Top ACT Writing Tutors serving Portland
Joy: Portland ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Portland, OR
...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 Member taught me to adapt my teaching style to each...
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University of Connecticut - Current Undergrad, Physiology and Neurobiology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
Marissa: Portland ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Portland, OR
...also empower them to independently produce better results in the future. I have experience tutoring students in different age groups, from elementary school to graduate school. As a tutor at my college's writing center, I assisted in leading a workshop discussing best strategies for ESL tutoring. Having studied both Spanish and Japanese, I understand the difficulties of learning a new language and am excited to help students master English writing, speaking, and grammar.... In a typical...
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George Washington University - Bachelors, Public Health
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 35
Max: Portland ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Portland, OR
...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 New Haven regional championship!), and I've been tutoring middle and...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
Tessa: Portland ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Portland, OR
...philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing like the satisfying moment of writing "Q.E.D." on a difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of the past such as Plato, Virgil, Aquinas, and Anselm. I love to read and to discuss what I've read, and...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Katherine: Portland ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Portland, OR
...thought to myself, why was this happening? Students have so much pressure to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies enjoyable. I love to use visual and real world examples to help you grasp difficult concepts....
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling
ACT English: 34
Eric: Portland ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Portland, OR
...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 students have ranged in age from middle school students to...
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Plymouth State University - Bachelors, Philosophy
Boston University - Masters, Theology
GRE Verbal: 164
Ethan: Portland ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Portland, OR
...students advance through material at an accelerated pace. My academic interests are in resource economics though I have training in mathematics, the natural sciences, and public policy. Through my interests in music, teaching, and research the most valuable skill I have learned is the ability to communicate material in a clear and approachable manner. Past students have remarked that my teaching style is animated and are surprised at their ability to focus and understand concepts...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science and Public Policy
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Maxwell: Portland ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Portland, OR
...previous students to refine my approach. In high school I started a student success center during covid to provide free online tutoring, providing tutors in all subjects during set hours of the week. I work hard to create a comfortable environment to reduce the stresses and pressures of tutoring, not only allowing me to enhance my student's education but do so in a way that is most suited to their learning styles. I have gone...
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Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 33
Helen: Portland ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing 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
Zach: Portland ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Portland, OR
...and number of skill sets, some of which are academic and social in nature. While I certainly consider academic prowess important for the success of any instructor, I would say the most important skill set I have developed is that of adaptability. If a tutor can adapt him/herself to the mode and manner of thinking of another, the tutor, as well as the tutor's audience, will have especially effective and enriching transactions.... Give a man a...
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Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
David: Portland ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Portland, OR
...in education for nearly 10 years, as a tutor, classroom teacher (I am certified in Math 7-12 in Connecticut), and developer of teaching materials. My most recent gigs have been hourly / independent contractor / free-lance, which I haven't put on my resume. I've been tutoring, mostly for the Hamden (CT) school district as a three-quarters-time job but also occasionally for some local agencies. And I've been developing materials for several publishers of math textbooks...
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Union College - Bachelors, Computer Science
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion-New York - Masters, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 760
Bajram: Portland ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Portland, OR
...psychology, as well as the intersection of them. I also have a passion for research, and have worked in research laboratories both in academia at Yale, CMU, and Jax, as well as in industry. In my spare time, I like to write poetry, play video games, work on personal coding projects, and go biking across Pittsburgh. I've taught and tutored people of all ages, from kindergarteners to college students, and am more than happy to...
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Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Gwen: Portland ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Portland, OR
...in 20th Century American History from the University of Connecticut, a Bachelors of Science in Political Science and History (with honors), and I am currently working on a Masters in Business Administration, which should be completed by Summer 2018. I have taught four history courses at the college level, and I currently work as a Head Teacher at a learning center. I have over 6 years tutoring experience, and have been with Varsity Tutors since...
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Austin Peay State University - Bachelors, History and Political Science
University of Connecticut - Current Grad Student, History of Science and Medicine
Alexandra: Portland ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Portland, OR
...work with students and give them the tools to become strong learners, problem solvers, and most importantly, collaboration-seekers. I am a recent college graduate (B.S. in Geoscience and B.A. in Environmental Studies) with tutoring experience in Reading, Writing, Excel, Math, Science, Geoscience and Environmental Science. I enjoy working with students of all ages, and I have three years of experience as a Geoscience Teaching Fellow at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. In this role, I...
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Hobart and William Smith Colleges - Bachelor, Geoscience and Environmental Studies
Mark: Portland ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Portland, OR
I'm a Harvard graduate applying to graduate schools. I've worked in tech, consulting and academia. I've tutored grades 5-12 for 5+ years. My most recent student went from failing 10th grade geometry to getting perfect scores on her exams. I think it's very important not only to understand the material, but to know how to study. I'm enthusiastic about sharing the learning techniques I've developed with others.
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
GRE: 337
GRE Quantitative: 168
GRE Verbal: 170
Ellis: Portland ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Portland, OR
...Law School (widely recognized as one of the premier law schools in the United States) and a former practicing attorney and law professor. I have helped students to prepare for the LSAT and to draft the Personal Statement required by law schools. I was a Modern Languages major in college which has proved invaluable in tutoring ESL which I have done for several years as a volunteer for several CT libraries. And, finally, I am...
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Trinity College Hartford CT - Bachelors, Modern Languages
University of Pennsylvania School of Law - PHD, Law
Hanna: Portland ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Portland, OR
...My experiences before and during the pandemic involved tutoring 10 students in-person and virtually in math subjects ranging from arithmetic to Algebra 2. I have experience tutoring children with ADHD and adults preparing for the ASVAB and have learned through these experiences that dynamic teaching is a marathon, not a sprint. I hope to form long-term connections to my students to foster long-term success, not only in Math, but in all academic areas.
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University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Kaitlin: Portland ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Portland, OR
...and I am a recent graduate from Yale University. As a STEM major on the premed path, I specialize in STEM subjects, but also excelled in high school english and reading courses. I am an FGLI student from a small town in PA and have made it this far through A LOT of studying, and therefore I have found some fun and effective ways to study, especially in difficult subjects. I have a passion for...
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Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Jack: Portland ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Portland, OR
...high school, college, and working professionals. I mainly focus on math classes and the SAT and ACT, as this is where my main interests lie. My experience with math gives me a unique perspective on math education, and I aim to help students cut through the jargon and symbols to understand simple, core concepts that underlie them. My sessions usually involve starting with difficult problems, using these as a jumping off point to explore the...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 790
Julia: Portland ACT Writing tutor
Certified ACT Writing Tutor in Portland, OR
...I am also on the Physician Assistant track. Since freshman year of high school, I have put forth many hours tutoring students of all ages, ranging in many subjects. My personal favorite subject to tutor in is Algebra, but I have tutored in math ranging from elementary school level to high school level. I have also tutored in the sciences and Spanish. Although I started learning Spanish in middle school, I spent half of high...
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 790
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