Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Portland, OR

...years and I also taught high school for 3 years. I received my bachelor's degree at Western New England University where I also played softball. I then went on to earn my Master's Degree at Quinnipiac University. After teaching for a few years I earned my administrative degree at the University of New England. Outside of teaching I enjoy playing and coaching sports, spending time with family and friends, reading, and being outdoors.

...a certified English teacher and previously worked as a university instructor in philosophy (including core writing courses). I also spent a year and a half as a university research fellow in the humanities. In addition to classroom teaching and research, I have experience with test prep and coaching student essay writing for successful private and independent school applications. I also have experience and strength in analytical skills and critical thinking instruction. I hold a Master's...

...high school), as well as teaching AP-level US, World and European History, test prep, and I've even served as Department Chair for History at two schools. In addition to history I am also experienced in teaching Civics/Government, Economics, Human Geography and Psychology. If it's in the Social Sciences, I've taught it. My goal as a teacher/tutor is to show students that history isn't just made up of "dates" and "dead people," but actual STORIES that...

I strive to find balance in my life through personal and academic success, while being able to make a difference in my community and inspire my students to be more than they thought they could be through positive energy.

Hello! My name is Justin Hyland and I am a graduate of Fordham University and the University of Connecticut School of Law. My areas of knowledge include legal academics, bar exam prep, and English language and literature.

I am a graduate of Fordham University, with a double major BA in Economics and French Language and Literature. I have been tutoring students in English, French, Math, and standardized test prep for over six years, and I especially love teaching in Economics, History, and Literature. My teaching style centers on understanding each student's unique way of learning, and adapting my approach to best fit their needs.

...preparation because I have found my teaching methodology to be the most successful and beneficial to my students when teaching these subjects. I have always had a passion for learning and that passion has extended to helping others understand different subjects as well. I have been doing so for as long as I can remember. In my free time, I enjoy making music, reading my favorite novels, riding my bike, and some quiet moments to...

...of utmost importance. I want my students to ask questions as I am a firm believer that there are no stupid questions. I want to be involved in all phases of the student's learning process from the understanding phase to the mastery phase. In my free time, I like to learn whether it be through reading and doing practice questions from a textbook or watching a lecture series on YouTube. And by tutoring, I want...

...also provide tutoring in French at every proficiency level, as I grew up in a French-speaking household in central Maine. My teaching style is relaxed and flexible. I am comfortable adjusting my plans on the fly to suit my students' interests and learning styles. I am a new New Yorker adapting to the city lifestyle. The hustle and bustle is often overwhelming, but I also love the action and special events, and exploring all the...

To help nurture the next generation of young minds by implementing lesson plans that tailor to each individual need by encouraging them to always try their best and by instructing the way that works best for the student. I strongly value Gardner's Multiple Intelligence model for effective teaching. Creativity, intrinsic motivation & critical thinking skills are three pillars fundamental to improving study skills and active learning.

...she was about to learn everything that I just had. When I a senior in high school, my cousins ranged from elementary school to freshman in high school. Going off to college led me to reflect on all the years I spent helping my cousins through school. Ever since middle school I would help them with math, writing, reading, and even on science projects. Moreover, I taught them about school itself how to learn, how...

I am a graduate of Connecticut College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English and American Studies with a concentration in Expressive Arts and Cultural Studies. Since graduation, I worked at three different museums working as a Public Programs Coordinator, Museum Educator and Historical Interpreter. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and History.

...initiative to train fellow teaching assistants in pedagogical techniques that I learned in a course I took on the art of teaching. Lastly, in an ethics of medicine course of non-STEM majors, I prepared and facilitated discussion sections on current topics in personalized medicine. These experiences, combined with my time as a teaching assistant in correctional facilities, helped me grow as a varsity tutor now going into my 4th year on this platform. Given this...

...a rapport with the student, which allows them to feel comfortable working with me as their tutor. I tutor a wide variety of subjects, but enjoy tutoring English writing and grammar the most. I love to read, so I want my students to feel as passionate about reading as I do. I also have a background in languages, which allows me to tutor foreign languages. I have traveled many places and been around many cultures...

...teaching a course called Junior Seminar. I also teach Creative Writing. I also taught an SAT Prep Course earlier in the year. My goal is to work with students one on one or in small groups to give them close attention in order for them to meet and surpass their academic goals. I enjoy seeing students successful and love to contribute to their personal successes. I can help students with improving their writing skills, reading...

You can never learn enough, I'm an Army Veteran, Educator, and Volunteer Firefighter who is still learning to this day! Over 10 years of teaching experience across OSHA/Safety, Shipbuilding, MEWP, Firefighting, combat medicine and trauma management. There's always room for improvement, the best teacher is also a student.

...run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing like the satisfying moment of writing "Q.E.D." on a difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of the past such as Plato, Virgil, Aquinas, and Anselm. I love to read and to discuss what I've read, and I heartily appreciate a good philosophical argument. Extracurricularly, I write...

...working with students and helping them to reach their goals! Learning should be intriguing and engaging, and I take pride in making it so for my students. While I am very familiar with elementary, I also love literature and psychology at the middle and high school level. I also know what it likes to take a rigorous standardized test and feel unprepared. In addition to my work in the classroom, I want to extend my...

...school. I am passionate about the law and would like to one day represent victims of social crimes in court. In my free time I enjoy walking my dog Jace or curling up with my cat Achilles. I frequently go to the beach to scuba dive and relax. I also enjoy hiking and camping, especially in Key West. I am originally from Ft. Lauderdale. I moved to Orlando in 2012 to attend UCF.... No one cares...

...with my Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from Loyola University Chicago with a 4.0 GPA. I am very passionate about Chemistry, Biology, and Science but I also tutor in other fields. I have experience helping students of many different ages in stem and non-stem fields. I like to figure out how you learn best and then go from there to ensure you learn and understand materials in the way that works best for you!...