Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

...learn because a strong education is the basis for a successful life. I have 4 years of tutoring experience and it has been such an enriching experience; I look forward to working with your kiddo or young adult to help them do well with their studies. I obtained my Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from The Evergreen State College in Washington, and a Master of Liberal Arts degree from the Ivy League institution...

...the possibilities of word choice and grammar, as well as the different lenses with which to analyze literature and explore themes. I graduated with my undergraduate in English Literature from Brigham Young University-Idaho. I received my master's degree from Northern Arizona University in Rhetoric, Writing, and Digital Media Studies. I taught English composition as an adjunct faculty at BYU-Idaho for two years. I am trained in the Suzuki violin method and taught violin lessons to...

As a tutor, I am passionate about supporting students in reaching their highest potential in any given subject. I have had the honor of aiding teachers in the subjects of reading, writing, history and reading intervention. My experience includes English tutoring on-line, as well as in person instruction at both the elementary and middle school level. Working with students of all ages is exciting for me and I love seeing growth at every level.

...students build confidence and reach their potential in and out of the classroom. My experience includes teaching 6-9th grade math in Oregon middle schools as well as student teaching and aiding in both English and mathematics classrooms. Some of my personal favorite topics to teach are narrative and argumentative writing, algebra I, and pre-algebra. With the impact of COVID-19 on students around the world, it is more important than ever that students enjoy and feel...

I have been a substitute teacher for the last 3 years and enjoy helping and understanding students of all ages.

...work with these weaknesses and turn them into strengths to make the learning experience fun and understandable. I have an extensive educational background in psychology and have been working with students in a one on one capacity for the last 11 years. My favorite subjects to tutor are Spanish, as I am a fluent Spanish speaker, as well as language arts, writing, psychology, public speaking, learning differences, and special education. Additionally, my teaching style is...

...rafting, ultra marathon running and alpine skiing. I taught ESL for 2 years in South Korea from kindergarten to 6th grade. I have tutored many business professionals in phonics. I currently work in the semiconductor industry and have a strong career in Finance. I have 10 years of experience in international travel for business. I have traveled to Germany and Japan for work and have a strong acumen for helping business professionals. TEFL Certificate Bachelor...

...in not behaving and thinking a certain way that people behaved in past time periods. I like to tutor math in that it is fun and interesting in getting to solve math problems step by step. Science in that it gives me an understanding and appreciation of my daily activities that I perform that are related to science. Geography in that it gives me an understanding of why certain cities are where they are at...

I would like to use my engineering background to help empower students. In addition, I have been teaching for a year now. This has included different cultures and age groups which will enrich the student's learning experience. I have taught reading, grammar, science and math to 5 years old to 18 years old plus professionals over the age of 20. I am certified as a TEFL instructor.

...disorders and general anti-math feelings. I've worked with several children who have IEPs and 504s; as well as having experienced issues with my own children, I understand how difficult working within the system can be on a family. Also, how "neuronormies" can struggle with math and find it overwhelming. As a lifetime learner who originally obtained an AA degree in Behavioral Science (emphasis in Psych.); I went on to attain a BA degree in Speech...

I have been teaching English for the past two years and I love what I do. I have my B.A. in English and International Affairs. After graduating, I completed a TEFL training program for over two hundred hours. My next educational adventure will be to earn my MPA.

I am a recent graduate from Grand Canyon University with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I have worked in a school settings for just over a year and multiple years experience in the daycare system. I have the most experience working with elementary students. The subjects that I tutor in are Math and English. Outside of work I love spending time cooking, listening to music, and spending time with my family.

...schools I've taught reading, writing, math, science and social studies. I have the patience, kindness and commitment it takes when teaching children which enables me to instill confidence, self-esteem and an optimistic attitude in each student for the subject they are working in. I work in a positive, nurturing and diligent manner to support students with varied needs to access the subjects they need improvement and practice in. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree...

...learns how to think for him or herself. Without that, there is no real learning. This begins with the relationship between teacher and student. There must first and foremost be trust there, so that the student feels comfortable learning with a particular person. This is also important for the teacher so they begin to understand how the student thinks, how the student learns and what obstacles to learning the student may or may not possess....

I have a Master's Degree in Teacher Leadership and a Bachelor's in Elementary Education. I have taught sixth grade for five years and look forward to many more to come! I enjoy the process of building confidence in students as I feel it positively impacts learning. Upper elementary math is my forte but I am happy to assist you in any way that I can :)

...of them into lessons. For four years I worked as a special education teacher with students who have vision loss, spanning kindergarten to 21 years old, honor roll graduates to students working to establish communication methods. After that I pivoted to working with seniors who have vision loss, teaching them about everything from how to cook blind to how to use a smartphone. I have two teaching degrees from Columbia University, an additional teaching certification...

...as old as 50-60 years. I graduated from Portland State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. Language is the catalyst of human thought; without language we cannot link different abstract concepts, and we would have the same brainpower as other animals. That means, by refining your literary skills, you literally expand your mind. That is why I love teaching Reading, Writing, and Literature. I refuse to spoon feed my students information. Instead, I...

...have been tutoring math and test prep on and off for several years, since I graduated with my Mathematics degree in 2005. I also recently completed a second bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. I like being a tutor because I enjoy helping people find a connection with the world through math and physics. I also enjoy working with students of all ages and backgrounds to find a learning method that suits them the best.

...of teaching experience, including five years dedicated specifically to special education, I bring a deep understanding of diverse learning styles and needs to every tutoring session. I hold a Master's Degree in Special Education and Elementary Education, and I am currently completing my Doctorate in School Psychology. My background uniquely equips me to support students not only academically, but also emotionally and socially. I believe that every child is capable of success when given the...

...teacher, coach and mentor to help others of all ages build their knowledge and skills as they work toward accomplishing a goal they've set for themselves. I look forward to learning about your goals and the opportunity to work with you or your child. *Experience teaching writing for ages ranging from elementary through college and adult education levels *Experience developing online educational content. *Experience developing age-appropriate teaching materials and techniques, setting learning targets, and assessing...