Award-Winning TOEFL Tutors serving Oregon

...which should be completed by Summer 2018. I have taught four history courses at the college level, and I currently work as a Head Teacher at a learning center. I have over 6 years tutoring experience, and have been with Varsity Tutors since the fall of 2015! Through this company, I've worked with clients of...

...am a Native English speaker and also speak basic Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. I am TEFL certified and taught English in China for 2 years. I learned Chinese while living in Shanghai and thus understand the perspective of a second language learner having to utilize their second language daily. In conclusion, I greatly enjoy tutoring...

...been living and working in Laos, where I've had the pleasure of teaching so many incredible students. In my previous job, I taught English in classrooms, tutored individual students, provided online classes, and even helped to developed workshops in subjects like environmental protection, computer basics, and menstrual health. I trained adults to teach English as...

...a contributor as a student, teacher, and thinker. I have, of course, learned from my students as much as they have learned from me. One way I reinforce mutual learning, in my class, is to provide regular feedback to students. I ask students lots of questions. They also complete course evaluations, where they reflect on...

...My specialty is teaching English to new learners. I prefer to use a highly interactive style, so that my students will be able to have short interactions in English from their first lesson. I believe it's very motivating to be able to start using English right away, and I want to give my students that...

...the answer to the question they ask. Instead, I see what they think the possible answer is so that I can better understand their train of thought and what they fully comprehend at that moment. This aids me in developing adequate tutoring methods that best fit the students' needs. This includes explaining concepts that may...

...learning by receiving my TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. This experience broadened my worldview and gave me a greater insight into language learning. I have experience teaching a wide range of students, from new learners to intermediate and advanced. I have worked with students one on one, as...

...lived in five countries (my birthplace Peru as well as the Dominican Republic, Panama, Nicaragua, and the United States). I speak English and Spanish fluently, and am self-teaching Quechua. From undertaking the International Baccalaureate program in high school, through my graduation (with honours) from the University of Connecticut, to my current master's program, I have...

...am an alumnus of Wesleyan, Yale and Uconn Law School. I was a double major in Political Science and Psychology and enjoy the intersection of the two. I have taught for over twenty years most recently as a professor of Law and Criminology at UB. I also lived in Hong Kong and taught test prep...

...interest in the social science research, a field I pursued in college and may return to in the future. I can also provide tutoring in French at every proficiency level, as I grew up in a French-speaking household in central Maine. My teaching style is relaxed and flexible. I am comfortable adjusting my plans on...

...and other linguistic elements such as phonetics to help with teaching pronunciation. Professionally, I've been an English educator for the past 6 years, teaching everything from beginning ESL to college-level argumentative writing. My students have ranged in age from middle school students to adults. My credentials include being a certified ESL instructor, a trained and...

...moved back to US for college, I am fluent in both English and Mandarin. Eager to help others, I've been tutoring every chance I got; even my focus within my major (Economics) is on Development Economics (helping the poor countries). Patient and with a kind heart, let me help you tackle the challenges you are...

...foundation made me even more passionate about helping my students secure academic success. For 14 years, I taught English Language Arts, and AP English with enthusiasm while helping my students reach their full academic potential. I look forward to helping my future students reach their academic goals, thereby securing a bright future.

I am a passionate, motivated and focused educator who strives for all students to be successful learners. I am an advocate for students to receive what they need to be successful.

...work was from Rhode Island College where I received two Bachelor of Arts degrees. I majored in Cultural Anthropology, and minored in Studio Art. I also concentrated on Elementary Education and Middle School Social Studies so I could earn my teaching certifications. Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences has always intrigued me. I incorporate those practices...

I believe that everyone can learn. A great tutor can adapt the material to fit every student's needs. I am an experienced and certified teacher. I love history and politics as well.... I will spend the session getting to know the student. I will learn their experiences in education and devise a plan to help them learn.

My mission as a teacher, writer, and researcher is to change the world one conversation at a time.

...down a language into its basic grammatical parts is something I very much enjoy, and I hope I can be of help to anyone who needs it. Explaining works of art - and studying for the AP art history exams 250 works! - is, for me, an absolute delight and strength of mine!

My entire professional life has been devoted to enlightening students to be active learners in reading, writing and appreciating the English language I have been an educator for over four decades because the more I teach my students ,the more I learn from them! Let's enjoy this adventure together!

...feedback, which helps students develop their critical thinking and express their ideas confidently. I enjoy adapting to the diverse needs of each student, making learning both enjoyable and effective. Joining Varsity Tutors is a thrilling opportunity for me to continue inspiring students and fostering a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.