Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Vancouver, WA

...middle school students throughout the past 5 years. I enjoyed working as a site director and program lead with the YMCA public school K-8th grade programs in Portland, Oregon. I organized art and science activities as well as coordinate indoor and outdoor recreation (games & sports). Since 2016 I have been a tutor for 1st thru middle school students in math, English, reading, writing, social studies and science throughout the greater Portland area, tutoring at...

...graduate classes in Education to obtain my lifetime teaching credential in California. I was a classroom teacher for 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, and ESL students full time and then I have been a Substitute Teacher for many years grades K - 12. In addition I received my TEFL Certificate in Spain and taught English to all age students in Spain and Mexico. Working with all ages, 5 years to adult, gave me much experience tutoring...

...focus, intention, and a positive mindset! I love tutoring in writing, creative writing, essay writing, reading comprehension, research papers (including grad school), counseling, and AP English exam prep. I am an author, wellness coach and consultant, executive and entrepreneur. I have a degree in English Literature from the University of Utah, and I am pursuing a Ph.D. in Health Psychology. I studied Counseling at Adams State University. I have several books out, and I am...

...understand and don't find interesting. I like to help students personally connect to the information they're learning, as well as understand real world use for that information. Patience is key to being a good tutor, and I strive to always be patient and understanding with a student who is struggling. I am extremely passionate about the Spanish language, as well as Psychology, and I hope to pass some of that passion on to my students,...

...debate. Teaching is a big passion of mine and I've had experience working not just as a high-school tutor but as a kindergarten and pre-K teacher. In my opinion, a good tutor needs not only to be knowledgeable, but sensitive to the ways that every student learns differently. I am prepared to work with my students, at their own pace, to ensure that they aren't just completing the work, but fully understanding and internalizing the...

I enjoy working with kids of all ages. My favorite part of teaching is seeing the look on the students faces when they get it. I love being able to help them unlock their potential.

...students come first. When a students mental health is addressed and answered for, their identity validated, learning flows like no other. We are programmed to learn, excited to learn, sometimes we just have to convince the students that the material they are to learn is pertinent to them. This have proven true, no matter the age of population. This idea has always remained true; treat the students as individuals with their own goals and aspirations,...

...have been accepted into a program of their choosing. I pride myself on figuring out the unique style of learning that each student has, and then break down the material to enable him/her to enhance academic confidence and success. I encourage communication on both ends and believe that hard work and success on the part of the student should be rewarded in order to further reinforce the new learning behaviors. Outside of science I avidly...

...and Laos, and worked with students of all ages and skill levels. My lessons have ranged from language activation and phonics in kindergarten, to grammar instruction with teens, to conversational business English with adults. Whether Test Prep, ESL, or academic tutoring, I take great pride in my work, and am committed to my students' success. I attribute my success in school to my love of learning, and I endeavor to share this enthusiasm with those...

...learning? I am a K-12 certified teacher in Oregon, with an English Language Arts endorsement. I have been a middle and high school ELA classroom teacher, but I have experience teaching all ages. I have lots of tutoring experience in reading, writing, math and study skills. My favorite thing about tutoring is getting to know students to develop a positive, supportive and individualized learning experience. In addition to English Language Arts, I also teach Music...

...obtaining a Master of Arts in Teaching - Education. I am certified to teach math and English ages K-12. I am also licensed in Special Education. I have taught various courses for the last seven years including High School Math through Algebra II, High School Language Arts, Middle School Math, Middle School Language Arts, and Robotics. I was voted our districts top tutor, having helped with credit recovery and putting an emphasis on helping students...

...Spanish. For three semesters I have worked as a consultant in my university's writing center. I love helping students in all aspects of the writing process, from brainstorming to the final editing stages. My goal is to teach 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...

An experienced education professional, eager to build your confidence in a multitude of subjects, including: Writing, public speaking, and elementary math.

...of us as a team using your natural talents and learning styles to get through any challenges the material presents. English is my main tutoring subject. I enjoy it because literature and language can be confusing, but with the right guide, they can be fun! My education begins with a lifetime of reading all the good literature I could get my hands on, day and night. After getting my BA in English Creative Writing in...

...were conducted in Spanish. Most recently I worked for a company that provided tutoring to public school elementary children in reading, phonics and math. I taught children from kindergarten through grade 8. I'm so excited to be working for Varsity Tutors because it allows me to put so many of my interests and skills together into one job working with children and adults, teaching languages and math, and relating to cultures and life stories other...

...classes in composition and creative writing at Indiana University, where I am currently working on my MFA in poetry writing. I split my time between Indiana and Oregon, but I am available for Skype tutoring sessions when I'm not in your city. When I'm not teaching, tutoring, or providing feedback, I enjoy writing and reading poetry, snuggling with my cats, doing crossword puzzles, riding my bike, and playing Pokemon Go with my partner.

...University, I am a co-founder and leader of the Oregon Entrepreneurship Group where I help connect students with other peers, mentors and potential employers, as well as lead business pitching workshops. I am passionate about design, engineering and art and would love to help students with creative projects. I am also very interested in US History, US Government, am an avid fan of trivia and a frequent Jeopardy watcher. My teaching philosophy is to get...

...University in 2013. Soon after, I began teaching English abroad in Spain for 2-and-a-half years where I discovered my knack and passion for teaching. I tutored students ages 7 to 40 in my spare time, primarily ESL students. It's in those tutoring sessions I learned how valuable sitting down one-on-one with a student is to improving their academic success and goals. While I am qualified to tutor in many different areas of English, as a...

...various communities. These include working with international students, tutoring young children, and working with children who have special needs. When I was sixteen years old, my parents and I moved to Panama City, Panama where I completed high school and spent an extra year 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...

...I particularly like editing essays. Currently, I'm working towards a Bachelor's degree in Finance at 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), sports (especially basketball), video games,...