Top ACT English Tutors serving Hillsboro

Beth: Hillsboro ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
I am a PhD student in Animal Biology at UC Davis and am currently in the process of finishing my dissertation. I study the proteins that are involved in membrane fusion -- for example, when the sperm and egg cell membranes fuse together during fertilization. I have a Master's in Education and a BA in Human Biology from Stanford University. I love working with students of all ages and do my best to make learning...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Human Biology
Stanford University - Master of Arts, Education
Melanie: Hillsboro ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...American countries, has given me an appreciation for all of humanity. I want to learn from you too. I currently am working on learning Japanese and Mandarin at the same time. I also enjoy painting with my emotions, reading on my backyard bench swing, cooking Asian food, tapping the rhythm to all styles of music, urban and rural hiking, movies that move my emotions, live theater with epic music, sitting by the fireplace or around...
Education & Certification
Portland Community College - Associate in Science, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

Caleb: Hillsboro ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...(and occasional sunshine) of the Pacific Northwest. Outdoor education is all about empowering students to solve problems and think critically in unfamiliar situations, a philosophy that translates easily to 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...
Education & Certification
Lewis & Clark College - Bachelors, History
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Verbal: 750

Daniel: Hillsboro ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...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 create something out of themselves, instead of being imbued with the ideas...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Current Undergrad, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Garrett: Hillsboro ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
Hi, I'm Garrett and I love the world! I love to travel, learn foreign languages, try new foods, and meet new people.
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University-Hawaii - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business, General
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 33

Chelsea: Hillsboro ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...learn how to use their own words to tell their own stories. I truly believe that stories make us better people, and I love being able to share the power of stories with children. Outside of academia, youll most likely find me reading a book. I love all types of fiction. Right now I am especially interested in science fiction and fantasy novels. If Im not reading, Im most likely to be found doing something...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Missouri-St Louis - Master of Arts, English Composition
GRE Verbal: 163

Kara: Hillsboro ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
I am a graduate student studying environmental policy, however, I graduated with a B.S. in Biology and have 6 months of Medical School under my belt. I enjoy teaching and finding new ways of explaining concepts in order to cater to a wider variety of learning types and students.
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Associate in Science, Biology, General
Portland State University - Current Grad Student, Natural Resources Management and Policy

Owen: Hillsboro ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
Hi, I'm Owen! I was born and raised in Portland, OR, but I currently live in Rhode Island, where I'm working towards a Bachelor's Degree at Brown University. If there's one thing to know about me, it's that I love to learn, no matter the subject. Learning is a life-long process that can take you anywhere in life. But this doesn't mean it's always easy. It would be my privilege to help you overcome the...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Peter: Hillsboro ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
My philosophies of teaching: The best part of teaching is feeling proud of what your students accomplish. A good teacher is someone for whom the student wants to work hard. A teachers most important skill is seeing things through students eyes. The students should be able to see themselves making progress. That's the psychological part of teaching. As for technique, I model, and monitor student work, and explain to correct mistakes. Students learn the...... My philosophies...
Education & Certification
Reed College Portland State University - Bachelors, English; General Science
Eastern Oregon University - Masters, Education

Joshua : Hillsboro ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
I am an experienced teacher, writer, and avid reader, who loves nothing more than to instill a passion for learning in my students. I am especially adept in the studies of Language Arts and Social Studies -- and am most comfortable teaching adolescents and young adults. I possess a Master's degree in education, as well as professional experience in editing and publishing, to bolster my academic resume. Most importantly, I am patient and can work...
Education & Certification
Linfield College - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Portland State University - Masters in Education, Education

Shelby: Hillsboro ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...ADHD, and have taught middle school language arts and social studies the past three years. I studied English Writing in Los Angeles before earning my Master of Arts in Teaching from Lewis & Clark College. Here are some things I have come to believe while working with students over the years: Your words are important. Your experiences matter. You are capable and worthy of thriving in whatever you set your mind toward.
Education & Certification
Azusa Pacific University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Lewis & Clark College - Master of Arts, English

Lawrence: Hillsboro ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...follows that fostering global awareness and multi-cultural respect must be essential educational practices in my ESL classes. As a prelude, I always ask a student on the first day of class to write a little about his/her cultural/linguistic backgrounds, foreign language studies, travels to foreign countries, problems with other cultures, and goals in studying English. These profiles provide valuable insights from which I can then further develop and design lesson plans which teach the subject...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, Russian Studies
Teachers College at Columbia University - Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

Patricia: Hillsboro ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
I am passionate and enthusiastic about tutoring students in writing and literature. Sometimes all a student needs is information, direction, and time to practice in order to learn. I try my best to make that happen. I welcome my students to learn. With 25 years of teaching experience, I am familiar with many kinds of learners. I welcome all writing and literature students!... I believe students can be taught writing. Some teachers don't believe that, but...
Education & Certification
Coe College - Bachelors, English and Theater
University of CO Denver - Masters, English: The Teaching of Writing

Karney: Hillsboro ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...was a junior (without tutoring, even!). I started tutoring the Verbal side of the SAT in Los Angeles in 1999. Then I branched out into the SAT Math and then into academic tutoring in many subject areas. I was tutoring celebrity kids in Malibu mostly at that time. Since then, I've tutored students from 1st grade to college in many different academic subjects, and always continued to tutor the SAT as well.
Education & Certification
University of Idaho - Bachelor in Arts, English

Adam: Hillsboro ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...as a kindergarten and pre-K teacher. In my opinion, a good tutor needs not only to be knowledgeable, but sensitive to the ways that every student learns differently. I am prepared to work with my students, at their own pace, to ensure that they aren't just completing the work, but fully understanding and internalizing the material. Other than tutoring, I enjoy going to school (I'm about to get my bachelors in history from Reed college),...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelor of Fine Arts, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500

Sean: Hillsboro ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
I am currently an undergraduate Math Major at the University of Washington Seattle. Thus, I am most passionate about tutoring mathematics and statistics. I also have programming experience in both C++ and Python, and can tutor those subjects as well. My tutoring philosophy is to not only help clients understand the material, but to also help guide them to gain the confidence to solve problems/code independently. This helps my clients be adequately prepared for exams...
Education & Certification
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Carlos Jon Paul: Hillsboro ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...years. My skills are enhanced by time in traditional school (Wilsonville High School) and home school environments as well as with general and special education (ADHD) students. A core belief that drives me is that I have an inexhaustible hope that everyone is capable of improvement.My recent career history consists primarily of mental health service and care provider experience, although I plan to one day enter into a career involving teaching or therapy. I would...
Education & Certification
Pacific University - Bachelors, Psychology

Aaron: Hillsboro ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
I previously worked as a credit recovery online teacher in Denver, CO, and San Diego, CA. I recently moved to Portland with my husband and am hoping to return to teaching once the pandemic is over next year. In the meantime, I want to continue working with students in my community, doing what I love best: teaching!
Education & Certification
University of Colorado Denver - Bachelor in Arts, English

Arielle: Hillsboro ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...the student. Learning is about more than being able to solve the challenge in front of you; it's about walking away from a session feeling like you can tackle that challenge on your own, with confidence, the next time you see it. If we're talking about study and test prep skills, I focus on time management with self compassion and on understanding what the test writer wants from the student. And with essay editing, I...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Ben: Hillsboro ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...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 their learning process. As such, my job as a tutor is to...
Education & Certification
Vassar College - Bachelors, Cogntive Science
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 33
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