Top Literature Tutors serving Portland
Vanessa: Portland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
...Altruism and serving as a Visiting Researcher in food policy at the University of Cambridge. After graduating, I spent time as a researcher in political science and history and mentored students working towards attending top schools in the US and UK, providing one-on-one help with applications and developing seminars on topics like Sociology and English. Most recently, I have started a non-profit organization in Ecuador focused on educating families about healthy cooking and providing nutritional...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Social Studies Teacher Education
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 31
Eric: Portland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
...teacher consultant with the Connecticut Writing Project (UCONN), a representative and fellow with the Yale New Haven Teachers' Institute and a national fellow with the Yale National Initiative Teacher's Institute. I have coauthored the New Haven Public Schools English curriculum for grades 11 and 12. I have been teaching for eight years and working with youth in the nonprofit sector for over a decade. Outside of school, my passions are social justice, writing and my...
Education & Certification
Southern Connecticut State University - Bachelors, English
Sarah Lawrence College - Masters, Writing
Niko: Portland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
...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 performance. I am adaptable and am willing to work with students to the extent possible as a tutor to help them achieve...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations
University of California-Los Angeles - PHD, Near Eastern Languages and Cultures
Jessica: Portland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
...9th-12th graders in a wide range of subjects while earning my teaching license. After that, I taught 3rd and 4th grade where my students earned best in state scores on their end of year state test. In fact, my students in my final year of teaching were ranked #1 and #2 in the state of Massachusetts on their Math and ELA state tests, respectively. In addition to teaching, I have spent the last 1.5 years...
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Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, Child Development, French
Simmons School of Library and Information Science - Masters, Children's Literature, Library and Information Science
GRE Verbal: 163
Ryan: Portland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
I am a true New England boy, and am an alumnus of Wesleyan, Yale and Uconn Law School. I was a double major in Political Science and Psychology and enjoy the intersection of the two. I have taught for over twenty years most recently as a professor of Law and Criminology at UB. I also lived in Hong Kong and taught test prep to some of the world's most aspirational students.
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of Connecticut - Doctor of Laws, Legal Studies
Ellis: Portland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
...of SAT Reading Comprehension, Writing and Grammar, and essay and term paper writing. I pride myself in bringing out the best in my tutees, in making them feel valued and respected. They reciprocate those feelings and become both challenged and motivated. The results show it. My education speaks for itself: Trinity College (B.A., CUM LAUDE), University of Pennsylvania Law School (JURIS DOCTOR). Education and the success of my tutees means everything to me. Our work...
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Trinity College Hartford CT - Bachelors, Modern Languages
University of Pennsylvania School of Law - PHD, Law
Carly: Portland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
...years, I have fallen in love with the art of tutoring. From Shakespeare to Steven King, my love for literature and writing allows me to make each lesson fun. Using interactive techniques, hands-on approaches, and student-guided sessions, I help students achieve goals and grow academically. Having just received my BA in English, I can tutor a wide variety of subjects such as writing, reading comprehension, poetry, creative workshops, and more. Please feel free to reach...
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Western New England University - Bachelor, English
Cody: Portland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
...of my professional life teaching -- as a classroom teacher, substitute teacher, a special education paraprofessional and as a theatre teaching artist. I'm also a playwright and work for a nonprofit arts center in downtown Hartford. I'm passionate about education, and I love the experience of one-on-one teaching. It's my way of giving back to the incredible teachers that shaped my childhood and offered me the doors to the professional experiences I've been fortunate enough...
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Bachelors, Theatre - Arts Administration
Elizabeth: Portland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
...I have confidence in tutoring a wide range of subjects and ages because I love to learn and love helping others learn. Seeing someone struggle for so long and have them finally ‘get it’ is amazing to watch as their confidence grows and they blossom as a person. My favorite subjects to teach are History, Geography, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Microbiology. I find science in general a fascinating subject because I enjoy understanding how...
