Award-Winning Essay Editing Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

...elementary school, and have taught 7th and 8th grades at an online school. I value education, and believe in teaching students how to seek out the answers, rather than just providing the answers for them. Every person is capable of learning, and one of my favorite things as a teacher is seeing the light in a student's eyes when they have figured something out; and seeing their confidence grow when they realize they can do...

...with a degree in Geography and History. After graduating, I hiked from Canada to Southern Oregon on the Pacific Crest Trail before going home to Georgia and teaching adult volunteers to be informed and effective monitors of absentee ballot processing during the election. I am a proud product of Atlanta Public Schools, and I think that every student has a right to an engaging, eye-opening education. I enjoy teaching many subjects, including SAT prep, Math,...

...ability of every student that I tutor to succeed and excel in school. The most important job I have, is to patiently aid the student in developing an understanding of the content areas that I tutor, so that I can allow each student the opportunity to learn and transfer that knowledge to other areas of their scholastic life. I embrace diversity and warmly welcome all walks, faiths, personalities, abilities and cultural backgrounds.... My teaching philosophy is...

...working in outdoor education, learning to teach exciting lessons and keep students engaged in the cold, wind and rain (and occasional sunshine) of the Pacific Northwest. Outdoor education is all about empowering students to solve problems and think critically in unfamiliar situations, a philosophy that translates easily to academics. I also work as journalist, writing for Portland Monthly magazine and USA Today College. My writing has appeared in Oregon Live, USA Today, and the Huffington...

...College with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics. I enjoy doing and teaching math and love to think of math in real-life terms with lots of different kinds of examples to help as a guide through the abstract. Along with math, I focussed on both Computer Science and Spanish. I gained most of my Spanish literacy through two study abroad experiences in the Dominican Republic and Chile, where I took all my classes and completed...

...because a strong education is the basis for a successful life. I have 4 years of tutoring experience and it has been such an enriching experience; I look forward to working with your kiddo or young adult to help them do well with their studies. I obtained my Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from The Evergreen State College in Washington, and a Master of Liberal Arts degree from the Ivy League institution University...

I am passionate about tutoring because I believe that the pursuit of education and knowledge is one of the greatest endeavors that anyone can embark upon. I have experience in tutoring peers and younger students throughout my academic career, and enjoy working with learners of all ages. My favorite subject to tutor is history, because I love helping others discover the exciting stories from our past.

I am an economics major at MHCC, and will be attending Portland State University in the Fall. My main goal is inspiring students to think critically of their education. Learning is the journey, and having the right mindset is the map.

...important thing a student can learn is independence and motivation. As a tutor for your student, I will strive to teach strategies that will be engaging and motivating to your students that will help them become independent learners. I received my bachelor's degree in education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. I have been teaching elementary school full time for the last two years but have been working for students for much longer....

...for quite some time. During college, I worked with Upward Bound – an incredible federal program that tutors and mentors high schoolers aspiring to be first generation college students. During my career, I’ve mentored students through several programs in the Greater New York Area. Whether it is as a tutor, coach or mentor – students have always been a part of my life as a professional and volunteer. My educational background is a BA in...

...in a varied educational experience to students! I am barred in three states and a practicing attorney. I have a B.A. in English with Honors from the University of Texas and a J.D. from Lewis & Clark Law School. I loved school and continue to broaden my interests through classes and new experiences even with my professional position. I benefited from tutoring in various subjects including test prep, that was critical to my success. I...

...honors degree in Philosophy and a minor in History. Currently, I'm applying for MAT programs and aspire to be a high school Literature and Social Studies teacher. In 2014, I spent more than 2,000 hours teaching English to Korean students. This experience showed me not only that I love teaching, but also how to work with students to achieve their goals. I tutor students in English, TOEFL preparation, SAT Verbal and Critical Reading preparation, and...

...themselves. Building trust and relationships is another one of my chief strengths. I believe kids learn in a system of relationships and in a culture of learning. Building trust requires follow through—being present, prepared and in command, otherwise kids don’t take the risks. It also means adapting to individual learner’s needs. A great lesson or an appropriate challenge builds trust through understanding. I use an eclectic array of resources from graphic organizers, to drilling, to...

...belief that everyone has the ability to succeed academically, and that my responsibility is to facilitate that success. In my classroom, I strive to create a learning community in which everyone can feel like an equal partner, while at the same time celebrating each student's individuality. I place a great deal of importance on promoting growth mindset in the classroom. I choose content and design lessons that are relevant to the students, rigorous, and equitable....

...of Oregon, where I obtained my degree in Sociology. While pursuing my degree, I worked as a tutor for student athletes. I have continued to train and educate others in various positions across employment fields. I firmly believe in adapting my teaching style to the needs of the individual student. I tutor a range of subjects, mainly focusing in the writing and reading areas. In my spare time, I enjoy reading (fiction and nonfiction), yoga,...

...In pursuit of this, I've traveled around the world, visiting places like China and New Zealand. There is so much value in a diversity of experiences through different cultures and beliefs. When I returned to the United States, I decided to earn my degree. In pursuit of communicating well with others, and coupled with a deep love of storytelling, I earned my undergraduate degree in English. I have an emphasis on understanding new ideas alongside...

...in learning, and that respect and patience are key to fostering that success. I recently graduated with a Master's degree in History at Portlabd State University. As part of my degree I wrote a thesis on the effects of Welsh bardic culture on warrior culture during the Norman conquest of Wales. During my time as a graduate student, I worked for the university's academic journal, The Pacific Historical Review as an editorial fellow. I have...

...succinct and clear. This enables the author to get their point across exactly as they intend, and to do it succinctly enough to hold the reader's undivided attention. This sort of writing does the work for the reader, bringing them exactly where the author wants them to go. The reader would likely not be able to put their finger on it, but it is this level of behind the scenes writing mechanics that makes a...

...master's degree. Since entering the classroom as a teacher, I have primarily taught English Language Arts at the middle and high school levels. I student-taught in the Portland area during my certification process before taking a job teaching middle school students in Glendale, Arizona. I currently teach in Vancouver at a STEM magnet program; I guide students in their exploration of English Language Arts at the middle school level while offering a psychology/sociology elective for...

...learning in students by providing them with the necessary tools to succeed. I have over a decade of 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, English composition,...