Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Vancouver, WA

...majored in psychology and minored in Latin American Studies. I have completed coursework in many other areas, such as statistics, geometry, physics, Spanish, chemistry and art. I'm no stranger to standardized testing either. I have worked with kids of all ages in a variety of educational settings, from academic tutoring to guitar and vocal lessons. During tutoring sessions, I keep things light and fun while staying focused on the material. I will make sure that...

...students through Varsity Tutors. It's one of the most satisfying feelings for me to see a student truly understand something new and I love to be part of that educational process. Besides my interests in education, my hobbies include playing the drums and playing basketball. I have played basketball for most of my life and I still love the sport. As for drums, I own my own drum kit as well as a cajon drum...

...have taught everything front sixth grade to AP Literature and Composition. I have been an adjunct professor for over 20 years. I have dedicated my life to learning and helping, motivating and ensuring that students reach their potential and beyond. There is nothing I am more passionate about than seeing the lightbulb come on for students and then seeing them feel the success in which they have strived so hard. I am here to help....

...in helping my students find confidence in reading, writing, phonics and mental health! I also love weaving in art focused activities to support our academic work as well as major your work reflective to who you are-because you're amazing! I'm so looking forward to helping you find your own voice, talents and confidence! Being a substitute for 5 years has allowed me to be exposed to so many different amazing kids, talents, learning styles and...

...and teaching for over ten years; I love helping people improve themselves, in academic subjects and on tests! I'm a filmmaker and photographer as well. I've made two documentary films and published fiction and poetry, and traveled to over thirty countries on five continents, so I have a lot of life experience that I bring with me to tutoring. My exposure to the SAT began when I got the highest SAT score in my school...

...all age groups in a variety of educational settings since I was a teen. I just love interacting with kids and teens and helping them learn. I have had the pleasure of seeing so many students either get excited over learning something new and having their world open up that much more or having a student finally have the a-ha moment when a difficult topic suddenly makes sense. I look forward to working with you...

...spanning over 40 years in diverse rolesfrom seventh-grade teacher to middle school educator. My experiences in the Evergreen School District and as a tutor have reinforced my belief in fostering inclusive, supportive environments where every student can thrive. With a Master's in Education and a commitment to individualized learning, I strive to inspire curiosity and critical thinking in my students, guiding them to reach their fullest potential. Teaching is not just a job; it's my...

...problem-solving skills, which are essential for their future success. My teaching philosophy centers around creating a student-centered environment that fosters growth mindsets, critical thinking, and cultural responsiveness. I believe in the importance of community building, where students feel safe, supported, and challenged to reach their full potential. My tutoring style is interactive and tailored to meet the unique needs of each student, incorporating differentiation techniques to support English Learners, special education students, and those requiring...

...in the classroom and providing tutoring in a broad range of subjects. In 2005 I graduated from New Saint Andrews College with a B.A. in Liberal Arts in Culture (Summa Cum Laude). Following this, I taught at a small high school for five years, providing instruction in many subjects, including history, literature, Latin, English composition, and SAT prep. Following this, I took a break from classroom teaching (as my husband and I decided to grow...

...it is more important 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...

...and I'm an English Teacher from Portland, Oregon, USA. I have a Bachelor's degree from the University of Oregon where I studied Public Relations and Business, and since graduating have found my love for teaching. I spent one year living abroad and teaching in Shenzhen, China, and I also work with students online across SE Asia. Some of my interests are traveling, hiking, reading, and video-editing, and I'm excited to learn about you too!

...to graduate Spring 2023. I have tutored since the 7th grade and I love to help people understand concepts that they previously struggled with. I tutor in a variety of subjects but I am most passionate about Algebra, the SAT Grammar section, and the SAT Math Section. I believe that curating a unique approach for each individual is important in their advancement. Everybody is different and therefore their way of learning will be different too!...

...and I would love to be your tutor! My family is originally from Spain but I was raised in California and now live in Portland, Oregon. I teach in Elementary, Middle and High Schools and have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Development. I am TESOL and TOEFL-Certified and am currently in the process of obtaining a TOEFL for Business Teaching Certificate as well as a STEM learning certificate. I am a licensed ABA therapist...

...a dynamic, collaborative and highly organized person, with 15 years of experience working with youth and sharing knowledge. I am an effective communicator with high-level conflict resolution skills, a community organizer with a commitment to Popular Education and to other grassroots efforts that foster people's agency and leadership. I have been a community journalist, activist, multimedia producer and educator, always dedicated to bringing change through storytelling. I am focused on building resilient communities that are...

I am eager to help students be successful by providing them with opportunities to engage in hands on learning. As a teacher my motto has been, "If I am bored teaching, then my students are bored learning". I LOVE to have fun while teaching and pride myself on being creative and thinking outside the box.

...well. I built my long teaching career on the power of positive relationships and it paid great dividends for me, as well as my students. Because I had such strong bonds with students, administration usually gave me students that were considered difficult. I am patient, kind, empathetic, positive, fun and persistent. As a student, I was pretty bored in school for many years so I understand the value of keeping things fresh, interesting and relevant....

...and avid reader, who loves nothing more than to instill a passion for learning in my students. I am especially adept in the studies of Language Arts and Social Studies -- and am most comfortable teaching adolescents and young adults. I possess a Master's degree in education, as well as professional experience in editing and publishing, to bolster my academic resume. Most importantly, I am patient and can work with any student whosoever!

...Innovation in Teaching, an award given to 15 grad students out of 2200 TAs University Housing teaching award, a student-nominated honor David Maraniss Fellow at the School of Journalism and Mass Communication Hoffman-Halls Emerging Artist Fellow at the Wisconsin Institute for Creative Writing In addition to my experience in academia, MFA in creative writing, and MA in journalism, I have over a decade of experience as a magazine writer and editor. Tutoring mirrors publishing, in...

...in many different areas of English, as a writer and proofreader, I have a passion for improving the written language skills of learners. Helping students improve their own abilities in writing, reading, and comprehension is a life mission I take very seriously. I have plans to return to graduate school next year to obtain my Masters of Education to continue this mission. In my spare time, I like to write and perform poetry, read, listen...

...is to use fun, interactive exercises to help students develop and build their writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills. I believe that as a tutor it is my job to help the students develop their skills rather than have me lecture them about the different topics. I have previously worked with adult ESL learners and college peers in helping them with both English and French and am open to working with anyone of any age....