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The Best English Tutors in University Place, WA

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Mukuria J.

150/hour

Near University Place, WA

Tutoring Nursing, Anatomy/Physiology, Biology and DNP Projects/Essays.

5.0 (6)

31 hours tutoring

My name is Mukuria and I am a professional nurse educator with many years of experience in the field of healthcare education. I have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree (University of Washington) and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree (University of Delaware) and a minor in Human Development and Family...

Knowledgeable and Thorough Tutor

Mukuria was very detailed and thorough with helping to connect the dots. He knows EVERYTHING about the topics I was struggling to understand. He helped me understand a 3-hour lecture in 15 minutes. - Tamarrah, 5 lessons with Mukuria

Mariko I.

40/hour

Near University Place, WA

Mariko I - Math, Science, French, Latin, English

4.9 (118)

356 hours tutoring

Response time: 14 minutes

I also took AP French and Latin during my high school years, allowing me to tutor both of these languages through a high school level, and French even to a collegiate level. Due to my experience with various languages and my natural passion for reading and literature, I am able to tutor various English subjects...

Consummate professional with an impressive mastery of subject areas

From hourly rate to availability to work ethic to pedagogical knack for simplifying the complex (or at least complex to me), Mariko impresses. Her infinite patience saw me through a few rough chemistry units. I absolutely recommen... - Molly, 3 lessons with Mariko

Timothy F.

50/hour

Near University Place, WA

PhD scientist available for help with math, science, and economics

4.9 (252)

556 hours tutoring

I have had the good fortune of tutoring several high school and college students in math, science, and economics over the years. When I first start tutoring someone, s/he is often frustrated and discouraged, so my first objective is to get his/her confidence back. That is even more important than the subject matter, as...

Fantastic tutor! Knowledgeable, patient, encouraging.

I have only worked with Timothy for a few sessions so far, but already he is helping me immensely with chemistry. He is super patient, and is able to relate complicated material to simple every day things so it makes it more unde... - Valerie, 2 lessons with Timothy

Terricka T.

40/hour

Near University Place, WA

EXPERT TUTOR /ACADEMIC WRITING /PROOFREADING

5.0 (2)

8 hours tutoring

My name is Terricka, and I am also enthusiastic about assisting students in pursuing their academic aspirations and developing an image of confidence in their potential. I have a doctorate in business administration with a focus in leadership, and I have a lot of experience in business, criminal justice, and leadership...

Joseph V.

35/hour

Near University Place, WA

Patient Tutor and Communicator Available with Flexible hours

4.9 (24)

48 hours tutoring

I have two years of tutoring experience in English and writing and am willing to assist any student in improving in the areas of tutoring that is offered. I take an interest in all writing areas. I have taken Advanced Placement for English, Honors English in High School, and was once an...

Brett H.

75/hour

Near University Place, WA

Passionate French, English, Lit, History, writing, & test prep tutor

5.0 (2)

44 hours tutoring

As I love working with students, immediately after college I began to teach at French-American lycees (schools) in San Francisco, and then NYC, where I taught theater, literature, English, and French. I then moved to private tutoring, mentoring, and advising, which I have been doing for over 14 years. I love...

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Deborah D.

75/hour

ESL Educator & Writing Coach with 15+ Years Experience

5.0 (160)

474 hours tutoring

Working with ESL professionals and Secondary School Level ELA students, I strive to make reading, writing, listening and speaking English for work and school enjoyable for those I coach and tutor. Enthusiastically and patiently, I will...

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Deborah helped me immensely in preparing for an important presentation. Our sessions covered a wide range of skills - public speaking, building confidence, improving my writing to be more impactful, and effectively communicating b... - Kara, 2 lessons with Deborah

Steven K.

125/hour

PhD English Tutor — Literature, Language & Academic Writing

5.0 (2039)

6,258 hours tutoring

Response time: 11 minutes

I hold a PhD in English Language and Literature from UNC-Chapel Hill, where I specialized in the history of written language, literary studies, and classical and medieval Latin. I have taught English at every level–from...

Wonderful tutor, great to work with

We highly recommend Steven for tutoring in English: writing, editing reading comprehension, literature. He is superb! Steven has worked with our high school son and on occasion our college daughter. He has helped with all kinds... - John, 143 lessons with Steven

Kristine W.

68/hour

English teacher and academic tutor with a passion for editing

5.0 (301)

1,324 hours tutoring

My passion for creativity is what drove me to obtain my bachelor's in English (specializing in writing), and my love for helping others is what led me to obtain a master's in teaching English as a second language (ESL). I...

AMAZING

Kristine has been an incredible help to me with my writing. She is incredibly knowledgeable about APA guidelines, a very patient teacher, and very detailed in her work. She responds quickly to requests, and is timely in return of ... - Charlie, 25 lessons with Kristine

GiGi R.

