Award-Winning Tutors from Pacific University

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to look over my tutoring profile.I am recent graduate from Pacific University's Graduate School of 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 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 at a rigor that improves their personal proficiency in the subject at hand.

I am an experienced tutor with strengths in writing, mathematics, psychology, and anatomy/physiology, and I especially enjoy helping students in their middle school and high school years. My skills are enhanced by time in traditional school (Wilsonville High School) and home school environments as well as with general and special education (ADHD) students. A core belief that drives me is that I have an inexhaustible hope that everyone is capable of improvement.My recent career history consists primarily of mental health service and care provider experience, although I plan to one day enter into a career involving teaching or therapy. I would characterize my tutoring style as patient, collaborative, resourceful/creative and optimistic. For fun I enjoy running and triathlons, puzzles/games, karaoke, writing, and reading; I have, in the past, enjoyed acting in small theater productions, as well.

I love American History and Literature and have spent my adult life reading and writing about them. Having traveled from coast to coast across the U.S. pursuing my education, I've experienced much of what this nation offers. I earned my B.A. in English at Pacific University outside of Portland, Oregon; my M.A. in American Literature at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas; and my Ph.D. in English and American Literature at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina. Sharing my love of stories, language, literature, and history is a driving force in my life.

I am dedicated to helping students achieve academic excellence through structured, evidence-based instruction and a strong emphasis on conceptual understanding. I am a practicing physical therapist with two years of graduate-level tutoring experience. I specialize in assessing learners' objectives, identifying knowledge gaps, and implementing targeted strategies to support mastery of both foundational principles and complex material. My approach emphasizes critical thinking, retention, and test-taking strategies to help students perform confidently in high-stakes academic settings.

My experience in direct-patient care and employee training has developed into a belief that positive and accurate healthcare information improves the consumer and patient experience.My background in journalism enables me to communicate clearly and succinctly with students. I have extensive experience in a variety of pharmacist skills, including clinical, drug information and medication assessment, formulary and utilization management, clinical trial evaluation and policy development and direct-patient care.In order to stay relevant and communicate accurate information, I maintain knowledge of the current standards-of-care, new therapeutics, and clinical guidelines in a variety of diseases. I have a proven track-record of taking this clinical knowledge and transforming it into user-friendly language directed at health-care providers of all levels, business professionals, consumers, employees, and students.Along with general disease (e.g. cardiovascular, infection prevention) my subject matter expertise includes cancer therapeutics in both solid and liquid tumors (hematology and oncology), chronic inflammatory disease (including auto-immune), neural and mental health (e.g. major depression, Parkinson's disease), and rare disease.I am a dedicated worker with strong organizational skills and an aptitude for building positive relationships. In addition to my pharmacy credentials, I bring years of communication and clinical expertise.As somewhat of an idealist, I believe providing quality information to any audience only results in a better understanding, and I can help facilitate that.

The title “teacher” is special to me, because great teaching inspires the imagination and frees kids to think with an open mind. This freedom of imagination let’s kids comprehend more completely who they are and who they aspire to be. It’s all about possibilities! My personal teaching style is filled with this positive urgency, humor and energy—“Let’s do it and do it now!” Be it a special education class, a remedial class or a college course, kids apply their knowledge and insights in projects. Ideas are applied to writing, mastery of mathematical processes or performance techniques.Feelings of confidence motivate kids and stretch into other parts of life—problems become challenges to tackle, rather than disappointments to avoid. Gaining mastery is supported by trust. Setting achievement goals is risky. Students need to trust their teacher and themselves. Building trust and relationships is another one of my chief strengths. I believe kids learn in a system of relationships and in a culture of learning. Building trust requires follow through—being present, prepared and in command, otherwise kids don’t take the risks. It also means adapting to individual learner’s needs. A great lesson or an appropriate challenge builds trust through understanding. I use an eclectic array of resources from graphic organizers, to drilling, to practiced editing, to sentence starters, to Cornell Notes.. All are a proven way to help structure learning tasks. Without judgment and a positive can-do frame of mind, we tackle what seems impossible!

I am a recent chemistry graduate from Pacific University. Throughout college, I was a physics teaching assistant and a chemistry tutor for three years. I am looking forward to gain more experience in tutoring one on one in chemistry and physics subject. I love helping student engage in science and solve homework problem. Outside of academics, I like cooking and gardening.

Hello! I am a graduate student studying to become a Speech-Language Pathologist. Over the past four years, I have received a lot of training in language, which includes reading and writing. I have learned how to support students with reading, spelling, writing, grammar, syntax, and much more!

I graduated from Pacific University with a Masters of Arts in Teaching. Prior to that I studied Environmental Science and Italian for my Bachelors degree. I have been teaching formally for 25 years. I have 16 years of face-to-face experience with middle school students and four years of experience with elementary school students. I have also taught English online for 4.5 years. I am passionate about languages, science and history. I love teaching and learning language. I have studied many languages including Italian, Spanish, French, Chinese and Russian. I am a natural science lover. I enjoy biology, botany and earth sciences. Ancient world history is my forte. I have studied and taught about Ancient Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Egypt, China, Mexico, Peru, and India. I have even traveled to many of these countries to visit ancient sites and see the actual artifacts in museums.

