Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

...native Chinese speaker with a deep passion for Chinese literature and history, I have always been captivated by the richness of the language and its cultural significance. While I hold a Ph.D. in science, my love for teaching has led me to share the beauty and practicality of the Chinese language with others. With over a billion speakers worldwide, Chinese is not only a gateway to a vast cultural heritage but also an invaluable skill...

...like to use games and role playing to practice with them, because it's fun and applicable to real-life conversations. I like to have students practice writing and discuss the history and background of the Chinese culture, so they can understand the meaning of the Chinese characters and language in a better way. If students don't understand the history, Chinese can be hard for them to remember. I also like to focus on practicing conversations in...

...I found it only natural that I wanted to become a teacher myself. There is nothing like the kind of impact a good teacher can make on the course of your life. For that reason, I love being involved in education and having the chance to help students learn. I love having the chance to meet together with students trying to better their lives and their minds, and to provide them with assistance on their...

...experience that is both linguistically enriching and culturally vibrant. These themes not only make the language come alive but also help students gain a deeper appreciation for the context in which it is spoken. Whether you're preparing for travel, academic pursuits, or professional development, I aim to build your confidence and fluency through practical conversation and meaningful cultural exploration. Outside of academia, I enjoy exploring global cultures and travel. I'm also active in community service...

Education is my passion. I love learning and sharing that learning with others! I have had the good fortune to study abroad briefly in Spain and France as well as teach English in South Korea. I have tutored previously and look forward to continuing here. Whether you are exploring the structure of the human brain, the French language, or places past and present, I am here to help. ... Learning a subject comes from passion. Passion...

...as the foundation of my classes. Lessons must have meaning for students, and it is my priority to develop engaging, relevant classes for each of my students. Last, my lessons will provide real-world skills and information. We speak and write every day, and whatever we learn in the classroom can be directly applied to our daily lives. In my class, we will focus on skills that quickly translate to the real world. Please contact me...

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...my students. Since graduation, I have entered the workforce in media relations. I started out as an Account Executive for a Portland radio station. I spent three years working on marketing campaigns for different clients and businesses. The job allowed me to hone my writing and public speaking skills. I now work as a Public Relations Coordinator for the technology company, FLIR Systems. I cultivate relationships with the media, write press releases and coordinate events....

Effective Chinese Tutou specializing in speaking and Test Prep Skill

...a thing as a bad student. I am very aware of the existence of bad teachers. These teachers often end up teaching English or Foreign Languages. The thing that often differentiates a good from a bad teacher is the ability to empathize. Bad teachers will have little patience for the student who is struggling to learn the things that the teacher has had years to internalize. A good teacher on the other hand should never...

I have worked at a number of elementary and middle schools in Portland Public and surrounding school districts. I have experience delivering curriculum, managing student behavior and fostering a supportive learning environment.

...subject. I enjoy it because literature and language can be confusing, but with the right guide, they can be fun! My education begins with a lifetime of reading all the good literature I could get my hands on, day and night. After getting my BA in English Creative Writing in 2006 from LSU, I went back to school for English Secondary Education. Then I taught English as a second language to young Korean children in...

...included calculus, chemistry (AP and introductory), organic chemistry, and analytical chemistry. I particularly enjoy tutoring introductory chemistry because I find that the broad range of topics covered offers many different opportunities to find chemistry examples in everyday life! I think that to love and understand any subject, it's important to see examples of it in everyday activities; it can be very difficult to wrap your head around complex concepts when you're using complex examples, and...

...a Pomona College graduate with majors in Biology and Spanish. I was recently in medical school but discontinued due to changes in career goals. I have ample experience tutoring both high school and college students in a variety of subjects, but especially enjoy tutoring STEM-courses, qualifying exams and Spanish. I have always enjoyed the opportunity of playing a supportive role in the academic growth of students and look forward to also playing a mentorship role...

...a current graduate student in the Environmental Engineering program at UC Berkeley, and I LOVE teaching and talking about math and science! I spent the past two years in Mozambique teaching 11th and 12th grade physics and computer technology with the U.S. Peace Corps. Prior to moving abroad, I graduated with a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Oregon State University. As a tutor and mentor, I am passionate about helping students reach their full potential...

I love teaching! It's so rewarding to help people figure things out. Aside from teaching, I enjoy books, coffee, and video games with my friends.

...I am not the primary educator, but rather someone who offers what a student might not necessarily have at school: personalized, one-on-one support and assistance, designed to meet the needs of the student, and tailored around how best the student learns and engages with their subjects. Because of that, I find working with students to be very rewarding. Each student is different, and making it possible to better myself as an educator, and allowing me...

...was also a private Chinese tutor for two kids (age six and thirteen) from one American family who was living in China, as well as an adult from Australia. Through my teaching experiences, I've found I teach language in a friendly, patient, and interesting way. I also earned my Master's Degree in Academy of Art University in San Francisco, majoring in Fashion Merchandising. I worked for a jewelry company and a home fashion textile company...

...well as with general and special education (ADHD) students. A core belief that drives me is that I have an inexhaustible hope that everyone is capable of improvement.My recent career history consists primarily of mental health service and care provider experience, although I plan to one day enter into a career involving teaching or therapy. I would characterize my tutoring style as patient, collaborative, resourceful/creative and optimistic. For fun I enjoy running and triathlons, puzzles/games,...

...designed a beginning Spanish language and culture curriculum, and created age appropriate materials and techniques to lead students in songs and group activities. Prior to that, I taught an eighth grade Spanish class, my main responsibilities included creating the curriculum, assigning and grading work, and directed final presentation demonstrating work learned throughout the course. As a dedicated volunteer committed to building community through education, I work with the non-profit organizations, The New Old Time Chautauqua...