Award-Winning English Tutors in Portland, OR

...spent time as a researcher in political science and history and mentored students working towards attending top schools in the US and UK, providing one-on-one help with applications and developing seminars on topics like Sociology and English. Most recently, I have started a non-profit organization in Ecuador focused on educating families about healthy cooking and providing nutritional assistance. At the same time, I am excited to continue pursuing my passion for teaching and helping students...

..."un-teachable" With the exception of one child all of my kids graduated in the mainstream! I am a very strong reading and math teacher at the elementary and middle school level. I use a multi-kinesthetic approach which enhances memory; while additionally we are having a lot of fun learning. I know my core curriculum and special needs is definitely a strength for me. I teach with a passion, and the kids always love me. I...

I love learning about my students' hobbies and interests, and strive to connect these with the material I tutor them on.

...know how important having the right educator is to learning. Not everyone learns in the same way and I think every student deserves to make sure they are being taught or explained something in a way that makes sense to them. My teaching philosophy is focusing on figuring out how to make the learning "fun" by getting learners excited about what they know / what their potential is. Finding new ways to teach a topic...

...a grad student at the Yale School of Public Health. Throughout my undergraduate career, I have instructed SAT/ACT classes for low-income students in the Los Angeles area. I truly believe that education is the gateway to success. It is my teaching philosophy to ensure that each student has individualized attention. I work to enhance a student's strengths and work on their weaknesses. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, travel, weightlifting, hiking, yoga, writing, and more,

...on understanding each student's unique learning style, utilizing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to create engaging, accessible lessons that foster a love for learning. I particularly enjoy working with diverse learners, including those with learning differences and multilingual students, as I believe every child deserves personalized support. My passion for education was ignited during my time teaching STEAM classes, where I witnessed firsthand the excitement and curiosity of young learners. I am committed to...

...few years and have enjoyed tutoring on the side. I have worked with very diverse groups of students, abilities, and ages. No matter what the circumstances, though, I am able to develop a rapport with the student, which allows them to feel comfortable working with me as their tutor. I tutor a wide variety of subjects, but enjoy tutoring English writing and grammar the most. I love to read, so I want my students to...

...my favorite topic of discussion. As such, I can work with both the North American and European dialects of the French language, making me a rather well-rounded candidate to assist with your French education. I have been helping those around me with French for a great many years, and I recently completed my B.A. in Francophone Studies. Additionally, I have just finished earning my DALF-C2 diploma from the French Ministry of Education. I look forward...

It is my personal mission to engage students with meaningful connections between their studies and real-world applications. I taught English in a high school setting for eleven years, and am currently serving as a member of the adjunct faculty at a private university. I have a level of experience that enables me to make these meaningful connections and promote high levels of critical thinking.

...Skills, but I am capable of tutoring various Historical subjects, Math, and Science as well. As a teacher, I choose to construct my lessons so that they are student centered. Each of us learns differently, and we each have our own unique virtues and vices as learners. Above all, I strive to establish a relationship of mutual recognition of mutual respect between myself and my students. This is the groundwork for any trusting relationship, and...

...sciences, such as biology, chemistry, and physics and have most experience tutoring middle school, high school, and college students. My mission is to develop students' problem-solving skills so that they can get to the answers on their own to not only improve their homework scores but also help on quizzes and tests through better knowledge of the material. I hope to be able to help you with all of your tutoring needs and to promote...

...since I was sixteen - tutoring, counseling at camps, and teaching a variety of subjects like English, History, and Theatre Arts. I've also helped students with AP courses like Language, Literature, Government, and US History. In college, I was known as the go-to tutor among my peers, covering a wide range of subjects. I'm thrilled to be part of Varsity Tutors now, where I can help students not only succeed academically but also enjoy the...

...help proofreading and constructing essays especially when grammar needs strengthening! I have experience tutoring writing for 1 year prior to joining Varsity Tutors. When tutoring with me, I try to make you as comfortable as possible with any questions you may have! Working together with my clients to understand concepts is something I am very open-minded about as there are many ways to tackle the work that needs to be done. I am here to...

...a dual BS/MPH degree. I'm pre-med at Yale, and I'm double majoring in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, as well as the History of Science. I have a wide variety of academic interests, and especially enjoy tutoring writing/communications and science. My teaching style is one that I've developed from the myriad psychology courses I've taken, so I'm all about creative ways to have the student understand the content and then reinforce their understanding through assessments.

...and working in Laos, where I've had the pleasure of teaching so many incredible students. In my previous job, I taught English in classrooms, tutored individual students, provided online classes, and even helped to developed workshops in subjects like environmental protection, computer basics, and menstrual health. I trained adults to teach English as a second language and get comfortable teaching in front of a class, often for the first time! I have found that teaching...

...tutoring, where I assign work in between sessions, and more free-form tutoring. I can tutor topics regarding medicine (including MCAT) or medical terminology as well topics in chemistry (high school/intro college chemistry and organic chemistry), biology (high school/college), and statistics (AP statistics specificaly). I joined Varsity Tutors to give students an easy resource to access when they are struggling. I also can help students with writing assignments for ANY class as well as for college/medical...

...successfully tutored both neurodivergent and neurotypical students, including those with varying cognitive, learning, and physical challenges, which taught me the importance of adaptability in teaching. I teach a variety of subjects including but not limited to: English Reading and Writing: Elementary, Middle, High School and College, SAT, ACT, IGCSE, AP Lang French: All Levels, Verb Tenses, Conjugation, Essays, Listening, Speaking, IGCSE, AP French Math: Elementary, Middle, High School and College, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Precalculus...

...role honed my ability to make learning accessible and fun, and I carry that approach into all my tutoring sessions. Currently, I'm majoring in Social Science with a track in International Relations and minoring in Sociology and Global China Studies at NYU Shanghai. I tutor reading, writing, and American History, with a particular love for history, which I see as a vast, interconnected story. I am an avid writer due to the nature of my...

...and 4th grade where my students earned best in state scores on their end of year state test. In fact, my students in my final year of teaching were ranked #1 and #2 in the state of Massachusetts on their Math and ELA state tests, respectively. In addition to teaching, I have spent the last 1.5 years working on ELA curriculum design and teacher development for a network of schools in NYC and CT. I...

...and Writing. These students include ELL students. I also have experience tutoring middle school students in Math. I love to make learning fun and finding different ways to engage my students. I believe it is important to get to know the students I work with in order to have the greatest impact on my students academic achievements. I create various games and activities to help students enjoy learning and gain confidence in the areas they...