Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors in Tigard, OR

...my lessons to take these factors into account for every student I teach. As a lifelong learner myself, I am grateful for the many teachers and tutors who helped me earn a Master’s degree in English Literature from San Francisco State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UC San Diego. Now, I work...

...paralegal certificate and minored in Legal Studies. After my undergraduate program, I earned my Juris Doctorate from Vermont Law School where I specialized in International Environmental Treaties. I also obtained my certificate in Comparative Legal Systems. I began working as a child care provider in 1998 and continued until I graduated from Law School. I...

...graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a passion for education and experience in multiple teaching arrangements as both a student and an instructor (such as Oxford tutorials, Goethe Institute German language classes, seminars, and standard tutoring). I have a background in working with children in after school programs and camp counseling and want...

...learn and am committed to the lifelong pursuit of sharing that passion. One of the facets of learning that fascinates me the most is languages and the ways in which people live and communicate around the world. I am also passionate about working with and caring for people in a variety of contexts. I would...

...of my life as a professional and volunteer. My educational background is a BA in Political Psychology from Claremont McKenna College and an MA in Communications from Fairfield University. Written and verbal communication is a great strength of mine as both an academic and professional – English, History, the Social Sciences, etc. With that being...

...essay writing, and literary analysisperfect for any junior or senior preparing for college. No matter where you're at as a reader and writer, you will come away from my tutoring sessions with an appreciation for close reading and confidence about the writing process. I break down even the trickiest concepts clearly and methodically with targeted...

...young adult, my mom recognized the gift I have in relating to children. As a teacher, I have always enjoyed my time with my whole class and the one on one times with individuals. I like to use my sense of humor when teaching along with my creativity and problem solving abilities. Outside of tutoring...

...I interacted essentially as a mentor to a sizable population of young adults, helping them develop interpersonal skills and navigate the challenges of college life. I will be attending graduate school beginning in Fall 2016 to earn a Masters in Education, in preparation for a career as a high school foreign language teacher.... My teaching philosophy revolves around positivity. If a student knows the adults in their life believe in him or her, they're halfway down the road to success. While I believe it's important to note areas of growth, I will make sure that each student acknowledges their achievements, particularly in subjects they are struggling with. I rely on the Socratic method while teaching. Asking questions that guide the student to finding the answer themselves encourages them to develop independent learning skills that will help them far beyond their tutoring experience!

...and study skills. I have worked with students ranging from kindergarten through ninth grade and have enjoyed all of my experiences. Reading skills are so important that no matter what I am working with a student on, be it science, social studies, or even math, we will be practicing and improving out reading skills in...

...English, learning the SAT, and crafting their application essays- and that summer they both received acceptance letters and scholarships to schools in the US. Witnessing their goals being realized was by far the most rewarding thing I had ever experienced it and has inspired me to pursue tutoring as a career. I have over 10...