Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Portland, OR

...of the University of Connecticut with a degree in Biology. I start graduate school in June of 2021 to earn my teaching certificate to teach biology. Although I have a strong science background, some of my favorite courses I took in college were history and math related. I have experience in tutoring biology, chemistry, pre-algebra, algebra, and pre-calculus at both the high school and college levels. I am extremely passionate about teaching because I found...

Hi there! I am excited to use my knowledge to help you. I graduated from law school among the top of my class and scored in the 90th percentile on the bar exam. I have tutored numerous individuals in various topics, from political science and literature to bar prep.

...from The State University of New York at New Paltz with a degree in Theatre Arts and a minor in Creative Writing in 2021, a year early. After that, I jumped into the world of marketing for Broadway National Tours, but my heart has always been in teaching and tutoring. I've been working with kids and teens since I was sixteen - tutoring, counseling at camps, and teaching a variety of subjects like English, History,...

...prep, and I've even served as Department Chair for History at two schools. In addition to history I am also experienced in teaching Civics/Government, Economics, Human Geography and Psychology. If it's in the Social Sciences, I've taught it. My goal as a teacher/tutor is to show students that history isn't just made up of "dates" and "dead people," but actual STORIES that connect where we are today to where we came from. History CAN be fun...

I believe that everyone can learn. A great tutor can adapt the material to fit every student's needs. I am an experienced and certified teacher. I love history and politics as well.... I will spend the session getting to know the student. I will learn their experiences in education and devise a plan to help them learn.

...with years of experience, I have encountered scholars with diverse reading levels and abilities. Although multiple strategies are used to reach each and every one of my students, one thing they all have in common is a shared love and appreciation for reading. While reading is my favorite, I have tutored students in phonics, writing, and elementary math. In each of these subjects, my goal and objective is for my scholars to become independent learners...

...with what they're learning. My tutoring style is rooted in patience, structure, and real-world application especially when guiding students through topics like cybersecurity fundamentals, networking, operating systems, and data analytics. While I tutor a range of subjects, I'm especially passionate about helping students master cybersecurity concepts. It's a field that combines logic, curiosity, and problem-solving and helping others discover their potential in it is incredibly rewarding. I believe education is not only rewarding, but also...

...from the University of Washington in Seattle, WA with a BS in neuroscience and a BA in psychology in spring of 2023. I currently work at Yale University School of Medicine in the Department of Nephrology as a research associate. I am attending Washington State University's MD Program in August! :) My biggest motto is that if you're not embracing your mistakes, you're not growing. Failure happens and there is no shame in it! It...

...University, and currently work as a tutor at a middle school in Meriden. I am familiar with how schools operate under the effects of the pandemic. I using interactive tutoring techniques to engage student and aim to create fun learning experience. I'm passionate about helping students achieve academic success. I help students to learn math by explaining math concepts using graphics and videos. I then assign students practice questions until they fully retain the concepts....

...mom, I'm a cool mom. Except I'm not a mom; I'm your tutor. I've worked in talent development and organizational development for the last 8 years with corporations. Currently, I work full-time as a training specialist for corporations, focusing on adult learning theory and talent development. I love helping people of all ages get their "aha! moments." Even though my day-to-day is focused on helping adults become better at their jobs, I have always loved...

...currently enrolled at The University of Connecticut. I am majoring in Statistics and minoring in Computer Science and Mathematics. While I am heavily stem-focused, I have a great appreciation for the arts and humanities, as I believe it is important to have a balanced education to minimize our biases. I attempt to incorporate this philosophy into my tutoring lessons by including problems with real-world applications where possible. And as a tutor, I am very hands-on,...

I'm currently a PhD student in economics at Yale University. I also have a BS in physics and math from Yale. Other subjects I enjoy are history, geography, and philosophy, and I dabble in photography and baking. I enjoy helping people understand tricky concepts and solve challenging problems, academic and otherwise.

I am a true New England boy, and am an alumnus of Wesleyan, Yale and Uconn Law School. I was a double major in Political Science and Psychology and enjoy the intersection of the two. I have taught for over twenty years most recently as a professor of Law and Criminology at UB. I also lived in Hong Kong and taught test prep to some of the world's most aspirational students.

...Economics and Politics (through University level) and Calculus, Statistics, Spanish, US History, Chemistry, and Geography (through AP level). I'm also experienced in university admissions coaching, including SAT/ACT tutoring and advising on personal statements and supplemental essays. Prior to Oxford, I attended the Taft School, where I worked as a peer tutor in several subjects and volunteered with low-income 8th graders, helping them prepare for the SSAT and apply to selective secondary schools.

...of Hartford and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Advanced Medical Imaging. I then began teaching in the Radiography and Sonography programs at this institution, as well as Manchester Community College. I am passionate about helping students learn, not memorize, content so that they become true health professionals. I enjoy sharing my experience with students new to the field of Sonography and I take pride in teaching them to become knowledgeable and competent technologists,...

...and philosopher based in New Haven, Connecticut. I studied at UCLA graduating Cum Laude with degrees in Music Performance, Education, and Philosophy. I have been tutoring private music lessons and academic subjects for over 5 years now, and I work as a substitute teacher across Connecticut. My favorite subjects to tutor are Music, English, and Reading/Writing Skills, but I am capable of tutoring various Historical subjects, Math, and Science as well. As a teacher, I...

...lessons in my time working as a tutor and teacher at a charter high school in Newark, New Jersey. In this role I specifically tutored three sections of math: pre-algebra, algebra 1, and geometry. I also wrote and tutored the AP Language and Composition materials for the school's 11th grade, and teacher assisted the AP United States History class. Later in the year I became a full time teacher for 10th grade AP World History,...

...received a BS in Cell and Molecular Biology with a minor in History from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, MI. I am currently pursuing a MS in Infectious Disease and Microbiology with an emphasis in counter bioterrorism from the University of Pittsburgh. I first began tutoring a girl with cerebral palsy who was unable to write and worked with her for over ten years and watched her progress to writing letters to full...

...educate and inspire. In addition to my academic pursuits, I thrive on helping children learn. I have dedicated time to tutoring and mentoring young minds, which has not only reinforced my commitment to education but has also been incredibly rewarding. Witnessing their growth and enthusiasm for learning has fueled my desire to teach, particularly in subjects like history, where I can help them draw connections between the past and present. Public speaking is another passion...

...experience as a special education teacher, I am passionate about helping students reach their full potential. I hold a BA in Elementary Education and Psychology, an MS in Special Education, and have pursued Ph.D. coursework in Psychology. My experience spans working with students with SLD, EBDs, IDs, and ADD/ADHD, and as someone with ADD myself, I deeply understand the challenges learners face and how to support them effectively. My teaching philosophy is simple: every student...