I have dedicated the last 23 years of my life to educating students at both the Middle and High School levels and have really enjoyed the ride throughout those years. My experiences have been teaching both in a brick and mortar school and even a few years of teaching strictly online. In addition, I have been an Administrator and Athletic Director.My passion though is in teaching students face-to-face or helping those that need additional help both face-to-face and online. The real excitement is to meet a student where they are academically, then develop a plan of where they want to be and how "we" are going to get the student there!Keep in mind I always think education is a team effort, we all do our part to help students achieve their goals. In many cases some students may just need a bit of help to succeed in a class. In other cases, a student may really be struggling and need an exceptional amount of help. In either case, I will do my best to assess what help you need and identify sources that I have that will help a student thrive.I am here to help either face-to-face or virtually, or both. What ever I can to help students make this a beneficial learning experience I will do it!

I am a former high school English teacher with an MFA in Writing from Pacific University Oregon, a BA in English from The University of Texas at Austin, and a lifetime teaching certification for the State of Texas in Secondary English. I spent six years in the classroom and covered all aspects of English/Language Arts. I taught grammar, reading comprehension, test-taking strategies, study skills, writing (including personal narratives, persuasive essays, research papers, creative writing, and essays for standardized tests). I also taught all forms of literature, including poetry, novels, short stories, mythology, Shakespeare, and The Odyssey. I worked in nonprofit education reform and served in an instructional leadership role for a prestigious and rigid alternative certification program. I had the opportunity to work hands-on with new teachers in both elementary and secondary grade levels for both public and charter school systems. I observed, coached, and advised new teachers in their classroom practices, lesson-plan preparations, and implementation of those lesson plans. Teaching is at the core of my unique skillset. I am a well-rounded individual with an ability to relate and connect with students and adults of all ages. This is especially due to my diverse career background, my competitive weightlifting hobby, and my wide love for reading. These things keep me grounded, focused, and dedicated. I love teaching students of all ages and helping them to succeed and to love learning. Teaching requires a unique combination of communication skills, metacognition, patience, and an appreciation for challenges. It is my job to ensure a student can relate to the material, stay focused on the lesson, and discover motivation while working towards the end goal. I want every student I work with to walk away learning something new, to feel a sense of accomplishment, and to experience increased confidence at the end of each session. Finally, I know the best teachers are the ones who understand the importance of being a student themselves. As a result, the more I teach, the more I learn about the subject. This enables me to put myself in my students' shoes and see things from their perspective while also fully understanding the adult perspectives of their teacher and parents. Thank you! Jodi

I am a dual-degree graduate student, currently working on a Masters degree in Health Administration in combination with a Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy at Pacific University. I received my Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation along with a minor in Sociology from California State University, Sacramento. I have tutored classmates and friends for about two years now, 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, and absolutely love listening to music.

Hello! My name is Emily and I am a former K-12 ELL and Special Education teacher. I have taught in multiple states including Virginia, Maryland and Oregon. I have a degree in Special Education/General Education K-8 and an ESL endorsement from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. I am currently working on my children's book and decided to step out of the classroom, but I miss the relationships I built with my former students on a day to day basis!I am also a mommy to a special four year old boy who I love dearly and dedicate quite a bit of my time to. 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 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 of the tricky (yet useful) English language.In my free time, I work on my book, spend quality time with my son and our cat and puppy and enjoy reading Oscar Wilde's work. I can't wait to meet you and begin working with you!

I am a senior year Mathematics and Computer Science major with an Economics minor at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. I'm a bit of an academic overachiever. I was one of the first seven students in my high school to graduate with the full IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma. Similarly, I've met almost all of my majors' requirements because I've taken the maximum number of credits every semester at Pacific, excluding my first one. I only need to complete my two capstones and take three more course requirements for the Computer Science degree. I pick up analytical skills quickly and love helping people, particularly in Mathematics and Computer Science, since I pick up knowledge in those categories rather quickly. I have extensive experience assisting classmates with course material. I find it enjoyable both because I like helping others, and it allows me to find any gaps in my own knowledge and fix them. I generally prefer to help students with areas they have some background in, rather than introducing new topics. (For example, meeting with a student after a class to help them with the material they've just covered but may not understand.) I can do the latter if necessary; however, I am less certain about my ability to do so in a way that is as consistently useful. I prefer to think of tutoring in terms of helping a peer rather than the more hierarchical framing of teacher and student. Although the latter is technically also accurate, I find it less useful. I am neurodivergent (diagnosed as both autistic and ADHD) and, as one might expect, am happy to teach neurodivergent students.

