Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

...improving on their academic weaknesses. In my opinion intellectual growth occurs when the student is challenged, not just when the student is learning something new. I prefer students in high school and college, as those are the ages I have the most experience with, but if you would like me to tutor your child I would be more than happy to help them grow. I believe that I offer a unique and effective tutoring experience,...

...applying to medical schools. I have a Bachelor of Arts in English. After getting my degree from Mizzou, I completed all of my medical school prerequisites at the University of Missouri St. Louis last year. I have experience tutoring French, English, Pre-algebra, Chemistry and I have volunteered helping elementary school kids with their homework. I love school and I love to learn but I know that it is really hard to have this attitude when...

...with a B.A. in French Studies and a minor in Interdisciplinary Humanities. I have experience working with students of all ages; during my university studies I provided tutoring in English, ESL, Writing, and Humanities (Art, History, Literature, etc), and after graduation I spent a year teaching English to young learners in France. Though I enjoy tutoring multiple subjects, writing is my favorite because it is so exciting to help people form their ideas and get...

...as a professional and volunteer. My educational background is a BA in Political Psychology from Claremont McKenna College and an MA in Communications from Fairfield University. Written and verbal communication is a great strength of mine as both an academic and professional – English, History, the Social Sciences, etc. With that being said, I have worked with students of all ages on a variety of subjects. To me, mastery of a subject is a great...

...a bilingual culture, and later educated in the United States, including: - Choate Rosemary Hall (prep school) - Wallingford, CT - Lewis & Clark College (BA International Affairs) - Portland, OR - Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education (MAT Middle/High School) - Portland, OR I teach Spanish, English and Social Studies (all levels). My teaching style focuses on a humanistic worldview and attention to context and critical thinking. Students are encouraged to use the...

...helped to develop a Visual and Performing Arts Program. As a tutor, I'm most passionate about Literature and Writing. I love helping students with reading comprehension and writing skills. My time in the classroom over the last eight years has given me a lot of experience and resources to help students of all levels improve their skills and confidence. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, gardening, and relaxing with family and friends.

...students in English, TOEFL preparation, SAT Verbal and Critical Reading preparation, 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. Further, I strive to understand each individual student's learning...

...environmental studies (Antioch University New England). Previously, I received a BA in psychology (George Fox University) and a Masters of Divinity (Princeton Theological Seminary). My varied disciplinary background makes me an ideal tutor in many fields, and I enjoy them all: the humanities, History, the Sciences, Math, politics, Social Sciences, religion, and care for the planet. One of my most useful skills is editing. I enjoy reading others' writing and helping create a finished product...

...(public admin) from Troy State University (while running an overseas program for NATO personnel). PhD in botany from Duke University. Gemology credentials from GIA. I write fiction and am interested in a MFA or MS in publishing. Always a student! I have tutored classroom (college) and online (HS) courses in math (e.g. algebra), botany, biology, physical, environmental, and life science. I also have experience with remedial English and ESL. In addition to science, I would...

...on my own, the English language has been my preferred subject of interest. From young excursions into the world of Brian Jacques' Redwall, my fascination for the written word grew into an obsession when I pursued as many English electives as I could in high school and, thereafter, a BA in English Honors at the University of British Columbia. Acceptance into my program of choice was no easy feat, nor could it have been predicted....

...someone who just have good grades (although I have both!). I want to help if you are confused, lost, or overwhelmed with all the information you have to know. When I teach, I like to be clear and organized, so I can effectively guide you through the complex concepts rather than let all the information boggle you down. I like lists because long paragraphs just become a messy pile of words. Snowboarding, photography, scuba diving,...

...educational style. I have sat on both sides of the tutoring table, and know how important it is to experience that sense of equality for the student to feel that they have some agency in the resulting relationship. This directly informs my tutoring philosophy. I believe patience and empathy are the keys to excel as tutor. I approach tutoring as a partnership between tutor and student forging an equal rather than hierarchical relationship. We will...

...am currently applying to medical school. In addition to being a tutor, I work at a restaurant and as a nanny. I received my bachelor's degree in biology from Middlebury College in 2010 and since then have been traveling, trying new things, and working on medical school prerequisites. I love learning, and through my own studies have learned a great deal about effective study strategies, the psychology of learning, and how to overcome obstacles that...

...It is part of my job to come to understand each student and to be able to educate each of them in a personalized manner. Every student is an opportunity to mentor. Education is not only about learning academia but also about developing socially and morally. My goal is to build helpful mentoring relationships with each of my students in order to encourage them to excel in all aspects of young life.

...was backpacking in Central America about 10 years ago. I was teaching English to children at a local school when I met two smart, motivated young women who had their minds set on being the first people they knew to go to university, ideally in the United States. We worked together over the next several months- perfecting their English, learning the SAT, and crafting their application essays- and that summer they both received acceptance letters...

...foreign language, culture, and education. My time spent abroad in France and Turkey have given me firsthand experience of intercultural communication and have fueled my passion for spreading knowledge and multilingualism. The enrichment that comes with understanding a new concept or a new way of communicating is permanent and consistently useful. I have a BA in Religious Studies with a Minor in French from Linfield College. Since graduation I have worked as an English Language...

...an emphasis in systems counseling from Bastyr University, and a bachelor's degree in German from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. I have an extensive writing background, having worked as a Technical Writer for 10 years, and having written several post-graduate academic papers on various aspects of counseling and psychology. While I enjoy helping kids with reading, writing, math, and homework support in elementary and middle school classrooms, what I love most is working collaboratively with kids...

...everyday, you'll only end up burning yourself out. But 1%...just try to make yourself 1% better today than you were yesterday...and by the end of the year you'll be over 365% better. It is the small steady changes and growth that make us great! I believe that each of us has the ability to exceed all our own expectations. That is why I tailor my teachings to the student's methods of learning to ensure the...

...old feminist poet Anna Suarez. The creation of a space that encourages interracial and inter-generational writing is an overwhelming source of pride. I am currently a Writing tutor at Clackamas Community College. I have worked as an adjunct in the Art program at Clackamas Community College. My primary focus was introduction to drawing, but I have taught gallery management classes and sequential art workshops. I have also taught college experience workshops for The Clackamas Middle...

...literary analysisperfect for any junior or senior preparing for college. No matter where you're at as a reader and writer, you will come away from my tutoring sessions with an appreciation for close reading and confidence about the writing process. I break down even the trickiest concepts clearly and methodically with targeted practice in the areas where you need it most. Most importantly, I'll make our classes fun. Outside of tutoring, I'm writing a novel...