Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Tigard, OR

...of my daily activities that I perform that are related to science. Geography in that it gives me an understanding of why certain cities are where they are at or why certain places have certain climates. Psychology in that it helps me to understand myself and to understand others. I believe in encouraging students to...

...and I will be a patient and resourceful companion on your journey to academic success. When tailoring lesson plans, I take into account your age, personality, strengths and interests. And I always like to throw in a little fun and humor. Learning should be enjoyable, not a chore! I double majored in English and Art...

...introduction. Alongside the motivational factor, it helps to know that, if you are terrible at taking tests, that is totally okay! Not every personality type connects with tests well, and I try to explain to my students some tricks they can use to make tests or assessments less intimidating. Reading a test can sometimes feel...

...instructor), and I have worked with children, teens, and adults as a private school teacher, language institute instructor, and private tutor. My ten plus years of Spanish education have given me a deep understanding of the language, making me well-equipped to teach it. However, I also enjoy and have experience teaching ESL. In both subjects...

...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...

...helping friends and classmates with schoolwork for over five years, and I have grown to understand the impact that even just a little help can have on a student. I am passionate about teaching and helping people to understand things that I worked hard to learn. Personally, there are very few greater joys than seeing...

...camps, where I helped teach science and art history. In college, I tutored French and American Politics. I believe that teaching material to others is the best way to learn. So, for me, tutoring has always been intrinsically entwined with my own studies and thirst for knowledge. As a tutor, I try to pass on...

I am an economics major at MHCC, and will be attending Portland State University in the Fall. My main goal is inspiring students to think critically of their education. Learning is the journey, and having the right mindset is the map.

...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 said,...

I graduated from Tufts University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in International Literary and Visual Studies (World Literature) and Environmental Studies. I am passionate about storytelling and the environment, which led to my career in environmental education. After graduating, I spent a year working in Boston as...

Accomplished US Dept of Defense and Corporate instructor for current and world affairs, history, well-travelled with multi-cultural backgrounds working and traveling to several European, Asian Countries as well as extensively in the US and Canada

...during my education were working one on one with students to not only help improve their writing, but to improve their thinking and the way they analyze the world. Teaching is a huge passion for me. I found this to be my calling as I retired from collegiate football with an injury and began to...

...more enjoyable. It also allows me to devote more individualized attention to that student, assessing their needs and ensuring progress. I am an experienced tutor, and I've helped a lot of students succeed in their academics. I have a degree in English and Philosophy from the University of Vermont, and I'm also a certified ESL...

...private tutor for over two years, focusing in writing, English, communication, humanities, study skills, organization and academic/career planning. I love finding creative ways for students to learn and apply their skills to things that interest them. I am also two years into my Master's program at University of Oregon, where I'm studying Strategic Communication with...

I have worked as a teacher and a guide for students of all ages. I hold an MA in Communication from Arizona State University. My particular skill is in identifying the base knowledge that needs strengthening, in order to better facilitate learning. I look forward to working with you!

...to graduate from Portland State University with an honors degree in Philosophy. My specific areas of focus are epistemology, formal logic, and philosophy of mind. However, I have an extensive background in the social sciences, especially political science. Oftentimes, a lack of confidence in their own ability will hold a student back from achieving their...

...guide. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Foreign Languages. In my experience helping students of all ages, ranging from helping with homework and test prep for school to the late bloomer looking to acquire further education after their "formal" education has ended, my goal is to make the...

...fun. Lessons with a spark. I'm interested in the story behind things; I never overlook the students and the need to find the ways the material interests them. I have an excellent grasp of things and I can adapt my instruction to apply to every student's individual interests. So, let's have fun.

To me teaching is all about getting the light bulb to go on. People have different learning styles; the tutor's job is to determine the most effective learning style for each student.

...and always will be putting students first. No matter what a district will demand, my students come first. When a students mental health is addressed and answered for, their identity validated, learning flows like no other. We are programmed to learn, excited to learn, sometimes we just have to convince the students that the material...