Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Hillsboro, OR

...a current PhD student in the history department at Georgetown University who is also an experienced instructor with Varsity Tutors. As a recipient of several degrees, the most recent being a BA in history from Hillsdale College and a MA in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies from Stanford University, I have long sought to make teaching my profession. Meanwhile, as a volunteer grade school teacher and a tutor with this company, I have gained...

...of the things I enjoy most is watching people learn and helping to facilitate the process of learning. So many good things happen when a student develops an understanding of something new, academic or otherwise. Learning always involves closing the gap between where a student is and where they want to be. A teacher, or tutor, needs to know the steps that are involved in closing this gap. This takes creativity, which is what makes...

...about concepts concering the NREMT, English, Spanish, and basic level mathematics. For the last four years, I've been tutoring a wide range of students, from elementary school kids to college students, and I absolutely love watching their level of understanding grow as they discover new concepts. I know firsthand how difficult it can be to seek tutoring, and I try to be as approachable as possible while continuing to emphasize the power of learning and...

...a current student at Georgia Institute of Technology pursuing a bachelor's of science in Chemical Engineering. I have worked recently as a math tutor at a public tutoring center. Working with kids K-12, I have helped a diverse group of kids with math subjects ranging from counting to AP Calculus. With a large background in science, I also tutor kids that are struggling with chemistry and physics. Generally, my favorite subject to teach is algebra....

...enjoyable both because I like helping others, and it allows me to find any gaps in my own knowledge and fix them. I generally prefer to help students with areas they have some background in, rather than introducing new topics. (For example, meeting with a student after a class to help them with the material they've just covered but may not understand.) I can do the latter if necessary; however, I am less certain about...

...work as a swim instructor for recalcitrant kiddos, behavioral specialist with young adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and adult men in psycho-educational groups have taught me that people learn best when they are intrinsically motivated and feel that they are in the driver's seat of their learning process. As such, my job as a tutor is to support, ask questions, and be a sounding board for learners to coach them through their own process...

...am a recent graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder. I received my Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering with a minor in French. During my time at CU, I studied abroad in Paris, as well as being a Teaching Assistant for Chemistry, Biology, and Fluid Mechanics for engineers and often helped my peers with homework. During the summer and fall I teach percussion for a local high school marching band. While...

...concept if taught with the right method. Math often becomes blurry to students, and they give up. My goal is to show them that math is not some magical unknown subject, but has very specific rules that tell you how to get the problem done. It can be very satisfying and even beautiful when something clicks in your brain. I intend to share that with students, so they can become more skilled at problem solving,...

...a step-by-step process for improvement. Through targeted practice, I believe in focusing on areas where students are not as strong. I scored 1520 and 1550 on the SAT in 2017 and a perfect score on the Math section twice -- before I even started tutoring. I understand that students have a wide variety of learning styles. In the first session, I assess student goals, learning styles, past experiences and scores, and strengths to develop the...

...Meghana, and I'm a recent graduate of Yale University, where I majored in English Literature with a concentration in creative writing. I have worked with undergraduates on journalistic projects, taught creative writing workshops for middle and high school students, and tutored elementary school students in reading and listening comprehension. Awards: -Scholastic Art and Writing National Medalist (writing portfolio, poetry). -Yale Journalism Scholar. -Columbia College Chicago Young Authors' Competition Fiction Finalist. -Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest Honorable...

...their writing difficulties. I believe every student can be an outstanding writer or test-taker, the key is just to find the right individual approach. Students aren't all alike and there's no one right way to learn. I really value the chance to find the method that works best for each student and to watch them succeed. Outside of tutoring, I am a musician and social media consultant. I enjoy hikes, cooking, and games of all...

...am a graduate of San Francisco State University's Master of Fine Arts Program in Creative Writing, and I received my Bachelor's degree in Literature at Texas A&M University. I've tutored students of different ages and backgrounds for several years. I focus primarily on the reading and writing portions of standardized tests, as well as English school subjects. The subjects I enjoy teaching most are test prep, essay writing, and literary analysisperfect for any junior or...

...a wealth of real-world experience that can benefit technically-minded students prepare for careers in science and engineering. As a Tau Beta Pi graduate from an Ivy League university, I recognize that hard work and devotion to your studies will allow you to achieve your goals. I will work with each student to set appropriate learning targets whether s/he is looking to supplement school or learning to prepare for admission exams. As a father of two...

...candidate in Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I have served as the instructor for the writing-intensive sections of Intro to American Government course and as the T.A. for Survey Research Methods. Prior to coming to Madison, I earned a Masters degree in Education at the University of Florida and then taught for six years at a college preparatory school. I have experience teaching American History to both middle and high school students, as...

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Bilingual Education. I have endorsements for Spanish, TESOL/ESL/Bilingual Education, and Literacy/Reading Specialist on my teaching licenses. I have taught Spanish, Humanities, Adult Basic Education, GED, Reading, Grammar, and ELL/ESL. I have taught children and adults and really enjoy watching a person's confidence grow along with their knowledge.

...graduation, I have worked everywhere from dog shelters to orthotics sales. What matters to me is that I'm able to help people with what I do. I've been tutoring since 2018. While English is my specialty, I also enjoy helping students with mid-level math and sciences of all types. I believe in reaching understanding through discussion and question-and-answer. As a tutor I believe that the student should both guide the learning and be an active...

I love teaching others about my favorite subjects. I'm especially passionate about math and science and work in a research lab at Oregon Health and Sciences University. I love helping students do well on tests such as the ACT, SAT, SSAT and the HSPT especially. I am attending Johns Hopkins University and majoring in Biomedical Engineering.