...My tutoring journey started with the profound belief that strong literacy skills are the foundation for a student's academic and professional success. I attended the University of Washington and graduated from the distinguished Creative Writing program where I gained admission based on a portfol... (read more)
...I graduated with a bachelor's in Applied Physics from the University of Washington and a bachelor's in Computer Science from Bellevue College. I’ve been working in the software industry over 4 years now and currently work for Amazon as a software engineer. During my time at university, I noticed that the classes I learned the most were the ones that had a hands-on approach to learning. (read more)
...The small groups worked very well. Each person let another read their writing outloud (to be admired and honored) and if any clarifications were needed to understand the writing better, the small group members could do so. Quite a few adults left the course feeling much more confident about their ability to express themselves easily in writing. (read more)
...During my time as a tutor, I've refined my ability to tailor lessons to individual needs. Drawing from my experience in understanding diverse perspectives and finding optimal solutions as a product manager, I excel in customizing materials and pacing to ensure comprehension and progress. Whethe... (read more)
I am an experienced teacher and have worked in a variety of school settings since 2006. I graduated from Gonzaga University then went on to Seattle Pacific University to earn my Masters of Education in Literacy and my K-12 reading endorsement. I have taught middle school language arts and reading ... (read more)