Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

I have worked as a teacher, tutor and mentor for over 10 years. I am passionate about finding special aptitudes and talents in my students that make them prepared and excited about college.

...interested in Writing, Social Sciences, and overall academic coaching. I am very passionate about making learning as accessible and engaging for every, unique student. Especially having worked with students from varying disadvantaged backgrounds, I have found significant success in turning education into a fun and relatable experience. I truly believe in the empowering role of education and try to foster this enthusiasm in my students. In my free time, I cook often, listen to many...

...am recent graduate from Pacific University's Graduate School of Education who is excited at the prospect of working with students to help them achieve their goals academically, as 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...

...over two years, focusing in writing, English, communication, humanities, study skills, organization and academic/career planning. I love finding creative ways for students to learn and apply their skills to things that interest them. I am also two years into my Master's program at University of Oregon, where I'm studying Strategic Communication with a focus in marketing, branding, research and communications planning. I graduated from UO with my B.A. in Journalism in 2016.

...first began teaching drum lessons. I continued to teach lessons through college and additionally began helping peers with their writing difficulties. 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...

...on time management with self compassion and on understanding what the test writer wants from the student. And with essay editing, I like to have a conversation about the ideas behind the essay and workshop them into writing until they come across in a way that the student is proud of. Outside of learning and tutoring, I love going to shows of any kind, trying new delicious foods, roller skating, swimming, drinking hot chocolate, and...

My name is Tara and I am a rising junior at Vanderbilt University where I'm double majoring in Engineering Science and Economics and double minoring in Scientific Computing and Business. I have plenty of experience in the college application process as well as in internship recruiting. I have interned at Nike and Facebook.

...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 and projects. Whatever you need,...

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!

...Advanced Placement scholar for scoring fives on all six exams I sat for. Though outside of my primary 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,...

My name is Krista. I am a licensed teacher and have been teaching for 13 years and would love to tutor your child or children. I currently work as a teacher with the Portland Public Schools. I am available after 3:30 on weekdays and all day on weekends. I love to work with children of all ages. I look forward to meeting with you soon!

I am a life-long learner and an encouraging, supportive and resourceful teacher who really takes joy in investing in students' progress and learning. I have had over 9 years of direct teaching experience, from university classrooms to kitchen table tutoring to online language teaching. I most enjoy working with students who know what they don't understand and are willing to ask and answer questions, even daunting ones!

Hi My name is Ms. Feng and I started as a High school English Teacher; however the changing face of education has brought me several different experiences. I have taught AVID and study skills for Middle and High school; I have developed Chinese virtual curriculum for US students. I have tutored and counseled high school and middle school students in Math, English, SAT and College admissions essays.

...skills in a real-world environment. While there I worked directly with students of many different ethnic, educational, and cultural backgrounds, both in class and during one-on-one conferences. I have also helped high school students develop their writing and complex reasoning skills. It is crucial that instructors not merely expect students to meet prescribed standards, but rather also provide them with the tools to do so. To this end, I work closely with students, demonstrating my...

...activation and phonics in kindergarten, to grammar instruction with teens, to conversational business English with adults. Whether Test Prep, ESL, or academic tutoring, I take great pride in my work, and am committed to my students' success. I attribute my success in school to my love of learning, and I endeavor to share this enthusiasm with those I work with, and strive to make my classrooms fun and engaging environments in the pursuit of that...

I love teaching others about my favorite subjects. I'm especially passionate about math and science and work in a research lab at Oregon Health and Sciences University. I love helping students do well on tests such as the ACT, SAT, SSAT and the HSPT especially. I am attending Johns Hopkins University and majoring in Biomedical Engineering.