Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

...do their best. During my public-school career I taught art, technology, reading and writing. Similarly, as a professor my efforts and doctorate focused on the learner in online environments much like Varsity Tutors. Recently, I returned from a year of teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in Thailand to both adults and children; it was an incredible experience learning new teaching techniques and earning my TEFL. I continue to teach because I am passionate...

...University of Oregon's Robert D. Clark Honors College where I majored in history while studying Arabic and French as well. I have a passion for languages. I've been learning French since entering high school, and Arabic since 2012. I've spent nearly two years studying and working in Morocco and another year working in Paris, France. I have over 4 years of experience teaching and tutoring English as a second language. I have experience working with...

...with other volunteers on environmental issues such as climate change, the cleanup of the Hanford Nuclear Reservation and the Portland Harbor superfund cleanup. I graduated from the PSU Leadership for Sustainability Education master's program with a certificate in Teaching Adult Learners. I've taught and tutored ESL and GED as well as a graduate course, Global Political Ecology. I have also worked with special needs students. An important part of my life-long learning has been to...

I am an artist and writer who is passionate about imparting the ability to tell stories to others. I believe that everyone can learn if they are given the right set of tools.

As a tutor, I am passionate about supporting students in reaching their highest potential in any given subject. I have had the honor of aiding teachers in the subjects of reading, writing, history and reading intervention. My experience includes English tutoring on-line, as well as in person instruction at both the elementary and middle school level. Working with students of all ages is exciting for me and I love seeing growth at every level.

Hi. My name is Liz. Writing composition, english, grammar, punctuation and other English related issues are my speciality.

Hi there, I am a teacher in Portland Oregon. I currently teach middle schoolers who have been identified as having EBD. I'm looking forward to getting to know you and help you learn more about the subject you are looking for tutoring in!

I have 4 years of tutoring students with learning disabilities across various academic subjects. My teaching approach is to adjust a unique learning environment that fits the needs of each individual. I am a dedicated tutor because I strongly believe that everyone deserves proper education.

...share that passion with my clients. My goal as a tutor is to not only help my clients learn their subject matter, but also improve their confidence by reinforcing the value of improving on their academic weaknesses. In my opinion intellectual growth occurs when the student is challenged, not just when the student is learning something new. I prefer students in high school and college, as those are the ages I have the most experience...

...for our young people, a special kind of integrity that not all adults have, and my partner is in public school education REFORM. Together, we are personally passionate about helping kids get solid education. I am a solo-entrepreneur and would love to tutor in order to help fulfill my own needs while helping others. I have served as a college prep tutor, specifically in English and college applications. I have tutored elementary grades in all...

...teen. I just love interacting with kids and teens and helping them learn. I have had the pleasure of seeing so many students either get excited over learning something new and having their world open up that much more or having a student finally have the a-ha moment when a difficult topic suddenly makes sense. I look forward to working with you and your family to achieve your learning and education goals.... Caring about my students...

...on children, I have also worked with peers in math and physics and enjoy employing many different methods of learning, such as 3D models, folding paper, Mathematica graphs and simulations, and physician demonstrations. My favorite subject to teach is literature, with physics and mathematics close seconds. My teaching philosophy can be summed up as follows: Learning should be fun. People learn at different rates and in different ways. Teaching and learning should be flexible and...

...They should further be able to remember how they came to understand it, and be able to communicate this to the student. If the student still does not understand, a great teacher will find a way to communicate it in a way that the student will. I became a language teacher, not because I have any prodigious talent for learning foreign languages, but because of the satisfaction that I have found in seeing my students...

...each person learns in their own way, and I work hard to adapt to the unique needs of each individual learner. I believe that everyone is capable of developing their own strengths, and I work hard to help students realize their capabilities. I have significant experience teaching English as a foreign language, both in the US and abroad, and teaching writing to ESL learners. I have more limited experience teaching Russian and Spanish.... I believe that...

...because it is often the most rewarding. Giving students the confidence and skills to authentically express their ideas is one of the most important things education can do. I love writing plays and short stories as a hobby. I am also passionate about improv theater and am involved in several improv groups in the Portland area. In terms of my tutoring style, I think that learning works best when the tutor and student have a...

...love learning new things as much as I do. Currently, I have experience working with both college and high school students, but I have also worked with middle schoolers as a tutor when I was in high school. I tutor English Language Arts, Writing, and Communication. I also have taken multiple fictional writing courses and Shakespeare courses as well. In June 2022, I will be graduating from Oregon State University with my Bachelor's Degree in...

...relevant contexts in order to make learning memorable and permanent. I am dedicated to building my students' confidence and success. Some of my personal interests and hobbies include gardening, hiking, international cooking, and making craft projects with paper and rubbers stamps. I also enjoy identifying and protecting native plants and animals in my region of the U.S., learning and supporting ways of protecting the environment, and developing sustainable business and home-life practices. When I can...

...When I was sixteen years old, my parents and I moved to Panama City, Panama where I completed high school and spent an extra year working as a teacher's aide in a special education classroom. This set me on a five year trajectory in which I earned my bachelor's degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences (Speech Language Pathology) from Portland State University. Currently, I am interested in becoming either a licensed Speech Language Pathologist or...

...English, ESL, Writing, and Humanities (Art, History, Literature, etc), and after graduation I spent a year teaching English to young learners in France. Though I enjoy tutoring multiple subjects, writing is my favorite because it is so exciting to help people form their ideas and get them on paper! I believe real learning is fun and active, and I strive to tailor each tutoring session to each particular student. My hobbies include performing in community...

...day was always my tutoring shift. Life has been far more enriching with both an education and the opportunity to assist others with their education. Additionally, the world we are entering is more demanding of critical thinking skills than ever, so it would be remiss of us not to emphasize intellectual growth. The subject I am most passionate about tutoring is mechanics since this is usually a student's first exposure to synthesizing physical theories with...