Top ACT English Tutors serving Portland
Max: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
...school, I was part of an exclusive magnet school for creative writing called the Educational Center for the Arts: in the mornings I took core classes (math, science, history, etc) at a public high school, and in the afternoons I attended college-level workshops in fiction, screenplay, memoir, humor, and poetry. There, I learned from published writers and edited fellow students' pieces, including college essays, for four years while developing my own work. In college, I...
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Brandeis University - Current Undergrad, International and Global Studies, Journalism
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 730
Stephanie: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
...a graduate of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and a recipient of the IB Diploma. My academic background includes extensive experience in rigorous college level classes at the IB and Advanced Placement (AP) level. As a member of my school's math honor society, Mu Alpha Theta, I have volunteered my time at a local middle school to tutor students in different math levels from pre-Algebra to Geometry. I also absolutely love languages. Aside from...
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Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 34
Jessica: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
...Summa Cum Laude. I have 4+ years of tutoring experience beginning with introductory college algebra and currently with all levels of high school biology including AP and college-level courses. I also cover middle and elementary levels of science, math, reading, and writing. My strength is my dedication to making the material clear and easy to understand. If you share your learning style I am happy to engage in that mode of explanation. Thanks and I...
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Southern Connecticut State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Jordan: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
...always brought forth a curiosity and drive for knowledge in everything I do. Some of my earliest memories are of exploring the Boston Science Museum as a toddler, where I would spend hours upon hours running from exhibit to exhibit and playing at each interactive station. It is this very same curiosity which I hope to instill in my peers. Trust me, I know that learning about integrals, doing titrations, or reading "Moby Dick" isn't...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
David: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
...been working 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...
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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
Nicholas: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
I am a junior at Johns Hopkins University studying biomedical engineering and applied mathematics. I have tutored elementary through high school students in my area in some capacity for the past four years. I am most passionate about math and science (particularly chemistry), though I am well versed in a broad range of subjects. In my spare time, I enjoy playing tennis and eating lots of good food.
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Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Mark: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English 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
Mallory: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
...at Lafayette College who is accepted to medical school and will be matriculating this fall. I have completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience with an English minor and writing concentration. I have my EMT-Basic certification, a passion for health care as well as a great love for creative and academic writing. I have 2 years of experience tutoring for the National Honor Society and am eager to make a difference in the lives...
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Lafayette College - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 31
SAT Math: 710
Jacob: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
I just completed my undergraduate degree in mathematics at Cornell University, with a minor in computer science. I will be pursuing a Master of Science in computer science at Cornell for the next two years. Teaching has always been a passion of mine, as has mathematics - and I am always eager to share this excitement with others.
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Cornell University - Master of Science, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Alec: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
...take these more difficult classes, I found myself working more and more to problem solve with friends, often taking the lead or sometimes sitting back and getting help myself. Further, I have experience as a referee for soccer and basketball, working with kids of all ages helping teach them the game of soccer and ensure all follow the rules and have a good time; this is the mindset I will take to tutoring these subjects....
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Katie : Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
I graduated from the University of Connecticut with degrees in both Accounting and English. I worked as an accountant for a year before I went back to school to earn my Masters in Education. I currently teach high school English and Theater. As a tutor, I use modeling and mini-lessons to help my students reach their potential.
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, English and Accounting
University of Connecticut - Masters, Curriculum and Instruction
David: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
I am a graduate of Dartmouth College, where I studied Creative Writing and Psychology. I've spent the last 25 years as a professional writer for major TV studios, including 6 years at Disney, where I was a creative Vice President. I now freelance as an English tutor for the verbal portions of the SAT, ACT and GMAT, where I scored in the top 2%. I also help students write stellar application essays.
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Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Tasha: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
...and style to each student and help them to develop practical and efficient study skills and time management techniques. I have tutored students from ages 3 to adult in various areas related to English, ESL/ELL, Psychology, Public Speaking, and test preparation. I am a Native English speaker and also speak basic Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. I am TEFL certified and taught English in China for 2 years. I learned Chinese while living in Shanghai and...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Anthropology
University of Baltimore - Juris Doctor, Law
Faith: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
Faith is a graduate of New York University with a major in Journalism. She also majored in Spanish & Linguistics and minored in Animal Studies. She is originally from Ohio, loves spending time with her beagle-mix, Roxie, and her rat terrier, Henry, and enjoys talking about palindromes.
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 36
Ryan: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
I am a true New England boy, and am an alumnus of Wesleyan, Yale and Uconn Law School. I was a double major in Political Science and Psychology and enjoy the intersection of the two. I have taught for over twenty years most recently as a professor of Law and Criminology at UB. I also lived in Hong Kong and taught test prep to some of the world's most aspirational students.
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Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of Connecticut - Doctor of Laws, Legal Studies
Cody: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
...majority of my professional life teaching -- as a classroom teacher, substitute teacher, a special education paraprofessional and as a theatre teaching artist. I'm also a playwright and work for a nonprofit arts center in downtown Hartford. I'm passionate about education, and I love the experience of one-on-one teaching. It's my way of giving back to the incredible teachers that shaped my childhood and offered me the doors to the professional experiences I've been fortunate...
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Bachelors, Theatre - Arts Administration
Sebastian: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
Aspiring PhD candidate resident in Connecticut. I have lived in five countries (my birthplace Peru as well as the Dominican Republic, Panama, Nicaragua, and the United States). I speak English and Spanish fluently, and am self-teaching Quechua. From undertaking the International Baccalaureate program in high school, through my graduation (with honours) from the University of Connecticut, to my current master's program, I have a solid and multifaceted background in the social sciences and history.
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University of Connecticut - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SOAS University of London - Master of Arts, International Relations
Alexandra: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
...throughout my own time as a student, I love to 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...
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Hobart and William Smith Colleges - Bachelor, Geoscience and Environmental Studies
Christopher: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
...degrees in Music Performance, Education, and Philosophy. I have been tutoring private music lessons and academic subjects for over 5 years now, and I work as a substitute teacher across Connecticut. My favorite subjects to tutor are Music, English, and Reading/Writing Skills, but I am capable of tutoring various Historical subjects, Math, and Science as well. As a teacher, I choose to construct my lessons so that they are student centered. Each of us learns...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Music Teacher Education
SAT Math: 700
Cassandra: Portland ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Portland, OR
...(from middle school to college) in mostly math and science. As someone driven to become a professor, I love to teach and have a great passion for sharing my knowledge with others! I am most passionate about math and hard sciences, such as biology, chemistry, and physics and have most experience tutoring middle school, high school, and college students. My mission is to develop students' problem-solving skills so that they can get to the answers...
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 35
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