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

...-- lots of feedback and one-to-one attention, not so much lecture. I've been working in education for nearly 10 years, as a tutor, classroom teacher (I am certified in Math 7-12 in Connecticut), and developer of teaching materials. My most recent gigs have been hourly / independent contractor / free-lance, which I haven't put on my resume. I've been tutoring, mostly for the Hamden (CT) school district as a three-quarters-time job but also occasionally for some...

...have been tutoring for four years in a professional setting and seven years on a volunteer basis, specializing in math and science education. I also worked as a curriculum designer for an SAT tutoring firm. I enjoy tutoring because I am strongly against the practice of teaching to the lowest common denominator of students and I believe that every student is entitled to a teacher that will personalize their curriculum and teaching pace to make...

...continue the tradition of passing forth knowledge. Not surprisingly, I have always considered tutoring and education among the most noble of professions where both parties, student and teacher, benefit and learn. What makes me an excellent tutor? Over the course of my life I have had the good fortune of cultivating a variety and number of skill sets, some of which are academic and social in nature. While I certainly consider academic prowess important for...

...I am a firm believer that there are no stupid questions. I want to be involved in all phases of the student's learning process from the understanding phase to the mastery phase. In my free time, I like to learn whether it be through reading and doing practice questions from a textbook or watching a lecture series on YouTube. And by tutoring, I want to share this joy of learning with my students.

...strengthen any areas of concern. My teaching experience includes teaching for over nine years at the high school level, I have taught all levels of high school English including AP Language and Composition, 9th grade Honors, 9th grade College Prep and remedial English, as well as test prep. My tutoring experience includes tutoring students of all levels, including SAT and ACT prep. I look forward to hearing from you and working with your student!

...a new level of patience, and I think my tutoring reflects that. My teaching philosophy is simple: find out who your student is, and teach them. Just them. They are the most important person in the room, focus on just what they need. Outside of teaching, I love leading crafting classes at my local libraries, knitting, reading, TV, movies, exploring new foods and places, and dogs. My favorite things to do include walking my dog,...

I just completed my undergraduate degree in mathematics at Cornell University, with a minor in computer science. I will be pursuing a Master of Science in computer science at Cornell for the next two years. Teaching has always been a passion of mine, as has mathematics - and I am always eager to share this excitement with others.

I'm a Harvard graduate applying to graduate schools. I've worked in tech, consulting and academia. I've tutored grades 5-12 for 5+ years. My most recent student went from failing 10th grade geometry to getting perfect scores on her exams. I think it's very important not only to understand the material, but to know how to study. I'm enthusiastic about sharing the learning techniques I've developed with others.

...Tutors must instruct and reinforce skills that equip students for lifelong learning and success. Tutoring is really about meeting a child where she or he is and guiding them to where they need to be for optimal learning. I am a great tutor because I understand that each student learns as an individual and that learning occurs best when tutors utilize research-based teaching strategies and best practice methods. I employ a variety of strategies that account...

...neurotypical students, including those with varying cognitive, learning, and physical challenges, which taught me the importance of adaptability in teaching. I teach a variety of subjects including but not limited to: English Reading and Writing: Elementary, Middle, High School and College, SAT, ACT, IGCSE, AP Lang French: All Levels, Verb Tenses, Conjugation, Essays, Listening, Speaking, IGCSE, AP French Math: Elementary, Middle, High School and College, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Precalculus and Statistics, SAT, ACT, IGCSE...

...graduated with my undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering. I have 6 years of experience in writing tutoring throughout high school and college, and have tutored students with all types of backgrounds in writing. I am also interested in tutoring in AP Chemistry and various subjects for ACT/SAT test prep! If you or your child is in elementary school, I would enjoy tutoring elementary math, science, and english as well. I look forward to it!

I am an award-winning teacher with over 40 years of experience. I have a bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree in Spanish, and have studied, lived and traveled in the Spanish-speaking world. I love it when my students improve their Spanish with my help, and am even more thrilled when they catch some of my love for Spain and Latin America.

I am a graduate of Yale University with a degree in biology and am currently working as a research associate at a cancer biology lab. I am an experienced STEM tutor for college and high school students and also tutor for standardized tests such as the MCAT and the SAT.

...convinced me that as a tool for evaluating students, standardized testing has its share of flaws. But the tests aren't unfair or unbeatable; they challenge you to learn a specific language. I don't mean the fancy vocabulary you'll want in a verbal section, but the forms and patterns of the questions themselves. With thoughtful effort, any student can learn to understand the language of test-taking. As someone lucky enough to be fluent, I hope to...

...love of the sciences, both physical and biological, although I have a variety of expertise in several subjects. As a teacher, and in my experience tutoring, it has always been the most exciting to me and my students when I have been able to bring the sciences to life in hands-on ways. I think that the key to a full life is lifelong learning! In my personal life, I enjoy hiking and personal fitness, comics...

...have led me to take rigorous classes in math and the sciences, and I have past experience helping my peers with math and writing. Though I am qualified to tutor in a range of subjects, I feel most specialized in math, physics, test preparation, and essay-editing. In addition to my academic experience, I have a significant teaching background with hands-on skills such as tool use, construction techniques, and outdoor safety. I worked as a Youth...

Hi, my name is Jorge. I graduated in 2018 from Sacred Heart University, where I studied politics and writing. I am applying to law school now to begin next fall. My long term goal is to be appointed to serve on the federal judiciary. I also enjoy hiking, listening to podcasts and fantasy football.

I am passionate about literature and writing; I have been teaching in a classroom for the last eight years and would like to extend my expertise by helping students one on one. ... I believe that students learn best through modeling, guided practice, and independent practice. I personally believe that students are more successful when they take responsibility for their learning.... I would ask a student to describe his/her goals and what he/she hopes to achieve...

As a mathematics tutor, I view each student as equally important. Everybody deserves a chance to learn something or improve in their weakest areas. I believe that patience, dedication, and understanding are the keys to making my students' experiences better.

...particularly passionate about mathematics. Being a freshman in college, I have recently gone through the standardized testing process myself and am eager to share my knowledge to help relieve the stress of test taking, by preparing my students for the material and showing them techniques needed for success. Through my experiences as a student and tutor I have learned the value and felt the joy that education brings to so many, and seek to spread...