Award-Winning HSPT Tutors in Portland, OR

...Math and ELA state tests, respectively. In addition to teaching, I have spent the last 1.5 years working on ELA curriculum design and teacher development for a network of schools in NYC and CT. I am also currently pursuing Master’s degrees in Children’s Literature (M.A.) and Library and Information Science (M.S.). I love tutoring many subjects and students of all ages, but I am especially passionate about reading. Struggling or reluctant readers often see reading...

...throughout the years, eventually earning a spot at my dream college and currently pursuing a career that I'm truly passionate about. I now wish to pay it forward and be a positive influence for the students that are frustrated in school. Based on my own experiences, I recognize how important it is to form a relationship with the student to where they are comfortable with seeking assistance and communicating their feelings and frustrations with me....

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 have in learning.

...Mathematics & Philosophy. I was a math tutor in high school and am looking forward to being a tutor again! I tutor a broad range of subjects; I studied math in college, but I'm also passionate about English. I believe everyone should have a chance to reach their educational potential, so I'm eager to help students prepare for standardized tests. In my free time I enjoy running, reading, listening to music, and making crafts with...

...is because I personally love to learn. I want other students to feel the same passion for learning and have the sense of satisfaction and accomplishment that I get when I do well in a class because of my hard work. I believe that any student that is determined enough and is given sufficient one-on-one attention can succeed in any subject that is troubling him or her. I enjoy being part of this process. I...

...Educational Leadership degree in order to obtain my certification to be a school principal! I am currently a 1st grade teacher. I love working with students and helping them to reach their goals! Learning should be intriguing and engaging, and I take pride in making it so for my students. While I am very familiar with elementary, I also love literature and psychology at the middle and high school level. I also know what it...

I am a UCSD Bioengineering graduate who is passionate about tutoring. I have had tutoring experience with middle school through college students in Math and Science . My tutoring philosophy is not only to help students solve a problem but also to help them understand the thought process of how a certain method is chosen to solve a problem. Higher levels of...

...and expectations in a range of grades. Since moving to the PA/NJ area, I am working as an itinerant teacher for the deaf and hard of hearing from grades 1 up to 12. Working with this demographic has allowed me to focus on literacy development regardless of hearing status as I work to accommodate students within the Common Core. My strongest skill set lies in literacy and I enjoy teaching history (especially American!). While I...

...New York. I graduated from Hofstra University in 2007 with a master's degree in Physical Education and earned a B.S. in Sociology from St. John's University in 1996. Brendan has a very relaxed, patient demeanor while at the same time keeping the bar set high for his students and for himself. He is relentlessly positive and always is focused on keeping students encouraged and believing in themselves. Brendan's former students speak fondly of his ability...

...to see faces shine during Aha moments of understanding and eventually see many of them improve their scores/performance. With regards to learning, I believe there are 3 keys: practice, practice and more practice! In other words, my message to you is be not afraid. Any seemingly complex knowledge can be learned with sufficient understanding and review. I am here to guide you every step of the way. When I am not working or teaching, I...