Award-Winning History Tutors serving Portland, OR

...which communication from both sides is 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...

...interests of language and art by working as a translator at an art museum in the Middle East! You can see me in my photo walking the ruins of a 4th century synagogue, examining the carved stone work. Breaking down a language into its basic grammatical parts is something I very much enjoy, and I hope I can be of help to anyone who needs it. Explaining works of art - and studying for the AP...

...where I can help them draw connections between the past and present. Public speaking is another passion of mine. I believe that effective communication is key to making an impact, whether in a classroom, a community setting, or a healthcare environment. Sharing knowledge and engaging others in meaningful dialogue energizes me and reinforces my commitment to helping others understand complex topics. Outside of academics and teaching, I find solace in nature through hiking. Exploring the...

...Political Science, I found myself living in Thailand and working as a full time Social Studies and English teacher. A year later, I began working at a new school back in the U.S. where I had the opportunity to teach a wide variety of subjects including U.S. Government, Intro to Law, Comparative Government, Middle School Math, Art, Music, and Theater. In all of my classes, I love to focus on interactive and collaborative assignments and...

...can provide both structured tutoring, where I assign work in between sessions, and more free-form tutoring. I can tutor topics regarding medicine (including MCAT) or medical terminology as well topics in chemistry (high school/intro college chemistry and organic chemistry), biology (high school/college), and statistics (AP statistics specificaly). I joined Varsity Tutors to give students an easy resource to access when they are struggling. I also can help students with writing assignments for ANY class as...

...the middle school to the graduate school level. I am fluent in several languages. I worked as a T.A. for a writing class at a university and have experience editing undergraduate writing. I understand the perspective of college professors and T.A.'s and can help students achieve the level of writing and analysis that professors expect from them on papers and exams. The students with whom I have worked in the past have improved their academic...

...mentoring medical students, assisting peers, or guiding patients through complex health information. I believe that the same analytical and problem-solving skills that have shaped my medical career will allow me to guide students toward academic excellence in subjects like biology, chemistry, and health sciences. My teaching philosophy is centered on making challenging topics accessible and fostering an environment where students feel confident in asking questions and thinking critically. With my medical background, I understand the...

...track. I am currently a grad student at the Yale School of Public Health. Throughout my undergraduate career, I have instructed SAT/ACT classes for low-income students in the Los Angeles area. I truly believe that education is the gateway to success. It is my teaching philosophy to ensure that each student has individualized attention. I work to enhance a student's strengths and work on their weaknesses. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, travel, weightlifting, hiking,...

...our teaching team while spearheading an 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...

I am an educator who aims to create a comforting, positive, and multimodal learning environment for my students. I aim to provide each student with the most influential instruction as well as resources they require in order to enhance their learning.

...I also absolutely love languages. Aside from being a native Spanish speaker, I have been studying Italian for the last four years and feel confident tutoring in these subjects. Another subject I enjoy tutoring is Standardized Testing, where I help high school students prepare for exams like the SAT, PSAT, and ACT. Preparing for these exams is crucial in order to achieve a good score, and I always make sure that my students are comfortable...

Aspiring PhD candidate resident in Connecticut. I have lived in five countries (my birthplace Peru as well as the Dominican Republic, Panama, Nicaragua, and the United States). I speak English and Spanish fluently, and am self-teaching Quechua. From undertaking the International Baccalaureate program in high school, through my graduation (with honours) from the University of Connecticut, to my current master's program, I have a solid and multifaceted background in the social sciences and history.

I'm a history loving, multi-lingual, globetrotting teacher with 5 years experience in high school classrooms. My specialties include World History, US History, Civics, French language, French literature, Spanish 1-3, English, Essay Writing, Literature, Vocabulary, and more.

I am a junior at Johns Hopkins University studying biomedical engineering and applied mathematics. I have tutored elementary through high school students in my area in some capacity for the past four years. I am most passionate about math and science (particularly chemistry), though I am well versed in a broad range of subjects. In my spare time, I enjoy playing tennis and eating lots of good food.

...how to interest my non-mathematical peers with complex scientific subjects. Many undergraduates, fresh out of high school, have developed a strong distaste for the exact sciences, often a consequence of having never been introduced to the interesting fringes of what physics and math seek to describe. My approach to tutoring is a patient, step by step process which seeks to build a students intuition from key concepts. Memorization, of all but the most elemental concepts,...

...of classical education. This truth arises via the cultivation of keener abilities of judgment and analysis, within the mind of the pupil. The student is encouraged through an array of pedagogical techniques, with a resilient focus toward understanding the character and mindset of each learner. The classroom atmosphere is one charged with curiosity, breeding a desire to inherit the passion of the subject taught, demonstrated by my living out the wealth of being a life-long...

...ecology, evolutionary biology, and theatre arts. My goal is not merely just to help students raise their test grades, but to take ownership of their learning and find joy in their academic studies. I am dedicated to helping students discover their strengths in learning and apply them to areas of difficulty. I work well with all age groups and can easily adapt my tutoring style to each students' age and educational needs. I guide all...

I have had 25 years teaching experience on the elementary level. I taught Kindergarten for 19 years. I have been teaching 5th grade for the last 6 years. I have always taught in an inclusion classroom. ... I believe that all children have the ability and right to learn. My goal is to instill a love of learning in all children. I would like all children to have the confidence to overcome any difficulties they may...

Hi my name is Kelsey and I'm excited to work with you! I'm a college student at Stony Brook University pursing a degree in Psychology and Public Health, I'm also working on my associates degree in Biology. I graduated high school in 2017 and was a member of the National Honors Society and the World Language Honors Society. I look forward to working with you.

...multiple companies and as an independent tutor for over 2 years and have taught a range of subjects, including Economics and Politics (through University level) and Calculus, Statistics, Spanish, US History, Chemistry, and Geography (through AP level). I'm also experienced in university admissions coaching, including SAT/ACT tutoring and advising on personal statements and supplemental essays. Prior to Oxford, I attended the Taft School, where I worked as a peer tutor in several subjects and volunteered...