Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Oregon

My name is Allison, and I graduated from Yale University. I majored in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and am hoping to attend medical school next fall. I am currently working as a postgraduate researcher at Yale School of Medicine and am looking forward to working with students through Varsity Tutors!

...to private college student & tutor, to Elementary teacher, to graduate school at the University of Cambridge - I have pretty much done it all. I know what it takes to succeed in different learning contexts, and have years of experience helping individuals reach their specific goals. I believe that each mind and way of...

...and will be starting my Ph.D next year. I was born and raised in Philadelphia and have travelled to a few other countries through study abroad programs and international conferences. I've been to China several times and love to practice my Chinese with others! I love to teach math and science and have served as...

...and Latin. I've been tutoring and advising students for the past five years and find that helping students understand and master a concept is immensely gratifying for me. My specialities include tutoring languages like Spanish and Latin and STEM fields (chemistry, biology, physics). I can also help with college test prep and essay writing, as...

...up in CT before going to Smith College where I studied European history and education. I spent my junior year abroad in Paris, France and fell in love with the city and its history so much that I moved there after college to get my master's degree from the Sorbonne in early modern French history....

...in front of classes. When applying for the graduate teaching award, numerous students wrote me letters of recommendation stating that I was instrumental in them passing the class, because I was able to communicate difficult concepts in easy-to-undertand manners. My teaching philosophy is to guide and show, not tell, students how to complete complex problems...

...student at Yale Divinity School. I did my undergraduate schooling at Brown University where I received a B.A. in Health and Human Biology. I have spent a lot of time tutoring and mentoring students ranging from elementary-age (~9 & 10 years old) to adults in their late 50s. I have been very privileged to attend...

...Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience with a minor in Applications of Computing. I am currently a graduate student at Yale University studying for a PhD in Cognitive Psychology. I have had previous experience mentoring undergraduate students while in Princeton. I tutor a variety of subjects, including Math (ranging from Pre-Algebra to AP Calculus BC), Psychology,...

...prep. I received 5's on my AP tests myself and truly understand how taxing preparing for these exams can be I'm here to help! I also self-studied for exams such as AP Human Geography as these were not offered at my high school as courses (I received a 5), as well as for AP European...

...session. Among the things that my students and their parents enjoy about working with me is my approachability, sense of humor, and dedication to ensuring their success. I highly value the role that my own teachers played in my upbringing, so I take the responsibility of working with students seriously (and enthusiastically!).

A lover of learning dedicated to helping students believe in their own intelligence and cultivate their curiosity.

...participants in society by giving them the educational confidence needed. I started tutoring, mentoring and teaching dance at the age of fourteen. I have worked in corporate America, and the non profit sector but my passion has always remained with children. I have a daughter and I give my students as much as I would...

...Los Angeles where I taught and tutored 9th-11th grade students in Math (Algebra), Science (Biology, Chemistry, Foundations), English (English 9, English 10, and College Application writing). I am now in Medical school but I still love to work with students of all types. I believe every student has a unique learning style that should direct...

...no matter what age you are." Amanda graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 2012 with both a Masters and Bachelors of Science for Mechanical Engineering. She worked for 5 years with a federal contractor as a Structural and Design Engineer, as well as a Process engineer, teaching employees how to strategically develop concept designs using...

...nurse! My academic interests mostly relate to animals: zoology, evolutionary ecology, paleozoology, social evolution, and phylogenetics. I also love studying history, and will always assert that nothing happens in a historical vacuum. In my free time I do a lot of reading and a lot of writing, on topics ranging from politics to science to...

I am a junior English major studying at Vassar College. I am committed to helping students develop advanced reading skills, teaching them analytical tools to improve their writing, and tailoring my lessons to their individual strengths and learning approaches.

In addition to working as a volunteer tutor for the past fourteen years, I have taught middle school, high school, and college English. My commitment to helping students learn to read and write well is well-established.

I'm a young college graduate with endless curiosity, a passion for learning, and a love of teaching. If you're having trouble with your homework, feel confused by a concept, or need help on a paper I'm here to help.

...I have varied experiences working as an assistant director of a day camp, online tutor, online adjunct professor, lead Special Education and English liaison teacher, as well as several teaching publications. I am a certified teacher in moderate learning disabilities, English, ESL and have training in Orton Gillingham and Wilson reading programs!

...in neuroscience at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. As a veteran nanny, camp counselor, and teacher's assistant, I have a ton of experience working with kids in both an academic and recreational setting. I want to make lessons riveting and engaging, so I will always try to incorporate your passions into the learning...