Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Vancouver, WA

...has inspired me to pursue tutoring as a career. I have over 10 years experience teaching SAT and TOEFL, and I have been helping students achieve their GMAT scores and post graduate goals for over 5 years. I have worked for several prestigious companies in the US and Europe, and know these test -and what it takes to to beat them- like the back of my hand. I specialize in helping students attain scores in...

...language can be and know from personal experience that it takes a lot of effort and dedication from both the student and the teacher. As a tutor, I commit to putting in the effort to prepare fun, engaging activities and lessons that make it easier to dedicate one's self to language acquisition. Additionally, I will meet the student where he/she is in his/her learning and tailor lesson plans and tutoring sessions to the personal interests,...

...trained 80+ college tutors across disciplines in best tutoring practices. Currently, I work as an Academic Support Specialist at a local high school where I oversee all academic support programming, design academic support plans for students' unique needs, and teach a study support class that includes executive functioning skill support and study strategies. I have over 10 years of experience working with learners of all ages, but my expertise is in working with high school...

I grew up in rural New York, and went to school in a variety of settings including home-school, private school, public high school, and public university. A passion for helping others drives me to help students understand difficult topics. A love of hands-on education inspires me to help students make real life connections to the topics they are studying to prepare for life more than a test.

...but I have experience teaching all ages. I have lots of tutoring experience in reading, writing, math and study skills. My favorite thing about tutoring is getting to know students to develop a positive, supportive and individualized learning experience. In addition to English Language Arts, I also teach Music and Visual Art. I teach violin and viola in my private studio, and teach K-12 art classes as a sub in Portland Public Schools, particularly for...

...tutor a number of subjects, I am most passionate about tutoring Writing and U.S. History. I believe Writing and History are both examples of secret storytelling in the midst of every day experiences. I find it incredibly exciting to aid my students in finding the fun! My teaching philosophy is all about making learning fun, and increasing equity. I give students the freedom to express themselves. I believe in provoking curiosity and finding connections between...

...at the University of Colorado at Boulder where I graded and assisted students in classes ranging from early western civilization to the Russian Revolution and Early US History. I also tutored student athletes for the university's Athletic department in subjects such as sociology, ethnic studies, various history classes, creative writing, English, and beginning theater. I tutor a range of history classes with special emphasis on world and European classes. I also tutor English, ELL, and...

...an education and the opportunity to assist others with their education. Additionally, the world we are entering is more demanding of critical thinking skills than ever, so it would be remiss of us not to emphasize intellectual growth. The subject I am most passionate about tutoring is mechanics since this is usually a student's first exposure to synthesizing physical theories with mathematical concepts. Overall, I take a conversational approach to tutoring where I try my...

Communication is the foundation of success. I help students master the fundamentals of communication -- thinking, reading and writing -- so they can excel and conquer the world with confidence.

...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. I have taken three years of college-level Spanish. I am proficient in the following areas...

...to make connections with students and ensure that they feel comfortable expressing when they are confused and what they need help with instead of feeling intimidated. As a physics major, I have knowledge in the sciences, but my liberal arts education has allowed me to refine my reading, writing and language skills. I studied abroad for a semester in the Dominican Republic, as well as participated in two language immersion programs in Guatemala, providing me...

...I've specialized in audit, fraud investigation and federal VCR instructions (a natural sleep aid). But I also have a passion for English and literature. I excelled throughout school in writing and literature analysis. Want to figure out what on earth MacBeth is saying or why e.e. cummings thought grammar was optional? Let's do this! While very professional, my style is energetic and a bit quirky. I would love to tutor at any level: middle school,...

...with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. PSU operates on a quarter-system, which means you must learn and retain a lot of information in a short amount of time. This system taught me how to study difficult concepts effectively and quickly, and I believe I can teach students to do the same. My strengths in teaching are in Biology, Chemistry, Math, and English. I have also completed college-level courses in Physics, Psychology,...

...Most recently, I've spent my time in the US working for educational nonprofits like Teach For America and the KIPP charter network. I love teaching and learning - I believe everyone has their own learning style and am always happy to get innovative and find new learning techniques to ensure you're getting the most from your learning experience. Outside of teaching, I own my own small business which allows me to travel to Mexico a...

Hi My name is Ms. Feng and I started as a High school English Teacher; however the changing face of education has brought me several different experiences. I have taught AVID and study skills for Middle and High school; I have developed Chinese virtual curriculum for US students. I have tutored and counseled high school and middle school students in Math, English, SAT and College admissions essays.

I am currently working on my masters in Clinical Psychology and will be starting my PhD this fall.

...is incredibly difficult when everyone learns in a different way. Usually professors and teachers will use a method that most students can understand, and hope for the best. But what happens when you're one of the students that doesn't learn well with that technique? It was at that point, for me, that realized a tutor was my only hope of passing certain classes. Because the tutor could tell exactly where I was getting caught up,...

...the learning process. I enjoy learning new things, getting better at them, and helping others to learn as well. My work as a swim instructor for recalcitrant kiddos, behavioral specialist with young adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and adult men in psycho-educational groups have taught me that people learn best when they are intrinsically motivated and feel that they are in the driver's seat of their learning process. As such, my job as a...

...Public Schools while a graduate student. I moved to Oregon in 2011. I have taught people of all ages in many different subject areas. I enjoy writing and reading, which are two strengths of mine as an educator. I understand, as someone who has graded many papers, what makes a good paper and how to help a student produce one on their own. I also love history and took my tiny high school's only AP...

Learning should happen in a fun and supportive environment. Each student learns their own way and needs a different level of help, which is why I cater each lesson to the students specific needs and learning style. The right tutor can change the way one student feels about learning and accepting challenges.