Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Beaverton, OR

...I believe every student can be an outstanding writer or test-taker, the key is just to find the right individual approach. Students aren't all alike and there's no one right way to learn. I really value the chance to find the method that works best for each student and to watch them succeed. Outside of tutoring, I am a musician and social media consultant. I enjoy hikes, cooking, and games of all types, particularly chess...

...GPA of 4.05 after taking AP and Honors courses and as a distinguished member of National Honors Society and Spanish National Honors Society. Miss Couch possesses excellent organization and communication skills, proficiency in basic computer skills and a diligent work ethic. Miss Couch is an active member of Fordham Women's Club Squash and Women's Club Soccer, as she enjoys being active in student involvement around campus. Miss Couch's interests include travel, piano playing and classical...

...many other areas, such as statistics, geometry, physics, Spanish, chemistry and art. I'm no stranger to standardized testing either. I have worked with kids of all ages in a variety of educational settings, from academic tutoring to guitar and vocal lessons. During tutoring sessions, I keep things light and fun while staying focused on the material. I will make sure that you understand the material inside and out, and feel prepared for whatever challenges lay...

...continue my involvement with tutoring at Varsity Tutors! I've had extensive experience with Speech and Debate throughout high school, which not only helped me with my communication skills but also taught me how to be an organized and analytical student. Despite having a fierce passion for debating, I am known by my peers as always being calm, cool, and collected. I have witnessed these traits help me become an optimistic and effective tutor, and I...

...with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Web Technologies and Applications. I currently work as a software developer in McMinnville, Oregon. I am tutoring the LSAT, and my strongest section is Logic Games. Through my own preparation for taking the LSAT, I have learned a lot about strategy and analyzing the different question types to improve one's score. I am excited to pass on this knowledge to the students I...

...Portland transplant from the East Coast, along with my fiancee and our dog Max. I'm in the process of transitioning into a career in software development, and am currently attending a coding bootcamp downtown. When I'm not wrestling with Ruby and JavaScript, you can find me exploring Portland parks or hanging out reading and playing video games. I think I'm a great tutor because I genuinely love learning, no matter the subject, and I think...

...get people excited about it as well. I like to say that I teach "maieutically;" which comes from the Greek and means "to midwife, or aid in giving birth," in this sense, to an idea. I prefer to ask the student lots of guiding questions, instead of didactically infusing them with answers. This method results in what I like to call "intellectual exhilaration," in other words, the student is excited because they were able to...

...key to good tutoring is to realize that every individual student is different. My tutoring philosophy is that tutoring should by no means follow a one-size-fits-all approach. In my tutoring practice I focus on treating students as unique individuals, determining what is effective for each student, and getting to know each student's particular academic needs and goals. When it comes to SAT prep, I believe that understanding the material is always more important than simply...

...prep, essay writing, and literary analysisperfect for any junior or senior preparing for college. No matter where you're at as a reader and writer, you will come away from my tutoring sessions with an appreciation for close reading and confidence about the writing process. I break down even the trickiest concepts clearly and methodically with targeted practice in the areas where you need it most. Most importantly, I'll make our classes fun. Outside of tutoring,...

...their schedules, interacted with parents, supervised activities, and aided the instructors. Last semester, I also tutored an introductory biology course for non-majors at Kenyon College. I sat in on lectures and provided weekly and occasionally bi-weekly assistance outside of class at the college's Math and Science Skills Center. This job required a great deal of creative thinking, as I often had to explain a concept from different perspectives for the students and push them to...

I'm a recent graduate from Santa Clara University with a deep knowledge in philosophy and religious studies, and a passion for writing and math. I spend my free time outside with my Whippet, Tango, and writing on whatever pops into my head. Come learn with me!

...was a child, I have had a passion for the learning process. I enjoy learning new things, getting better at them, and helping others to learn as well. My work as a swim instructor for recalcitrant kiddos, behavioral specialist with young adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and adult men in psycho-educational groups have taught me that people learn best when they are intrinsically motivated and feel that they are in the driver's seat of...

...this past June with a degree in Geography and History. After graduating, I hiked from Canada to Southern Oregon on the Pacific Crest Trail before going home to Georgia and teaching adult volunteers to be informed and effective monitors of absentee ballot processing during the election. I am a proud product of Atlanta Public Schools, and I think that every student has a right to an engaging, eye-opening education. I enjoy teaching many subjects, including...

...of my time to. The majority of my teaching experience has been at the elementary level with both English Language Learners and Special Education students. I have also been a classroom teacher in both 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms. I am well versed in the Common Core and know that I have some creative talents when it comes to helping students and parents understand and work within the scope of these new standards. I have...

...and I have three years of secondary teaching experience. I love reading, going to movies, and discussing great books when they are made into movies! When I'm not reading or watching movies, I'm designing flowers for weddings and events, hanging out with my husband and our dog, and drinking LOTS of peppermint tea. Helping students meet and exceed their potential in school is something very near and dear to my heart, and I look forward...

...academics. I also work as journalist, writing for Portland Monthly magazine and USA Today College. My writing has appeared in Oregon Live, USA Today, and the Huffington Post. Not too long ago, I learned how to beat the system to score high on the SAT, and look forward to helping students do the same. After finishing my thesis in the new field of environmental history, I will graduate with a B.A. in history with honors...

...in Comparative Literature with an emphasis on Latin American Studies from UC Los Angeles in 2009. While at UCLA I taught courses in Comparative Literature (Great Books), Writing Composition, and Spanish. From 2010-2014, I was Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish at Whitman College. I am currently Visiting Assistant Professor of Humanities at Lewis and Clark College where I teach courses in the Core curriculum and Spanish. My objective is to connect with students and stimulate...

...it is often the most rewarding. Giving students the confidence and skills to authentically express their ideas is one of the most important things education can do. I love writing plays and short stories as a hobby. I am also passionate about improv theater and am involved in several improv groups in the Portland area. In terms of my tutoring style, I think that learning works best when the tutor and student have a strong,...

I follow the Golden Rule. I am a critical thinker and learner. I am a diplomatic, patient, open-minded, self-deprecating listener. I am dependable, honest and sincere. I am kind and helpful, supportive and empowering. My best friends would tell you I pay genuine attention to people, that I'm passionate and committed, (selectively) non-judgmental, encouraging and compassionate, humorous and tactful.... I work to help my students learn to educate themselves.... I would ask questions about the student,...

...helping people, particularly in Mathematics and Computer Science, since I pick up knowledge in those categories rather quickly. I have extensive experience assisting classmates with course material. I find it enjoyable both because I like helping others, and it allows me to find any gaps in my own knowledge and fix them. I generally prefer to help students with areas they have some background in, rather than introducing new topics. (For example, meeting with a...