Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Gresham, OR

...University of Oregon with my undergraduate degree in Sociology and Psychology. I then went to Pacific University for my Masters in Teaching with a Special Education endorsement. I've taught for 10 years now, and I love working with a diverse population of students from all income levels, backgrounds, and cultures. My strengths are patience, a...

...daughter who is almost three, is my newest student. I am most knowledgable in tutoring English Language Arts and prefer elementary to high school grades and subjects. From my experiences, I know that hands-on learning that is relevant to the student is the best way for a student to retain information. I like to be...

...currently tutor for a Human Movement/Anatomy course at a local institute. Anatomy and Math are my favorite subject areas to tutor. Both subjects have a number of ways that they can be taught and learned. I find that my grasp on both of these subjects allows me to adapt my teaching style and approach to...

...from lower-income backgrounds who may have fewer resources, develop the higher-level thinking skills necessary to: identify a problem ask the right questions to identify possible solutions find the information necessary to answer those questions My subbing and tutoring experience includes working with many ELL/ESL learners. Within the framework of district-based learning goals, I will...... I have a strong belief in the importance of helping all students, especially those from lower-income backgrounds who may have fewer resources, develop the higher-level thinking skills necessary to: · identify a problem · ask the right questions to identify possible solutions · find the information necessary to answer those questions My subbing and tutoring experience includes working with many ELL/ESL learners. Within the framework of district-based learning goals, I will be as creative and consistent as possible in instilling in my students a love of reading, writing and effective communication. I always seek opportunities to apply new ideas and strategies in the context of a well-prepared lesson plan. I will bring every ounce of energy, knowledge, creativity and life experience available to me to help make my students successful.

...with kids and teens and helping them learn. I have had the pleasure of seeing so many students either get excited over learning something new and having their world open up that much more or having a student finally have the a-ha moment when a difficult topic suddenly makes sense. I look forward to working...

...The majority of my teaching experience has been at the elementary level with both English Language Learners and Special Education students. I have also been a classroom teacher in both 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms. I am well versed in the Common Core and know that I have some creative talents when it comes to...

...math through middle school as well. On my own time, I explore a wide range of hobbies: hiking & backpacking, cooking, writing, reading, and bicycling to name a few. More than anything, I think it essential to stay curious. I encourage my students to stay curious by modeling a life of curiosity. I am based...

...are any involving ESL or foreign language as I have a passion for language learning and teaching. I speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and have also studied Japanese, German, Brazilian Sign Language, and Italian. I would describe my teaching philosophy as friendly but structured. I use lesson plan organization techniques including lesson plan outlines and...

...German from UC Berkeley, where I taught college German and received training in foreign language pedagogy. I love to learn, I am drawn to travel, and the experiences I have had enrich my work as a tutor. For me, tutoring is about more than making the grade or getting the right score; I always strive...

...for the ability to do so! I believe in multiple-sensory education and using many routes toward the same goal. I use a process which relies on questioning and independent learning methods so my students reach the 'answer' in a way that is easily memorable and something they can take ownership of and be proud of!...