Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Tigard, OR

...meet you where you are, to be realistic and supportive, and to help you gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to achieve your goals. My first time tutoring was back in elementary school, as an accelerated math student, I had time in the mornings to tutor 3rd grade math. When I was in graduate school,...

...to help them work on the more detailed mechanics of their subject. Example: When tutoring writing, if a student brings me a paper to work on that has both grammatical and mechanical issues as well as structural and content issues, I first focus on the content and structure, before moving on to mechanical issues. Outside...

Hi. My name is Liz. Writing composition, english, grammar, punctuation and other English related issues are my speciality.

I'm Kurt Larson, I'm a freelance writer and musician hailing from rainy Portland, Oregon. I've been freelance writing for nearly 3 years now and have had a passion for the subject long before then. Lets learn and improve our skills together!

Promise me you will always remember: You are braver than you believe ,and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. - Christopher Robin

...for 10 years, a production foreman for 2 years, and then moved on to engineering for another 4 years. At some point, I realized I preferred the operations piece of manufacturing and was promoted to the role of area manager of a titanium foundry, which is where I am today. Regarding my teaching philosophy, my...

I am a 22-year old writer, both creatively and professionally, with an extensive background in English literature and writing, including essays. I've just graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Lewis and Clark College, and am very interested in helping students overcome any potential struggles with all facets of the English language!

...students to become confident, self-sufficient writers. I am available to tutor Spanish courses as well including high school Spanish I, II, III, and IV, as well as college level beginner and intermediate Spanish courses. We will work together not only to perfect grammatical concepts and implement new vocabulary but also to practice circumlocution and improve...

...and anything else that would help them to learn. Outside of school I love riding horses and have five back home in Montana. I also like being outdoors, hiking, kayaking, swimming, and doing anything else that is fun! I'm very understanding and personable with my students. I hope that I can help you to achieve...

...the good. I attended the Osaka International School for 12 years and received IB certificates in select subjects. I attended Portland State University for one year before taking two gap years in order to establish my residency in Oregon. For the 2015/2016 school year, I attended Portland Community College and was on the President’s List...

I enjoy teaching English from the funny, silly, and easy to remember point of view. It's a silly language, powerful but silly. English doesn't need to be hard, stuffy, and overwhelming. It needs to communicate what you want, clearly.

...better educate my students and to feed my own passion for learning, I plan to pursue a Masters in Writing after I marry my best friend this October. I truly enjoy tutoring in the subjects of English, Literature, Writing, and Grammar and Mechanics because these easily translate to other subjects and other aspects of life. Students...

...useful. I have a BA in Religious Studies with a Minor in French from Linfield College. Since graduation I have worked as an English Language Assistant abroad and I have acquired proficiency in Spanish as well. I hope that my own interests and expertise will be of use to many of you reading this!

...an idiosyncratic process, and I believe every person has the right to an education that complements their individual needs. As such, I try to see my students as a whole picture, so I can cater to their strengths while helping them where they might struggle. With new students, I assess their initial basic knowledge so...

...I believe that understanding the material is always more important than simply understanding the test. I teach specific testing strategies and tricks, but I ensure that at the heart of my tutoring is the academic material itself. A student who simply masters the strategies and tricks might do great on the SAT, but the student...

Licensed public school ELA educator with international experience. Personable and professional, I can bring my engaging personality and classroom-tested skill base together in tandem to ensure my student's success.

...have tutored all kinds of different students, ranging from kindergarten through seniors in high school. I have also tutored a diverse number of subjects, but most of my hours have gone into reading, writing, math and test prep. I love meeting new students and working with them to aid in a better learning experience. Making...

...Elementary, Middle and High Schools and have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Development. I am TESOL and TOEFL-Certified and am currently in the process of obtaining a TOEFL for Business Teaching Certificate as well as a STEM learning certificate. I am a licensed ABA therapist for students with advanced learning and behavioral difficulties. I...

...and celebrate their own learning styles and unique passions is something that brings me joy. This is my "why" for teaching. I have been working with students around the world for the past ten years. I have taught computer workshops in South Africa, creative writing to students navigating ADHD, and have taught middle school language...

...overly helpful. Children learn best through hands-on activities and exploring their world. I have two quotes that I believe. The first one is, "The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has to own reasoning for existing" By Albert Einstein. The second quote is "Mistakes are proof you are learning" Jennifer Lim.