Award-Winning English Tutors in Portland, OR

...a learner, how to leverage their strengths and understand challenges that may be getting in the way of their success. I have extensive experience in supporting students with ADHD and learning differences. One of my favorite jobs was tutoring student-athletes at Northwestern University. I earned a Master's Degree in Education and Human Development and a Certificate in Counseling, both from The George Washington University. I earned her Bachelor's in Psychology from the College of Wooster....

...I have many years of expertise. I am currently a High School Special ed Tutor but have experience with all ages and grades. You will love what I have to offer. I am very passionate working with children of all ages and watching them blossom and grow. I know everyone learns differently, as do I so I use many techniques when it comes to assisting students. I have a BA in Psychology.

...including Economics and Politics (through University level) and Calculus, Statistics, Spanish, US History, Chemistry, and Geography (through AP level). I'm also experienced in university admissions coaching, including SAT/ACT tutoring and advising on personal statements and supplemental essays. Prior to Oxford, I attended the Taft School, where I worked as a peer tutor in several subjects and volunteered with low-income 8th graders, helping them prepare for the SSAT and apply to selective secondary schools.

...nursing major, I am excited to integrate my educational background with my desire to provide compassionate care. Writing and reading have always been my outlets for exploration and expression. They allow me to connect with diverse perspectives and ideas, enriching my understanding of the world. Whether I'm delving into a historical text or crafting my own narratives, I find joy in the power of words to educate and inspire. In addition to my academic pursuits,...

...engaging lessons today! I am a certified English teacher for grades 7-12 and a certified Reading Specialist for grades K-12. I love working with students of all ages in order to highlight their potential and strengthen any areas of concern. My teaching experience includes teaching for over nine years at the high school level, I have taught all levels of high school English including AP Language and Composition, 9th grade Honors, 9th grade College Prep...

I believe an instructor should make a subject exciting and interesting. Being positive, pleasant,and humorous is important. Maya Angelou put it the right way: "People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But they will never forget how you made them FEEL." My goal is to make a student feel something positive, then associate that with information. They won't forget that.

...Pearson Education and The New York Times Digital, then became involved in microbiology and neurogenetics research at Yale University. Kristin received her M.F.A. in Fiction and Poetry from Fairfield University. She has experience in freelance journalism, travel writing, and science writing. As well as teaching English Literature at Fairfield University, She conducted college interviews for Stanford University admissions for two years and helped write and publish the New SAT Guide, New SAT Practice Tests 1...

Through the Jesuit Education I received at Fairfield University, I am confident that I have the ability to tutor anyone in the language and literature of English. I also am able to proofread and help edit any English assignment because of my passion for English. I also have many skills including understanding of literature, and grammatical writing, proofreading, and editorial work. These qualities make me a great tutor for you, and or, your child's needs.

Self-motivated, creative and innovative, energetic, goal oriented enthusiast who through effective communication and a charismatic style of leadership is able to get the best out of others with whom I work and ultimately get the job done effectively and professionally.

...Medical Student at the University of Bridgeport. Throughout my undergrad and even high school, I have tutored many students in Math and Science subjects, including AP Biology AP Chemistry, and Writing. While I was completing my undergraduate degree at Barnard, Columbia University, I was also working at the Writing Center and helped students at all stages of the writing process and edited their work. I love teaching students and helping them excell in school!

My daily objective is to use my platform as a teacher and coach to encourage the development of my students and athletes as people. I do this by focusing on building authentic relationships and then encouraging curiosity in specific content areas. In regards to pedagogy, I stress the importance of process-driven results to motivate daily progress!

...papers (and of course, doing the research beforehand). With this being said, I find joy in helping students to better articulate and express their ideas on paper. Recently, I had the pleasure of writing music content for a digital pop culture magazine, and was an editorial intern for a home magazine. Aside from the writing, I enjoy using my creativity and artistic abilities, especially sketching and digital painting, and also listening to music. I am...

My name is Johna Reisch and I am in my fifth year teaching 7th grade English Language Arts in Hartford, CT. I graduated in 2015, with high honors, from The University of California at Santa Barbara, with a Bachelors Degree in Sociology and English. I recently completed my Master of Science in Educational Studies from Johns Hopkins University.

It's very important for me to empower students to be able to succeed on their own. A real tutor gives them the skills they need to perform on their own, with the training wheels off. I have the content knowledge, the teaching experience, and the calm and disciplined approach to help students get to this place.

I'm a trained actor and graduated from LAMDA, one of the Top 5 drama schools in the world. I received my undergraduate degree in Creative Writing and Literature from Emerson College, where I graduated with honors. Whether you need help preparing for an audition or writing an essay-- I'm ready!

...technology entrepreneur passionate about learning; education has always guided my personal and professional life. I have spent most of my career in the trenches at NYC startups building experience across all phases of business development - from market research and business plan writing to contract negotiation and fundraising. At the same time, however, I have never neglected my commitment to education. Aside from earning undergraduate degrees from Trinity College and Berklee College of Music and...

I am a professional writer with decades of experience and I teach all levels of writing including grammar and composition, from basic sentence structure to dissertations. I teach all types of essay writing. I strive to engage students effectively and to improve student work.

My inspiration comes from that moment when you look at a students face and know that they have just understood a concept. It is invigorating to know that you have helped empower a student with knowledge that no one can ever take away.

I am currently studying Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. I have been tutoring math since high school and have experience tutoring in elementary school math, SSAT math, and high school algebra. I like to help students visualize solutions to problems and give them silly tricks that helped me understand and remember tough concepts.

...my fourth year at the University of Connecticut studying Acting and Math. I have plenty of experience mentoring (be it with younger students or my peers), as well as knowing the stress of an SAT or AP Exam. While I've been through the wringer with years of math, science, and art, real learning isn't a system of checkboxes. In my tutoring, I make sure to impart the conceptual understanding of the subject at hand, instead...