I am an enthusiastic teacher that loves the LSAT. I scored in the 99th percentile on the February 2017 test, but not without a lot of work. I worked my way up from the 150s up to the 170s and I honestly believe the LSAT is one of the most learnable standardized you can take.My methods revolve around making the test a more step-by-step process and not getting lost in all of the confusing words and tricky grammar. This is especially important for LR (which is 50% of your grade). I also have methods to visually represent logic games which I believe is the most learnable, and getting a -0 or -1 is well within anyone's reach.A little about my experience, I have been teaching in Asia on-and-off for about 3 years now. I have taught English in Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea. This has made me much better at explaining concepts and visually representing ideas. I have also tutored many students in Asia and am very comfortable teaching one-on-one or in a small group.Aside from the LSAT, I love studying Japanese and playing tennis. I just moved to Chicago from Bend, Oregon, so I am having a lot of fun exploring and eating new foods.

I am a graduate student studying Clinical Psychology, with a passion for helping others.I taught English abroad in china for 5 months, as well as helped special need kiddos for a school semester.I graduated with honors from my undergraduate institution with a degree in Psychology, and minors in History and Chinese.Whenever I teach students, I try to focus first on having fun and learning to love the material, and then on accuracy.

I serve as a resource for you and your needs. I will do my best to provide assistance with knowledge, but I can provide an immense amount of emotional support as well. Everyone's journey is different and I do my best to adapt to that.

Although I love travel and have lived both overseas and across the country, I always come back to my hometown, Portland, Oregon. After earning a partial International Baccalaureate degree, I moved to England to pursue a science degree when I was eighteen. While I was there, however, I realized that I needed to focus on my true passion, writing.I came home and earned my BA in English with a minor in writing at Portland State University. Then, I took a few years off from school and traveled all over the United States. Two years ago, I began my Master of Fine Arts in Writing at Pacific University. It's been a wonderful experience, and I'm very lucky to have worked with some superb writers.Writing is communication. It's not words on a page, and it's not just an essay or a novel or the manual to our new blender. It's the storytelling we do on a day to day basis. It's about presenting our own personal knowledge to the world and making a connection. It is vital. Not everyone is a writer, but everyone needs to know how to say: "Here, let me tell you this," and have others understand.When I'm not doing homework, I'm working on my personal writing or art projects. I have two dogs that get walked everyday on the trails near my house, and sometimes I even find time for a ride on my road bike or a hike with one of my friends.

My mission is to help your child become a successful learner in academic areas where they might be struggling. I'm a Special Education teacher/Learning Specialist who works with students who have various types of learning disabilities and communication disorders, such as Autism, ADHD etc. I am responsible for evaluating students to determine eligibility for special education and creating Individual Education Plans. I work in a resource room teaching small groups to help students reach their goals in math, reading, and writing. I also support the general education teacher to help students with learning challenges to be more successful in their classroom. I graduated from 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 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 their learning!

I am an ESOL endorsed 2nd grade teacher with 13 years of experience teaching children of varying grades and ability levels. My career includes classroom teaching, specialist teaching positions (ESL and children with Autism), administering specialist programs and substitute teaching in a variety of classroom settings. My experience along with my unique talents, devotion and trainings not only give me the ability to teach in any classroom environment, but make me a well-rounded tutor.My extensive background has given me a deeper knowledge of how toadminister educational programs, manage classrooms of all types,coordinate parent nights and connect with the community. In my classroomI have implemented SCIOP and GLAD teaching strategies and usetechnology regularly to motivate learning. I have attended numeroustrainings about sheltered instruction, systematic E.L.D. and bilingualeducation.

Learning is most rewarding when you feel supported, encouraged, and understood. As a tutor, my goal is to help students build confidence alongside their academic skills so they leave each session feeling more capable than when they arrived. I hold a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and have experience tutoring students in reading comprehension and literacy. I enjoy helping students strengthen their writing, improve their reading skills, develop critical thinking, and approach challenging assignments with confidence. Whether we're reviewing grammar, organizing an essay, analyzing literature, or breaking down complex reading passages, I tailor each lesson to the student's individual learning style and goals. I believe every student can succeed with patience, clear explanations, and the right strategies. I strive to create a welcoming, judgment-free environment where questions are encouraged, mistakes are part of learning, and progress is celebrated. My aim is not only to help students complete today's assignment but also to equip them with skills and confidence they can carry into future classes. I look forward to helping you achieve your academic goals!

I am a passionate teacher currently taking a break from full time teaching due to big personal changes recently. I studied biology and chemistry at Oregon State University to get my Bachelors degree then went on to get a Masters of Art in Teaching from Pacific University. I then worked for two years at a local high school teaching biology, chemistry, physics, and physical science. I taught all high school ages from grade 9 through grade 12. I love working with students to understand science topics, in the specific ways they learn. I have taught both online and in-person during my carreer and am adept at using technology to help students learn. I am excited to help your student learn science and achieve their science goals.