Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Tigard, OR

...In college, I played two years of DIII lacrosse, sang in an a cappella group, studied abroad for a semester in Madrid, and was the co-chair of my major committee. With a faculty member in the physics department, I worked on a project analyzing the intersection of physics education, cognitive science, and contemplative practice (e.g.,...

...the past 6 years I have worked as a substitute teacher in a variety of classrooms, and have also taught social studies with Portland Public Schools' Evening and Summer Scholars Program. I have taught U.S. History 1 and 2, Government, (and Global Perspectives as a student teacher). In addition, I am highly proficient in Spanish,...

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. I am well versed in all Language Arts and Math. I mainly work with students in Elementary school. I love seeing the lightbulb come on for students when they start to understand something. I like to make a personal connection with kids and see them as individuals. I meet students where they are and...

...have a right to learn and expand their skills in all areas. Those skills may be areas of need or strength but all students have the ability to reach their goals. Teachers have the ability to help student find their own potential and I feel that it is my honor and responsibility to give students...

...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...

...it's also important how much a student can retain, and how interested in the subject they can become. I remember when I was a student and feeling less than, or unintelligent when I didn't understand a concept. It wasn't until I worked with a tutor myself that I understood that my learning style didn't match...

...goes back to my high school years, to when I volunteered to tutor elementary school and middle school students struggling with their schoolwork, and realized how significant a tutor can be in a student's life. Ever since that time I have been passionate about tutoring. I have worked with students of all ages and skill...

...epistemology, formal logic, and philosophy of mind. However, I have an extensive background in the social sciences, especially political science. Oftentimes, a lack of confidence in their own ability will hold a student back from achieving their goals. I believe that supplementing a student's academic self-esteem leads to their continued and independent success. My ultimate...

...climb mountains, run marathons, bike across the state or bike from Seattle to Portland in a day. I also played harmonica and guitar - not so much anymore. I retired on-time for health reasons (nothing drastic - overweight and out of shape). Now I have new interests. I get plenty of exercise. I go on...

...as well as social and political research, strategy and implementation. Additionally, I have incredible expertise in big data, data analytics and artificial intelligence that easily compliments my development backgroundparticularly as it relates to data strategy, implementation and outcomes. I also have private sector, NGOs, multilateral development bank experienceincluding working as a consultant for the World...