Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Beaverton, OR

...tests, as well as English school subjects. The subjects I enjoy teaching most are test prep, essay writing, and 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...

...my fluency in the vocabulary used in business writing, presentations, meetings, and conversations. I've developed expertise in adapting English speaking and writing skills for audiences that differ by industry and size (e.g., a large corporation versus a small business or startup). For the last year, I have done personal coaching online and am comfortable using platforms like Zoom and Skype. I have loved working with the English language throughout my career and am eager to...

...University. I earned an Associates degree in Child Psychology and am currently working on my Bachelors. I have spent the last 16 years teaching students of all ages and have found it to be incredibly rewarding. While I have tutored students in all core subjects, the subjects I am most I am most passionate about are reading and writing. During the Covid shutdown I taught over a dozen children who all passed their classes with...

Audio Engineer & Music Producer for 15+ years, working in both live sound and studio settings. Electrical Engineer for 7 years, which has given me the ability to communicate complex topics in simple, understandable terms.

...experience and passion for Japanese, World Religions, and Essay Editing and Writing. I've studied Japanese since high school and through college- same goes for my studying of World Religions. I've always had a knack for essay editing (I've taken quite a few classes just on how to edit properly) and writing and I am well versed in MLA, APA, and Chicago style formats. I hope to be able to impart my knowledge, tips, and tricks...

...students. I get to know them on a deeper level, which helps build rapport and makes learning more enjoyable. It also allows me to devote more individualized attention to that student, assessing their needs and ensuring progress. I am an experienced tutor, and I've helped a lot of students succeed in their academics. I have a degree in English and Philosophy from the University of Vermont, and I'm also a certified ESL teacher. Just recently...

...students' learning; I make my lessons interesting and have bearing on what students know about their lives. This requires me to get to know my students, their likes and dislikes. I believe students should be respected for who they are and not belittled. I don't believe anyone should be forced to conform to a system arbitrarily or unnecessarily. It is okay not to fit inside a box. Students should be welcomed into learning, rather than...

...five years. Before going to college, I spent a year traveling and teaching. I taught English as a foreign language for three months in Laos to students between the ages of 6-45, and taught business English at a university in Morocco for two months. In college, I worked as a tutor in the Symbolic and Quantitative Reasoning Center, as well as independently with high school students. I have a passion around learning in many different...

...student studying Russian history at Stanford University, I have long wanted to make the sharing of knowledge through teaching my profession. The academic areas I am interested in include history, music, literature, religion, and philosophy, but at present I am pursuing an MA in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies. As the eldest of 6 homeschooled siblings and a volunteer grade school teacher, I have many years experience tutoring and working with students. I am...

...most of your talents and strengths! Anything is possible with focus, intention, and a positive mindset! I love tutoring in writing, creative writing, essay writing, reading comprehension, research papers (including grad school), counseling, and AP English exam prep. I am an author, wellness coach and consultant, executive and entrepreneur. I have a degree in English Literature from the University of Utah, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in Health Psychology. I studied Counseling at Adams...

...prerequisite classes before enrolling in their Masters program for secondary education. After working in digital marketing for 6 years, I have transitioned to become a middle school Language Arts teacher, which has always been my favorite subject. I am a great source for tutoring in Language Arts from elementary school through high school. I additionally was a Spanish minor in college (Santa Clara University) and received a 5 on my Spanish AP exam, so I'm...

...about helping students learn because a strong 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...

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.

...degree covers five areas of specialization that have shaped my interests: Renaissance literature, Old English and Medieval literature, Mythology, Science fiction, and Post-colonial British literature. I have been a reader of mainstream science fiction since I was 10, and I got into comics soon after (I haven't stopped reading them yet). Somewhere along the way, (around 14 or 15) I found Lord of the Rings. I was hooked on fantasy from then on. Between comics...

...groups and individuals to improve reading, writing, and math skills. I am most passionate about humanistic studies and explored a variety of these subjects in college. I was able to gain insight into more than just my area of study by becoming an unofficial editor of many fellow students' essays. I love working with students of all ages to find their voice in whatever subject they are seeking support in. I aspire to not just...

...teaching. I've tutored elementary school students and I've taught college classes in composition and creative writing at Indiana University, where I am currently working on my MFA in poetry writing. I split my time between Indiana and Oregon, but I am available for Skype tutoring sessions when I'm not in your city. When I'm not teaching, tutoring, or providing feedback, I enjoy writing and reading poetry, snuggling with my cats, doing crossword puzzles, riding my...

...of California, Berkeley. These days I teach writing and publishing at Portland State University and Portland Community College, and I have taught creative, academic, and professional writing, including college application essays and publisher query letters. When I am not teaching, I write fiction (my debut book, From the Caves, won several national awards) and my shorter works have appeared in Poets & Writers, Longreads, The Kenyon Review, CRAFT Literary Magazine, New Orleans Review, and elsewhere....

...Japanese while living in Japan for a year and a half, I speak it nearing the N3 Proficiency Level. And I know somewhere between 500-700 Kanji (Chinese characters). In my free time, I work on my art. I love writing and creating comics. On rare occasion I try to develop games, with varying degrees of success. I love computers, and I love trying to understand them. I love arts and sciences that focus on communication...

...able to share the power of stories with children. Outside of academia, youll most likely find me reading a book. I love all types of fiction. Right now I am especially interested in science fiction and fantasy novels. If Im not reading, Im most likely to be found doing something craftypainting, sculpting, crocheting, cross-stitching, etc.hanging out with my dog at the dog park, spending time with my friends and family, or writing fiction of my...

I am a recent graduate with a focus in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Human Services and research. My strong suits are in English, writing, research, analytical and technical writing, APA formatting, Psychology and Sociology.