Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

...(but still licensed) special education teacher. I am certified to teach SpEd, Social Studies, and ELA for K-12. I have tutored adults who are studying to pass the US Citizenship test as well. I do my best to meet students wherever they are without judgment and with curiosity. I genuinely believe that a good teacher/student connection is essential for students to feel comfortable and be successful. In my "day job," I work behind the scenes...

...(including ethics, logic, critical thinking and rhetoric) - Theology and Religion (especially Catholic/Christian) - Writing (essays, project papers and theses; creative, research and persuasive styles) - Physics and Natural Sciences - Mathematics (pre-algebra, algebra 1 and 2, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, etc.) - Computer Science and Engineering - General test preparation, especially ACT, PSAT and SAT - Developing good study habits Of these, philosophy is my favorite subject by far. I work best with teens and...

...and avid reader, who loves nothing more than to instill a passion for learning in my students. I am especially adept in the studies of Language Arts and Social Studies -- and am most comfortable teaching adolescents and young adults. I possess a Master's degree in education, as well as professional experience in editing and publishing, to bolster my academic resume. Most importantly, I am patient and can work with any student whosoever!

...learning styles. I work as a tutor because I love to help students evolve as writers, readers, and critical thinkers. I draw continual inspiration as I observe students benefiting from the transformational and empowering properties of written expression, active reading, and analytical thinking. I enjoy offering supportive and personalized lessons to my clients; one of the most exciting parts of my job as a tutor is the creative process of tailoring lessons to students' individual...

...watching someone progress from knowing just a few words of a language to speaking it with confidence. When I tutor, I focus on presenting information to students as clearly as possible so that they can apply it to assignments after our lesson. Further, I strive to understand each individual student's learning style and tailor my lessons accordingly. Outside of helping students achieve academic success, I love to play all kinds of sports, spend time hiking,...

...I worked in neuro and trauma critical care, and medical intensive care. I enjoy traveling in different countries, and have worked with children and students in Mexico and Uganda. I am a bit of a language nerd; growing up in a Russian-speaking Ukrainian household, studying French, German, and Latin in high school, and also learning some Spanish, Korean, Swahili, and Luganda on my own. I have been a Sunday School teacher, a French language immersion...

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

...Meghana, and I'm a recent graduate of Yale University, where I majored in English Literature with a concentration in creative writing. I have worked with undergraduates on journalistic projects, taught creative writing workshops for middle and high school students, and tutored elementary school students in reading and listening comprehension. Awards: -Scholastic Art and Writing National Medalist (writing portfolio, poetry). -Yale Journalism Scholar. -Columbia College Chicago Young Authors' Competition Fiction Finalist. -Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest Honorable...

...My name is Samantha Nash and I'm an English Teacher from Portland, Oregon, USA. I have a Bachelor's degree from the University of Oregon where I studied Public Relations and Business, and since graduating have found my love for teaching. I spent one year living abroad and teaching in Shenzhen, China, and I also work with students online across SE Asia. Some of my interests are traveling, hiking, reading, and video-editing, and I'm excited to...

I love teaching! It's so rewarding to help people figure things out. Aside from teaching, I enjoy books, coffee, and video games with my friends.

...pursuing a graduate degree in neuroscience. I have always been drawn to tutoring and mentorship roles, beginning when I joined my high school's Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program as a peer tutor. Currently, I tutor other students at my college in Writing and Humanities through my college's Academic Support Center. I love helping students feel more comfortable with all aspects of the writing process, including brainstorming ideas, creating strong arguments, and outlining/revising written assignments....

I enjoy teaching and working with people! Being boring, is a crime. Teaching must be relevant to the student and of value to be of any use. I greatly value getting to know each of the people I teach and find meaning in all my interactions with people.

I believe that learning can be fun. Reading and Writing are paramount in the growth of every individual. I will help you get to where you need to be.

...I was a junior (without tutoring, even!). I started tutoring the Verbal side of the SAT in Los Angeles in 1999. Then I branched out into the SAT Math and then into academic tutoring in many subject areas. I was tutoring celebrity kids in Malibu mostly at that time. Since then, I've tutored students from 1st grade to college in many different academic subjects, and always continued to tutor the SAT as well.

I am a student at the University of Washington Michael G. Foster School of Business who wants to help you succeed! I am patient and resourceful and aim to make your tutoring session an engaging, fun, and most importantly, fruitful interaction. Looking forward to helping you learn!

...at the University of Utah. After earning my Bachelors of English Teaching, I went to graduate school to obtain my Masters of Education, along with teaching license. I have been tutoring in secondary English Language Arts (ELA) for the last two years as well as taught secondary ELA in my student teaching. I covered subjects from the basics of grammar and writing mechanics to critical theory and Shakespeare. I love finding the interesting aspects of...

...skills. For Younger Clients: I currently work as a preschool teacher at a school in Portland, which means I have ongoing, hands-on experience facilitating educational exercises for younger age groups. I also have the communication skills required for teaching younger children and am open to creating tactile, more hands-on lesson plans for children who have trouble focusing, sitting still, or have learning disabilities. Languages: I am fluent in Portuguese and am a native Brazilian speaker....

...writer and proofreader, I have a passion for improving the written language skills of learners. Helping students improve their own abilities in writing, reading, and comprehension is a life mission I take very seriously. I have plans to return to graduate school next year to obtain my Masters of Education to continue this mission. In my spare time, I like to write and perform poetry, read, listen to music, and spend time outdoors surrounded by...

I'm a Vassar graduate who loves to learn

...and our dog Max. I'm in the process of transitioning into a career in software development, and am currently attending a coding bootcamp downtown. When I'm not wrestling with Ruby and JavaScript, you can find me exploring Portland parks or hanging out reading and playing video games. I think I'm a great tutor because I genuinely love learning, no matter the subject, and I think that kind of passion for learning is contagious... I went to...