Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in Hillsboro, OR

...two documentary films and published fiction and poetry, and traveled to over thirty countries on five continents, so I have a lot of life experience that I bring with me to tutoring. My exposure to the SAT began when I got the highest SAT score in my school district when I was a junior (without tutoring, even!). I started tutoring the Verbal side of the SAT in Los Angeles in 1999. Then I branched out...

...the University of Oregon. My teaching experience consists primarily of serving as a teaching assistant for six quarters at Portland State. While I worked with a diverse group of professors who assigned somewhat different duties to their assistants, each provided me with the opportunity to develop my teaching skills in a real-world environment. While there I worked directly with students of many different ethnic, educational, and cultural backgrounds, both in class and during one-on-one conferences....

...the coach and cheerleader. I believe in celebrating those small victories the right verb tense, the corrected clause error, the artfully placing the semi-colon. I use storytelling and metaphor to make difficult concepts relatable, and my background in theater and performance keeps students engaged. My strongest subjects include the English, Reading, and Essay portions of the ACT and SAT; the AP US and World History, and English Literature and Language tests; essays and research papers;...

...Portland, I was recommended by professors to serve as a tutor in biology, chemistry, and neuroscience courses for four years. Additionally, at University of Portland I worked in a neuroscience laboratory investigating neurologic correlates of depression and addiction. Currently, I work in the emergency room and am in the process of applying to medical school. My favorite subjects to tutor include cell/molecular biology, anatomy, physiology, general chemistry, behavioral neuroscience, social psychology, sensation/perception. In my free...

...avid reader, who loves nothing more than to instill a passion for learning in my students. I am especially adept in the studies of Language Arts and Social Studies -- and am most comfortable teaching adolescents and young adults. I possess a Master's degree in education, as well as professional experience in editing and publishing, to bolster my academic resume. Most importantly, I am patient and can work with any student whosoever!

...Portland State with a BA in English in the spring of 2014 and, after two years working in New Zealand and Argentina, I am back in the area to coach rowing and tutor before beginning my postgraduate studies in the fall. I am passionate about language, literature, and finding ways to help people improve their academic abilities (as well as their athletic abilities!). I'd love to help you un-puzzle your puzzles, develop your talents, and...

...of my class all the way through my bachelors and masters degrees. This is because I was very studious. As a result, I often helped other students who were struggling. This is why I was truly excited when I learned about Varsity Tutors. I absolutely love helping students succeed. I love the challenge of getting to know my students and helping them recognize their own unique way of learning. I have collected various resources crucial...

My name is Krista. I am a licensed teacher and have been teaching for 13 years and would love to tutor your child or children. I currently work as a teacher with the Portland Public Schools. I am available after 3:30 on weekdays and all day on weekends. I love to work with children of all ages. I look forward to meeting with you soon!

...what lives beneath the sea. I am an instructor for a science based summer camp where I teach the fundamentals of science to K-5 students. My favorite part about my job is showing how exciting the world is around us when you dive in deep enough. I love relating subjects like math and physics to the real world to encourage students to want to learn more. When I have some free time, I like to...

...a graduate 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...

Learning and teaching are among my top passions. I consider it an honor to have the opportunity to share knowledge with those who are eager to learn. Knowledge opens the doors to exciting, new worlds.

...definitive progress. My end goal is to help students understand their work and thrive in academic environments. I am currently getting my honors bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems with minors in Writing and Computer Science. My interdisciplinary background allows me to understand the thinking of each student and tailor my plan to their needs while maintaining knowledge in various fields. While I tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about and...

I am a life-long learner and an encouraging, supportive and resourceful teacher who really takes joy in investing in students' progress and learning. I have had over 9 years of direct teaching experience, from university classrooms to kitchen table tutoring to online language teaching. I most enjoy working with students who know what they don't understand and are willing to ask and answer questions, even daunting ones!

...years in school. I have excellent knowledge of English language literature, as well as strong writing and close-reading analytical skills. Moreover, I have a deep background in test prep (cumulative 31 on the ACT), mathematics up to the high school level (5/5 score on AP Calculus AB/BC, took math up to multivariable calculus), French (took 3 years in college, including one year of literature courses conducted in French), and public speaking (co-captain of Sonoma Academy...

...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 and Visual Art. I teach violin and viola in my private studio,...

...as well as the craft of essay writing and research. I am graduate of Reed College with a bachelor of Arts in History though I have also have a broad range of experience in social science and humanities courses as well. I achieved the status of a commended Advanced Placement scholar for scoring fives on all six exams I sat for. Though outside of my primary expertise, I can also provide assistance for English and...

I am a former National Merit Scholar and graduate of Pomona College, one of the elite liberal arts colleges in the United States. I am excited to help students through all sorts of academic challenges. I bring patience, integrity and a positive attitude. I am a writer, so for reading and writing help especially -- come my way!

...rhetoric) - Theology and Religion (especially Catholic/Christian) - Writing (essays, project papers and theses; creative, research and persuasive styles) - Physics and Natural Sciences - Mathematics (pre-algebra, algebra 1 and 2, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, etc.) - Computer Science and Engineering - General test preparation, especially ACT, PSAT and SAT - Developing good study habits Of these, philosophy is my favorite subject by far. I work best with teens and older, have been doing so since...

I enjoy helping students understand complex concepts in simple terms, memorize new knowledge, build confidence, and succeed.

My goal is to get my students to the point where they no longer need me. I like to focus on the underlying concepts so that students can apply what we learn in our sessions to problems they haven't seen before. After our sessions, my students should be able to have a concrete plan when attempting a new problem and be able to extrapolate their knowledge of concepts to master the details.... Concepts first, details later....