Top English Tutors serving Tigard
Gabriel: Tigard English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tigard, OR
...I currently live in Portland, Oregon. I am a graduate of UC Berkeley (BA in History) and Stanford University (MA in Japanese). My fields of specialization are Japanese language, literature, culture, and linguistics; comparative literature; American and East Asian history; and more generalized subjects such as literary analysis and social science study methods.
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, History
Stanford University - Master of Arts, Japanese Studies
Shelby: Tigard English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tigard, OR
...students as they discover and celebrate their own learning styles and unique passions is something that brings me joy. This is my "why" for teaching. I have been working with students around the world for the past ten years. I have taught computer workshops in South Africa, creative writing to students navigating ADHD, and have...
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Azusa Pacific University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Lewis & Clark College - Master of Arts, English
Kristen: Tigard English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tigard, OR
...in Teaching. I have been an elementary teacher for 18 years. I love working one-on-one with students to help them understand a concept, gain confidence in a skill, or try out some new strategies. My favorite subject to teach and tutor is Math, but I also enjoy the other elementary subjects as well. I really...
Education & Certification
Bryn Mawr College - Bachelor in Arts, Applied Psychology
Lewis Clark College - Master of Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Mark: Tigard English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tigard, OR
...my tutoring style, I think that learning works best when the tutor and student have a strong, trusting relationship. I like to get to know my students and connect the academic material to their lives as best I can. I encourage students to push themselves while providing supportive, critical feedback to guide them. I recognize...
Education & Certification
Clark University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Clark University - Master of Arts, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Diana: Tigard English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tigard, OR
...find that thinking about abstract concepts is easier with a concrete spatial representation right in front of me--perhaps you do too! In college I also took many writing-heavy humanities courses, hence I am also available for English tutoring. I treat my tutoring sessions less like lectures and more like casual conversations where the key is...
Education & Certification
Bard College - Bachelors, Computer Science
Liam: Tigard English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tigard, OR
...but I was challenged in making this Latin approachable and pragmatic for the future academic careers of my students. I considered how important Latin is for building any student's resume. There are studies done that show how students with experience in Latin have a substantially better opportunity of being accepted to their desired College. Thus,...
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Utah State University - Bachelor of Science, Kinesiotherapy
Andrew: Tigard English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tigard, OR
...teaching and tutoring math for the last ten years. I enjoy looking at a problem and seeing if there are different ways to solve it, which makes the process a little more interesting than working on it with just one method. One thing I have found to be helpful is to think of possible errors...
Education & Certification
Seattle Pacific University - Unknown, Philosophy
University of Phoenix - Unknown, Secondary Education, Math Endorsement
Peter: Tigard English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tigard, OR
...to work hard. A teachers most important skill is seeing things through students eyes. The students should be able to see themselves making progress. That's the psychological part of teaching. As for technique, I model, and monitor student work, and explain to correct mistakes. Students learn the most by working with guidance.... My philosophies of teaching: * The best part of teaching is feeling proud of what your students accomplish. * A good teacher is someone...
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Reed College Portland State University - Bachelors, English; General Science
Eastern Oregon University - Masters, Education
Hunter: Tigard English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tigard, OR
...to be a chemistry teacher in the future. While being pretty proficient in chemistry I am also well versed when it comes to Algebra and other math subjects. I have a lot of informal experience when it comes to tutoring and have been able to help a lot of my friends and fellow classmates through...
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Western Oregon University - Bachelor of Science, Middle/High school Education
Laurie: Tigard English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tigard, OR
...I attended Concordia University to add Elementary Education - Multiple Subjects to my license. I've spent the last 5 years working as a Learning Specialist, designing instruction to help students master the prerequisites needed to access grade level class content. During Comprehensive Distance Learning, I taught reading, writing, and math online for 1st through 5th...
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Jacqueline: Tigard English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tigard, OR
...certainty of understanding a problem all the way through, and I enjoy helping students come to that same realization. I like to have a whiteboard or lots of paper to work out problems because in my mind, its important to play around with the problem in order to best understand it. In my spare time,...
Education & Certification
Colorado State University - Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biological Engineering
University of Nevada, Las Vegas - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Ishika: Tigard English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tigard, OR
...have taken classes which help fine-tune my tutoring skills; I work with a diverse population of students, on a wide variety of writing-based projects. My favorite subject to tutor would be anything related to reading or writing, as these are the subjects I have the most experience with. I am a strong believer of the...
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DePaul University - Bachelor of Science, Developmental Psychology
William: Tigard English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tigard, OR
...certified to teach math and English ages K-12. I am also licensed in Special Education. I have taught various courses for the last seven years including High School Math through Algebra II, High School Language Arts, Middle School Math, Middle School Language Arts, and Robotics. I was voted our districts top tutor, having helped with...
Education & Certification
Portland State University - Bachelor in Arts, English Composition
Lewis Clark College - Master of Arts Teaching, Education
Daniel: Tigard English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tigard, OR
...tutoring at my previous job. I worked in the field for a couple years before deciding to pursue an MS in Psychology. While in graduate school, I had a difficult time deciding whether I would choose to stay in ABA or choose to attempt a shift toward working more with mental health disorders, such as...
Education & Certification
California State University-Northridge - Bachelor in Arts, Film Studies
University of Phoenix-Phoenix-Hohokam Campus - Master of Science, Psychology
Sascha: Tigard English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tigard, OR
...helping peers with their writing difficulties. I believe every student can be an outstanding writer or test-taker, the key is just to find the right individual approach. Students aren't all alike and there's no one right way to learn. I really value the chance to find the method that works best for each student and...
Education & Certification
University of Puget Sound - Bachelors, Music
Andrew: Tigard English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tigard, OR
...and Chinese Language. After graduating I immediately left for China where I taught ESL and Chinese for four years (2 years of primary and 2 years of high school). I also did one on one private tutoring while I was in China. When I left in 2017 I had over 25 students of all ages...
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelor in Arts, Chinese Studies
Katie: Tigard English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tigard, OR
...of Portland, I was recommended by professors to serve as a tutor in biology, chemistry, and neuroscience courses for four years. Additionally, at University of Portland I worked in a neuroscience laboratory investigating neurologic correlates of depression and addiction. Currently, I work in the emergency room and am in the process of applying to medical...
Education & Certification
University of Portland - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Kari: Tigard English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tigard, OR
Hi! I am a certified elementary teacher available for online and local in person tutoring. I hold a master's degree in teaching and a bachelor's degree in Public Health Education. I currently teach English Language Arts in an International IB school.
Education & Certification
Portland State University - Bachelor in Arts, Public Health Education
Colorado State University- Global Campus - Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching
Ann: Tigard English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tigard, OR
...involved with education in one way or another all my life-- either as a student, grad student, documentary filmmaker and now as a Teacher K-12. I have one daughter in college, and one in high school. I've lived in California, and New York, but now am back home in Oregon where I grew up. I'm...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Arts, European History
John: Tigard English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Tigard, OR
After working for what seems as a lifetime in healthcare administration, I realized that much of my role in leadership was education. It brings me sincere joy to assist others in learning new concepts through the style that best meets the student's style.
Education & Certification
California Coast University - Bachelor of Science, Health Services Administration
California Coast University - Master of Science, Clinical Psychology
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