Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

...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 University of Pennsylvania.

...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 children as young as five and adults. I believe that a person of...

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.

...than ever that students enjoy and feel confident about learning. I approach tutoring with three primary goals: increasing student agency, empowering students with a love of learning, and improving academic skills and confidence. I always start by asking what students hope to get out of our sessions and what questions or topics they want to address. I provide examples, challenges, supports, and modeling as needed to adapt to each student. Giving students the power to...

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

...them achieve their goals. As a bilingual school psychologist, I have 11 years of experience identifying students' weaknesses in the areas of reading, writing, and math due to learning disabilities and turn them into strengths to make the learning experience fun and understandable. Overall, I like to create a trusting environment for my students where they can learn the material while having fun. Seeing my students find their "aha!" moment is what makes me passionate...

...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 of Science, Finance

...teachers beginning in Elementary, Middle, high school, and college from the various subjects that I have learned during my formal and higher education. From reading a lot of books from a wide array of subjects to reading a wide array of subjects from different websites. This has given me the knowledge to help myself and to impart wisdom on others from the knowledge that I have learned over time. I am a graduate of Portland...

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.

...attain a BA degree in Speech Communications (emphasis in Rhetoric and Public Speaking) with a minor in marketing (emphasis in Sustainable Marketing), in Colorado, at MSU; I graduated Summa Cum Laude.... Since my true passions lie in math and the sciences, that meant having to accept a talent in subjects for which I didn't always find interest. I like trying to instill that in others. I like making math less scary. I wish you success.

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.

...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 from Portland State University with a major in Arts and Letters, which is...

...student may or may not possess. My approach is one of rapport, enthusiasm for learning, enthusiasm for the subject matter and one where I guide the student in the right direction, rather than giving them all the answers. Together we'll tackle whatever problems or issues face us and figure it out together. The more we do this, the more the student gains knowledge, confidence and critical thinking skills, all of which will serve the student...

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 :)

...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 from Portland State University,...

...spoon feed my students information. Instead, I will guide them through their assignments and nudge them in the right direction so they can discover the solution for themselves. Also, I will always show students how to practically apply what we learn to the real world and to their interests and hobbies. In the end, I will work my hardest to tailor my tutoring to better fit each student's needs. If that means completely changing my...

...is Galen. 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...

...capable of success when given the right tools, support, and encouragement. Whether a student is struggling to keep up, looking for enrichment, or simply needs a little extra support to thrive, I work to create personalized, engaging lessons that build skills and self-confidence. My goal is to make learning a positive, empowering experience. Thank you for considering me as a partner in your child's educational journey. I look forward to the opportunity to support your...

...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 progress. I always modify...