Award-Winning Spanish Tutors in Tigard, OR

...my enthusiasm for Spanish with my students through immersion teaching. I would come to each tutoring session prepared, so I would ask my students ahead of time what they want to get out of their session, whether it be a lesson in Spanish or help with a specific aspect of Spanish. I look forward to...

...People understand concepts differently and the key to making someone enjoy their education is to understand that they may think differently than what is taught in a standard text book. I try to encourage unique learning styles. I try to impart a new perspective for learning, as well as an appreciation for education to all...

...teaching I won two National Endowment of the Humanities summer teacher grants to study at Georgetown University and the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain. I began learning Spanish while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Choluteca, Honduras. I have studied in Mexico and Spain as well as completing a BA in Spanish at Portland...

...a bit of adventure during college, spending a full six months living in Latin America as a public health intern in Honduras and an exchange student in Mexico. All of these experiences have shaped who I am today and I am eternally grateful not only for the opportunities that I have had, but most of...

...in songs and group activities. Prior to that, I taught an eighth grade Spanish class, my main responsibilities included creating the curriculum, assigning and grading work, and directed final presentation demonstrating work learned throughout the course. As a dedicated volunteer committed to building community through education, I work with the non-profit organizations, The New Old...

...is the most entertaining way to learn. In all of my subjects, though, I try to capitalize on students' curiosity. I like to think that I offer a pleasantly nerdy enthusiasm for the subjects I teach, and I think it keeps things interesting. In my spare time, I LOVE to play music with friends, and...

...me into a truly exceptional tutor. Tutoring and teaching are what I love, and my students have always expressed very positive feelings towards me and our sessions. They have described my tutoring style as effective, patient, and fun with individualized plans for their learning style. Rather than telling students the answer or putting them through...

...mechanics class at Stanford, which included holding office hours for students to help with homework and test prep. I have the most experience tutoring lower division engineering classes such as this (physics, statics, strength of materials, mechanics) but also enjoy and am comfortable with a wide array of math subjects from algebra to calculus. I...

...is permanent and consistently useful. I have a BA in Religious Studies with a Minor in French from Linfield College. Since graduation I have worked as an English Language Assistant abroad and I have acquired proficiency in Spanish as well. I hope that my own interests and expertise will be of use to many of...

...in test preparation, teaching study skills, and ensuring a deep understanding of all material. My background includes a Graduate Degree in Environmental and Resource Economics with honors, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, with honors. I have tutored students at all levels of mathematics, prepared students for high school and college, and taught graduate...