Top Social Studies Tutors serving Portland
Maxwell: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
...reduce the stresses and pressures of tutoring, not only allowing me to enhance my student's education but do so in a way that is most suited to their learning styles. I have gone through the college application process recently and would love to share my knowledge of standardized testing (study tips, general questions, and subject-specific tutoring), college preparation, and the application process. Outside of the classroom, I dance for Sabrosura (Yale's Premier Latin Dance team),...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 33
Daniel: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
I am a recent graduate from Becker College in Worcester with a B.A. in Interactive Media Design. I have previous experience tutoring middle school students for a public school system, as well as, experience teaching game design to ages 10-17 at a computer camp this past 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...
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Becker College - Bachelors, Interactive Media Design
SAT Verbal: 700
Max: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
...name is Max - I'm a senior at Yale College where I study Economics. I'm originally from Millburn, NJ. This year, I'm taking two semesters off from school to sing and travel the entire world with the Yale Whiffenpoofs, America's oldest collegiate a cappella singing group. Apart from singing, I'm is passionate about education, particularly in helping high school students achieve their academic goals as they work their way towards college. I volunteer in New...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
Jauneen: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
I have 23 years of experience teaching. I received my BA in elementary education and Biblical studies from Northeastern Bible College. I moved on to teach in classrooms, churches, small group settings, swimming pools (as a swim instructor) and even in my own home. As a homeschool mom, I teach my own children and am preparing them for college. I believe that if learning is boring, frustrating or upsetting, it's not being done right. We...
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Northeastern Bible College/Kings College - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Ethan: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
If you are looking for help in History, Social Studies, Test Prep, or Writing, look no further. I am a Certified History and Social Studies Teacher, a Teacher Consultant with the National Writing Project, and Have a long history of high achievement on several standardized tests. I am an expert in European History, especially Eastern Europe. No one knows or can better teach you European History than me. Most of all though, no one is...
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Eastern Connecticut State University - Bachelors, History and Social Science
Chris: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
Few people view standardized tests with joy or fondness. It's hard to accept that a single number, derived from hasty answers to abstract questions, can play such a huge role in your future. My own experience as test-taker and test-teacher has convinced me that as a tool for evaluating students, standardized testing has its share of flaws. But the tests aren't unfair or unbeatable; they challenge you to learn a specific language. I don't mean...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Elizabeth: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
...sit at one table and I would help each one individually, staying on my toes going from one subject to the next. In high school I was also the associate editor of our school news magazine for two years and I took several Advanced Placement classes- US History, European History, English Language and Composition, Biology, BC Calculus, and US Government and Politics. In high school I was also a TA for an AP government and...
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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
Robert: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
...any questions and providing guidance both in and out of the lab in order to fully grasp the material. While as an undergraduate I was given the privilege of being recommended by one of my professors to privately tutor a student who was struggling in class. It was through this private tutoring that I realized I truly enjoy helping others succeed. Through tutoring this student it brought me great satisfaction helping this student who struggled...
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St. Thomas Aquinas College - Bachelors, Forensic Science
University of New Haven - Current Grad Student, Forensic Science - Criminalistics
Charles: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
Hello everyone! I love to learn and I love to help others learn. I'm a BS in Physics and I'm confident I can help with any math or physics.... When solving math and physics problems the best place to start is with the fundamentals. Sometimes I have to start with, "So what happens when you let go of your pencil?" Or, "When I divide by ten on this side what do I have to do to...
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University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelors, Physics
Katherine: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
During my years as a student, I had a hard time remembering concepts and terms. I had a near perfect attendance record, but still struggled with performing well on tests. I thought to myself, why was this happening? Students have so much pressure to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling
ACT English: 34
Tessa: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
...scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of the past such as Plato, Virgil, Aquinas, and Anselm. I love to read and to discuss what I've read, and I heartily appreciate a good philosophical argument. Extracurricularly, I write musicals, one of which premiered at Yale last year, and attend Yale Political Union meetings to debate the pros and cons of various fiscal and social policies until the crack of dawn.
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Kyleen: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
I love teaching! Even in the craziness of the pandemic, I am astounded at the resilience of my students and the flexibility of my colleagues. I would not want to repeat the past 18 months, but what I have taken away from it is knowing that I can make lessons engaging and entertaining, that games are a great way to teach and review content, and that building relationships with my students must be a top...
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Fairfield University - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Educational Psychology
Meaghan: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
Hi there! I am excited to use my knowledge to help you. I graduated from law school among the top of my class and scored in the 90th percentile on the bar exam. I have tutored numerous individuals in various topics, from political science and literature to bar prep.
Education & Certification
American University - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
Quinnipiac University - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Jeffrey: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
...to all students. For the majority of my teaching career I have worked with multilingual/English language learners and this has become a passion I didn't expect, but has really become a very rewarding part of my career. When I am not working with students I love to travel; the highlight of my travels was winning a fellowship for 1 teacher to travel through China alone for a month (which included a week in Tibet). It was...
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University of Hartford - Bachelor in Arts, Education
Central Connecticut State University - Masters in Education, Education
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Joshua: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
Hi there! I graduated from Stanford University with degrees in Philosophy and Literature, with a focus on European literature. I'm excited to tutor in mathematics, writing, literature, biology, and standardized testing. I wrote my thesis on mathematical logics, and I especially love logic, discrete maths, 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...
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Stanford - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Logan: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
I'm a New York native, and just graduated from University of Oxford with a BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE). I've worked with multiple companies and as an independent tutor for over 2 years and have taught a range of subjects, including Economics and Politics (through University level) and Calculus, Statistics, Spanish, US History, Chemistry, and Geography (through AP level). I'm also experienced in university admissions coaching, including SAT/ACT tutoring and advising on personal...
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University of Oxford - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
Benjamin: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
...my name is Ben. I am a graduate from the University of Bridgeport, a student of International Relations and World Languages. My speciality is History, Political Science, Economics, as well as writing. I'm extremely comfortable with any of the AP tests in these subjects, and also very comfortable helping improve scores on the writing and reading sections of the SAT or GRE. I can get your papers up to A+ strength, whether you need someone...
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University of Bridgeport - Bachelors, International Political Economy and Diplomacy
GRE Quantitative: 153
Barbara: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
I began my career in diagnostic imaging, graduating from Mount Sinai School of Radiologic Technology in 1974. I worked in various areas, including interventional radiography, mammography, general radiography and fluoroscopy. Sonography became available for clinical use a few years later and I began training in that imaging modality as well. Throughout the years I worked at various clinical settings, hospitals, clinics, private medical offices. Each of these locations hosted diagnostic imaging students and throughout the...
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University of Hartford - Bachelor, BA-Advanced Medical Imaging
Alan: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
I have a BS in Chemistry and a MA in Education. I have 15 years teaching experience in both public and private schools. I have been science department head in two different schools. In addition I have over 50 years of tutoring experience. While teaching, I was advisor to a variety of clubs. I enjoy seeing students understand concepts that they do not initially grasp. This is true in science and math.
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Suzanne: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
I have 36 years of classroom experience teaching elementary school children in all areas of the curriculum. I also have 2 1\2 years as an online tutor for a public school district. As an online tutor, I provided instruction and assessment for elementary school students with a variety of abilities. I was responsible for planning, implementing and assessing all online activities. I earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Connecticut State University in Elementary...
Education & Certification
Central Connecticut State University - Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
Eastern Connecticut State University - Master of Science, Human Services
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