Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Portland, OR

My mission as a teacher, writer, and researcher is to change the world one conversation at a time.

...takes talking out what you don't understand to get to the root of where things went awry. By working through each problem little by little, the path towards understanding is revealed. It can take time, but there is always going to be a path forward. I obtained my Bachelors of Science in Marine Biology from the University of Rhode Island and my masters of science in Oceanography from Oregon State University. I have taught classes...

...knowledge of grammar, and other linguistic elements such as phonetics to help with teaching pronunciation. Professionally, I've been an English educator for the past 6 years, teaching everything from beginning ESL to college-level argumentative writing. My students have ranged in age from middle school students to adults. My credentials include being a certified ESL instructor, a trained and experienced middle/high school language arts professional, and an adjunct professor of writing at Southern Connecticut State University.

...MBA as well. I tutor elementary and middle school subjects as well as some high school subject matter. I am also a financial literacy tutor. I tutor test preparation as well. My favorite areas to tutor are math and financial literacy. I believe in empowering students to become independent learners and to use things they like as a way to facilitate learning. My other interests including cooking and baking. I love listening to music as...

I love learning about my students' hobbies and interests, and strive to connect these with the material I tutor them on.

My name is Katie Lacadie, I use she/her pronouns, and I graduated Emerson College with a Bachelor's in Writing Literature, and Publishing, as well as minors in History and Environmental Studies. I'm a freelance fiction novel editor, and grammar is my best friend. I spent a majority of my time in both high school and college helping out friends with their essays, and I haven't gotten a bad review so far.

Hi! My name's Chris. I tutored in the Waterbury UCONN Writing Center for two years, and graduated with a Bachelor's in English Literature last year. I can tutor any level of English assignment and am familiar with most genres and major literary works. I'm really excited to get back into tutoring and look forward to working with some motivated people!

...graphic novel, A Monster Calls. I also have teaching experience at the middle school level, teaching 7th and 8th grade Language Arts. From this position, I have experience in SBAC exam preparation. I also am a scorer for the PARCC and SAT exams, making me an expert in their layout and content. When I teach and tutor, I foster an environment that is rigorous, well-supported, and comfortable. I look forward to adding to my love...

...middle school music classroom, helping individuals one-on-one in a multitude of subjects, and so much more! Through these experiences, I have learned the importance of meeting students exactly where they are. As a tutor, my goal is to establish a sturdy platform of knowledge and learning strategies for the student. Figuring out exactly what they already know and making clear connections to what they need to know does two important things: builds their confidence and...

...concepts. I have been a successful math student, and took math courses up to Calculus 2. Although I enjoy learning and tutoring math. I actually majored in anthropology. I can help with the process of writing personal essays and academic papers. I minored in College of East Asian Studies, and am a native Chinese speaker. I can provide language immersion experience through tutoring. Please contact me if you would like to learn more and schedule...

...next generation positively. In my classroom, I strive to create an engaging environment where all students feel heard and valued. My approach involves interactive discussions and tailored feedback, which helps students develop their critical thinking and express their ideas confidently. I enjoy adapting to the diverse needs of each student, making learning both enjoyable and effective. Joining Varsity Tutors is a thrilling opportunity for me to continue inspiring students and fostering a love of learning...

...with some help. I have many years of expertise. I am currently a High School Special ed Tutor but have experience with all ages and grades. You will love what I have to offer. I am very passionate working with children of all ages and watching them blossom and grow. I know everyone learns differently, as do I so I use many techniques when it comes to assisting students. I have a BA in Psychology.

...the same time, I am excited to continue pursuing my passion for teaching and helping students navigate subjects like History, English Literature, ESL, Spanish, and Standardized Tests like the ACT, AP, and IB tests. I believe that the knowledge young people receive in primary and secondary education is the ultimate individual enrichment; an essential part of understanding who they are and a key to seeing who they may become. In my spare time, I walk,...

...my cousin suggested substitute teaching. Then a little third grade boy in a special needs class (my second assignment) stole my heart and my future was decided. After substituting for 5 years (K -12) I completed teaching certification at ECSU in Willimantic. I have been a certified teacher for over 25 years. My subject areas include Biology, Environmental Science, Human Physiology, Physical and General Sciences, and Ive worked with students at fundamental, college prep and...

...am very hands-on, as I believe teaching is a dance in which communication from both sides is of utmost importance. I want my students to ask questions as I am a firm believer that there are no stupid questions. I want to be involved in all phases of the student's learning process from the understanding phase to the mastery phase. In my free time, I like to learn whether it be through reading and doing...

...any areas of concern. My teaching experience includes teaching for over nine years at the high school level, I have taught all levels of high school English including AP Language and Composition, 9th grade Honors, 9th grade College Prep and remedial English, as well as test prep. My tutoring experience includes tutoring students of all levels, including SAT and ACT prep. I look forward to hearing from you and working with your student!

I'm an undergraduate at Brown University with a planned concentration in Health and Human Biology and Visual Art. I have had extensive experience working as a summer camp counselor, teaching at a Mandarin School, working as an SAT Tutor, and tutoring Physics, Biology, and Math at a local high school. I am more than happy to offer college advice and SAT II and AP prep given my experience with the application process!

...12 and 8), I am very experienced in working with children and teens and motivating them to succeed at schoolwork and writing (without doing the work for them!). As a marketing manager for a major publisher of children's content, my job requires me to tackle writing projects every day with the aim of really getting the message across. Both of these attributes will help my students as they work on reading, writing and organizational tasks.

...as a classroom teacher, substitute teacher, a special education paraprofessional and as a theatre teaching artist. I'm also a playwright and work for a nonprofit arts center in downtown Hartford. I'm passionate about education, and I love the experience of one-on-one teaching. It's my way of giving back to the incredible teachers that shaped my childhood and offered me the doors to the professional experiences I've been fortunate enough to have. Let's learn!... I believe that...

...elementary aged students, but I particularly have a lot of experience teaching kids to read, helping kids that might need a little extra help with reading, or just nerding out about books with kids and teenagers who love to read. As part of that phase of my journey, I also pursued additional certification in Language Arts and History for secondary students, so I've also done a lot of teaching tweens and teens in those subject...