Top English Tutors serving Hillsboro

Gloria: Hillsboro English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
I have a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Bilingual Education. I have endorsements for Spanish, TESOL/ESL/Bilingual Education, and Literacy/Reading Specialist on my teaching licenses. I have taught Spanish, Humanities, Adult Basic Education, GED, Reading, Grammar, and ELL/ESL. I have taught children and adults and really enjoy watching a person's confidence grow along with their knowledge.
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
American College of Education - Masters in Education, Education

Aaron: Hillsboro English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...kid, would be from the knowledge and wisdom from my parents in their educational background that they instill in me in life on a lot of different topics. My teachers beginning in Elementary, Middle, high school, and college from the various subjects that I have learned during my formal and higher education. From reading a lot of books from a wide array of subjects to reading a wide array of subjects from different websites. This...
Education & Certification
Portland State University - Bachelor in Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
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Galen: Hillsboro English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
Hi, my name is Galen. I have been tutoring math and test prep on and off for several years, since I graduated with my Mathematics degree in 2005. I also recently completed a second bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. I like being a tutor because I enjoy helping people find a connection with the world through math and physics. I also enjoy working with students of all ages and backgrounds to find a learning method...
Education & Certification
Portland State University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Alison: Hillsboro English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...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 like to tutor writing and English courses. Although I am...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelors, Art History/Anthropology
Duke University - PHD, Botany

Coral: Hillsboro English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...auditory learners, some are visual learners, and others are a combination of both. It is easy to learn in an environment that makes children curious and not afraid to take chances. Children need to use their mental abilities and social skills, take what they learned, and apply it to life learning. A teacher is to guide and help them but not enabling the child by being overly helpful. Children learn best through hands-on activities and...
Education & Certification
Portland State University - Bachelor of Science, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Grand Canyon University - Masters in Education, Special Education

Moya: Hillsboro English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
I recently graduated from Stanford University with a major in Philosophy and a minor in Political Science. I have experience tutoring a wide range of students in the humanities. I am particularly interested in helping people strengthen their writing skills. Whether you're working on your first high school essay or whether you're refining your undergraduate honors thesis, I can help!
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelors, Philosophy
Yale University - Current Grad Student, Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Veronika: Hillsboro English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...nerd; growing up in a Russian-speaking Ukrainian household, studying French, German, and Latin in high school, and also learning some Spanish, Korean, Swahili, and Luganda on my own. I have been a Sunday School teacher, a French language immersion school teacher assistant, and I have also unofficially tutored students throughout the years in a variety in subjects. My favorites are English (reading and editing), and anything medical that pertains to my career. I'm looking forward...
Education & Certification
University of Portland - Bachelor in Arts, French
University of Portland - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)

Parker: Hillsboro English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
I am retired, having worked in consumer market research, five years teaching math and electronics in a technical school, and working 25 years as a health research analyst. I have a BA in math and psychology and an MS in Educational Research. I also have military training as an electronics technician.
Education & Certification
Southern Connecticut State University - Bachelor in Arts, Educational Psychology
Southern Connecticut State University - Master of Science, Educational Evaluation and Research

Emily: Hillsboro English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University. I have been an educator since I was in high school, I loved tutoring kids of all ages. As I grew older, my passion for teaching drew me to the outdoors where I taught snowboarding and outdoor recreation skills. Teaching is one of my favorite ways to share my knowledge and help others succeed, and I am so looking forward to working with you.
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Tufts University - Master of Science, Occupational Therapy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 700

Ben: Hillsboro English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
An experienced education professional, eager to build your confidence in a multitude of subjects, including: Writing, public speaking, and elementary math.
Education & Certification
Oregon State University - Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Economics

Sarah: Hillsboro English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...are turned in to improve students' scores. I received my Bachelors of Arts from Oregon State University and my Masters of Education from Concordia University. It was during my time at Concordia as a graduate student that I discovered my love for tutoring! I currently tutor in the subjects of reading, writing, and English ACT test taking. My favorite subject to tutor is APA writing assistance; writing in the APA format can be challenging! I...
Education & Certification
Oregon State University - Bachelors, Liberal Studies
Concordia University-Portland - Masters, Master's of Education

