Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Tigard, OR

...Portland Community College. I have been a formal and informal tutor over the last eight years. My philosophy is that there are always a couple of simple, crucial keys to success in any subject, and I'm looking to pass what I've learned over the years to students. I'm into politics (I'm a former government major),...

...a coding bootcamp downtown. When I'm not wrestling with Ruby and JavaScript, you can find me exploring Portland parks or hanging out reading and playing video games. I think I'm a great tutor because I genuinely love learning, no matter the subject, and I think that kind of passion for learning is contagious... I went to college and studied the classics, so my teaching method tends to align with the Socratic method of prompting the student...

...material. My ultimate goal is to help my students truly comprehend the material, and be able to apply what they have learned when encountering new 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...

...have worked with kids of all ages in a variety of educational settings, from academic tutoring to guitar and vocal lessons. During tutoring sessions, I keep things light and fun while staying focused on the material. I will make sure that you understand the material inside and out, and feel prepared for whatever challenges lay...

...National Honors Society. Miss Couch possesses excellent organization and communication skills, proficiency in basic computer skills and a diligent work ethic. Miss Couch is an active member of Fordham Women's Club Squash and Women's Club Soccer, as she enjoys being active in student involvement around campus. Miss Couch's interests include travel, piano playing and classical...

...as well as an appreciation for education to all of my students. Since graduation, I have entered the workforce in media relations. I started out as an Account Executive for a Portland radio station. I spent three years working on marketing campaigns for different clients and businesses. The job allowed me to hone my writing...

...living in Santiago, Chile attending La Universidad de Chile. At Lewis & Clark I additionally majored in anthropology and minored in art. When I graduated, I immediately moved to Thailand where I worked as an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher at a government school in rural northern Thailand. These days I live in...

...ownership, and the freedom to be creative in their learning, they take away much more than I could teach them in a one-way flow of information. Furthermore, I have had many students come away from my classes or lessons saying that they enjoyed reading more than they ever had, and that the skills they learned...

...obstacles preventing someone from mastering new skills and content knowledge. I bring a lot of unique insight and experience in mindfulness, positive psychology, and self-awareness to my work with students that are fundamental aspects of my philosophy of learning. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I look forward to working...

...mainly work with students in Elementary school. I love seeing the lightbulb come on for students when they start to understand something. I like to make a personal connection with kids and see them as individuals. I meet students where they are and we go from there. I believe in the flexibility of the mind...

...the highlight of my day was always my tutoring shift. Life has been far more enriching with both an education and the opportunity to assist others with their education. Additionally, the world we are entering is more demanding of critical thinking skills than ever, so it would be remiss of us not to emphasize intellectual...

...right to learn and expand their skills in all areas. Those skills may be areas of need or strength but all students have the ability to reach their goals. Teachers have the ability to help student find their own potential and I feel that it is my honor and responsibility to give students a feeling...

...masters in design from Carnegie Mellon University and a bachelors in English/Technical Writing and a bachelors in Industrial Design from Auburn University. My masters work at Carnegie Mellon in Communication Planning and Information Design focused on improving student motivation through an analysis of learning styles and methods of delivery. Since my early undergrad years when...

...as a physician assistant. I have a large background in teaching, tutoring and mentoring. I look forward to helping others using the knowledge I have learned in my undergrad! I hope to make the complex world of biology seem a little less complicated and encourage students to explore the beauty of it!

...two to twenty in bilingual, ESL, private, and public schools. My Core Competencies include engaging and fun individual, small group, and whole class lessons, Multicultural Communication, Customer Care, Professional Development Coaching, and Integrating Technology into Lessons. Also, Classroom Management, reading student testing Data, Lesson Planning, Curriculum Development, Team Collaboration, and personalizing instruction.

...more than they know and will push their own perceived limits when given a supportive learning environment. My goal is to provide this environment to students whether I am working with them 1:1 through tutoring, or in small or large groups in the classroom. Lessons should help children not only learn facts, but help them...

...in normal classroom settings, as well as running an afterschool program. I have worked extensively at summer camps in both New England and the Portland area (Oregon Zoo and Portland Children's Museum). In my free time, I love to read, work in my garden, take care of my fish tanks, and play ultimate frisbee!

...program at an elementary school, and have taught 7th and 8th grades at an online school. I value education, and believe in teaching students how to seek out the answers, rather than just providing the answers for them. Every person is capable of learning, and one of my favorite things as a teacher is seeing...

...of subjects, including history, literature, writing, test prep, mathematics, and social studies; out of these subjects, I am most excited to tutor students in writing, history and literature. Furthermore, I am comfortable tutoring in an online format, and can adapt to different learning styles and specific student preferences. Outside of my academic and career endeavors,...

Hi there, I am a teacher in Portland Oregon. I currently teach middle schoolers who have been identified as having EBD. I'm looking forward to getting to know you and help you learn more about the subject you are looking for tutoring in!