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Grand Valley State University - Bachelor of Science, Cell and Molecular Biology
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Master of Science, Infectious Disease and Microbiology
Marty: Portland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
...that job ever since, and loving it. I'm active in my local Lutheran church and served as its financial secretary. I'm currently an elder in my church. I've taught in summer school and in after school programs too. I do love teaching... that's why I can't seem to leave it. These days I'm employed as a paraprofessional at Middletown High School. I spend a lot of my spare time with my grandson, Joshua, who is...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Mathematics Education
Wesleyan University - Masters, Mathematics
State of Connecticut - Certificate, Mathematics Teacher Education
Justin: Portland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
Hello! My name is Justin Hyland and I am a graduate of Fordham University and the University of Connecticut School of Law. My areas of knowledge include legal academics, bar exam prep, and English language and literature.
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Connecticut - Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies
Joshua: Portland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
...probability theory, and game theory. I have tutored, course assisted, and led my own courses at Stanford University, Wesleyan University, and more. I work best with students grades 6 and onward in subject areas and on standardized tests. I also enjoy working with college students and students preparing for graduate applications. I believe that the development of critical analysis skills is the most important thing I can teach, and I'm excited to tailor my approach...
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Stanford - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Marisol: Portland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
I love learning about my students' hobbies and interests, and strive to connect these with the material I tutor them on.
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Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Katie : Portland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
I graduated from the University of Connecticut with degrees in both Accounting and English. I worked as an accountant for a year before I went back to school to earn my Masters in Education. I currently teach high school English and Theater. As a tutor, I use modeling and mini-lessons to help my students reach their potential.
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, English and Accounting
University of Connecticut - Masters, Curriculum and Instruction
Jorge: Portland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
Hi, my name is Jorge. I graduated in 2018 from Sacred Heart University, where I studied politics and writing. I am applying to law school now to begin next fall. My long term goal is to be appointed to serve on the federal judiciary. I also enjoy hiking, listening to podcasts and fantasy football.
Education & Certification
Sacred Heart University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Alesia: Portland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
...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 likes to take a rigorous standardized test and feel unprepared. In addition to my...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Psychology
Southern Connecticut State University - Masters, Education
Kevin: Portland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
...worked in the newspaper industry for two years as a journalist. I recently published my first book. I have taught kids from kindergarten to senior year of high school as a substitute teacher, coached an undefeated JV boys soccer team, and have spent years tutoring kids in college and in high school. I use the information I've gathered from my various adventures to keep learning engaging and fun. I believe learning takes work and dedication,...
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Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science - Bachelors, Environmental Studies
Daniel: Portland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
...summer. My favorite thing to teach is game design because that is what I am most passionate about but I also enjoy teaching in general. I find it very rewarding to teach and help students learn, especially, when it is a subject they are not comfortable with. This is due to many students thinking that they are just unable to learn a subject that they struggle with but I believe anyone can learn anything if...
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Becker College - Bachelors, Interactive Media Design
SAT Verbal: 700
Mark: Portland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
I'm a Harvard graduate applying to graduate schools. I've worked in tech, consulting and academia. I've tutored grades 5-12 for 5+ years. My most recent student went from failing 10th grade geometry to getting perfect scores on her exams. I think it's very important not only to understand the material, but to know how to study. I'm enthusiastic about sharing the learning techniques I've developed with others.
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
GRE: 337
GRE Quantitative: 168
GRE Verbal: 170
Riya: Portland Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Portland, OR
...up my master's program at Relay Graduate School for Education in New Haven, CT. I am originally from New Jersey, and have been living in Connecticut for a year now; so far I love it here! I enjoy working with student's from all backgrounds and all ages. My favorite age group(s) to work with are grades seven through twelve. I am going to be a high school English teacher, so that is my passion. I...
Education & Certification
Montclair State University - Bachelor of Education, English
Relay Graduate School of Education - Masters in Education, Education
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