Award-Winning History Tutors in Spokane, WA

...the occasional grammar lesson ;). I am pretty good at grammar (yes, I'm a nerd and LOVED the college grammar class I took), but I believe grammar should be taught on a need-to-know basis. If your writing REALLY needs a semi-colon, let's go there; if you have trouble with run-on sentences or comma splices (pretty common), we'll focus on that. The first thing I do when I read a student's essay is to proofread for...

I'm an undergraduate at the University of Puget Sound majoring in Hispanic Studies and Molecular Biology. I love to make music and play the piano, marimba and timpani. When I tutor, I focus on putting specific skills into the framework of the overall subject - giving the student a more broad, yet detailed understanding!... My teaching philosophy is dual-layered. On the level of subject-specific content, I work on creating a conceptual framework in each lesson that...

...for more than twenty years. I need to write about whatever I'm learning. Writing is also a central element in my teaching, and I enjoy helping others learn to write well. I earned my college degrees (B.A., M.A., and Ph.D.) at Washington State University and continued there as a faculty member for several years. Then, returning to my home town, I taught fifteen years at Whitworth University, and started coaching youth chess. For the past...

...many subjects, I am especially passionate about English, organization, study skills, and standardized tests. I am someone who spent my summers in high school reading for fun, and who looked forward to taking the ACT. I consider myself a lifelong learner, and would love to share my passion for education with students! In my free time, I enjoy doing yoga, reading, catching up on my favorite TV shows, shopping, and taking pictures.... I want to meet...

...the 4th grade, I've wanted to be a teacher. Once I became a teacher, I realized it wasn't what I thought it would be. But I still have a thirst for educating. So I became a tutor to quench that thirst. This means I am here for you or your student in the most passionate and compassionate way possible. I'm not here simply for a paycheck. My goals is to help those who need it...

I love to learn and to help others learn.

I am a graduate of University with a degree in History. While I'm deeply passionate about the subject of history I'm also well versed in English, German, drama and public speaking as well. Arts and humanities are my specialties and I've loved every minute of guiding students through this subjects. I aim to help students develop not just an understanding of subject material, but an appreciation and fascination with it as well.

...in Psychology: School Counseling were both obtained at Eastern Washington University. I am a lifelong learner and very compassionate to the needs of others especially those who want to learn but experience difficulty in the learning process. I raised a son who is currently attending college and playing basketball on the college team. I spent many years helping my son's basketball teams in various ways. I was a team mom. I now look forward to...

We are all life long learners in the pursuit of happiness and in the goal of knowledge.

...Academic Resource Center and Disability Support Services. In this position, I provided individualized tutoring and academic coaching to a diverse group of Whitman students, especially to students with documented learning disabilities, including ADHD, dyslexia, and visual processing disorders. I developed warm, trusting relationships with all of my students as I supported them in identifying and working toward their goals over the course of the academic year. I have also tutored privately and mentored elementary school...

...O'Connell, and I am a student at Gonzaga University excited about tutoring students. I am available to tutor American History, AP US History prep, and Social Studies. I am looking forward to helping students understand concepts about a topic I find very interesting and exciting. Some of my hobbies outside of tutoring include reading, watching sports, and listening to music. I live right by GU, and am always excited about Gonzaga Basketball. I am looking...

...in La Verne, Ca. During this time I worked for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Conejo Valley. I implemented many of my lessons that I created during school in the Boys and Girls club. For student teaching I taught a 2nd grade class and then a 5th grade class. After graduating and getting my credentials, I subbed for two different school districts and was able to do four different long term subbing positions....

...from the University of Washington in Seattle, and I have just begun my Master of Teaching program at Gonzaga University, specializing in Secondary Spanish and Social Studies education. I have known that I've wanted to be a teacher since I was little, and tutoring gives me a great opportunity to practice my teaching skills in a personalized setting. I understand how challenging it can be to start learning Spanish in middle school or high school,...

...Ryan and I am a tutor working in the state of Washington. I am dedicated towards helping students achieve their academic goals. Currently, I am in the process of attaining my Masters degree in teaching, and my subject areas largely focus on History, Political Science, Geography, and Social Studies. Teaching and helping youth is an aspiration of mine, and I hope to work with you to reach a higher level of subject knowledge!

...I worked with the Kids Team lead and helped plan the Kids Halloween Carnival. I also volunteered with the administration during parties and the planning of events for students. I taught kids and adults, mostly at the intermediate level. I enjoyed creating interactive and fun lesson plans for my students. I am a collaborative person and enjoy organizing and having an outlet for my creativity. My hobbies include going to trivia nights, hanging out with...

I'm a third year student at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA! I am majoring in history with a minor in writing, so contact me with inquiries about anything surrounding those subjects! A little bit about me: I am an avid outdoorsman, and strive to get involved with my university's outdoor department as much as possible. I take ski trips to Canada in the winter and whitewater kayak year round!

...years working as an educator with children and adults. The vast majority of my time in classrooms has taken place working as an educator for high school students, and my most recent role had me spending months as a teacher and behavior therapist for girls 11-17 at a trauma informed care treatment facility for foster kids. My experience in 1 on 1 education includes working as a behavior interventionist for special education classrooms across Idaho....

...Army Washington National Guard (2001-2013), and have been deployed to Baghdad, Iraq in 2005-2006. I left the guard to finish my masters degree. Beyond my course work, I have spent time in many different classrooms in Spokane, Mead, Pullman and Nine Mile where I learned as much I could to help kids learn. Again, I look forward to getting to know and work with your student. I truly love working with high school students, it...

...and specialized lessons. I tailor my teaching methods to each individual student in order to meet their specific skills and weaknesses. The areas I specialize in are English, both composition and literature comprehension, French, and History. I have taken the exams for AP English Composition, AP English Literature, AP World, AP European History, and AP American History. I am confident that my background and passion for these subjects have properly prepared me to educate and...

...experience developed as a Teaching Assistant at Whitworth University, as a youth mentor at West Side Church in Richland, WA, and as an English teacher in Taiwan. As a tutor, my teaching philosophy focuses on helping students to develop the confidence and study skills they need to successfully learn on their own. My interests include history, Chinese culture, science fiction and fantasy, the occasional video game, and hiking. I look forward to meeting new students!