Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Tigard, OR

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.

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.

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.

...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 additionally available to help with middle school and high school-level Spanish. I'm looking forward to getting...

...island of Taiwan in a small (at the time) town called Taichung when I was in 6th and 7th grade. Our town was "small" and we did not speak the language when we arrived. Although I am Mexican-American, I was not an immigrant or refugee while living in Taiwan, and had the gift of being...

...study. I have done research both through my school and through the Rochester Institute of Technology and my research will be presented at a number of upcoming conferences. Outside of school, I love to read and write (I worked for two years at Powell's, so if you're ever looking for a book recommendation, I'm your...

...little fun. Lessons with a spark. I'm interested in the story behind things; I never overlook the students and the need to find the ways the material interests them. I have an excellent grasp of things and I can adapt my instruction to apply to every student's individual interests. So, let's have fun.

...a new language. If you're looking for someone who can relate to your struggles, and teaches in a more relaxed conversational manner, lets schedule a chat! I got my degree in World languages & Literatures from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR where I had the opportunity to travel around the world learning new...

I'm a recent graduate from Santa Clara University with a deep knowledge in philosophy and religious studies, and a passion for writing and math. I spend my free time outside with my Whippet, Tango, and writing on whatever pops into my head. Come learn with me!

...and writing. I obtained a Bachelors in English from Washington State University, and a Master in Teaching Secondary after that also from WSU. Learning is an essential function in my own life that I will continually and faithfully practice as long as I am able. I have an open mind and an open heart, and...

...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. Learn more at theaprieto.com.... I aim to motivate my students by breaking down tasks or assignments into critical, but attainable steps. It is my goal to promote...

...go-to person. I am supportive of 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...

...off of that base. I understand that all people have distinct learning styles and needs and I try to anticipate those needs and account for them in any lessons and practice I do. My passion is special education, as I believe every child has more potential than we know and it is our responsibility to...

...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...

...I draw continual inspiration as I observe students benefiting from the transformational and empowering properties of written expression, active reading, and analytical thinking. I enjoy offering supportive and personalized lessons to my clients; one of the most exciting parts of my job as a tutor is the creative process of tailoring lessons to students' individual...

...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 each student, I strive to provide a comfortable learning environment where we build confidence and conversational competency one lesson at a time. As an instructor, I focus...

...and a BA in English from Seattle Pacific University. I recently taught composition (levels 1 and 2) at Northwest Kansas Technical College. The part of teaching I enjoyed the most was working with students one-on-one to give them tips that were specific to their writing voices. If that sounds like the kind of help you...

...so I am well equipped to tutor someone who struggles with paying attention and/or managing time. I graduated from Lewis & Clark College with a B.A. in English in 2013. Since then, I've worked in marketing, publishing, and teaching. I've tutored elementary school students and I've taught college classes in composition and creative writing at...

...critically in unfamiliar situations, a philosophy that translates easily to academics. I also work as journalist, writing for Portland Monthly magazine and USA Today College. My writing has appeared in Oregon Live, USA Today, and the Huffington Post. Not too long ago, I learned how to beat the system to score high on the SAT,...

...have a Masters in philosophy and a Bachelors in coding. I've worked as an educator for over a decade, now (wow!), and so I have a lot of experience teaching at many different education levels. I love tutoring, and can't wait to start working with you (or your student) towards persistent academic success!