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

...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...

...Masters of Divinity (Princeton Theological Seminary). My varied disciplinary background makes me an ideal tutor in many fields, and I enjoy them all: the humanities, History, the Sciences, Math, politics, Social Sciences, religion, and care for the planet. One of my most useful skills is editing. I enjoy reading others' writing and helping create a...

...writing, psychology and literature. I've also helped prep for standardized tests including ACT, SAT, PSAT, SOL, Praxis, GED and general GRE. I went to college on a academic scholarship focusing primarily on psychology and medicine. I have a zeal for helping others understand tough subject matter specific to their ability. I am passionate about presenting...

...Columbia School of Public Health. While I tutor a range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Spanish, Guitar, and Voice. I strive to create an inclusive, equitable learning environment that accommodates all students' needs and academic goals. In high school, I taught elementary schoolers about community health and hygiene in Spanish. In addition,...

...math, psychology, art, business, and literature classes. Professionally, I possess six years of truly diverse work and life experience. Since graduating from Wash U in 2014, I have helped open a mixed-income school in Missouri, worked for a leading research and advisory company in Washington DC, taught high school Spanish and math in Switzerland, lived...

...little fun. Lessons with a spark. I'm interested in the story behind things; I never overlook the students and the need to find the ways the material interests them. I have an excellent grasp of things and I can adapt my instruction to apply to every student's individual interests. So, let's have fun.

...beauty in topics from Mathematics to Literature to Latin, and I love finding new ways to explain complex topics to students. I have a degree in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Math, but I also have an extensive background in Latin Language, standardized test preparation, grammar, and writing. I'm currently pursuing a Master's Degree...

...I've worked with several children who have IEPs and 504s; as well as having experienced issues with my own children, I understand how difficult working within the system can be on a family. Also, how "neuronormies" can struggle with math and find it overwhelming. As a lifetime learner who originally obtained an AA degree in...

...stupid (Albert Einstein) ." Every student can learn, just not in the same way or day. I understand and have experienced that feeling of frustration and confusion while learning due to a "cookie-cut tutor". Therefore, after all these years of tutoring, I highly value the differences (race, gender, ethnicity, learning styles/speeds) between my students. The...

...them, or working one-on-one with a student until they have that breakthrough and connect the dots between theory and real life, I thrive on the dynamic process of making knowledge not only accessible but also thrilling and possibly life-changing. I have over ten years of experience as an instructor, tutor, writer, and editor, in many...

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

...I am working on my MAT at the University of Portland. I have spent the past five years working as a tutor in several subjects, but with an emphasis in academic writing. I spent three of those years at Sonoma State University's Writing Center tutoring students in remedial English courses, ELL students, and a writing...

...in first Kenya followed by Nicaragua then Romania and lastly Japan. I knew I had a passion for teaching by this point so I returned to Portland and earned my Masters in Teaching at Concordia University in secondary level English Language Arts. I am now working towards adding an English as a Second Language endorsement....

...like to teach. I like it better when I teach well. I am Christian. I believe in God. I believe He loves everyone. I offer the opportunity to those who are interested, no matter who you or or what your situation. If you would like me to try and help, let me try and help

...occasional sunshine) of the Pacific Northwest. Outdoor education is all about empowering students to solve problems and think critically in unfamiliar situations, a philosophy that translates easily to academics. I also work as journalist, writing for Portland Monthly magazine and USA Today College. My writing has appeared in Oregon Live, USA Today, and the Huffington...

...and pre-algebra over one summer for a math tutoring camp where we worked with students who had failed algebra in the past. When they were allowed individual attention and the chance to take tests when they were ready, many excelled. I also was the only student to tutor after school among teachers. (Since I graduated,...

I am a recent graduate with a focus in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Human Services and research. My strong suits are in English, writing, research, analytical and technical writing, APA formatting, Psychology and Sociology.

...ideas and perspectives through writing. I graduated from Portland State University with a degree in both English and French, and later obtained my Master's of Arts in Teaching from the University of Portland. Since becoming a teacher, I've worked in small, rural schools, and large, suburban ones. I've taught classes in Language Arts, Drama/Theater, Leadership,...

...appealing and exciting to learn about. We learn things so much faster when we are actually intrigued about the subject. I think encouraging that first step is 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...

...minor in Environmental Studies. Since my graduation, I have worked extensively in education, mentoring high schoolers in school and life skills, teaching nutrition classes, leading after-school programs, and, most recently, teaching English and Math to Syrian refugees living in Lebanon. While I tutor in a wide range of topics, I am most interested in Writing,...