Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Portland, OR

...as I can, which usually keeps me traveling several months out of the year. This year (2023), I've spent two months in Utah and two in Michigan. I love to cook, read, play video games (currently working my way through Breath of the Wild!), play with my cats, and enjoy the outdoors when it's not too hot & humid! I can't wait to help you gain confidence and achieve your goals!

...and it is my mission to provide them with the tools and supports they need to thrive. Through my previous roles as an educator, I have honed my ability to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of my students, ensuring that each individual receives the personalized attention they deserve. I am an organized and creative individual, with strong communication skills and a passion for teaching and a drive to help students be successful. I...

I have been tutoring and teaching for the last 12 years. Throughout my early years of service working with various ages of students in middle school, high school, and at the college level, I had concluded that I could best serve mankind by teaching inner city students in secondary school to learn to read and write through the appreciation of literature.

...of growth. My students feel safe working with me and taking risks they may not take in their general classrooms. My calm, patient manner helps students feel comfortable asking questions and trying new things with their academics. When I am not working as a special education teacher, I get outside and enjoy the New England weather. I like going for hikes, bike rides and, running 5ks. In the summer I am always by the water,...

...all grades ranging from elementary school to high school. My favorite subjects to teach are English and Literature, especially the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the SAT. I know firsthand how stressful standardized tests can be, so I would love to help alleviate any concerns about standardized testing from struggling students. In my free time, I like to stay active by playing sports (basketball, soccer, and squash) and enjoying the outdoors (hiking, kayaking, swimming).

...with undergraduate students as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Advanced Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory at Elms College for 1 year. I also was a volunteer Microbiology Lab Teaching Assistant at Los Angeles City College for 1 semester. I come from a low-income background and I know what it was like to struggle through classes alone or with no outside help. I am here to provide that resource that I wish I had growing up and...

...BA in English with Departmental Honors from Southern Connecticut State University and an MFA in Writing from Sarah Lawrence College. I am a 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...

...in the lives of so many students, young and old! I hope someday to start my own English center and social enterprise here in Laos with my husband. When I was younger, I always dreamed of being an art teacher. Although it is not as useful a subject in my current location, it is one I'm very passionate about. I think art is an incredible form of expression and with more or more opportunities to...

...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 the fancy vocabulary you'll want in a verbal section, but the forms and patterns of the questions themselves. With thoughtful effort, any student...

...and model, I graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, CT and University of East Anglia exchange student in Norwich, England. I received a B.A. English / Liberal Arts. I was a Substitute teacher in elementary and high school and a college instructor for First Voice over program at Gateway Community College. I tutor General Academic such as English, Writing, Voice Acting. My favorite subjects to tutor are Communications, Writing and Reporting because they are vital...

...good score, and I always make sure that my students are comfortable with both the format and the material on each exam. As a student, I know how important tutoring is, not only to improve grades but also to gain a better understanding of the material. Whenever I dedicate time to tutoring, I try to keep things engaging and fun. Motivation is definitely a key to success, and I believe that with the right encouragement...

...pre-med track. I am currently a grad student at the Yale School of Public Health. Throughout my undergraduate career, I have instructed SAT/ACT classes for low-income students in the Los Angeles area. I truly believe that education is the gateway to success. It is my teaching philosophy to ensure that each student has individualized attention. I work to enhance a student's strengths and work on their weaknesses. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, travel, weightlifting,...

...and decided that a life of retirement wasn't for me. Fortunately I was rehired as a math interventionist and I've been working at 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 an accelerated student at Quinnipiac University currently completing my masters degree in Interactive Communications & Media. I completed my undergrad degree in journalism Spring 2019. I've always been extremely passionate about reading, writing and grammar and hope to be able to share my passion with others in my future career.

...of Carnegie-Mellon University with a bachelor of science degree. I am comfortable tutoring elementary, secondary, and college students in all types of writing assignments and classroom presentations. As a marketing communications manager, I mentored dozens of interns in business writing and presentations. Developing presentation and writing skills requires practice; there is no substitute. I will provide you the one-on-one coaching and feedback needed for you to write clearly and to speak fluently and with confidence...

...of the University of St. Joseph where I received my Masters in Special Education. After graduation, I taught for 6 years, 2 years in the upper Elementary and High School setting and 4 years in the lower Elementary setting as a Special Education teacher. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about tutoring reading. I believe reading is the core foundation to succeeding in education. I believe education needs to...

...book, so becoming an English teacher was the next logical step. I graduated from Central Connecticut State University in 2012 and taught for the next two years, 2012-2014. I thoroughly enjoyed my classes, but always felt that I would be better suited to working one on one with my students to individualize their educations and enable me to have meaningful discussions about the literature I so loved, something that I strove to incorporate into my...

I'm an engineering student with a rich background in public speaking and natural sciences willing to help anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of any subject. I understand that a conventional or traditional approach is not always the best means for learning.

Hey there and welcome, my name is Monique Williams and it is an absolute pleasure to meet and work with you all. The only three rules I have as we explore are: BE PREPARED TO HAVE YOUR MIND MOLDED BE COMFY, HYDRATED, AND KIND SHAKE OFF YOUR NERVOUSNESS SILLY GOOSE..I AM HERE TO SUPPORT YOU

...served as the Master Writing Consultant in my undergrad career in the Academic Center for Excellence. I can help students of all ages, and I have tutored students from elementary-middle school, to graduate/undergraduate students. I have worked with students on college essays, honors projects, everyday assignments, resume building, and study skills &strategies! I have specifically worked with students with language based learning differences like dyslexia, ADHD, executive functioning, and with English Second Language Students. I...