Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Portland, OR

...reminding the student in times when she faltered that she can think through a math problem. As long as she felt grounded enough to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member taught me to adapt my teaching style...

...I have experience tutoring students in different age groups, from elementary school to graduate school. As a tutor at my college's writing center, I assisted in leading a workshop discussing best strategies for ESL tutoring. Having studied both Spanish and Japanese, I understand the difficulties of learning a new language and am excited to help...

...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 an English educator for the past 6 years, teaching everything from beginning ESL to college-level argumentative writing. My students have ranged in age from middle school...

...I've worked in environments ranging from a charter school in the South Bronx to a prep school in Connecticut. In mathematics in particular I have strong experience working with students who have learning disabilities. I'm near-fluent in German and Spanish, have a year of Chinese under my belt, and have introductory familiarity with Turkish, Korean,...

...I tutor in English, essay writing, grammar, and literature. My teaching philosophy centers on helping students discover solutions and providing the guidance they need to arrive at answers themselves, thus achieving a sense of accomplishment and self-sufficiency. I believe that encouragement is much more effective than negativity. Fostering student engagement, building rapport, and stimulating intellectual...

...History (with honors), and I am currently working on a Masters in Business Administration, which should be completed by Summer 2018. I have taught four history courses at the college level, and I currently work as a Head Teacher at a learning center. I have over 6 years tutoring experience, and have been with Varsity...

...best in my tutees, in making them feel valued and respected. They reciprocate those feelings and become both challenged and motivated. The results show it. My education speaks for itself: Trinity College (B.A., CUM LAUDE), University of Pennsylvania Law School (JURIS DOCTOR). Education and the success of my tutees means everything to me. Our work...

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...

...years. I spent half of my gap year in Grenoble, France and studied abroad in Beijing, China during my time as an undergrad at Smith. In addition to simply studying foreign languages, I also have a background in linguistics, which has helped me to successfully intern as a Chinese classroom assistant and a Chinese language...

...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 philosophy for learning is learning should be fun. This happens when the teacher knows what teaching style works best for the student. I look forward to...

...tutoring English as a second language in varying cultural contexts. I graduated from Smith College with a degree in French and studied at L'Universite de Paris, Sorbonne et Clignancourt through the Smith junior year abroad program. I also hold a Masters degree in Education with a concentration in Curriculum & Instruction. I am a lifelong...

...at private educational institutes in Seoul, South Korea since I am ESL certified. I believe education shouldn't be limited due to language barriers and am quite passionate about language learning in order to help as many students as I can. I am quite passionate about being a mentor for students and providing them the key...

...six months in Osaka, and six months in Tokyo. While I was there I found out how much I enjoyed interacting with people from different countries and cultures, and also realized I have a passion for learning and teaching languages. I gained experience in tutoring ESL to university students, and I now currently tutor ESL...

...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 Rica. This experience broadened my worldview and gave me a greater insight into language learning. I have experience teaching a wide range of students, from new...

...courses. I also cover middle and elementary levels of science, math, reading, and writing. My strength is my dedication to making the material clear and easy to understand. If you share your learning style I am happy to engage in that mode of explanation. Thanks and I look forward to learning together!

...environment where all students feel heard and valued. 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...

...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 Moscow, Russia and while in the Peace Corps I taught English in Sierra Leone, West Africa. I have a BS degree in education from Eastern Connecticut State...

...them while traveling and working in different countries. I feel lucky to have translated my hobby into a career, and honored to be an educator and an advocate of diverse cultures. My experience teaching in China and Thailand was the most amazing and important part in my life. Helping students to achieve their learning goals,...

...provide activities that help them understand the meaning and importance of learning the language. In my spare time, I enjoy music (I play the Acoustic guitar) and love Photography which I am in love with as another means of communication, which enriches my life. I have been a member of the international Teaching Association since...

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...