Award-Winning Study Skills and Organization Tutors serving Beaverton, OR

...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. I'm also very responsible, committed, hard working, and punctual. I look forward to tutoring your child and help them become more confident in...

...I am speaking, sharing my passion for language is an innate character of mine that propels my teaching philosophy. Learning a new language or refining one already known can open up an entire new world to a student. It not only makes one more qualified and desirable to employers, but also enables one to include...

...have taught mainly language arts and social studies. In addition, I've coached Science Olympiad and taught math, science, health, and more. At the university level, I have taught a variety of Education courses to teacher-certification candidates. Over the years, I have proctored and scored standardized tests, so I can effectively assist students with test-taking strategies....

...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 function as well as ADD/ADHD students. In 2013, I chose to leave teaching (on excellent terms) because I was ready for new adventures...

...in Teaching. I taught 6th grade math, science, and theater for just over 4 years and loved every minute of it. I have also taught a 4th/5th grade blend and reading intervention. My favorite subjects are math and science, but my real passion is helping students develop critical thinking, problem solving, and study skills. I...

...tutor for student athletes. I have continued to train and educate others in various positions across employment fields. I firmly believe in adapting my teaching style to the needs of the individual student. I tutor a range of subjects, mainly focusing in the writing and reading areas. In my spare time, I enjoy reading (fiction...

...finding creative ways for students to learn and apply their skills to things that interest them. I am also two years into my Master's program at University of Oregon, where I'm studying Strategic Communication with a focus in marketing, branding, research and communications planning. I graduated from UO with my B.A. in Journalism in 2016.

...40 years and am happy to say I have helped many people in their learning processes. I have worked with children, teenagers, and adults. I got a B.A. in English from U.C.L.A. and a Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language from the same institution. I have tutored many students and my favorite subjects...

...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 practice each skill area with the student: reading, writing, listening and speaking- the best part! If there are areas to improve after...

...paraphrasing skills. My philosophical approach toward teaching English scaffolds a positive educational learning environment which focuses upon: acknowledging student learning style diversity, helping students to transition smoothly from present levels toward future goals and progressing with systematically formative feedback through different levels of proficiency. As a starting point, I acknowledge student learning style diversity and...

...some creative talents when it comes to helping students and parents understand and work within the scope of these new standards. I have also tutored older students in English as a Second Language and ACT prep (mostly Reading/Writing). I LOVE teaching, reading and using rich vocabulary and would LOVE to help students deepen their understanding...

I believe that learning is the most important aspect of having the ability to teach. I believe in foundation and follow through. I believe in people, and as we work together, hand-in- hand, we can achieve this.

...Much of my work experience has been with students ranging from elementary to college age. I have had experience directly in elementary school classrooms working with small groups and individuals to improve reading, writing, and math skills. I am most passionate about humanistic studies and explored a variety of these subjects in college. I was...

...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 tutor. For me,...

...of experience teaching in the classroom and providing tutoring in a broad range of subjects. In 2005 I graduated from New Saint Andrews College with a B.A. in Liberal Arts in Culture (Summa Cum Laude). Following this, I taught at a small high school for five years, providing instruction in many subjects, including history, literature,...

...past 5 years. I enjoyed working as a site director and program lead with the YMCA public school K-8th grade programs in Portland, Oregon. I organized art and science activities as well as coordinate indoor and outdoor recreation (games & sports). Since 2016 I have been a tutor for 1st thru middle school students in...

...Education who is excited at the prospect of working with students to help them achieve their goals academically, as well as 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...

Accomplished US Dept of Defense and Corporate instructor for current and world affairs, history, well-travelled with multi-cultural backgrounds working and traveling to several European, Asian Countries as well as extensively in the US and Canada

...their goals. I was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where I worked as a fourth grade teacher at Albuquerque School of Excellence, a STEAM focused school (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). I enjoyed working together with teachers and parents on Brain Day activities, coaching soccer after school, and participating in hands-on science...

...directly informs my tutoring philosophy. I believe patience and empathy are the keys to excel as tutor. I approach tutoring as a partnership between tutor and student forging an equal rather than hierarchical relationship. We will work together to understand the student's needs so that we can set individual (and realistic) goals and devise strategies...