Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Gresham, OR

...problems and questions. When I'm not working I spend my time hiking at the Sandy River Delta with my husky puppy, Kili, or whipping up new vegan recipes. I love to read, especially modern fiction and historical biographies, and try to travel as much as I am able; my most recent trip was to Italy,...

...became fluent in Spanish. I continued my language studies at the University of Wisconsin, Madison as a senior in high school when my family returned to the States. When I entered college at Lewis & Clark, I decided to continue my academic Spanish and pursued a major in Spanish Literature. As a part of my...

...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...

...writing, including college application essays and publisher query letters. When I am not teaching, I write fiction (my debut book, From the Caves, won several national awards) and my shorter works have appeared in Poets & Writers, Longreads, The Kenyon Review, CRAFT Literary Magazine, New Orleans Review, and elsewhere. Learn more at theaprieto.com.... I aim to motivate my students by breaking down tasks or assignments into critical, but attainable steps. It is my goal to promote...

...back in the area to coach rowing and tutor before beginning my postgraduate studies in the fall. I am passionate about language, literature, and finding ways to help people improve their academic abilities (as well as their athletic abilities!). I'd love to help you un-puzzle your puzzles, develop your talents, and achieve your goals.

...and of The London School of Economics, where I earned my M.S. in Organizational and Social Psychology. Since college, I have tutored SATs, GREs, and various school subjects to private clients and groups of students of all ages in Connecticut, Wyoming, and Colorado. In my spare time, I play ultimate frisbee and trivia, and spend...

...student I work with, to build and maintain trust, and I work with them off of that base. I understand that all people have distinct learning styles and needs and I try to anticipate those needs and account for them in any lessons and practice I do. My passion is special education, as I believe...

...the same brainpower as other animals. That means, by refining your literary skills, you literally expand your mind. That is why I love teaching Reading, Writing, and Literature. I refuse to spoon feed my students information. Instead, I will guide them through their assignments and nudge them in the right direction so they can discover...

I have been teaching English for the past two years and I love what I do. I have my B.A. in English and International Affairs. After graduating, I completed a TEFL training program for over two hundred hours. My next educational adventure will be to earn my MPA.

...your strengths and tackle your weaknesses. Your education is very personal, so it is only just that your learning plan be individualized as well! Whether you are having a hard time with a subject, or you are struggling to manage your time between school, homework, and after-school activities, I am here to help with all....

...These experiences taught me much about children's varied learning styles and the unique challenges involved in learning literacy. As a certified ESL teacher in a private school in Ha Noi, Vietnam, I devised original lesson plans, engaging my younger students with games that incorporated physical movement and organizing more socially interactive small group lessons for...

...the learner in online environments much like Varsity Tutors. Recently, I returned from a year of teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in Thailand to both adults and children; it was an incredible experience learning new teaching techniques and earning my TEFL. I continue to teach because I am passionate about helping others meet...

...School. I loved school and continue to broaden my interests through classes and new experiences even with my professional position. I benefited from tutoring in various subjects including test prep, that was critical to my success. I also think editing is a crucial component to bettering one's writing skills and one-on-one feedback can greatly help.

Hi, I'm Garrett and I love the world! I love to travel, learn foreign languages, try new foods, and meet new people.

Hi! My name is Amber, I've been working in education for 5 years. I've tutored, substituted, and taught my own classes. I've had experience either tutoring or teaching English, Social Studies, Science, Math, and Theatre Arts. I've worked with elementary, middle, and high school students.

Hi! I am a certified elementary teacher available for online and local in person tutoring. I hold a master's degree in teaching and a bachelor's degree in Public Health Education. I currently teach English Language Arts in an International IB school.

...I hiked from Canada to Southern Oregon on the Pacific Crest Trail before going home to Georgia and teaching adult volunteers to be informed and effective monitors of absentee ballot processing during the election. I am a proud product of Atlanta Public Schools, and I think that every student has a right to an engaging,...

...I decided to earn my degree. In pursuit of communicating well with others, and coupled with a deep love of storytelling, I earned my undergraduate degree in English. I have an emphasis on understanding new ideas alongside a fresh reexamination of old ones, with the viewpoint that each person is an individual with a unique...

...through tutoring sessions. I grew up in a small agricultural town near Reno, NV and most recently lived in Los Angeles before moving to the Portland area. I love language and had a book of poetry published. I think everybody is a better writer and storyteller than they give themselves credit for, and I want...

...classmates learn and understand any issue we happen upon, from French conjugation to the economic shortfalls of the former Soviet Union. I am deeply interested in History, Literature, and Politics. Upon the completion of my graduate work, I hope to earn a commission as a JAG officer in the Armed Forces. In high school, I...