75/hour

Freelance Writer & Editor with BA in English & 15+ Years of Experience

5.0 (616)

1,716 hours tutoring

Response time: 4 minutes

I am a freelance writer specializing in content writing, editing, and proofreading. I have degrees in English, Russian, and Russian Literature with minors in French and History. I love to bring my expertise in language, reading, and writing...

Excellent college essay reviewer

Gigi was beyond fantastic. She helped us with multiple reviews of essays for multiple colleges with a fine-toothed comb. My family is very impressed by her writing skills, she is so quick in analyzing and refining the essay. She w... - Yogita, 26 lessons with GiGi

Dana G.

140/hour

Here to Help You Understand, Not Memorize, the English Language

5.0 (105)

341 hours tutoring

Response time: 9 minutes

While I am always happy to drill specific vocabulary lists with students, most of my vocabulary lessons happen naturally within other sessions. I train my students not just to memorize words, but to learn their multilingual etymological roots....

knowledgeable, organized, prepared

Dana came prepared and provided the exact tutoring needed. She has experience and the technique to make the session worthwhile. Will definitely use Dana as our regular tutor. - Ian, 4 lessons with Dana

Madeline V.

60/hour

Experienced English and Language Arts Teacher for Elementary Students

5.0 (95)

352 hours tutoring

Response time: 49 minutes

My main focus is to help elementary students enhance their reading, writing, and communication skills. Each student has personalized lessons targeting the areas that need improving. I introduce them to grammar and composition basics, guide them to...

Excellent teacher

We recently started ESL lessons with Madeline for our nephew who is here as a refugee from Ukraine. We are thrilled with the lessons. Madeline is an excellent teacher and knows how to communicate with children and engage with them... - John, 104 lessons with Madeline

Jen H.

100/hour

M.A. TESOL with 3+years of pronunciation tutoring

5.0 (456)

960 hours tutoring

I completed a graduate-level course in teaching English pronunciation. I taught English pronunciation to a high school ESL class for a few years. For the past three years or so, I have been tutoring students in English...

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

She is a knowledgeable and patient tutor who explains ideas clearly and makes every lesson easy to follow. I am learning English pronunciation with her, and she always listens carefully and corrects my mistakes in a kind and encou... - Allen, 77 lessons with Jen

Jeffrey N.

125/hour

PhD in Comparative Literature

5.0 (318)

711 hours tutoring

Response time: 42 minutes

Dr. Jeffrey W. has taught English and Comparative Literature at UC Berkeley and UC Davis for fourteen years. He has tutored students to prepare for the ACT and SAT since 2015. Jeffrey holds an undergraduate degree from Yale University, a...

Exceptional Writing Tutor and Editor

I had an outstanding experience working with Jeffrey. He is not only professional and easy to work with, but also deeply knowledgeable in his field. His guidance as an editor and writing coach was invaluable—he made the entire pro... - Michael Joseph, 3 lessons with Jeffrey

James C.

60/hour

Experienced Tutor - Special Needs/Accelerated/All Ages

4.9 (242)

2,365 hours tutoring

...phonics as a tool to build reading and spelling skills. Since 1999, I have worked on these skills with native English speakers and English language learners in preK-8. Since 2004, I have served as a speech coach to adult clients of many different...

Intuitive, informed, attentive, and adaptable tutor!

James tutored our 2nd grader in math for 15 lessons in the Spring/Summer of 2nd grade, and covered many topics from addition and subtraction, through data collection and multiplication. Long story short, James is great and we h... - Mike, 14 lessons with James

Amanda W.

90/hour

LSAT, Law School Admissions, Essay Writing, Literature, Proofreading

5.0 (399)

2,924 hours tutoring

I have a BA in English Literature as well as a Juris Doctorate.

Incredible Guidance Throughout the Law School Admissions Process

I had an incredible experience working with Amanda as my LSAT and law school admissions consultant. I first reached out to her after receiving a lower score than I had hoped for. With limited time to retake the test and submit app... - Alexis, 65 lessons with Amanda

Tim C.

45/hour

27 Years of Teaching Experience

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4.8 (1747)

11,516 hours tutoring

I have been teaching English language skills for 27 years, as an ESL professional. I can provide help with reading, writing, speaking and listening, vocabulary acquisition and study skills.

Tim has been a fantastic writing instructor for my son. He is a truly supportive and effective teacher who has helped him improve his writing in so many ways. Tim focused on the fundamentals from the very first lesson. He helpe... - William, 81 lessons with Tim

Patrick S.

68/hour

M.A. English/Test Validator for Ohio Licensure

5.0 (1026)

3,226 hours tutoring

I had over ten student teachers in my teaching career, served as an NCATE Examiner, and worked on the validation team for the Ohio Licensure Exam in Language Arts for grades 7-12.

Amazing Tutor

My daughter loved working with Patrick. She learned so much from him in such a short time. He is very knowledgeable and patient. He goes straight to the point and doesn't waste any time. - Karla, 12 lessons with Patrick

Maggie H.

