Award-Winning TOEFL Tutors serving Gresham, OR

...also mentoring international students in English language and culture in the USA. I have lived abroad in Mexico, as a student and also as a tourist. This immersion experience helped me to fully understand what Mexican culture is all about and is what gave me the extra push to Spanish fluency and cultural competency.... I would practice each skill area with the student: reading, writing, listening and speaking- the best part! If there are areas to...

...with a degree in Finance and a minor in English. Throughout my professional and student career I have always made it a point to be involved in either a tutoring or mentorship role. My most recent experience has been as a Training Coordinator for the CSA department at Fisher Investments. I am currently working towards...

...passionate, patient and experienced professional that loves to help people develop and reach their goals. I work with each person to individualize the most efficient and effective plan on their learning journey. My social services background is a valuable asset I bring into my tutoring role because I am able to assess and meet people...

...for innovation to implement aspects of developmental, personality, and cognitive psychology along with critical thinking in lessons that will result in an enjoyable and worthwhile experience for students. With student success foremost in my mind, my efforts are aimed toward making the tutorial environment a challenging, interesting, creative, and comfortable learning experience. I design a...

...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...

...students who are preparing for the SAT. I earned my B.A. in Comparative Literature from Columbia University and an M.A. in German from UC Berkeley, where I taught college German and received training in foreign language pedagogy. I love to learn, I am drawn to travel, and the experiences I have had enrich my work...

...Portland State University during my first term back. I am a firm adherent of the Socratic method. The relationship that forms between teacher and student is absolutely crucial to the development of the student on so many different levels. A dialectical approach creates a cordial environment for the student that makes acquisition of knowledge far...

...in several improv groups in the Portland area. In terms of my tutoring style, I think that learning works best when the tutor and student have a strong, trusting relationship. I like to get to know my students and connect the academic material to their lives as best I can. I encourage students to push...

...to Amsterdam (Netherlands) where I started my own freelance business teaching English, in addition to working for a private language school. As an ESL instructor, I taught 100+ students from 30+ countries globally, in both individual and classroom settings. Currently, I reside in Portland, Oregon and work remotely for various education and culturally-focused organizations. With...

...Religion, with an emphasis in Asian Comparative Studies. My undergraduate BA is from Southern Oregon University, where I basically made my own major in Interdisciplinary Studies (studying English, Writing, Philosophy, Ethics and Psychology). I have spent the last 20 years teaching ESL/EFL (I have a TESOL certificate) in both China and the US, as well...

...Bay Area, and I am using this year to enjoy the sights and sounds of the city as I pursue my teaching credential. I am an accomplished home cook I wish I could list cooking lessons on my profile! My sport of choice is Overwatch. And I'm a feline fanatic. I hope to hear from...

...taken in Mexico), paint watercolors, garden, snow ski, and take care of my two cats and two dogs. They make me laugh and enjoy life more! The saying 'More wag, less bark' says my viewpoint easily in regards to tutoring. A smile and a caring attitude goes a long way to help students overcome negative...

I am an excellent tutor with a wide range of expertise. I am persistent, patient and inquisitive. I have been a teacher for more than fifteen years and I am sure if we work together, we can find a way to improve your academic performance.

...with my emotions, reading on my backyard bench swing, cooking Asian food, tapping the rhythm to all styles of music, urban and rural hiking, movies that move my emotions, live theater with epic music, sitting by the fireplace or around a campfire, the sound of water, and viewing vast landscapes while noticing the details of...

I have been a teacher for 12 years and I really enjoy working with students from all backgrounds. I like to see students achieve in their subjects in school as well as in life. I will do my best to help any student I work with achieve their best.

...and essay writing. My favorite subject to teach is English, because I love watching someone progress from knowing just a few words of a language to speaking it with confidence. When I tutor, I focus on presenting information to students as clearly as possible so that they can apply it to assignments after our lesson....

...Science and Religious Studies. I also completed a minor in Environmental Studies. Since my graduation, I have worked extensively in education, mentoring high schoolers in school and life skills, teaching nutrition classes, leading after-school programs, and, most recently, teaching English and Math to Syrian refugees living in Lebanon. While I tutor in a wide range...

...opportunity to learn. I enjoy teaching in a differentiated style while layering and scaffolding the concepts being taught. I also believe in teaching to three senses so that learning can be retained. As an educator and person, I believe we should speak the language of respect, and provide a safe atmosphere where true learning can...

...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...

...I am also equipped to tutor beginning and intermediate Spanish learners. As a tutor, I consider the student's prior knowledge of subject matter as well as his/her strengths, and difficulties when approaching a manner of instruction. Moving at a slow rate, I provide explanations and examples of the concepts at hand and then allow the...