Top ACT English Tutors serving Portland
Max: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
...I'm taking two semesters off from school to sing and travel the entire world with the Yale Whiffenpoofs, America's oldest collegiate a cappella singing group. Apart from singing, I'm is passionate about education, particularly in helping high school students achieve their academic goals as they work their way towards college. I volunteer in New Haven as a math teacher and coach at a public middle school (my team of 7th graders just won the 2016...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
Tessa: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
...bring students toward their lightbulb moments not by repeating facts until they're drilled in, but by helping my students understand precisely why the laws of science, the rules of grammar, and the events of history are the way they are, and by lifting the curtain on the intricacies of the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own sake. Math and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Joy: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
...as students. To a 6th grader, the thought of algebra was so frightening and intimidating that any reasoning disintegrated. So, we followed the mantra Algebra is not magic, reminding the student in times when she faltered that she can think through a math problem. As long as she felt grounded enough to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps...
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University of Connecticut - Current Undergrad, Physiology and Neurobiology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
Eric: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
...way that my students will not only understand, but enjoy. This passion has led me to have a strong command of the English language in all its forms, including the reading of literature and poetry, writing academic essays, a knowledge of grammar, and other linguistic elements such as phonetics to help with teaching pronunciation. Professionally, I've been an English educator for the past 6 years, teaching everything from beginning ESL to college-level argumentative writing. My...
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Plymouth State University - Bachelors, Philosophy
Boston University - Masters, Theology
GRE Verbal: 164
Lauren: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
I am passionate about teaching; my mother said my brother was able to skip kindergarten because I taught him everything I was learning at school! I am a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where I earned a bachelor's degree in English; I also am a 15-year homeschooling "veteran." Most recently, I have worked in a private school teaching grammar, pre-algebra, and physical science. My hobbies include piano, hiking, and singing. ... I make sure they...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, English
Jessica: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
...a very young age. I remember forcing my younger siblings to sit for "lessons" - and I still enjoy creating those innovative, engaging lessons today! I am a certified English teacher for grades 7-12 and a certified Reading Specialist for grades K-12. I love working with students of all ages in order to highlight their potential and strengthen any areas of concern. My teaching experience includes teaching for over nine years at the high school...
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Fairfield - Bachelor in Arts, English
Sacred Heart - Master of Arts Teaching, Education/Reading
Zach: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
...Cellular, and Developmental Biology. Eager for tutoring opportunities, I welcome any of you who wishes to undergo SAT/PSAT or ACT Test Preparation that will get you the scores you need for admission to the college of your choice. As for my experience, I have tutoring experience in both one-to-one settings, going as far back as high school, and group/classroom settings, especially from my 4 years of tutoring with Yale MATHCOUNTS. As a likely future graduate...
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Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
Theresa: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
...college. My tutoring experience has spanned a wide variety of students over several years: from serving as a teaching aide for high school students with special needs, to working as a teaching assistant for elementary, middle, and high school students at a gifted academic summer camp, to working as a full-time in-school tutoring fellow at an urban middle school. This is in addition to more than a decade of informal experience assisting friends and family...
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Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Government
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
Helen: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
Hi, my name's Helen Liu! I'm currently studying at Stanford University, majoring in either Biology or Science, Technology, and Society. I love helping others and have been a peer tutor for over four years as well as a TA for two math classes. I promise I will work hard with you to achieve your desired score. I'd love to tutor you, so please feel free to contact me! ... Working with students to know why an...
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Stanford University - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Mackenzie: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
...buried in a book, so becoming an English teacher was the next logical step. I graduated from Central Connecticut State University in 2012 and taught for the next two years, 2012-2014. I thoroughly enjoyed my classes, but always felt that I would be better suited to working one on one with my students to individualize their educations and enable me to have meaningful discussions about the literature I so loved, something that I strove to...
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Central Connecticut State University - Bachelors, Secondary English Education
Jon Andre: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
...Studies with a pre-med track. I am currently a grad student at the Yale School of Public Health. Throughout my undergraduate career, I have instructed SAT/ACT classes for low-income students in the Los Angeles area. I truly believe that education is the gateway to success. It is my teaching philosophy to ensure that each student has individualized attention. I work to enhance a student's strengths and work on their weaknesses. Outside of school, I enjoy...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Asian American Studies
Yale University - Master of Public Policy, Public Health
James: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
...Civil Engineering. I believe the most important thing when tutoring students is demonstrating that they can conquer the subject material at hand. As a tutor I believe it is my job to not only help the student with the specific coursework they requested but also address underlying issues with study habits or test taking strategies if applicable and desired. Every student deserves tutoring sessions that are personalized to account for the student's strengths and weaknesses...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Undeclared Business
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Lauren: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
I strive to find balance in my life through personal and academic success, while being able to make a difference in my community and inspire my students to be more than they thought they could be through positive energy.
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Elon University - Current Undergrad Student, Psychology
Ethan: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
...of subjects from test prep and study skills, to history and government, to mathematics and the sciences. My students have enjoyed understanding concepts through problem solving, emphasizing understanding over rote memorization. Since moving up to the northeast, I have taught multiple levels of mathematics at the university level. I have experience in helping students keep up with their studies and well as designing plans to help students advance through material at an accelerated pace. My...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science and Public Policy
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Charles: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
Hello everyone! I love to learn and I love to help others learn. I'm a BS in Physics and I'm confident I can help with any math or physics.... When solving math and physics problems the best place to start is with the fundamentals. Sometimes I have to start with, "So what happens when you let go of your pencil?" Or, "When I divide by ten on this side what do I have to do to...
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University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelors, Physics
Cassandra: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
I've been working as a math tutor for most of my life, and I pride myself on my ability to work with an individual student to figure out how to connect with them, since the first thing any student needs is a willingness to try.
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Loyola Marymount University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Bajram: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
...biology, math, English, and college exam prep. I've taught and tutored people of all ages, from kindergarteners to graduate students, and am excited to help you with coursework or theory in any of the topics listed above or on my profile. I can help you gain a deeper understanding so that you can ace your courses, no matter your age! I also have years of experience helping high school juniors and seniors with ACT/SAT/AP prep...
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Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Lakia: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
I am currently serving as the Assistant Principal for STEM Middle Academy in Springfield, MA. I look forward to working with you to achieve your academic goals.... I would try to relate the concept being taught to something familiar or tangible to get them excited/engaged.... I would use both formative and summative assessments to determine if students are learning the material.... I would highlight and narrate the positive growth they make and continue to encourage them...
Alexander: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
...K-12. I've mostly helped students with mathematics (middle-school level through SAT prep), computer science (introductory web development and object-oriented programming), and English-Language Arts (reading comprehension with students grades 1-4). I've worked in environments ranging from a charter school in the South Bronx to a prep school in Connecticut. In mathematics in particular I have strong experience working with students who have learning disabilities. I'm near-fluent in German and Spanish, have a year of Chinese under...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Noah: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
...medicinal chemistry. My current research is primarily based in organic synthesis. I have a B.S.Chm in Biochemistry and a B.A. in German Studies from Creighton University, where I graduate magna cum laude in 2021. I have worked as a TA in organic chemistry for the last two years, and I also have experience helping high school students with test preparation and homework in all subjects. My long-term goal is to become a tenured professor, so...
Education & Certification
Creighton University - Bachelor of Chemistry, Biochemistry
University of Connecticut - Current Grad Student, Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 35
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