Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Tigard, OR

I strive to make a personal connection with all my students as I believe it informs how I instruct them. My primary topics are German, linguistics, and ESL. My secondary topics are essay and academic writing, math up through calculus, and philosophy.

...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 in both countries. As a previous IELTS examiner, I am most confident and successful in helping...

...teaching and tutoring – my long term plan is to teach – and I enjoy helping others learn and achieve their academic goals. I have both taught and tutored for quite some time with considerable success. My most notable experience was as an ESL instructor and tutor in Thailand, though I have taught or tutored...

...lived on the tiny island of Taiwan in a small (at the time) town called Taichung when I was in 6th and 7th grade. Our town was "small" and we did not speak the language when we arrived. Although I am Mexican-American, I was not an immigrant or refugee while living in Taiwan, and had...

...complete the master's degree and fulfill my practice teaching portion of the program, I traveled to Morocco with a small group of fellow teachers. While there, I taught students of different ages and levels at a language institute and also tutored those who needed or wanted extra help. Upon my return from Morocco, I became...

...in a variety of classroom settings. My experience along with my unique talents, devotion and trainings not only give me the ability to teach in any classroom environment, but make me a well-rounded tutor. My extensive background has given me a deeper knowledge of how to administer educational programs, manage classrooms of all types, coordinate...

...dots between theory and real life, I thrive on the dynamic process of making knowledge not only accessible but also thrilling and possibly life-changing. I have over ten years of experience as an instructor, tutor, writer, and editor, in many different subjects, contexts, and even countries. I have taught ESL to elementary school students in...

...to the advancement of 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...

...learning French at a young age and Spanish a little later on as well. One of my biggest strengths as a tutor is that I understand the difficulties of learning a language and how to help others overcome these challenges. My goal as a tutor is to use fun, interactive exercises to help students develop...

...first step is crucial, and it helps these lessons become ones that we remember years after their first introduction. Alongside the motivational factor, it helps to know that, if you are terrible at taking tests, that is totally okay! Not every personality type connects with tests well, and I try to explain to my students...

...the writing process. I believe that dialogue and interaction are the most effective ways to teach and learn, both through implicit and explicit methods. I tutor so that students will understand why and how a concept functions, and then be able to organize it and analyze its different parts. My strongpoints as a tutor are...

...children of all ages both inside and outside the classroom. I have been an ESL online teacher with VipKid for 6 years teaching Chinese students age 3-18 English. I taught English at a private bilingual school grades K-4 in person for 4 years in Portland, Oregon. I am currently a 4th grade teacher for the...

...final year in an elementary education program and am working on receiving my teaching certification. My goal is to teach in a way that the student I am working with learns. I am willing to use many different types of strategies when working with students. Most importantly, I want to build relationships and make learning...

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.

...is critical to the learning process. I have a BA in Business Administration, a M.Ed. in Special Education, and an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership. Additionally, I have an endorsement in ESOL. I serve as a University Site Supervisor, mentoring Student Teachers in their Student Teaching Practicums. I have taught k-12, as well as Student Teachers....

...academically, as well as promote the necessary skills and character traits that will serve students professionally as they ponder their future navigating a complicated, contemporary marketplace. I utilize student-centered approaches when instructing and when assessing students, working with the student to find what authentic and engaging activities will tap into the student's intrinsic motivation. I...

Learning is my passion. Let me help you get excited about mastering your subject in the way that best fits your learning style.

...and an A.A. in general studies from Clackamas Community College where I excelled in journalism, visual & graphic art, performance, and music; all of which I still pursue as a professional journalist and writer/performer. I even studied juvenile corrections at CCC and have since facilitated a writing workshop for jailed teens at the Multnoamh County...

I practice student-driven meetings in which I offer resources, support, and guidance. My students maintain agency over their work in order to enhance confidence in their capabilities to master material.

...statistics, geometry, physics, Spanish, chemistry and art. I'm no stranger to standardized testing either. I have worked with kids of all ages in a variety of educational settings, from academic tutoring to guitar and vocal lessons. During tutoring sessions, I keep things light and fun while staying focused on the material. I will make sure...