Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Vancouver, WA

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

...experience stories and learn how to use their own words to tell their own stories. I truly believe that stories make us better people, and I love being able to share the power of stories with children. Outside of academia, youll most likely find me reading a book. I love all types of fiction. Right now I am especially interested in science fiction and fantasy novels. If Im not reading, Im most likely to be...

...and individuals to improve reading, writing, and math skills. I am most passionate about humanistic studies and explored a variety of these subjects in college. I was able to gain insight into more than just my area of study by becoming an unofficial editor of many fellow students' essays. I love working with students of all ages to find their voice in whatever subject they are seeking support in. I aspire to not just assist...

...Computer Science and Spanish. I gained most of my Spanish literacy through two study abroad experiences in the Dominican Republic and Chile, where I took all my classes and completed all my coursework in Spanish. Since graduating in 2019, I have worked as an Americorps volunteer in a bilingual (Spanish and English) elementary school. Until Covid, I was teaching math and reading to children who were falling behind in normal classroom settings, as well as...

...B.A. in Psychology, and of The London School of Economics, where I earned my M.S. in Organizational and Social Psychology. Since college, I have tutored SATs, GREs, and various school subjects to private clients and groups of students of all ages in Connecticut, Wyoming, and Colorado. In my spare time, I play ultimate frisbee and trivia, and spend much of my time mountain biking, skiing, gardening, cooking, and tinkering on crossword puzzles.

...21 years old, honor roll graduates to students working to establish communication methods. After that I pivoted to working with seniors who have vision loss, teaching them about everything from how to cook blind to how to use a smartphone. I have two teaching degrees from Columbia University, an additional teaching certification from Portland State University, and I got my BA in creative writing from Linfield University. I love learning and teaching and look forward...

...struggle through material that they don't understand and don't find interesting. I like to help students personally connect to the information they're learning, as well as understand real world use for that information. Patience is key to being a good tutor, and I strive to always be patient and understanding with a student who is struggling. I am extremely passionate about the Spanish language, as well as Psychology, and I hope to pass some of...

...grade at the International School of Panama for two years. I am currently working part-time as a substitute teacher for Portland Public Schools. I have also tutored for a number of families over the past six years. I have tutored students in reading, writing, math, Spanish and ESL. I speak Spanish fluently, and I am comfortable tutoring children aged from kindergarten to 8th grade in any subject. As a tutor, I will help your child...

...variety of backgrounds, I have an excellent capacity to improve a student's writing and reading skills whether in the context of an essay or in terms of taking assessment tests. I have worked as an editor and tutor for more than five years, and I recently graduated from college myself, so I have a good idea of what your professors and instructors want in an essay. Thank you for browsing my profile!

Life is an adventure and the need to learn - and know how to learn - is the most important skill to have in (my) toolbox. As a teacher, trainer, coach, I strive to help clients grow while helping them learn how to learn, and, most importantly have fun in the process.

...process of making knowledge not only accessible but also thrilling and possibly life-changing. I have over ten years of experience as an instructor, tutor, writer, and editor, in many different subjects, contexts, and even countries. I have taught ESL to elementary school students in Korea and sociolinguistics (in French) to Master's students in Madagascar. I was awarded two of the most prestigious graduate research fellowships in Anthropology for my dissertation research, and have received numerous...

...a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from UC San Diego. Now, I work with students at every level: elementary school, secondary school, college, and continuing education. As long as you are motivated to learn and improve yourself, we will be successful. If you do not feel motivated, I have some strategies to help you as well! What can you expect from our sessions? * Improve your reading speed by 300 words per minute * Hone your...

...autism. For the last three years I've been teaching in a virtual school. I focus on reading. I also teach social skills 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...

...a variety of Education courses to teacher-certification candidates. Over the years, I have proctored and scored standardized tests, so I can effectively assist students with test-taking strategies. My favorite area of teaching is definitely writing, because I love helping students express themselves... but I enjoy teaching and tutoring a variety of other subjects as well. I can help students get organized, tackle projects, generate ideas, research information, and think critically. In any teaching situation, I...

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.

...is my newest student. I am most knowledgable in tutoring English Language Arts and prefer elementary to high school grades and subjects. From my experiences, I know that hands-on learning that is relevant to the student is the best way for a student to retain information. I like to be creative with learning and get excited to use music, exercise, art, and the environment in my teaching for example. Outside of teaching I enjoy spending...

...everything from grammar to social fluency to self-help skills), so I also have extensive experience working with children on the autism spectrum, including OCD, ADD, PDD-NOS, and Aspergers. I am not intimidated by tricky behaviors! I have experience tutoring English language learners (ELL) and assisting with test prep and organizational skills. I am currently in training to become an AMS-certified Montessori 3-6 (Primary) teacher and have assisted in a Montessori classroom since March 2016. My...

...It is an independent publishing company that is rapidly becoming a platform for emerging and experimental authors. Currently I am working with World Fantasy Award winner Scott Nicolay to create an online magazine focused on experimental fiction, especially from indigenous authors. I am an active member of the Portland writing community. I am a co-founder of The Hour That Stretches spoken word event. The series' primary focus is to promote writing, in all its forms....

...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 about helping others meet their learning goals." --

...and Essay portions of the ACT and SAT; the AP US and World History, and English Literature and Language tests; essays and research papers; and basic language and grammar acquisition. I recently moved to Portland from the SF Bay Area, and I am using this year to enjoy the sights and sounds of the city as I pursue my teaching credential. I am an accomplished home cook I wish I could list cooking lessons on...