Award-Winning HSPT Tutors in Gresham, OR

...from Chaucer to more modern classics. Reading is a lens for seeing the world; alternatively, writing is a lens through which the world may see the author. I first fell in love with these subjects for those reasons. I also enjoy tutoring social studies and basic math through middle school as well. On my own...

...which involves learning geography and social studies, tutoring in middle-school and high-school classrooms, teaching English as a second language to adults, and one-on-one tutoring in Math and Language Arts. I tutor Math up through Algebra II, middle and high school English & grammar, and the core subjects of middle school. My intent, when tutoring, is...

...their education. I help guide students in the right direction and teach them the skills needed, but ultimately, I am there to help them build their academic confidence and discover that their own potential is limitless. Outside of tutoring, I consider myself a very well rounded person. I enjoy playing volleyball, working out, and watching...

...show you how it is a trick question, and teach you how to spot similar tricks in the future. Just like counting to 100 (or even 1,000,000,000) is no longer scary once you learn how the numbers are combined, so too the placement exams will lose their bite once you learn how they are constructed...

I am a Structural Engineering graduate from UCSD. I specialize in tutoring Math, Science, and test prep (SAT, AP, etc.), though I feel confident tutoring in a wide-range of subject areas. Some of my hobbies include sports (football and soccer) and video games. I look forward to working with you!

...reading, writing and French. My favorite to teach is reading, because it's a door to so many other cool things (like Sherlock Holmes stories!). I think all good tutoring experiences are built on a trusting, respectful relationship, so I really try to get to know my students. Tutoring is more fun for everyone involved if...

...As a tutor, I am very patient and encouraging, and look for creative ways to engage my students in learning. I believe that every student has the potential to shine if given the right attention, and I am particularly driven to help any student who is struggling to stay motivated in school.... As a tutor, I like to emphasize effort over results. Students often feel anxious about the prospect of failing, or making mistakes, and this anxiety can impact their capacity for learning. I encourage my students to view mistakes as opportunities for growth, and to judge themselves not on the basis of their achievements, but on the basis of the effort they put forth.

...for students to overcome this obstacle in order to reach their goals. I take a great deal of pleasure in helping people through this process as a result and hope the experiences I impart can be of use to them. I am particularly passionate about aiding others in studying history and improving their writing skills;...

...The final area that most students seek help from me is SAT prep. Having scored very well on the SAT, in addition to taking SAT classes when I was a student, allows me to not only help students improve on excelling in the SAT tests, but allows me to relate with students personally as I...

Hi, my name is Naomi, and I am happy to tutor for Varsity Tutors. I study English literature and philosophy, so reading and writing are my strongest suits, but I am glad to help in any of my listed subjects. Please send me a message to let me know how I can be of assistance!