Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Portland, OR

...I remain at that level until they are comfortable and then i push them a little harder until they are once again out of their comfort zone. I feel this technique is the best method of teaching students to become better writers, better test takers, and better critical thinkers. I am grateful for the countless professionals who pushed me to succeed and i hope to pass along this success to future generations of great thinkers.

...New York City in 2007. A few years later, I attended LaGuardia Community College and became a licensed veterinary technician, which means I am an animal nurse! My academic interests mostly relate to animals: zoology, evolutionary ecology, paleozoology, social evolution, and phylogenetics. I also love studying history, and will always assert that nothing happens in a historical vacuum. In my free time I do a lot of reading and a lot of writing, on topics...

Hi! My name is Luke Jenusaitis and I am currently a Second Year Medical Student! I believe I have vast experience with prepping for standardized tests, coming up with strategies and best fitting the needs of each individual student. My specialities include biochemistry, biology, genetics, MCAT prep, and any other science related material.

...a friend, then as a paid tutor. I have always loved to share my knowledge and experiences with those who are struggling in their endeavors to succeed in school. What I learned over the years is that we all stumble into problems and difficulties at some point, and we all manage to overcome these challenges by asking others how they solved their own. That is what problem solving and tutoring should be all about: humbly...

...in the IB program and different AP classes. My philosophy about tutoring is to quickly determine where the strengths and weaknesses are and to develop a mutual game plan. I have had the experience to learn from many different instructors and to be able to emulate many of their styles. I realize that what works best for me may not be the best for the student I am tutoring, and I try to work in...

I am a college student majoring in Biomedical Engineering and German. My goal is to help students improve and achieve academically. I also enjoying playing sports like Ultimate Frisbee and Soccer. Additionally, I enjoy playing the piano in my free time.

I m a dental graduate who has an experience teaching college level undergraduates subjects like anatomy, microbiology, physiology and biochemistry. I also have a good grasp on biology and have taught middle and high schoolers the same. I emphasize on the basic concepts to create a sound foundation for future, I believe in solving doubts to improve understanding and enhance interest in learning. I believe in consistency through revision of concepts.

...teaching career began in 1995 at Broward Community College in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I taught Algebra there, as I have almost every year since: 5 years at college, 6 years middle school, and 7 years high school, here in Connecticut. At the middle school, I served as the head of the math department, IT, and SSAT testing, including English, verbal, and more. Along the way, I taught every math course from 5th Grade to Calculus....

...teach, I feel as though I am helping people (students) understand and make sense of this world; Almost as if I'm igniting a flame, the flame of constant curiosity. When I am acting in a leadership capacity, I feel like I am helping the people (teammates) become better at their craft; On the never-ending path to improvement. My skill sets come directly from the different environments that I have been exposed to. From the low-income,...

...' What does a degree in Fabric Science have to do with Reading Comprehension, or Business in general? That is a fair question and it deserves an answer. The degree in Fabric Science required participation in English Literature. Art History, Physics, Chemistry and Calculus. I found that I absolutely loved and excelled in both reading and analyzing English Literature. My grades were such that I qualified to serve as an English and Physics tutor at...

...really enjoy teaching others what I know related to science, mathematics, and physics. Science is an exact way to describe how the world works and a way to explore opportunities to make it better. The reason I enjoy sharing what I know is that I also refresh myself, and in the process I get to meet new people and create new connections with people who share similar interests, which is most rewarding.

...be in art and move forward from there so my Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts is really just the beginning for me. Teaching and healthcare are just as important to me as being an artist and I am very proud of my resume in standing. I have always had optimal performance on standardized tests and quizzes and I believe that I have the skill base to help other students persevere. My positive attitude is sure...

...and various standardized tests (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT/ACT), In addition to my teacher training, I am a writer, actor and performer, possessing excellent skills in communication and being in front of small or large groups of people. I have a burgeoning writing career, writing for various websites and working on a blog and novel. I achieve amazing satisfaction from inspiring others to learn and communicate. Overall, I enjoy the creative elements of teaching and using the...

I majored in Actuarial Science. I like exercising, playing video games, hanging out with friends in my free time. I also have done a fair amount of traveling recently! (Belize, Seattle, Tampa, Punta Cana, and Greece)

...an experienced, certified educator in the state of Connecticut, with a background in teaching a variety of subjects. I enjoy teaching and always take a patient, understanding approach as I help my students develop their abilities. My credentials include a B.A. from Columbia University in the City of New York, a master's degree from Yale University, and licenses to teach general education and special education. When not teaching, I play several instruments and enjoy any...

...passion is the Physical Sciences but the majority of my teaching experience has been with Mathematics. Be it for school, a standardized test, or simple curiosity, I delight in building the understanding of mathematical and physical principles. "The greatest joy is the joy of understanding" -Leonardo DaVinci. I now find no greater joy than that of shared understanding. When I am working with students, I seek to help them achieve a mastery of the subject...

I'm a senior at CCSU with a Media Studies major and Creative Writing minor. I love reading, writing, history, psychology, and language in general!

...me- I thought that's what years of education was supposed to do! I quickly understood what they meant. My whole life I've been a good student. I've taken challenging courses, studied, and tried my best. But getting good grades isn't the only thing that matters in life: it's applying intelligence to every situation that will carry you through life. This is what I teach and believe: how to use what you learn to help you...

...free time I write music and perform with my band. Let me help you get from the first to the last panel of an expanding brain meme! I have a BA in Psychology with minors in Philosophy and Music Performance from Denison University (in Ohio, my home state). For the last four years I've been teaching statistics, research methodology, writing, and intro psych to college students while I work on my doctorate. I believe teaching...

...experience in being a youth counselor and interning at schools. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about psychology and math. Being able to tutor students helps them to be better at something and accomplishing that difficult task and teaching the approach of not giving up. I am a firm believer of education. In my spare time, I enjoy doing some outdoor and adventurous activities, such as yoga and running...