at numerous levels including AP Language and Composition. In my work as a tutor, I have helped students improve their writing for a variety of situations, including test prep, college admissions, and scholarship applications.
Spelling
Vocabulary
World History

Examples of Expertise

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Empathetic and organize tutor

Merritt was very flexible and explained the process step by step and created a plan to follow in the subsequent sessions. I sincerely appreciate her listening. She is just unique, intelligent, organized, honest, and has a lot of positive attitude to motivate me to continue pursuing my goals.

Angela, 8 lessons with Merritt

Super helpful and kind

Merritt is great with my daughter and is able to help her in the areas where she struggles. Highly recommend! She was quick to respond and is easy to coordinate with.

Jenn, 3 lessons with Merritt

Capable, organized, and encouraging!

Merritt has been really terrific. First, she is a wonderful tutor, but she also was very understanding with our technical issues and helped our daughter find workarounds and keep making progress! Thank you!

Connie, 7 lessons with Merritt
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