70/hour

Experienced English Instructor for Adult Learners

5.0 (1250)

3,296 hours tutoring

Response time: 51 minutes

I hold a Masters degree in Adult Education with a specialization in Teaching English as a Second Language. As both a classroom instructor and a university administrator, I have worked with non-native English speaking students from...

My Best Tutor Ever!

If you are looking for a tutor who will exceed your expectations, Maggie is that person. Her vibrant outgoing personality makes tutoring sessions fun and engaging, while her incredible teaching skills, extensive experience, and t... - Zulfia, 54 lessons with Maggie

Ann R.

65/hour

PhD in Literature & Performance, Published Author, Teacher for 20 Yrs.

4.9 (2182)

8,069 hours tutoring

My Ph.D. in Literature and Performance inspired me to develop literature-based formative learning tasks to serve students' best performances. Given a B.A. in English Literature and Linguistics, TEFL certification, and English...

Superb tutoring

Ann challenges my two girls (8 and 12) to work with the kind of advanced writing skills and concepts that most students wouldn’t learn until high school or college. With such high expectations, I find that the girls gain confidenc... - Michael, 15 lessons with Ann

James P.

65/hour

Writing Teacher, Linguist, and History of World Thought

5.0 (1141)

4,062 hours tutoring

English as a course of study involves both grammar, punctuation, and spelling, as well as techniques for thinking about and responding to literature in essays and other forms. Appreciation of our language as reader and writer and speaker...

Efficient, enthusiastic tutor

My son, a high school senior, needed work on his writing skills, primarily for the SAT but also in general. I wanted to prepare him for college level writing and a private tutor is very helpful to develop these skills. Jim was ... - Eileen, 17 lessons with James

LAURA B.

125/hour

English Language Professional

5.0 (355)

1,135 hours tutoring

Response time: 39 minutes

Professional Educators License Homeschool parent and leader Content creator for corporate communications Toastmasters International Public Speaking Regional champion Skilled in MLA, APA, Chicago-Style, outlining, essay writing, compelling story...

Colleen O.

140/hour

GWU Grad for SAT, ACT Test Prep, English, Reading, Writing

5.0 (1084)

4,365 hours tutoring

I have a cum laude honors degree in English and also have three years tutoring English, writing and reading for all ages. I am patient, thorough and dependable and love working with students one- on- one.

Outstanding Tutor in Every Way

5 out of 5 stars is not enough! We hired Colleen to help our daughter prepare for the SAT, after reading dozens of 5-star reviews about her. Colleen has now worked with our daughter for almost two years and the experience has been... - Stacey, 85 lessons with Colleen

Dane G.

200/hour

English major with creative writing master's

5.0 (1208)

2,528 hours tutoring

Response time: 5 minutes

I majored in English at Fordham University, then went on to Columbia to get my master's in creative writing. I've written creatively for magazines and blogs, and worked as a staff writer, copy editor, and proofreader.

Patient, Enthusiastic, & Prepared Tutor

Our second grader absolutely loved her first lesson with Dane! Not only did Dane thoroughly assess her and determine clear short-term and long-term objectives, but he also made her feel comfortable through playing educational game... - Holly, 45 lessons with Dane

Vijayalakshmi L.

60/hour

Computer Science Professor for AP Computer Science A, DBMS & SQL, Java

5.0 (249)

1,849 hours tutoring

I train students and non-native English speakers in English. I work as ESL tutor as well.

Excellent Teacher!

Vijji is teaching computer science to my son. My son had to switch schools and he missed few concepts in his transition, Very happy to find Vijji and she is excellent and very knowledgeable. Definitely recommend students looking ... - Julia, 4 lessons with Vijayalakshmi

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Fenny M.

9 English lessons

Elena taught me how to speak, read and write with proper English. She taught how to speak with correct pronunciation, so I can reduce my accent. After Elena taught me everything I need to improve my English. Now, I can speak English more confident and natural than before. Also I can write English with correct grammar. As someone who has gone through her English tutorial. I highly recommend Elena; she has extensive knowledge of teaching English for ESL student.

Chulwan I.

61 English lessons

First of all, Karen always makes me feel at ease. This gives me confidence, so I enjoy speaking English. Even if I use broken English or my pronunciation is repeatedly wrong, she corrects my mistakes kindly. That is a big chance for to me to improve my English without fear. Karen's tolerant attitude encourages me to speak English more. I have also learned to speak English efficiently in class with Karen.

Yuanyang Z.

71 English lessons

I recommend him to anyone who is not native to English and wants to improve his/her English. I have been in the United States for over 11 years. Although people could mostly understand what I said, I knew that my oral English had some issues. I found Steven on Wyzant with the goal to reduce my accent. In our first class, Steven diagnosed two major problems in my oral English: wrong pronunciations in some specific sounds and incorrect grammar usage.

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