Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

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!

...Berkeley. These days I teach writing and publishing at Portland State University and Portland Community College, and I have taught creative, academic, and professional writing, including college application essays and publisher query letters. When I am not teaching, I write fiction (my debut book, From the Caves, won several national awards) and my shorter works have appeared in Poets & Writers, Longreads, The Kenyon Review, CRAFT Literary Magazine, New Orleans Review, and elsewhere. Learn more...

I am passionate about tutoring because I believe that the pursuit of education and knowledge is one of the greatest endeavors that anyone can embark upon. I have experience in tutoring peers and younger students throughout my academic career, and enjoy working with learners of all ages. My favorite subject to tutor is history, because I love helping others discover the exciting stories from our past.

I would like to use my engineering background to help empower students. In addition, I have been teaching for a year now. This has included different cultures and age groups which will enrich the student's learning experience. I have taught reading, grammar, science and math to 5 years old to 18 years old plus professionals over the age of 20. I am certified as a TEFL instructor.

...as a big sister tutoring her little brother in math, English, and Spanish. Throughout high school, I TA'd Hebrew, Jewish American History, and Torah studies at Sunday school. I spent every summer working at summer camps, where I helped teach science and art history. In college, I tutored French and American Politics. I believe that teaching material to others is the best way to learn. So, for me, tutoring has always been intrinsically entwined with...

Hello! I am a recent graduate from the University of Oregon and the Robert D. Clark Honors college. I studied neuroscience and entrepreneurship while graduating with magna cum laude. Currently, I am pursuing a masters in social and cultural psychology with an emphasis in political psychology.

...Indiana, Maryland, New York, Colorado, and Florida. I have experience teaching English, Social Studies/U.S. History, Music, Dance, and Drama. I loved my experiences tutoring reading privately as well as working in the Writing Center one on one with students at Stuyvesant High School, the leading public high school in the state of New York. While I tutor a number of subjects, I am most passionate about tutoring Writing and U.S. History. I believe Writing and...

...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 and fun. I look...

...five areas of specialization that have shaped my interests: Renaissance literature, Old English and Medieval literature, Mythology, Science fiction, and Post-colonial British literature. I have been a reader of mainstream science fiction since I was 10, and I got into comics soon after (I haven't stopped reading them yet). Somewhere along the way, (around 14 or 15) I found Lord of the Rings. I was hooked on fantasy from then on. Between comics and my...

...born and raised in Portland, OR, but I currently live in Rhode Island, where I'm working towards a Bachelor's Degree at Brown University. If there's one thing to know about me, it's that I love to learn, no matter the subject. Learning is a life-long process that can take you anywhere in life. But this doesn't mean it's always easy. It would be my privilege to help you overcome the obstacles you encounter on this...

I am a graduate student studying Clinical Psychology, with a passion for helping others. I taught English abroad in china for 5 months, as well as helped special need kiddos for a school semester. I graduated with honors from my undergraduate institution with a degree in Psychology, and minors in History and Chinese. Whenever I teach students, I try to focus first on having fun and learning to love the material, and then on accuracy.

...of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) and an EMT with nearly three years of experience, I am well-versed in the nuances of the learning process. This allows me to see eye-to-eye with my students, making learning collaborative. I create an easygoing environment by being myself: I'm not a lecturer, and I'm not looking to feel smarter than those I teach. I'm just value successful learning! As a student of medicine, the improvement of well-being in those I come in...

Life is an adventure and the need to learn - and know how to learn - is the most important skill to have in (my) toolbox. As a teacher, trainer, coach, I strive to help clients grow while helping them learn how to learn, and, most importantly have fun in the process.

Learning is my passion. Let me help you get excited about mastering your subject in the way that best fits your learning style.

...teacher grants to study at Georgetown University and the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain. I began learning Spanish while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Choluteca, Honduras. I have studied in Mexico and Spain as well as completing a BA in Spanish at Portland State. I am also a professional chef having trained at the California Culinary Academy(now Cordon Bleu) in SFO. I also am a tour director, guide and driver working with student...

...to tutor your student(s) on academic subjects that matter, and to accomplish one of my goals for any student I teach or tutor: to encourage and promote a healthy, well-rounded, educated young person. My background is in business (retired CEO) and early childhood education (Foster Parent of over 120 kids 8-18). My five degrees cover a dbl bachelors and dbl masters: Organizational Dynamics (AA), Psychology, Counseling, Human Development, Global Studies Anthropology, and Psychoneuroimmunology.

...the fateful words, "I don't think you'd be a match for here, but my wife just started a new school I think you'd be a good fit for." Since then I've been enjoying my chosen field greatly. I've found being able to teach kids the things I love has been so much more fulfilling than sitting in an office at a museum would have been. Since then I've taught 6th and 8th grade History, High...

...real estate professional with a passion for both education and technology, I am dedicated to empowering aspiring agents with the knowledge, skills, and digital tools they need to succeed in the dynamic world of real estate. Alongside years of industry experience, I tutor Microsoft Office Suite and leverage my tech-savvy background to simplify complex processes and enhance learning. My online tutoring sessions are comprehensive, practical, and tailored to each student's needs, ensuring they grasp key...

...gained a better understanding of the cognitive development and science of learning in order to enhance the cognitive processes for myself and to better serve my students. I have learned ways to help my students use metacognitive strategies to grow as learners. I am a believer in the power of positive thinking and positive reinforcement. My teaching philosophy and personality reflect those beliefs. Thoughts have a unique power to create one's future. Positive thinking will...

...the academic content to students' interests, making their learning feel engaging and relevant. I strive to create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable making mistakes and learning as we go through the process. My passion for education is driven by the joy of helping students discover the fascinating narratives of history and develop their ability to express themselves through their writing skills. For extracurriculars I have experience teaching chess and public speaking strategies, further...