Jim McGowan
ELL - Meditation - Writing - Counseling
Jim was born and raised in Seattle. He attended Seattle University, where he majored in graphic design and worked as a writing tutor all four years of college. Jim’s combined study of graphic design and writing make him an adept communicator through words, visuals, and even paper airplanes.
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As a writing tutor, Jim worked with hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students, many of whom were non-native speakers of English. He helped each one become a more confident, successful student. Jim believes relationship building is the heart of any tutoring. He enjoys getting to know his students and adapting assignments to their goals and interests.
After Seattle U, Jim moved to Madrid for a couple years and honed his skills as an English language teacher and freelance tutor. Working with children from kindergarten to high school, he got better yet at tailoring lesson plans to suit his students’ school curriculum.
Jim also spent time in Austin, Texas, serving as a literacy tutor for students who were below grade level in reading. Jim is currently living in Portland, where he works in social services. He likewise looks forward to working with your child and helping them become a confident and successful student for years to come. :-)