Taylor: Hillsboro English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...academic, and professional writing. Before that, I was a Peer Mentor for first and second-year college students, teaching them how to understand literature, develop theses, and create cohesive, argumentative and informative essays while also acting as a mentor for their new college experience. I now have an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts, as well as a Bachelor's degree in English - Professional Communications/Technical Writing and Editing. I love helping students understand how to write in...
Education & Certification
Georgia Southern University - Bachelor in Arts, Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing

Luke: Hillsboro English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...Honors at the University of British Columbia. Acceptance into my program of choice was no easy feat, nor could it have been predicted. At the beginning of my first year of university, I nearly failed my first two major essays. Newly apparent to me was that I could not survive off of passion alone. It was thanks to my then-tutor that I was able to apply myself and achieve a higher level of success. That...
Education & Certification
University of British Columbia - Bachelors, English Honors

Karney: Hillsboro English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...to tutoring. My exposure to the SAT began when I got the highest SAT score in my school district when I was a junior (without tutoring, even!). I started tutoring the Verbal side of the SAT in Los Angeles in 1999. Then I branched out into the SAT Math and then into academic tutoring in many subject areas. I was tutoring celebrity kids in Malibu mostly at that time. Since then, I've tutored students from...
Education & Certification
University of Idaho - Bachelor in Arts, English

Katie: Hillsboro English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...in the Portland area. I graduated college with a Bachelors in Science for Secondary Education in Social Studies, and a minor in Spanish. I tutored professionally for two years in Denver primarily in ACT/SAT test prep and Spanish. I also enjoy tutoring math subjects. With my tutoring and substituting experience, I am comfortable with a variety of subjects and grade levels. I strive to make tutoring not only beneficial, but also an enjoyable experience.
Education & Certification
Emporia State University - Unknown, Secondary Education Social Studies
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Gerrida: Hillsboro English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
I am passionate about sharing my love of languages with students of all ages in a patient, encouraging and engaging tutoring approach. I grew up in a bilingual home and studied languages (grammar and literature), linguistics and psychology and completed a post-grad in higher education. I believe that being a good tutor also means being a good listener!
Education & Certification
University of Pretoria - Bachelor, English and Afrikaans/Dutch
University of Pretoria - Associate, Teaching Pedagogics

Paul: Hillsboro English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...a particular person. This is also important for the teacher so they begin to understand how the student thinks, how the student learns and what obstacles to learning the student may or may not possess. My approach is one of rapport, enthusiasm for learning, enthusiasm for the subject matter and one where I guide the student in the right direction, rather than giving them all the answers. Together we'll tackle whatever problems or issues face...
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelors, English, Spanish
University of Southern California - Masters, Cinema Production Fine Arts

Leslie: Hillsboro English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...kids with reading, writing, math, and homework support in elementary and middle school classrooms, what I love most is working collaboratively with kids to help them become better writers. I have found that kids of all ages have such amazing thoughts and ideas that often go unnoticed in their writing because they struggle with how to put words on paper. To learn to write well requires ongoing, detailed feedback from teachers who often have a...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Dual Major: German and Technical Writing
Bastyr University - Masters, Applied Behavioral Sciences, Family Systems Counceling

Cassandra : Hillsboro English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
While studying as an undergraduate at Portland State University I spent several years tutoring fellow classmates in Spanish and 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...
Education & Certification
Portland State University - Bachelors, Sociology

Will: Hillsboro English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...struggling to learn the things that the teacher has had years to internalize. A good teacher on the other hand should never forget what it was like to look at the material back when it made no sense. They should further be able to remember how they came to understand it, and be able to communicate this to the student. If the student still does not understand, a great teacher will find a way to...
Education & Certification
Portland State University - Bachelors, Linguistics
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