Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Beaverton, OR

...volunteer in a bilingual (Spanish and English) elementary school. Until Covid, I was teaching math and reading to children who were falling behind in normal classroom settings, as well as running an afterschool program. I have worked extensively at summer camps in both New England and the Portland area (Oregon Zoo and Portland Children's Museum). In my free time, I love to read, work in my garden, take care of my fish tanks, and play...

...things I enjoy most is watching people learn and helping to facilitate the process of learning. So many good things happen when a student develops an understanding of something new, academic or otherwise. Learning always involves closing the gap between where a student is and where they want to be. A teacher, or tutor, needs to know the steps that are involved in closing this gap. This takes creativity, which is what makes the process...

...hours helping my peers with their classes. Since then, I have started my Master of Fine Arts in Writing at Pacific University in Oregon, where I am focusing on Fiction. While I love writing, my true passion is helping children with disabilities. I found my love of reading through many hours of feeling alone and isolated as a hard of hearing child; I am so excited to tutor kids like myself who have to work...

...concepts in a simple and concise way; some have even told me that they wished I was teaching their classes! I'm confident in my abilities to improve any struggling student's grades, and committed to ensuring their success in the classroom. Math is an intimidating subject for many, but it doesn't have to be! I really look forward to working with you, and hopefully improving your appreciation for math along with your grades!

...but sign right up. I tutor a bit of physics and computer programming as well. Test prep, too. But who am I? I am a math music philosophy nerd. I love Gauss almost as much as I love Bach and I love Bach almost as much as I like Hegel. So chat to me about that stuff if you are so inclined. But you want to just chill and have homework help? That's quite all...

...as an art and a science, as well as my guilty pleasure of watching the NFL and the occasional Newcastle game. As an HIV vaccine researcher for several years, I was taught many obscure facts and techniques. As a specialist in assay development (making up new experiments), I created even more. All of these techniques and ideas had to be passed on to the next generation of researchers, so I spent much of my time...

Hello! I've been involved with education in one way or another all my life-- either as a student, grad student, documentary filmmaker and now as a Teacher K-12. I have one daughter in college, and one in high school. I've lived in California, and New York, but now am back home in Oregon where I grew up. I'm very friendly and I'm happy to help with whatever you need!

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.

...strong interests in many different subjects. I had the chance to work with and observe a biology classroom while I was taking my education course in college. In high school, I also tutored elementary students and loved being able to help them get excited to learn. I am extremely passionate about my love for education and would love the chance to get to know and help out any and all students I can.

...years old to 47 years old. My daughter who is almost three, is my newest student. I am most knowledgable in tutoring English Language Arts and prefer elementary to high school grades and subjects. From my experiences, I know that hands-on learning that is relevant to the student is the best way for a student to retain information. I like to be creative with learning and get excited to use music, exercise, art, and the...

...that I discovered my love for tutoring! I currently tutor in the subjects of reading, writing, and English ACT test taking. My favorite subject to tutor is APA writing assistance; writing in the APA format can be challenging! I enjoy the challenge and especially helping students to improve their writing skills in this format. In my spare time I enjoy reading, drinking strong coffee, traveling, playing with my children, and anything outdoors here in the...

...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 relevant and fun. I look forward to working with you!

My focus is student success and motivation. When it comes to language arts, composition, grammar, structure, research and essay writing I can help you improve. ... I believe that every student, with enough practice, has the potential to be a great writer. My philosophy is to start slow, in small chunks, and to slowly build skills at a pace that is challenging but does not overwhelm the student.... One of the many ways a student can...

...well as promote the necessary skills and character traits that will serve students professionally as they ponder their future navigating a complicated, contemporary marketplace. I utilize student-centered approaches when instructing and when assessing students, working with the student to find what authentic and engaging activities will tap into the student's intrinsic motivation. I am a data-driven instructor who monitors and collects information constantly to ensure that a student is always on track to reach their...

I grew up in rural New York, and went to school in a variety of settings including home-school, private school, public high school, and public university. A passion for helping others drives me to help students understand difficult topics. A love of hands-on education inspires me to help students make real life connections to the topics they are studying to prepare for life more than a test.

...expertise, I can also provide assistance for English and literature courses. I consider research papers to be my specialty! With my academic experience, I hope I can impart both the practical strategies and broader conceptual knowledge necessary to succeed in both Advanced Placement courses and tests. Beyond my academic experience I am an avid reader, movie buff, and professional football fan. I am a big fan of Kurt Vonnegut novels, Coen Brothers films, and the...

...working towards a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Music, and hope to eventually open up my own clinical counseling private practice. During high school, I discovered a love for knowledge, both in class and out. I enjoy reading books, listening to podcasts, and sharing the knowledge I gain with others. There are a lot of subjects I tutor, but I like to focus most on subjects that involve deep critical thinking, like English/Literature...

...taken classes in Postcolonial Literature, Poetry Writing, Film & Literature, Milton, British Literature, & Modern American Literature. I am a candidate for Honors in the English department, and am finishing up my undergraduate thesis on Octavia Butler and Toni Morrison. I want to use my experience to help your student get excited about and engaged with literature! I love essay writing, and essay structure and editing is one of my favorite things to work on.

Learning and teaching are among my top passions. I consider it an honor to have the opportunity to share knowledge with those who are eager to learn. Knowledge opens the doors to exciting, new worlds.

...a mentor for their new college experience. I now have an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts, as well as a Bachelor's degree in English - Professional Communications/Technical Writing and Editing. I love helping students understand how to write in a way that captures their voice and interests while also meeting all of the requirements of their assignments. It is vastly important that students walk away from a tutor session with the proper materials to enhance...