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

...guess you could say that makes me a little bit of a band geek but what can you expect from someone who has been playing flute for over 8 years? When I'm not in class or at band practice, I'm out exploring the Hudson River Valley for my job at a local history business. I...

I am currently serving as the Assistant Principal for STEM Middle Academy in Springfield, MA. I look forward to working with you to achieve your academic goals.... I would try to relate the concept being taught to something familiar or tangible to get them excited/engaged.... I would use both formative and summative assessments to determine if students are learning the material.

I have been teaching math for 10 years and graduated with Bachelor's of Mathematics.My job includes creating measurable milestones to help learners achieve their goals, and determining what teaching methods will be most effective for each individual.And providing the learners with the great resources and best strategies to arrive at the correct answer themselves.

I thrive in tutoring humanities - English literature, Latin, art history, music (keyboard, music theory and music history), philosophy and history. I am liberal arts trained and excel at connecting concepts across academic disciplines.

...in my undergraduate college, I gained employment as a Behavioral Interventionist for the Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES) Alternative school. I have learned through this experience how to interact and connect with challenging students, how to engage in conversation with them and how to work on their language skills from a beginner to intermediate level....

...I strive to make math available to every student. Each student has their own learning style and is capable of learning. My job is to connect the student to their learning, using techniques that suit their needs. We need to include a few laughs along the way, as this is Math after all!

...and children in a wide variety of subjects including but not limited to French, Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Chemistry, Psychology, Resume Writing, and Art. I have been recognized by the State of Connecticut for my outstanding work helping the general public, ex-offenders, and Connecticut's Haitian population find gainful employment. I take great pride in helping individuals...

...a child to be successful, I really believe that we as teachers need to meet these students at their level. This is super important. This helps students feel the value of what they are learning and feel those successes sooner than later. If I notice something concerning a student's learning, I will work with the...

...understanding each student's unique learning style, utilizing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to create engaging, accessible lessons that foster a love for learning. I particularly enjoy working with diverse learners, including those with learning differences and multilingual students, as I believe every child deserves personalized support. My passion for education was ignited during my...

...patient, a good communicator and can usually identify why an individual is struggling and help them overcome those obstacles with simple techniques. I have worked with a very wide range of students, ranging from my own son starting in Kindergarten and have taught individuals as old as 82 years old. I currently teach college level...

Hello! My name is Stephen and I am a Junior at Yale University studying Psychology and Education Studies. I am very passionate about working with kids and pursuing a career in teaching, and my main goal is to help students achieve their full potential!

...Science in physics. Throughout my time in college, I have tutored an array of students ranging in various skills of mathematics and physics and ages. I love the feeling of helping others understand and gain an appreciation for the fields through the sessions we have. My goal is to help students solve problems on their...

...subjects I am most passionate about areas related to reading, writing, and science. I believe that it is important for students to enjoy learning in order to be successful. In my sessions I try to engage students by incorporating fun games and activities into the educational experience. Since I am a current student myself I...

...my current position, I am looking to widen and share my experiences for tutoring biology and science through Varsity Tutors. My experience began with helping my younger brother with his homework and has grown and developed through various tutoring and mentor positions in high school and college. I have passionately been providing educational support to...

I am an educator who aims to create a comforting, positive, and multimodal learning environment for my students. I aim to provide each student with the most influential instruction as well as resources they require in order to enhance their learning.

I strive to find balance in my life through personal and academic success, while being able to make a difference in my community and inspire my students to be more than they thought they could be through positive energy.

...9th-12th graders in a wide range of subjects while earning my teaching license. After that, I taught 3rd and 4th grade where my students earned best in state scores on their end of year state test. In fact, my students in my final year of teaching were ranked #1 and #2 in the state of...

...from all backgrounds and all ages. My favorite age group(s) to work with are grades seven through twelve. I am going to be a high school English teacher, so that is my passion. I can help with Social Studies, Global Studies, and Spanish, as well as ELA of course. I can't wait to meet and...

...and the humanities. Because of my strong background in humanities, I have learned a lot about the dignity of each person. That is what motivates me to teach. Each person is worth an investment. Everyone can learn! I taught middle and high school students at an international school in Vienna, Austria. I also have experience...

...also have a 120 hour TESOL Certificate to strengthen my skillset. I also have a background in corporate America for about twenty years prior to teaching. I love to travel and explore the world, and share what I learn. I have won two national teaching awards which sent me on Fellowships to explore and learn...