Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Portland, OR

...know where to go. It can be easy to lose interest and give up when you hit a wall, but I believe that making a subject interesting and relevant to your own personal hobbies can motivate you to succeed. I will tailor your tutoring experience to your personal needs, whether you need engagement or clarity. I will be sure to assist and focus on areas of improvement instead of just giving answers so that you...

...BA in anthropology with minors in history and classics at Hunter College in New York City in 2007. A few years later, I attended LaGuardia Community College and became a licensed veterinary technician, which means I am an animal nurse! My academic interests mostly relate to animals: zoology, evolutionary ecology, paleozoology, social evolution, and phylogenetics. I also love studying history, and will always assert that nothing happens in a historical vacuum. In my free time...

Learning is a constant pursuit - we do it every day, in everything that we do. But learning isn't something that we do alone - it's a shared experience, something that we can't do without experts and teachers and family. And, if you need a hand up with whatever subject you're struggling with, I'm happy to help out.

...designed by a local non-profit organization I worked with in Mozambique for eight years. During these wonderful years, my classroom consisted of dusty floors, a roof of acacia leaves, and the permeable walls of community centers. My fellow peers in learning have consisted of children, chiefs, literate and illiterate. After moving back to the States with my family in 2012, I taught in institutional schools for five years. I have been a high school English...

I'm a young college graduate with endless curiosity, a passion for learning, and a love of teaching. If you're having trouble with your homework, feel confused by a concept, or need help on a paper I'm here to help.

...working with kids in both an academic and recreational setting. I want to make lessons riveting and engaging, so I will always try to incorporate your passions into the learning process. As someone who adores music, politics, and many sports, I have found that integrating these passions into my studies increases my own desire to learn. It is my priority to meet each student's unique learning needs, therefore I will personalize my teaching techniques to...

...soon pursue a Juris Doctorate degree at a prestigious Law school. I am very sociable and reliable. I've had experience with tutoring children ranging from grades 1 through 12 and some college level. I love any opportunity to be around children. I will always make sure to take in all considerations when it comes to tutoring while trying to make every experience a fun one! If you would like to get to know more about...

...recent graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor's of Arts in European Studies, with a focus on history, literature and philosophy, specifically 20th century history and colonial studies. I also spent a semester abroad in France and went on to work there for several months. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively throughout Europe and am currently working several part-time jobs in New Haven with hopes of pursuing a career in urban development. I...

...are struggling in their endeavors to succeed in school. What I learned over the years is that we all stumble into problems and difficulties at some point, and we all manage to overcome these challenges by asking others how they solved their own. That is what problem solving and tutoring should be all about: humbly admitting your own mistakes and difficulties, and sharing the solutions to those problems with those you are tutoring.

I am a college student majoring in Biomedical Engineering and German. My goal is to help students improve and achieve academically. I also enjoying playing sports like Ultimate Frisbee and Soccer. Additionally, I enjoy playing the piano in my free time.

...constantly trying to build on my current and desired skill sets for the future. I am beyond grateful for the opportunities in both my school and professional endeavors that have shaped me into the well-rounded person I am today. That being said, I believe that most of my strengths are derived from my strong work ethic, adaptability, passion for lifelong learning, and love of volunteering/helping others. Outside of my professional career you may find me...

...one's services or resources. In my opinion, these two terms are synonymous in that they have precisely the same outcome. Help is something that I always strive to do throughout my career. Thankfully, this is something that I have been able to do in many different capacities. While I don't think I'm the smartest person, or that I'm the most gifted, one thing I am exceptional at is seeing patterns. This has allowed me to...

I am an experienced tutor who loves to teach. I believe that every child learns differently. So it is my job to make sure to think outside the box inorder to get my students to understand what they are struggling in.

...both reading and analyzing English Literature. My grades were such that I qualified to serve as an English and Physics tutor at the collegiate level. I successfully tutored several students in these subjects. Over the course of one semester, their grades improved from C's and C minuses to B's and B +'s. While in grade school, I helped many of my fellow students improve their reading comprehension levels on an 'as-needed' basis. I love to...

...hopes that those students will truly understand the topics they are learning and, if they are truly invested in their studies, understand who they are as individuals and what paths they want to take in their lives. Personally, I found it hard to know what you want to do for the rest of your life in the short amount of time high school prepares the students, so I am hoping that I will bring new...

...share my excitement with students. I tutor in almost all things English, including reading, writing, and test prep. My personal favorite thing to tutor is essay editing, because I love to see students' thoughts on certain subjects, and explore their writing styles. My personal favorite books include 'The Great Gatsby', 'A Tale of Two Cities', and 'The Catcher in the Rye'. I spend most of my free time reading classics I haven't covered yet, or...

...me as being an artist and I am very proud of my resume in standing. I have always had optimal performance on standardized tests and quizzes and I believe that I have the skill base to help other students persevere. My positive attitude is sure to help the study session breeze by - but don't think that it will be easy! Challenging questions are the most fun and create the most thorough results. I hope...

...certified Social Studies Teacher (7-12) and have worked with children and teenagers for the past 10 years. I taught in a alternative high school for several years so I have experience working with various learning styles and educational needs. I believe that everyone deserves a quality education and will do whatever I can to work with them to make the process beneficial and enjoyable. Learning should be a life long journey, and I hope to...

I'm a 22-year old student in Connecticut dedicated to studying languages and teaching them.

...experienced, certified educator in the state of Connecticut, with a background in teaching a variety of subjects. I enjoy teaching and always take a patient, understanding approach as I help my students develop their abilities. My credentials include a B.A. from Columbia University in the City of New York, a master's degree from Yale University, and licenses to teach general education and special education. When not teaching, I play several instruments and enjoy any kind...