Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

...promote the necessary skills and character traits that will serve students professionally as they ponder their future navigating a complicated, contemporary marketplace. I utilize student-centered approaches when instructing and when assessing students, working with the student to find what authentic and engaging activities will tap into the student's intrinsic motivation. I am a data-driven instructor who monitors and collects information constantly to ensure that a student is always on track to reach their personal goals...

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Bilingual Education. I have endorsements for Spanish, TESOL/ESL/Bilingual Education, and Literacy/Reading Specialist on my teaching licenses. I have taught Spanish, Humanities, Adult Basic Education, GED, Reading, Grammar, and ELL/ESL. I have taught children and adults and really enjoy watching a person's confidence grow along with their knowledge.

...my students. Because I had such strong bonds with students, administration usually gave me students that were considered difficult. I am patient, kind, empathetic, positive, fun and persistent. As a student, I was pretty bored in school for many years so I understand the value of keeping things fresh, interesting and relevant. During my teaching career, I was also the school's TAG coordinator. I also have extensive experience working with students that struggle with organization/executive...

...camp where I teach the fundamentals of science to K-5 students. My favorite part about my job is showing how exciting the world is around us when you dive in deep enough. I love relating subjects like math and physics to the real world to encourage students to want to learn more. When I have some free time, I like to go on hikes and study the various mushroom and plant species native to the...

...am an experienced and well-qualified essay coach, and a tutor in language arts and German. I also tutor students who are preparing for the SAT. I earned my B.A. in Comparative Literature from Columbia University and an M.A. in 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...

...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 great sense of humor, making accommodations for students to be as successful as possible in any academic area, and open and consistent communication with parents....

...U.S. schools, I have nine years teaching diverse subjects to English learners with fun, engaging, and meaningful lessons to learners age two to twenty in bilingual, ESL, private, and public schools. My Core Competencies include engaging and fun individual, small group, and whole class lessons, Multicultural Communication, Customer Care, Professional Development Coaching, and Integrating Technology into Lessons. Also, Classroom Management, reading student testing Data, Lesson Planning, Curriculum Development, Team Collaboration, and personalizing instruction.

...explore their interests and hone their writing skills in English, but I am also here to help learners of French as well. I studied abroad in Poitiers, France, which was one of the most enlightening and fantastic experiences in my life. My chance to spend a portion of my college education in another country is just one example of how education enriches a life. When I have free time, I can be found outdoors camping,...

...excited to help you attain success in History, Writing, Music Theory, and Art History. I am easy going but will make sure that you master the concepts you need to succeed! Guitarist with 25 years experience in a variety of styles. Pianist Composer Songwriter Performer Singer Princeton Nassoons - America's 2nd oldest a capella singing group founded in 1941. Sang Baritone and was a featured soloist. Tours to Europe University of Washington Music Theory NJ...

...enjoy being able to help others understand it. And I feel gratified when I can relieve the stress a student is feeling about not getting the math they have to do for a class or test. Outside of math, I have a degree in psychology and am very interested in the topic. In my spare time, I also like hiking, mountain climbing, table tennis, running, reading, Ethiopian and Thai restaurants, and chess.

I am passionate about tutoring because I believe that the pursuit of education and knowledge is one of the greatest endeavors that anyone can embark upon. I have experience in tutoring peers and younger students throughout my academic career, and enjoy working with learners of all ages. My favorite subject to tutor is history, because I love helping others discover the exciting stories from our past.

...I have worked with children for over 8 years. With each student I encounter my hope is that I play a role in their success. I truly believe that all students are capable of learning, and that there is no limit to a child's potential. A teacher making the material relevant and engaging is the most important step to the learning process, and I hope that I can share this with your child.... I truly believe...

...with math and find it overwhelming. As a lifetime learner who originally obtained an AA degree in Behavioral Science (emphasis in Psych.); I went on to attain a BA degree in Speech Communications (emphasis in Rhetoric and Public Speaking) with a minor in marketing (emphasis in Sustainable Marketing), in Colorado, at MSU; I graduated Summa Cum Laude.... Since my true passions lie in math and the sciences, that meant having to accept a talent in...

...in academic environments. I am currently getting my honors bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems with minors in Writing and Computer Science. My interdisciplinary background allows me to understand the thinking of each student and tailor my plan to their needs while maintaining knowledge in various fields. While I tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about and experienced with writing and reading from the elementary to undergraduate level, including standardized test...

Hi My name is Ms. Feng and I started as a High school English Teacher; however the changing face of education has brought me several different experiences. I have taught AVID and study skills for Middle and High school; I have developed Chinese virtual curriculum for US students. I have tutored and counseled high school and middle school students in Math, English, SAT and College admissions essays.

Hello there. I am a certified teacher with a conglomerate of experience. Among my professional experiences, I have worked with all ages in various capacities, most recently teaching math intervention at the middle school level. I am a trained professional, but also consider teaching to be among my natural abilities and something that I love doing.... I believe in reaching the heart before reaching the mind. If students know I care, they will be more likely...

...and 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 best accommodate the learning style of the learner. Outside of academia, I enjoy playing indoor soccer, exercising, reading books,...

...have also taught Spanish literacy to native Spanish-speakers. I taught ESL to immigrant adults for six months at a local community college, and spent a year teaching Spanish-speaking adults at a private language school in Vancouver, Washington, where classes were conducted in Spanish. Most recently I worked for a company that provided tutoring to public school elementary children in reading, phonics and math. I taught children from kindergarten through grade 8. I'm so excited to...

I love teaching others about my favorite subjects. I'm especially passionate about math and science and work in a research lab at Oregon Health and Sciences University. I love helping students do well on tests such as the ACT, SAT, SSAT and the HSPT especially. I am attending Johns Hopkins University and majoring in Biomedical Engineering.