Award-Winning English Tutors in Tigard, OR

...Comparative Studies. My undergraduate BA is from Southern Oregon University, where I basically made my own major in Interdisciplinary Studies (studying English, Writing, Philosophy, Ethics and Psychology). I have spent the last 20 years teaching ESL/EFL (I have a TESOL certificate) in both China and the US, as well as teaching philosophy and critical thinking...

...certifications are in English as a Second Language and Drama. Since graduation I have spent time teaching classes and private tutoring sessions for children in Dalian, China. I have experience working with students ages 3 through adulthood. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Speech, Drama, English, Literature, Spanish...

...to interact and teach campers of all ages, and continued to explore teaching at school. More often than not I found myself helping friends and fellow classmates with papers and general questions about the texts we covered in class. I hope to share my passion and knowledge with other students of all ages through Varsity...

...experience, I hope to bring the same passion of learning that I have to students. With subjects that range from Spanish to Statistics, my goal is to help students find a way to overcome their obstacles and learn in a way that really sticks. I enjoy sports, films, books, music, and the outdoors.

...not the case for everyone and tutoring gives me the platform to share my love for learning. My experience tutoring involves mostly writing, I enjoy assisting with improving student's writing skills and proofreading papers before they are turned in to improve students' scores. I received my Bachelors of Arts from Oregon State University and my...

...across disciplines at various stages of the writing process. I also helped students understand research and theory behind the social sciences by assisting my professors with classes. On the graduate level, I am an official teaching assistant for my university. Whether you need help with a persuasive essay, research paper, or short story, I can...

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...a substantial amount of experience working at the elementary, high school, and undergraduate levels in Classical Latin language, as well as Etymology and supplemental Latin tutoring. In the past, I had worked as an assistant and subject Latin tutor for primarily undergraduate students while attending University of Puget Sound and then Utah State University. More...

...to navigate through certain subjects and I know that for me, a great mentor can make a world of difference. I like to engage different modes of learning and help guide students through problem solving to achieve success and mastery of their subjects! I have a strong background and degrees in both Mathematics and Music,...

I have spent nearly a decade overseas teaching English at a variety of levels, most recently in a university. I hope to help all my students reach their personal best and tap into their innate talents and strengths.... I believe that students learn best when they are happy and motivated. I also think students should not only learn information, but learn how to learn. My job as a teacher is not only to pass on information,...

...achieve their goals. I am currently a PhD candidate in Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I have served as the instructor for the writing-intensive sections of Intro to American Government course and as the T.A. for Survey Research Methods. Prior to coming to Madison, I earned a Masters degree in Education at the...

...understand firsthand the difficulties of preparing for college and the rigorousness of high school coursework, and as such am committed to helping young people overcome these obstacles to be the best students they can be. I have prior tutoring experience through the volunteer organizations National Honor Society and Key Club. Additionally, I have also worked...

...writing from Portland State University 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...

...teacher's job is to find the best way to make learning enjoyable while still presenting a challenge for the student. I really enjoy working one-on-one with students. I get to know them on a deeper level, which helps build rapport and makes learning more enjoyable. It also allows me to devote more individualized attention to...

...experience teaching in the classroom and providing tutoring in a broad range of subjects. In 2005 I graduated from New Saint Andrews College with a B.A. in Liberal Arts in Culture (Summa Cum Laude). Following this, I taught at a small high school for five years, providing instruction in many subjects, including history, literature, Latin,...

My focus is student success and motivation. When it comes to language arts, composition, grammar, structure, research and essay writing I can help you improve. ... I believe that every student, with enough practice, has the potential to be a great writer. My philosophy is to start slow, in small chunks, and to slowly build skills at a pace that is challenging but does not overwhelm the student.

...Colorado State University in Chemical Engineering with minors in Mathematics and History. Im passionate about learning and while I enjoyed working on my research, part of my responsibilities included teaching students. One of my favorite classes to teach was an Introduction to Mechanical Engineering where we used Lego Mindstorms to build robots. I tutor a...

...which I used as a stepping stone into a PhD program at the University of Durham in the United Kingdom. A few years after I obtained my doctorate in early modern history, I went through the teacher training program at Lewis and Clark College and earned an MA in teaching. I am passionate about teaching...

...elementary education teaching certificate, middle grades language arts certificate, and ESL education certificate in the state of Arizona. I was a 4th grade teacher for 1 year and an 8th grade English teacher for 3 years. I use modeling, real-world and self connections, and differentiated tutoring for each student I work with. My tutoring sessions...

...and philosophy of mind. However, I have an extensive background in the social sciences, especially political science. Oftentimes, a lack of confidence in their own ability will hold a student back from achieving their goals. I believe that supplementing a student's academic self-esteem leads to their continued and independent success. My ultimate goal as a...