Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Portland, OR

...my students will not only understand, but enjoy. This passion has led me to have a strong command of the English language in all its forms, including the reading of literature and poetry, writing academic essays, a knowledge of grammar, and other linguistic elements such as phonetics to help with teaching pronunciation. Professionally, I've been...

...who were my students. My conversational style of teaching English has been very successful. Prior to teaching in Ukraine I taught four years in the Hartford region for CREC. I was fortunate to have students from all over the world. This is very exciting for me and very rewarding. I have also taught EFL in...

...regular and special needs children in helping them improve their communication needs. This includes social language as well as verbal and written language. I have also tutored students in basic math such as arithmetic and algebra. I have a love for languages. I am an American Sign Lanuage interpreter and I speak conversational French. My...

...& Instruction. I am a lifelong learner believing that it is critical to impart an ongoing passion for learning to my students. I have had great success in my teaching and tutoring in many subjects because I combine the essential mastery of foundation skills with a creative approach. My other interests include Asian Brushwork painting,...

I have had 25 years teaching experience on the elementary level. I taught Kindergarten for 19 years. I have been teaching 5th grade for the last 6 years. I have always taught in an inclusion classroom. ... I believe that all children have the ability and right to learn. My goal is to instill a love of learning in all children. I would like all children to have the confidence to overcome any difficulties they may...

I thrive in tutoring humanities - English literature, Latin, art history, music (keyboard, music theory and music history), philosophy and history. I am liberal arts trained and excel at connecting concepts across academic disciplines.

I am a professional tutor, teacher, freelance graphic designer, artist and musician. I approach my students with an openness to their learning styles. I love to study languages--especially Italian, Spanish and Japanese! I tutor in the language arts and computer arts--such as programs like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign.... In my teaching, I am always thinking of the real world application of the subject. If my students cannot use what they have learned in context, then...

...the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Troy University. I have two master's degrees, one in Divinity and one in Applied Linguistics. My bachelor's degree is in English. Each of these places helped me learn more about English, linguistics, and the humanities. Because of my strong background in humanities, I have learned a lot about...

...My name's Chris. I tutored in the Waterbury UCONN Writing Center for two years, and graduated with a Bachelor's in English Literature last year. I can tutor any level of English assignment and am familiar with most genres and major literary works. I'm really excited to get back into tutoring and look forward to working...

...to me. I find both subjects interesting and use it every day as I pursue my career as a Speech-Language Pathologist. I believe that every student learns differently. Whether they are visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learners, I am prepared to accommodate each student's needs and preferences. It is crucial to maintain a positive attitude while...

...My approach involves interactive discussions and tailored feedback, which helps students develop their critical thinking and express their ideas confidently. I enjoy adapting to the diverse needs of each student, making learning both enjoyable and effective. Joining Varsity Tutors is a thrilling opportunity for me to continue inspiring students and fostering a love of learning...

...to each student and help them to develop practical and efficient study skills and time management techniques. I have tutored students from ages 3 to adult in various areas related to English, ESL/ELL, Psychology, Public Speaking, and test preparation. I am a Native English speaker and also speak basic Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. I am...

...many more) each day to writing and illustrating comics. In addition to the arts, I am passionate about languages. I have spent much of the past three years to teaching myself Spanish. I pursued my interest in Spanish and language learning by receiving my TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate in Guanacaste, Costa...

...year now; so far I love it here! I enjoy working with student's from all backgrounds and all ages. My favorite age group(s) to work with are grades seven through twelve. I am going to be a high school English teacher, so that is my passion. I can help with Social Studies, Global Studies, and...

...scholarships (including full-ride) to universities through National Merit & National Achievement PSAT Scholarships, 3) serving as a summer teaching assistant in a College Admissions course for gifted high school students, and 4) volunteering by introducing low-income students to the college application process. My schedule currently allows me to be flexible in terms of times and...

...help nurture the next generation of young minds by implementing lesson plans that tailor to each individual need by encouraging them to always try their best and by instructing the way that works best for the student. I strongly value Gardner's Multiple Intelligence model for effective teaching. Creativity, intrinsic motivation & critical thinking skills are...

...Studies and Political Science. During college, I volunteered with the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program, tutoring families in English to help them better integrate into their new communities. After graduating, I was awarded a Fulbright Grant and spent a year in Germany as an English Teaching Assistant, teaching grades 5 through 12. Although the majority of...

...approach to meet the level, goals, and personality of each student. I have taught students from ages 3 to 15. My favorite subjects are math (elementary-lower middle school) and reading (elementary and middle school.) I can't wait to help you reach your goals! I enjoy playing board games with my family. In fact, I love...

...and providing them the key fundamental skills to not only succeed in the classroom, but in all of their future endeavors as well. I believe it is important to look at education as a holistic experience. Outside of my academic life, I enjoy a variety of interests, such as hiking, dance, music, video games, and...

I am a retired elementary education teacher with expertise in the academics and technology fields. I also have my TESOL/TEFL certification. I also have over 10+ years tutoring and preparatory test taking. I also have over 5 years teaching GED. In my spare time I enjoy reading, swimming and spending time with my family.