(154) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in University Place
Find the best University Place home tutoring providers with great ratings, reviews and qualifications!
Louette
Experienced Teacher, K-16
- $50 / h
- 10 ratings
- Tacoma , Washington ( 98466 )
- 20 miles
My education includes majors in history and psychology with minors in German and ESL/TESOL. I have a BS and MS in education and a PhD in cognitive psychology. My teaching experience includes: - 1 year Middle School - 18 years High School - 1 year Community College - 15 years University I am presently a 4th to 6th grade substitute in the Tacoma and University Place School Districts. As a university professor at PLU I taught best practices for elementary and secondary teac... Read more
Giovanna
Interested in learning or improving your Spanish?
- $50 / h
- 69 ratings
- Tacoma , Washington ( 98406 )
- 0 miles
I am a Spanish native speaker with 27 years of teaching experience, both at high school and college level, here in the U.S. and abroad. I started my teaching career when I graduated with a B.A. in Secondary Education and Comparative Literature from a South American Institution of higher education. Since relocating to the U.S. 20 years ago and while completing graduate studies-I hold an M.A. and a Ph.D. in Hispanic Literature from a Indiana University- I have been successfully teaching at the... Read more
Paolo
Paolo: Writing Specialist for All Ages/Levels. Basic K-12 & More
- $50 / h
- 203 ratings
- Tacoma , Washington ( 98402 )
- 30 miles
Hello Everyone! My name is Paolo and and my ultimate goal in life is pretty simple: To help others achieve their full potential. In me, you can expect a friendly, encouraging, and positive teacher who adapts quickly to different learning styles and personalities while encouraging students to push themselves beyond their own expectations and limits. As a writing specialist, I believe that developing communication skills is essential for any kind of work and just life in general. I enjoy help... Read more
Aidan
Tutoring in all academic subjects; expert on the SAT
- $50 / h
- 76 ratings
- Tacoma , Washington ( 98409 )
- 7 miles
I have been tutoring students for many years in many subjects, since I have a very broad academic and professional background. I am especially good at helping students prepare for the PSAT and the SAT. My own score on the old SAT was 1580; that is, I missed only one question. Sometimes students think the SAT is a comprehensive exam on everything they have learned in high school. No, it is not. They are tested on advanced vocabulary and the ability to solve math puzzles at high speed, as wel... Read more
Alex
Math & Science from a NASA Trained Scientist
- $50 / h
- Tacoma , Washington ( 98466 )
- 30 miles
I have taught math and science for nearly 20 years. Before that, I worked for NASA as a research associate at the Goddard Space Flight Center and later at the University of Washington as coordinator for the NASA Educator Resource Center. Currently I am certificated as a Washington State teacher. I enjoy working with kids, upper elementary through high school, on both day-to-day homework tasks and skill mastery as well as long term academic growth and organizational development. Though math a... Read more
Jennifer
History, Writing, Grammar & Especially Paper Skills!
- $50 / h
- Tacoma , Washington ( 98404 )
- 20 miles
I have always been a quick learner and lover of academia. I'm one of those rare people who loves writing papers and wishes she could stay in school forever. Having a poor memory has only taught me to enhance my writing and research skills so that I can show my abilities on paper. In my undergraduate studies, I double majored in Anthropology (B.S.) and History (A.B.), and minored in Classics. My specialized senior paper topic approved by the department was on Egyptian end of times literatur... Read more
Stephen
Experienced Classroom Teacher of Spanish and ESL
- $50 / h
- Tacoma , Washington ( 98403 )
- 20 miles
I am well-traveled internationally, confident and respectful of living and working in diverse cultures and languages with extensive living experience in Bolivia, Mexico and Chile, advanced aptitude in linguistic acquisition with Degrees in Spanish, Russian, and ESL, lived abroad and in multiple areas of the USA. I demonstrate resourcefulness and initiative in years of contracting in independent and contracted work with an expert knowledge of theory and practice. In the classroom I've w... Read more
Chisi
Writing Tutor and Aspiring Writer here to Help!
- $50 / h
- Tacoma , Washington ( 98406 )
- 10 miles
Hello, my name Amanda and I focus on writing. I'm currently finishing my Bachelor's Degree in Writing Studies (towards Creative Writing) at UW Tacoma. I'm also currently helping students at the Teaching and Learning Center at UWT, so I help college students with different types of essays, creative writing, formatting, and outlining. I help with organization, formatting, proofreading and the writing. Outside of campus work, I've also MC for various events such as the Hmong New Years at Se... Read more
Mary
Experienced teacher, published writer
- $50 / h
- Tacoma , Washington ( 98403 )
- 20 miles
I have spent the past 11 years as an adjunct artist teaching creative writing at Tacoma School of the Arts. In addition to this hands-on teaching experience, I have spent most of my career writing and editing. I have written 41 nonfiction books for young readers on topics ranging from fashion designers to crafts. I've also written for magazines including People, Running Times, Family Circle, Seattle Homes & Gardens, and South Sound Magazine. I love writing and I really enjoy working with s... Read more
Lydia
School Psychologist Tutoring Students of All Levels of Need
- $50 / h
- Tacoma , Washington ( 98406 )
- 20 miles
I’m a Nationally Certified School Psychologist currently working in elementary and jr. high schools. I’m experienced at working with students of all levels of need, ranging from high achieving/ gifted to cognitively disabled. Specializing in working with students with ADHD, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Specific Learning Disabilities, I’m skilled at integrating behavioral support with academic instruction. Tutoring is wonderful opportunity for me to work with students in an acad... Read more
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