Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

...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 about 1990, and am presently an adjunct faculty member at Chemeketa Community College. I prefer to meet in person with people who are...

...mathematics. I've worked as a graduate school TA and been responsible for designing lectures at the graduate level. I've worked abroad and within the United States with language learners hoping to increase their mastery of English. I look forward to finding a way to find how you learn best for yourself, in the hope that you can apply what you learn over an entire lifetime and not just on this week's test.... Everybody has a different...

...say that I love words! I tutor in Reading and Writing for the PSAT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and I help with Reading and Writing homework. I also provide guidance and editing help on college essays. The tutor I had in high school made studying (even for standardized tests!) interesting and fun for me, and I want to work with students to develop skills in a way that makes them feel happy and accomplished....

...crucial, and it helps these lessons become ones that we remember years after their first introduction. Alongside the motivational factor, it helps to know that, if you are terrible at taking tests, that is totally okay! Not every personality type connects with tests well, and I try to explain to my students some tricks they can use to make tests or assessments less intimidating. Reading a test can sometimes feel like learning a second language,...

...education, it's been the classes that stimulate my interest and capture my imagination that I find myself learning the most from, but even when I've taken subjects I didn't think I'd connect with, there have been teachers whose passion for the material helped me find my own. When tutoring reading and writing, it's my goal to let my enthusiasm for the subjects come through, and hopefully inspire some of that same spirit in others.

...a high school. I have experience tutoring kids and adults in a variety of tutoring centers online and in person in subjects including French, reading and writing, and math. I have also worked as a private saxophone teacher. I am most passionate about tutoring French, reading, and writing. I spend most of my spare time playing music, specifically jazz, but I also love to go rock climbing or just sit down with a good novel...

...enjoy trigonometry. I believe that teaching is about building a comfortable but professional relationship with each student. It is part of my job to come to understand each student and to be able to educate each of them in a personalized manner. Every student is an opportunity to mentor. Education is not only about learning academia but also about developing socially and morally. My goal is to build helpful mentoring relationships with each of my...

...pursue a Ph.D. in Philosophy with the ultimate goal of becoming a professor. In high school, I had a passion for English and History. I completed English IB HL and IB 20th Century History. Philosophy has taught me to think and write clearly and succinctly. These skills are applicable to most academic writing, especially the type of writing required in high school level English and History as well as college application essays. I also have...

...my pupil knows little to nothing to begin. Further, this information had to be passed on with no margin of error, as a single deviation between tests can render any and all data meaningless. In part through these laboratory experiences, I have learned that true understanding comes from the teaching of central concepts rather than brute-force memorization. In short, you don't learn THAT 62=3, you learn WHY 62=3, allowing you to find 82, 122, 93,...

...student's knowledge base, or to their individual learning styleresults in exciting, tangible gains. My tutoring philosophy emphasizes building students' self-confidence by breaking assignments down into manageable parts, providing as much guidance as necessary, and allowing students to take the lead as much as possible. I consider modeling repeatable strategies and developing sound work habits to be just as important as completing the task at handbut when it comes down to crunch time, sometimes the priority...

...but I am most passionate about Algebra, the SAT Grammar section, and the SAT Math Section. I believe that curating a unique approach for each individual is important in their advancement. Everybody is different and therefore their way of learning will be different too! This has helped many of my students raise their grades and confidence when it comes to their studies. In my free time, I enjoy watching cooking videos on YouTube and going...

...for me and thus, I spent the rest of the summer after my surgery self-studying for the SAT and ultimately improved my score by 200 points (scoring in the 99th percentile for Math). I also succeeded at getting into my dream school, the University of Michigan. Outside of school/academics, I currently am working for an investment bank called Eaton Square based in San Francisco while taking a an academic gap year. I primarily focus on...

Hi, I'm Garrett and I love the world! I love to travel, learn foreign languages, try new foods, and meet new people.

...The University of Richmond, where I earned my B.A. in Psychology, and of The London School of Economics, where I earned my M.S. in Organizational and Social Psychology. Since college, I have tutored SATs, GREs, and various school subjects to private clients and groups of students of all ages in Connecticut, Wyoming, and Colorado. In my spare time, I play ultimate frisbee and trivia, and spend much of my time mountain biking, skiing, gardening, cooking,...

...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 to helping dietetic students fill in the knowledge gaps so they can perform better on the extremely difficult RD Exam.

...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 students to allow them to feel comfortable and happy to be here. This also allows me to figure out the...

...essay editing, and am qualified to tutor in Humanities, English, and most areas of Western and Latin American History. I also competed nationally in high school as a policy debater, which makes me a good candidate for working with students on public speaking skills. For Younger 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...

...books, listening to podcasts, and sharing the knowledge I gain with others. There are a lot of subjects I tutor, but I like to focus most on subjects that involve deep critical thinking, like English/Literature and History classes, or standardized test prep. I also currently work as an ACT/SAT tutor at CollegeDrive in Golden, CO. I love walking with students through their learning journey and giving guidance where they need it. It is an amazing...

...and that summer they both received acceptance letters and scholarships to schools in the US. Witnessing their goals being realized was by far the most rewarding thing I had ever experienced it and has inspired me to pursue tutoring as a career. I have over 10 years experience teaching SAT and TOEFL, and I have been helping students achieve their GMAT scores and post graduate goals for over 5 years. I have worked for several...

...New Zealand. There is so much value in a diversity of experiences through different cultures and beliefs. When I returned to the United States, I decided to earn my degree. In pursuit of communicating well with others, and coupled with a deep love of storytelling, I earned my undergraduate degree in English. I have an emphasis on understanding new ideas alongside a fresh reexamination of old ones, with the viewpoint that each person is an...