Award-Winning Russian Tutors serving Portland, OR

...we followed the mantra Algebra is not magic, reminding the student in times when she faltered that she can think through a math problem. As long as she felt grounded enough to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member taught me to adapt my teaching style to each childs needs. While some learned better through mnemonics and letter-to-word...

...new people, and learn new things. I spend 2015 abroad, traveling 10 countries in 10 months in South and Central America and loved the experience of meeting new people and learning new cultures. My field of study and my traveling have taught me that it's possible to master anything with the right approach, be it a new skill or new knowledge. I think that every individual has their own approach to learning and improving and...

...by helping elementary aged students with their work daily after class. By high school, I was working with ADHD and dyslexic middle schoolers with their coursework to help them overcome the hurdles that come with their disabilities. In college, I worked as a private tutor in history and political science, as well as helping local high school students with their SAT, SAT II, AP test prep. I received 5's on my AP tests myself and...

...state of Connecticut, with a background in teaching a variety of subjects. I enjoy teaching and always take a patient, understanding approach as I help my students develop their abilities. My credentials include a B.A. from Columbia University in the City of New York, a master's degree from Yale University, and licenses to teach general education and special education. When not teaching, I play several instruments and enjoy any kind of live music.

I am a freshman at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying Russian, Political Science, and German. It would be an honor and a privilege to help you improve in your studies as previous tutors helped me improve in mine. I'm also fun!

...Amelia, and Reggio-inspired. I recently taught English at a British international school in mainland China. I am TEFL certified and have taught ESL for all age groups and levels. In addition to English, I have tutored GED studies (social studies and sciences), and K-12 general studies with a focus on history and language arts. My career as an educator and tutor oftentimes overlaps with a personal drive for understanding the world we live in. My...

...by the French government, to teach English in France. I spent a year in the eastern town of Belfort helping French students ages 15 - 20 with their English grammar and pronunciation. While there, I took advantage of the school holidays and traveled to several different European countries. After my contract finished, I spent two months traveling through Spain. My favorite subjects to tutor are literature based, as that is where my interests lie. I...

...Russian Language & Literature, I have moved to St. Petersburg, Russia, to complete a Fulbright Research Fellowship. In 2021, I will return to the University of Michigan to begin my MD/PhD training. My specialties include helping clients improve their Russian and Chinese, work on comprehensive strategies and material breakdown for the MCAT, as well as develop greater understanding of the sciences. As attentive mentorship is the cornerstone of academic progress, I endeavor to assist my...

...to face the endless standardized tests and leave the battle in victory, not resignation. I've been speaking French since I was old enough to read and I have a Russian heritage that can help out with colloquialisms and grammar. Languages and linguistics are fascinating to me and I don't get to speak mine enough, so please speak them with me! My physics background, as well as my years of teaching, means I know a disturbing...

...others' interests in a variety of subjects as well--indeed, whatever drives them to excel as students. It takes a lot of hard work to get a pupil interested in the core subjects necessary for today's educated workforce, but I hope that through my experiences, those who struggle with Middle School, High School, and College coursework--not to mention the daunting task of college applications--can benefit immensely. I am committed to professionalism as a tutor, and I...

...full understanding of facts and context, and having that will distinguish my students over their peers. Tailoring the material to the student will be an important way for him or her to, not only, understand and retain the information, but also to apply it. There are many educational tools that are either not used in classrooms or are not suitable for groups, finding the right tool for the student will be central to my approach....

...developed so much, all thanks to the many students with whom I have worked. Each person encountered has provided me with a new perspective for viewing material and life itself. In the modern world, where education holds sway to life itself, I am honored to be able to help others reach their academic goals. To that end, tutoring holds endless bounds of gratification! This meaningful brand of customer service serves to perpetuate the embodiment of...

...somebody master a subject they have been struggling with is so rewarding. I have completed an Bachelor's degree in Physics and Psychology and am currently pursuing a Master's in Applied Physics. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading, writing, high school math, college math, physics, and college writing skills. I also have experience tutoring students in test prep for the GRE, PSAT, and SAT. I am a native Russian speaker, so I can help you...

...I will be going to law school in the fall, and until then I am continuing my passion for teaching with Varsity Tutors! My tutoring style has always been to fit the lesson to the student. Whether you're studying for chemistry test or analyzing a work of literature, prepping for the SAT or the LSAT, I make sure to focus on your goals and how to reach them. I also aim to help my students...

...Science in International Affairs with a focus on the intersection of the environment and international politics in the former Soviet Union. I am an intrepid traveler and have visited 26 countries, mostly in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about literature, writing, and social studies. When it comes to tutoring for Standardized Tests, I love working with students to perfect their essays and doing...

...Pennsylvania. I mentored a small group of high-school students, many of them international, and help them navigate a rigorous research-based curriculum. Before coming to college, I co-founded a teaching center, tutoring economically disadvantaged students in English. In the summer of 2011, I taught creative writing at my high school. I am especially interested in teaching the SATs because it marks an important transition point for students about to enter college, and I would love to...

...traveled to various schools throughout Boston after class and organized curriculums for different subjects and age groups. However, I was always drawn more to teaching one-on-one, where I could form a relationship and really tailor my teaching style to the students' way of thinking and approaching various concepts and ideas. I have been fortunate to instruct and engage with students in a variety of ways, from teaching as a summer school proctor, classroom teacher, private...

...of being a certified free-lance sign language interpreter. I began my Spanish, French, and German studies since the 8th grade and I have never looked back. I knew at a very young age that I would want a career and life centered in the complexity and beauty of languages. Languages are my passion and I am constantly driven to discover new words, slang terminology, and expressions as they are relevant to specific formal and social...

Hi! My name is Nathan and I'm currently a junior at New York University's Stern School of Business. I graduated from Staten Island Technical High School in 2016 and I am always looking to help and share my specialization in SHSAT, SAT, and Math!

...and masters in US Foreign Policy and National Security. I have both official and unofficial tutoring experience dating back to middle school, and have most experience with tutoring middle and high school students in Reading Comprehension, English, Writing, History, Government, and Algebra. I also am very fond of test preparation, having gone through and tutored students in both SAT and LSAT content and test taking strategy preparation. I also have experience tutoring Russian as a...