Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Portland, OR

...find it to be very applicable in life. I believe that learning shouldn't have to be hard and that we should appeal to all of our senses when learning. At Yale, I participate in Splash, a program that allows students to teach a class for day. I enjoyed the experience so much that I thought tutoring would be a good fit. Otherwise, I like to stay fit by lifting weights, hiking, and biking.

I'm a senior at CCSU with a Media Studies major and Creative Writing minor. I love reading, writing, history, psychology, and language in general!

...people would tell me to "prepare for the real world." This confused me- I thought that's what years of education was supposed to do! I quickly understood what they meant. My whole life I've been a good student. I've taken challenging courses, studied, and tried my best. But getting good grades isn't the only thing that matters in life: it's applying intelligence to every situation that will carry you through life. This is what I...

I am a junior at the University of Connecticut studying to be a Secondary Mathematics Teacher. I've been tutoring since I was in high school and I have always had a passion for teaching. I know how difficult math can be for students at all ages. I hope to be able to help students feel confident and comfortable in math and every other relevant subject area.

...a freshman at Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH. My major is Biology with a minor in Spanish and I hope to become a doctor one day. I love all animals, and I enjoy children of all ages. I teach children ages 3-14 how to swim during the summer months, and I really enjoy rowing on the crew team here at Xavier and swimming in my free time. I am super excited to work with students...

...field now as an in home family therapist, while also having previous experience in being a youth counselor and interning at schools. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about psychology and math. Being able to tutor students helps them to be better at something and accomplishing that difficult task and teaching the approach of not giving up. I am a firm believer of education. In my spare time, I...

I am a freshman at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying Russian, Political Science, and German. It would be an honor and a privilege to help you improve in your studies as previous tutors helped me improve in mine. I'm also fun!

...mainland China. I am TEFL certified and have taught ESL for all age groups and levels. In addition to English, I have tutored GED studies (social studies and sciences), and K-12 general studies with a focus on history and language arts. My career as an educator and tutor oftentimes overlaps with a personal drive for understanding the world we live in. My educational background includes international law at Leiden University in the Netherlands, Bridge to...

...to put my ESL training to use and to learn how to identify talent in a student and make sure that individuality is manifest on the page. I have a passion for argumentative writing, creative writing, and vocabulary across al age groups. Getting clients excited about a well-finished product, especially the "non-writers," gives me the most satisfaction. I look forward to working with any and all clients that want a boost in their writer's morale!...

Hi! I'm Alex, a freshman at Dartmouth College. I've pursued my academic passions, particularly writing and literature, history, and mathematics passionately throughout high school, and now I would love to pass on the knowledge I've gained to students who are eager to learn. I work best with students who are attentive, focused, and have an open mind and a desire to improve their critical thinking skills.

...education and obtained my Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages certificate. I am experienced with tutoring a variety of academic subjects including English, Literature, Writing, English as a second language, Algebra, Biology, and Chemistry. I can also help you prepare for college placement exams such as the ACCUPLACER, build your study or note-taking skills, and be a guide to keep you motivated and on-track with your assignments and deadlines. Have a great day!

...voice to represent themselves. This has resulted in a class that is structured but gives students the opportunity to engage in content like never before because the flow of my classes is so much smoother. Nathaniel Higgins, my principal, has given me consistent feedback on how to further my career beyond the classroom and to focus my efforts into becoming an administrator to enact greater change in education on a school wide level beyond the...

Hi there! My name is Molly, and I am a graduating senior at Emory University, where I am a history major and environmental studies minor. In addition to having expertise in these two areas, I have lots of experience in helping students prepare for the SAT!

...to a variety of students with respect to age and background. Recently, I have been teaching and privately tutoring elementary and middle school students on English grammar and composition in Spain. Additionally, I am a Teaching Assistant for Biochemistry and Cell Biology at the University of Connecticut. At university, I also volunteer with English as a Second Language to help adults better their language skills. Prior to that, I worked with high school students on...

...Biblical Studies, and a bachelor's in History. My dissertation focused on the history and legacy of Christian monasticism. I taught for four years at Yale Divinity School and currently serve as a high school substitute teacher. My areas of teaching specialty include the humanities, religion, history, English, Latin, and Greek. Right now, I am seeking employment as a history teacher at the secondary level and am passionate about teaching and tutoring students. I particularly enjoy...