Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Beaverton, OR

I am eager to help students be successful by providing them with opportunities to engage in hands on learning. As a teacher my motto has been, "If I am bored teaching, then my students are bored learning". I LOVE to have fun while teaching and pride myself on being creative and thinking outside the box.

...I believe that children learn best when provided with real world, hands-on experiences that are challenging and collaborative. Students are capable of more than they know and will push their own perceived limits when given a supportive learning environment. My goal is to provide this environment to students whether I am working with them 1:1...

...am a PhD student in Animal Biology at UC Davis and am currently in the process of finishing my dissertation. I study the proteins that are involved in membrane fusion -- for example, when the sperm and egg cell membranes fuse together during fertilization. I have a Master's in Education and a BA in Human...

...success in and out of the classroom. My greatest joy is helping to unlock a student's potential through literacy and language. I believe reading and writing create exciting opportunities for each student to accomplish great things! My experiences learning Ancient Greek, Latin and French have given me great tools to help students identify and solve...

...me to understand myself and to understand others. I believe in encouraging students to think critically and develop problem-solving skills which involves, asking students questions without giving them the answer where it encourages them to ask questions, and providing opportunities for students to apply what they have learned in real-world contexts. By building relationships with...

...knowledge but inspiring students to learn and to be a problem solver. I also taught my three sons in their Math courses from middle school to high school. Michael graduated from Oxford University in UK, Fred and Felix are college students in Williams College and Brown University, respectively. Let me help you to reach your...

...creative or academic. However, my favorite subject to tutor would be public speaking. Most people hate speaking in front of a crowd, and I used to count myself among them. What changed was that I realized no one wanted me to fail. The crowd was there to listen to me, and they all were rooting...

...four years experience teaching and tutoring in both the United States and Japan. In the states, I tutored Math and English 1-on-1 (in English and Spanish). In Japan, I taught ESL in a classroom setting of 15 students from Kindergarden to 11th grade. High school is only 3 years in Japan! I speak English and...

As a certified K-12 teacher, I hold a deep belief that all students are capable of learning. My job as an educator is to help young people navigate the barriers that have prevented them from finding joy and feeling successful in their education.

...we would often read newspaper articles together and then have a discussion about that article during which I would correct their accent or grammar. For other students that had little knowledge of a language, I would develop my own course using a specific curriculum based on their level. Sometimes, speaking only the language to create...

...confidence and skills to authentically express their ideas is one of the most important things education can do. I love writing plays and short stories as a hobby. I am also passionate about improv theater and am involved in several improv groups in the Portland area. In terms of my tutoring style, I think that...

...for research grant applications, teaching materials, academic articles published in national journals, and books published by academic presses. I have also written and edited exhibit panels for museums, scripted text for computer interactives, developed brand identity materials, and completed a middle-reader novel to engage kids in environmental conservation. After years of focusing on editing, I...

...being able to celebrate with students as they experience their hard work and dedication, outside of school, pay off in the classroom. Being a special education teacher has given me the opportunity to work with students in a small group setting, similar to tutoring. It has also given me the opportunity to work with students...

...are many reasons to pursue a career in tutoring. Many people embark on tutoring in order to make extra money on the side. Others may excel in a specific content area, and want to help others learn the content, too. I, however, want to tutor because tutoring (or teaching) is my passion. I am currently...

...build on their prior knowledge to construct new understandings. With all my students, I take a strengths-based approach to build on the skills the student has and to help them meet academic challenges with confidence and enthusiasm. I have had tremendous success with this approach, including in helping students with various learning disabilities.

...love to learn and am committed to the lifelong pursuit of sharing that passion. One of the facets of learning that fascinates me the most is languages and the ways in which people live and communicate around the world. I am also passionate about working with and caring for people in a variety of contexts....

Former teacher in Thailand. Graduated from the University of Washington in the Spring of 2016 with a B.S. in Biochemistry. Applying to medical school with a planned matriculation date in the fall of 2018. Outgoing and friendly, willing to help with any of your needs!

...extensively in ESL and also in essay writing for various standardized tests and overall classroom writing from middle school through college. My experience of teaching and tutoring has generally focused on high school, college, and adult learners from various cultures and walks of life. I can always find a way to put my students at...

...paper. I am also available to help you prepare for standardized tests, including the GED, SAT, and GRE. When I'm not involved in academic work, I enjoy being active: running, biking, hiking, and spending time outside. I like to garden, and eat healthy food I grew myself. I have young kids who keep me on...

...the scholastic skills and personal empowerment of my students and clients. Clear, honest, open communication are integral to the tutoring/client relationship. Accuracy, preparedness and professionalism are paramount to my tutoring approach. As your tutor, I vow to apply these attributes to every tutoring session. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have before,...