Award-Winning Spanish Tutors in Hillsboro, OR

...whether it's algebra, chemistry, biology or writing. I get particularly excited when it's time to talk science! Everywhere you look is something new end fantastic. I do bring this enthusiasm into session, and default to drawing out participation with questions, (What would happen if we changed this? What does this term mean to you? Why do you think we are learning this?) Learning is an active process, but it certainly shouldn't be a chore; the...

...graduation, I have been enrolled in the JD/MBA program at Willamette University College of Law, as well as Willamette's Atkinson Graduate School of Management. I have always loved helping my teammates and classmates learn and understand any issue we happen upon, from French conjugation to the economic shortfalls of the former Soviet Union. I am deeply interested in History, Literature, and Politics. Upon the completion of my graduate work, I hope to earn a commission...

...get more involved in the realm of education. When taking standardized tests and studying for classes, I found myself breaking down many problems to their core components, and after finding similar patterns with the types of questions asked, I realized how I could easily excel in standardized tests. After a summer teaching English in China and a whole school year as an active teaching assistant (personalized tutoring and lab instruction), I hope to continue my...

I enjoy teaching and working with people! Being boring, is a crime. Teaching must be relevant to the student and of value to be of any use. I greatly value getting to know each of the people I teach and find meaning in all my interactions with people.

I am a recent college graduate who studied Spanish Literature in college. I am very enthusiastic about the language and love working with students! In college, I taught introductory Spanish lessons to first-years. I also have experience working with both high school and elementary school students. I am open to working with any age group and any level, and have very flexible availability!

While studying as an undergraduate at Portland State University I spent several years tutoring fellow classmates in Spanish and also mentoring international students in English language and culture in the USA. I have lived abroad in Mexico, as a student and also as a tourist. This immersion experience helped me to fully understand what Mexican culture is all about and is what gave me the extra push to Spanish fluency and cultural competency. ... I would...

...student. All that matters, is that the student is to comprehend, analyze, and recite back with full confidence what they had learned as if they knew it all along. One of my most favorite quotes comes from Albert Einstein and it reads, "Everyone is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid." This one simple quote is exactly...

...seven years of classroom experiencefour in Providence Public Schools and three in an independent girls schoolI specialize in English, reading, writing, and language development for multilingual learners. I hold master's degrees in education and in teaching English learners, and I speak Spanish! My approach is encouraging and goal-oriented: I believe the best learning happens just beyond your comfort zone. Outside of teaching, I enjoy knitting, reading, and spending time outdoors with my family.

My goal is to connect with students to help making learning enjoyable. Through a variety of teaching methods I help students gain a full understanding of material instead of simply memorizing facts for an exam.

...with a 4.0 GPA. I share this to let you know that I am passionate and committed to lifelong learning, and enjoy helping others along the same journey. I know each student comes to tutoring with their own goals and learning styles. My sessions are strengths-based and person-centered. This means I do not talk while the student passively listens; instead, we work as a team to identify what strategies work best and individualize a plan...

...of my most useful skills is editing. I enjoy reading others' writing and helping create a finished product that shares the author's intended meaning clearly. I am an adjunct professor for undergraduates and masters students, so I know what college professors expect in a paper. I am also available to help you prepare for standardized tests, including the GED, SAT, and GRE. When I'm not involved in academic work, I enjoy being active: running, biking,...

...photographer as well. I've made two documentary films and published fiction and poetry, and traveled to over thirty countries on five continents, so I have a lot of life experience that I bring with me to tutoring. My exposure to the SAT began when I got the highest SAT score in my school district when I was a junior (without tutoring, even!). I started tutoring the Verbal side of the SAT in Los Angeles in 1999....

...fluency in Spanish which breaks down in an easy fashion the self- study strategies, tricks, tips,and tools that I used to become fluent in the language. Outside of the education world I have held some other interesting professional positions, and have traveled both around the country and world extensively. All of these experiences have made me a better instructor and tutor and I hope to be able to help you advance in Spanish, ESL or...

...Chinese, chemistry, and piano. I have strong interests in many different subjects. I had the chance to work with and observe a biology classroom while I was taking my education course in college. In high school, I also tutored elementary students and loved being able to help them get excited to learn. I am extremely passionate about my love for education and would love the chance to get to know and help out any and...

I enjoy working with children of all ages. I have been tutoring students from the ages of 5-12 and from 13-18 for several years. I have also worked with children who have IEP's and who have special needs. I have two children of my own who had IEP's all through their school years. I also speak Spanish. I look forward to working with your children and helping the reach their goals.

...school, where I took IB HL biology and got a 6. I have continued to take advanced biology and biochemistry courses, including writing a thesis in enzymology and presenting my findings at a national conference. I have been studying Spanish for 10 years, beginning in middle school. I took IB HL Spanish, in which I got a 7, and wrote my EE in Spanish. I studied abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and wrote a thesis...

...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, and I often substitute in elementary and middle school Spanish and Spanish immersion classes, as well as high school Spanish 1-4. I studied Spanish in...

...several years, and as a language learner myself, I understand the challenges and needs that come with learning a new language. If you're looking for someone who can relate to your struggles, and teaches in a more relaxed conversational manner, lets schedule a chat! I got my degree in World languages & Literatures from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR where I had the opportunity to travel around the world learning new languages, researching,...

...freelance business teaching English, in addition to working for a private language school. As an ESL instructor, I taught 100+ students from 30+ countries globally, in both individual and classroom settings. Currently, I reside in Portland, Oregon and work remotely for various education and culturally-focused organizations. With each student, I strive to provide a comfortable learning environment where we build confidence and conversational competency one lesson at a time. As an instructor, I focus on...

...spent my life using my Spanish skills in work, travels and play. We are in a world that is small due to technology advances and having the ability speak another language makes life all the more sweeter. I enjoy helping others learn Spanish as a personal passion. Its a fun learning experiences if done correctly. Its lots of work, but its worth it if you make Spanish part of your life and not a chapter...