Award-Winning Spanish Tutors in Portland, OR

...a teacher, I choose to construct my lessons so that they are student centered. Each of us learns differently, and we each have our own unique virtues and vices as learners. Above all, I strive to establish a relationship of mutual recognition of mutual respect between myself and my students. This is the groundwork for any trusting relationship, and is the key to establishing free flows of information between student and teacher.

...equity and reflect in teaching practices further improves one's teaching ability. An outstanding teacher will collaborate with colleagues to refine teaching practices and share ideas and continue to find ways to growth professionally. The first step in addressing a wide range of skills and abilities in your classroom is to get to know the students to allow for student strengths and interests to help drive the learning environment. Leading about student needs, backgrounds, ambitions, goals,...

I am a graduate of Yale University with a degree in biology and am currently working as a research associate at a cancer biology lab. I am an experienced STEM tutor for college and high school students and also tutor for standardized tests such as the MCAT and the SAT.

...background in Neuroscience,Psychology, and Spanish. With fluency in English, Spanish, and Italian, I am adept at communicating complex concepts in a clear and understandable manner to students from diverse linguistic backgrounds. Over the past 10 years, I have honed my tutoring skills, working with learners of all ages in various subjects. My approach is student-centered, focusing on creating personalized learning experiences that cater to the individual needs and learning styles of each student. I believe...

I am a professional tutor, teacher, freelance graphic designer, artist and musician. I approach my students with an openness to their learning styles. I love to study languages--especially Italian, Spanish and Japanese! I tutor in the language arts and computer arts--such as programs like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign.... In my teaching, I am always thinking of the real world application of the subject. If my students cannot use what they have learned in context, then...

...excited to be here! My name is Sabrina. As of six months ago I also go by Mom. I was born in Peru and live in Connecticut. I am a speech-language pathologist by trade, but also have experience as an English tutor for students in China. Thank you for the opportunity to tutor your child. As a mother I am well aware, more than ever, of the value of a child's time.... I believe it is...

...to accomplish all of your goals through practice, repetition, and fun! That sounds cheesy, but I mean it. I absolutely love Math and hope that with our sessions, you'll feel the same way, too! Furthermore, I've been tutoring well over 7 years and helped many students, from elementary school through college students, with courses from basic arithmetic, Algebra, through Calculus. So, you can rest assured that I'm your guy! Moreover, I graduated from CUNY Baruch...

...continue to visit family and friends in the island. As a college student I traveled to Bogota, Colombia in an exchanged program. I participated in classes at the Los Andes University and explored the city and outskirts of the region. In the past years I organized student educational travel to Spain, Costa Rica, and Canada (Quebec and Montreal). Other experiences include: Mexico, France, Greece, and many Caribbean islands. In 2004 I was hired as an...

...in Medical Assisting, Spanish interpreting and a TEFL certificate. And lastly, I Love working with children and pursuing a career where I know I am making a difference. I love that this empowers other hispanics like myself as well as other disadvantage groups who haven't gotten this kind of opportunity before. Children love me because I can make them laugh and have fun while learning. Each student is unique and getting to know them enriches...

I'm an engineering student with a rich background in public speaking and natural sciences willing to help anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of any subject. I understand that a conventional or traditional approach is not always the best means for learning.

I am a student at Connecticut College majoring in neuroscience and human development. I have previously worked as a tutor for West Valley College, helping students with subjects across disciplines. My approach to tutoring is student centered. I want to help figure out how I can best support you: both in the subject material and any difficulties you may have with studying.

I am passionate about teaching; my mother said my brother was able to skip kindergarten because I taught him everything I was learning at school! I am a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where I earned a bachelor's degree in English; I also am a 15-year homeschooling "veteran." Most recently, I have worked in a private school teaching grammar, pre-algebra, and physical science. My hobbies include piano, hiking, and singing. ... I make sure they...

...learns in the same way and I think every student deserves to make sure they are being taught or explained something in a way that makes sense to them. My teaching philosophy is focusing on figuring out how to make the learning "fun" by getting learners excited about what they know / what their potential is. Finding new ways to teach a topic can help alleviate that frustration and can give the "ah ha" moment...

...Arts in Curriculum and Instruction. I currently teach 6th grade however I also tutor Spanish levels 1-5. I love learning and teaching about the Spanish language and culture. I am passionate about helping students because I am fascinated by their growth and development. It is rewarding to see that I have made an impact on someone when I see the light go on when they understand material. My teaching philosophy and tutoring style is all...

...my students as much as they have learned from me. One way I reinforce mutual learning, in my class, is to provide regular feedback to students. I ask students lots of questions. They also complete course evaluations, where they reflect on the course, their goals and relay on whether the course is helping them meet their individual goals so far. Students are very insightful and always provide me with useful information that allows me to...

...and edited fellow students' pieces, including college essays, for four years while developing my own work. In college, I became the opinion section editor of my student newspaper. Last year, I served as its editor in chief. At The Justice, I've applied the skills I learned from creative writing to journalism and op-ed content. I already had experience clarifying sentences, helping writers develop a unique written voice, and keeping writing concise and precise, but through...

I am a graduate of Dickinson College in Carlisle PA where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. After that, I immediately obtained my MBA in International Business from the University of New Haven . While completing my final trimester of graduate school, I began teaching part-time as an adjunct lecturer in Spanish at the University of New Haven and taught one or two courses a semester until May 2014....

As a tutor, I want to enable young minds to develop, and achieve their potential. I also want them to understand the vast perspectives of others around them, and prepare them for the world outside of school.

...and tutors along the way that helped me master the strategies and techniques that worked best for my studies and inspired me to love learning. I became increasingly confident throughout the years, eventually earning a spot at my dream college and currently pursuing a career that I'm truly passionate about. I now wish to pay it forward and be a positive influence for the students that are frustrated in school. Based on my own experiences,...

...students in content application. This position transformed into a leadership role, organizing our teaching team while spearheading an initiative to train fellow teaching assistants in pedagogical techniques that I learned in a course I took on the art of teaching. Lastly, in an ethics of medicine course of non-STEM majors, I prepared and facilitated discussion sections on current topics in personalized medicine. These experiences, combined with my time as a teaching assistant in correctional facilities,...