Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Tigard, OR

...within them to improve upon their academic performance. My job is to assist them in understanding the factors that motivate/demotivate said improvement and actualize their full potential. As a tutor, I ground my work in grace, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. Ultimately, I recognize the doors education and tutoring can open with regards to...

...am a bilingual teacher resource . I been teaching for more than 20 years as an ESL (kids /adults) and Kids with special needs. Knowledge and self confidence are good, Teaching different strategies and ways to learn is my goal. My student success I feel it as mine. If you want to learn, I will...

...My specialty is making complex information and concepts easy to understand. I enjoy using my experience and background as a writer, teacher, coach and mentor to help others of all ages build their knowledge and skills as they work toward accomplishing a goal they've set for themselves. I look forward to learning about your goals...

...my own academic journey; I strive to connect with students by understanding their unique challenges and meeting them where they are. My background as a Gifted and Talented student in English Language Arts has honed my writing and comprehension skills, allowing me to assist students in developing these essential abilities. I believe in fostering a...

...a friendly tutor with experience teaching computer science and designing curricula. When teaching computer science concepts, I am big on drawing pictures and diagrams in order to explain things. I find that thinking about abstract concepts is easier with a concrete spatial representation right in front of me--perhaps you do too! In college I also...

...be a sounding board for learners to coach them through their own process of discovery and integration. My high school and college education gave me a broad, interdisciplinary background, which makes me feel comfortable moving between quantitative and qualitative subjects and a great tutor for standardized tests. I particularly enjoy helping learners achieve success in...

...at a small high school for five years, providing instruction in many subjects, including history, literature, Latin, English composition, and SAT prep. Following this, I took a break from classroom teaching (as my husband and I decided to grow our family) and pursued individual tutoring opportunities in English composition and music instruction. I am now...

...in school. Above all, I encourage critical thinking and questioning. When I'm not teaching or tutoring, I enjoy all kinds of physical activities, including running, rock climbing, and lifting weights. I enjoy being outdoors, especially when I'm with my dog. I have a passion for movies of all kinds, but especially when those movies involve...

...working as a teacher's aide in a special education classroom. This set me on a five year trajectory in which I earned my bachelor's degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences (Speech Language Pathology) from Portland State University. Currently, I am interested in becoming either a licensed Speech Language Pathologist or a Special Education teacher. However,...

My focus is student success and motivation. When it comes to language arts, composition, grammar, structure, research and essay writing I can help you improve. ... I believe that every student, with enough practice, has the potential to be a great writer. My philosophy is to start slow, in small chunks, and to slowly build skills at a pace that is challenging but does not overwhelm the student.

...have my elementary education teaching certificate, middle grades language arts certificate, and ESL education certificate in the state of Arizona. I was a 4th grade teacher for 1 year and an 8th grade English teacher for 3 years. I use modeling, real-world and self connections, and differentiated tutoring for each student I work with. My...

...a young student, I realized that I really wanted to work in schools with diverse populations. I have thoroughly enjoyed teaching English Language Development, Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies at the elementary, middle and high school levels, both in the U.S. and abroad. I believe the role of teacher and student overlap as I, too,...

My mission is to foster a life-long love of learning by helping students enjoy subject matter by finding applicability to their lives and reaching success in school.

...am an Occupational Therapist with a background and interests in psychology, english, and math. I studied Psychology and Foreign Affairs at the University of Virginia and have a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University. I have been an educator since I was in high school, I loved tutoring kids of all ages....

...Oregon in the US. I have taught English language, Humanities subjects (Language Arts and Social Studies) and a range of electives including speech and debate, coding, and creative writing. One of my favorite teaching experiences was with IB curriculum. It reflects my teaching philosophy that inquiry is at the heart of deep learning. In addition...

...after that also from WSU. Learning is an essential function in my own life that I will continually and faithfully practice as long as I am able. I have an open mind and an open heart, and this fosters conversations and connections with others. The best practices I know in teaching require interpersonal work to...

...about are reading and writing. During the Covid shutdown I taught over a dozen children who all passed their classes with flying colors. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all students.

...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 was a 3 sport...

...I've been a private tutor for over two years, focusing in writing, English, communication, humanities, study skills, organization and academic/career planning. I love finding creative ways for students to learn and apply their skills to things that interest them. I am also two years into my Master's program at University of Oregon, where I'm studying...

...teaching elementary school full time for the last two years but have been working for students for much longer. I tutor across the board in regards to elementary, but where my passion lies is sciences and math. I have love to incorporate creative thinking and experiments in my practices. Outside of teaching and working with...