Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Portland, OR

...on using all of the skills that I have learner as an education and English student in order to help my students achieve their learning goals. I will use my own experiences with teaching to engage and motivate my students, and I will use my experiences as a writer and a reader to show students that what you learn in an educational setting can be used in different areas of their lives. Being a tutor...

I'm a 22-year old student in Connecticut dedicated to studying languages and teaching them.

...2011. Since, then I have taught private students and at schools both in New York City and in France, focusing on general English, ESL, and various standardized tests (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT/ACT), In addition to my teacher training, I am a writer, actor and performer, possessing excellent skills in communication and being in front of small or large groups of people. I have a burgeoning writing career, writing for various websites and working on a blog...

...the state of Connecticut, with a background in teaching a variety of subjects. I enjoy teaching and always take a patient, understanding approach as I help my students develop their abilities. My credentials include a B.A. from Columbia University in the City of New York, a master's degree from Yale University, and licenses to teach general education and special education. When not teaching, I play several instruments and enjoy any kind of live music.

Hello, I'm Jeff. I'm a professional educator with 22 years of teaching experience. My main expertise is writing and communication, but I am well versed in all aspects of English/Language Arts. I look forward to helping you and your child!

I'm a senior at CCSU with a Media Studies major and Creative Writing minor. I love reading, writing, history, psychology, and language in general!

...was supposed to do! I quickly understood what they meant. My whole life I've been a good student. I've taken challenging courses, studied, and tried my best. But getting good grades isn't the only thing that matters in life: it's applying intelligence to every situation that will carry you through life. This is what I teach and believe: how to use what you learn to help you succeed. I open minds, guiding people to think...

I have tutored students for the GMAT, GRE, SAT, ACT and LSAT for more than 15 years. I love it! As I tailor my instructions toward the unique needs of each student, my goal is to improve not only the student's performance but also the student's confidence as test day approaches.

I am a freshman at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying Russian, Political Science, and German. It would be an honor and a privilege to help you improve in your studies as previous tutors helped me improve in mine. I'm also fun!

...Psychology. During the academic year, I am employed as a certified writing tutor at Assumption College's Academic Support Center, and I continue my efforts in the summertime as an ESL assistant teacher for adult immigrants in Hartford, CT. Studying literature in Galway, Ireland and gaining travel experience in Europe has fueled my passion for language and culture, and I plan on teaching English abroad in a secondary school setting after graduation. In my spare time,...

...for over five years and have incorporated different learning styles and methodologies into my work, including Montessori, Reggio Amelia, and Reggio-inspired. I recently taught English at a British international school in mainland China. I am TEFL certified and have taught ESL for all age groups and levels. In addition to English, I have tutored GED studies (social studies and sciences), and K-12 general studies with a focus on history and language arts. My career as an...

...writing pedagogy. I have worked as a tutor in reading comprehension, composition, and editing for four years in various not-for-profit programs and at the University of Connecticut, including as a reading tutor for the nonprofit Connectikids, as a classroom assistant in English/Composition courses at a local high school, and as a Writing Center tutor and tutor in-residence at a local library for the entirety of my academic career. The majority of work I tutor in...

...years before moving to Cambridge, MA to work as a research associate at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where I have been working for two years with a group that studies functional genomics and cancer. This fall I will start a PhD program in Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Connecticut. In high school, I tutored English, and worked at the Museum of Natural Science in Raleigh for two years in...

...Of course, I can make fun exercise worksheets for areas such as punctuation and grammar rules, too. Last summer I translated the skills I earned through this on-campus job to Vietnam where I helped Vietnamese students prepare to apply to boarding schools and colleges in the U.S. I served as a teaching assistant for English and test-prep classes, from intermediate and advanced writing to SAT classes, TOEFL tutoring, and college essay consultations. It was a...

Hi! I'm Alex, a freshman at Dartmouth College. I've pursued my academic passions, particularly writing and literature, history, and mathematics passionately throughout high school, and now I would love to pass on the knowledge I've gained to students who are eager to learn. I work best with students who are attentive, focused, and have an open mind and a desire to improve their critical thinking skills.

...to tutoring resulting from my past student and tutoring experience at community college, and currently at a top 20 college/university. My specialties include all levels and types of writing including but not limited to: Research papers, college applications, and scholarship essays. I also instruct in how to properly scream without damaging the voice. Vocal techniques I teach and practice include: Heavy metal/hardcore screaming (false cord screams), Tuvan throat singing, and beatboxing. Let's have a great...

...education includes Bridgewater State University, and Bristol Community college, where I studied education and obtained my Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages certificate. I am experienced with tutoring a variety of academic subjects including English, Literature, Writing, English as a second language, Algebra, Biology, and Chemistry. I can also help you prepare for college placement exams such as the ACCUPLACER, build your study or note-taking skills, and be a guide to keep you motivated...

...years, and I love the opportunity to not just teach new ideas, but to connect with the students and learn from them. I enjoy the problem-solving nature of math and grammar, and the opportunity I have to turn academics into an interesting, enjoyable, and ultimately more rewarding experience. I love music of all kinds, the writing of George Saunders and John Steinbeck, basketball, and in the future I hope to start a career in the...

...given me feedback to further myself as a classroom teacher. The meetings and feedback have made it possible for me to push my students to heights I never thought imaginable looking at pre-assessments from the first week. Andrew Marshall, the Dean of Students, has given me strategies to better manage the classroom and to engage with students for them to understand the purpose of discipline being used in a classroom while letting them still have...

Hello! I am primarily a language tutor for high school-level English and Spanish. For English, this includes: writing, essay editing, and some AP test prep. For Spanish, it includes: vocabulary, grammar, reading, study skills, and also some AP test prep.