Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Hillsboro, OR

...essays and research papers; and basic language and grammar acquisition. I recently moved to Portland from the SF Bay Area, and I am using this year to enjoy the sights and sounds of the city as I pursue my teaching credential. I am an accomplished home cook I wish I could list cooking lessons on my profile! My sport of choice is Overwatch. And I'm a feline fanatic. I hope to hear from you soon!

...of writing does the work for the reader, bringing them exactly where the author wants them to go. The reader would likely not be able to put their finger on it, but it is this level of behind the scenes writing mechanics that makes a piece truly great. This knowledge was hard earned. In the arduous process of learning I discovered and was taught many techniques that helped me along the way, and that I...

...am a patient and intuitive teacher. I try to make a meaningful connection with any student I work with, to build and maintain trust, and I work with them off of that base. I understand that all people have distinct learning styles and needs and I try to anticipate those needs and account for them in any lessons and practice I do. My passion is special education, as I believe every child has more potential...

Hello! I've been involved with education in one way or another all my life-- either as a student, grad student, documentary filmmaker and now as a Teacher K-12. I have one daughter in college, and one in high school. I've lived in California, and New York, but now am back home in Oregon where I grew up. I'm very friendly and I'm happy to help with whatever you need!

...not involved in academic work, I enjoy being active: running, biking, hiking, and spending time outside. I like to garden, and eat healthy food I grew myself. I have young kids who keep me on the go, always challenging me to learn new things and explore the world in different ways. As your tutor, I hope to get to know you and your interests, your goals, and your passions, and to connect the subjects we...

...am a PhD student in Animal Biology at UC Davis and am currently in the process of finishing my dissertation. I study the proteins that are involved in membrane fusion -- for example, when the sperm and egg cell membranes fuse together during fertilization. I have a Master's in Education and a BA in Human Biology from Stanford University. I love working with students of all ages and do my best to make learning relevant...

...I hope to continue my involvement with tutoring at Varsity Tutors! I've had extensive experience with Speech and Debate throughout high school, which not only helped me with my communication skills but also taught me how to be an organized and analytical student. Despite having a fierce passion for debating, I am known by my peers as always being calm, cool, and collected. I have witnessed these traits help me become an optimistic and effective...

I am an excellent tutor with a wide range of expertise. I am persistent, patient and inquisitive. I have been a teacher for more than fifteen years and I am sure if we work together, we can find a way to improve your academic performance.

...students! I graduated from the University of Oregon in September. I double majored in Math and Economics, with a minor in Physics. I also had a lot of fun being a part of my school's outdoor leadership training program where I learned to lead fellow classmates on backpacking and outdoor trips. I worked as a tutor and/or a teaching assistant for more than three years during school and always enjoyed doing it. I love to...

...am currently an undergraduate Math Major at the University of Washington Seattle. Thus, I am most passionate about tutoring mathematics and statistics. I also have programming experience in both C++ and Python, and can tutor those subjects as well. My tutoring philosophy is to not only help clients understand the material, but to also help guide them to gain the confidence to solve problems/code independently. This helps my clients be adequately prepared for exams and...

...began tutoring just after graduating from my undergrad program. I have picked it up again after just finishing graduate school--I'm now a Doctor of Chiropractic. I have been an athlete all of my life, and a coach for most--I have a coaching mentality and bring it to tutoring...I like to think I am a pretty nice coach ;) I'll try my best to bring as many tools to the table as possible, so we can...

...Clients: I currently work as a preschool teacher at a school in Portland, which means I have ongoing, hands-on experience facilitating educational exercises for younger age groups. I also have the communication skills required for teaching younger children and am open to creating tactile, more hands-on lesson plans for children who have trouble focusing, sitting still, or have learning disabilities. Languages: I am fluent in Portuguese and am a native Brazilian speaker. I have taken...

...degree in neuroscience. I have always been drawn to tutoring and mentorship roles, beginning when I joined my high school's Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program as a peer tutor. Currently, I tutor other students at my college in Writing and Humanities through my college's Academic Support Center. I love helping students feel more comfortable with all aspects of the writing process, including brainstorming ideas, creating strong arguments, and outlining/revising written assignments. I also enjoy...

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.... One of the many ways a student can...

...graduated from Harvard University and have always had a love of stories, leading to a major in Folklore and Mythology, a cross curricular degree that combined classes from the Social Anthropology, Fokloristics and English departments. As a certified teacher, I have had extensive experience tutoring students in a variety of contexts, from my work with a community-based organization in South Africa, to prepping middle school students for high stakes testing in the rural south, to...

...am always looking to help all students reach beyond their potential. I have taught everything fronm sixth grade language arts to AP Literature and Composition and I have been an adjunct English professor for over 20 years. I have dedicated my life to learning and helping, motivating and ensuring that students reach their potential and beyond. There is nothing I am more passionate about than seeing the lightbulb come on for students and then seeing...

...My name is Travis and I am a Sophmore at George Fox University (Portland, Oregon). I am an elementary education major and I also play baseball for George Fox. Some things that I enjoy doing outside of school and tutoring are video games, going running or hiking, golfing, and spending quality time with friends and family. My tutoring style is revolved around getting to know the student. I focus strongly to build a connection with...

...my name is Galen. I have been tutoring math and test prep on and off for several years, since I graduated with my Mathematics degree in 2005. I also recently completed a second bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. I like being a tutor because I enjoy helping people find a connection with the world through math and physics. I also enjoy working with students of all ages and backgrounds to find a learning method that...

I take pride and satisfaction when I know my tutoring has made a difference in one's life.

...a dedicated educator with a Master's in Teaching, I am passionate about helping students engage with and master challenging material. With 10 years of tutoring experience and 5 years of leading my own classroom, I've developed the ability to create supportive, student-centered environments tailored to individual needs. My teaching philosophy emphasizes patience and adaptability, grounded in the belief that every student learns differently. I'm confident that with the right encouragement and strategies, all students can...