Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Beaverton, OR

...Harvard University and have always had a love of stories, leading to a major in Folklore and Mythology, a cross curricular degree that combined classes from the Social Anthropology, Fokloristics and English departments. As a certified teacher, I have had extensive experience tutoring students in a variety of contexts, from my work with a community-based organization in South Africa, to prepping middle school students for high stakes testing in the rural south, to coaching high...

...value in a diversity of experiences through different cultures and beliefs. When I returned to the United States, I decided to earn my degree. In pursuit of communicating well with others, and coupled with a deep love of storytelling, I earned my undergraduate degree in English. I have an emphasis on understanding new ideas alongside a fresh reexamination of old ones, with the viewpoint that each person is an individual with a unique creative process.

...Purdue University with a passion for math and science. I greatly enjoy helping students become more confident in these subjects. While at Purdue, I have volunteered with the Women in Engineering Program and would love to work with young women interested in pursuing careers in STEM fields. I have two years experience tutoring students in math and science through the Math Lab at Clackamas Community College and the Horizons Program at Purdue University. In my...

...the pleasure of being a private and peer tutor for most of my high school and college career. I have tutored students from elementary school through college in a variety of subjects, including teaching study skills and test prep . I also love to edit essays and work with people on conveying their ideas more clearly and eloquently! In sessions, I generally ask guiding questions and try different approaches to the same problem until something...

I am passionate about sharing my love of languages with students of all ages in a patient, encouraging and engaging tutoring approach. I grew up in a bilingual home and studied languages (grammar and literature), linguistics and psychology and completed a post-grad in higher education. I believe that being a good tutor also means being a good listener!

...I can even help dissect poems! In addition, I took all my science courses (and the MCAT) very recently so Chemistry, Biology and Biochemistry are all fresh in my mind. I would be happy to help you conquer the MCAT, particularly the Verbal Reasoning section. When I am not at school I love to be outside. I like to do yoga, rock climb, boulder, paddle board, run and hike with my dogs. I also love...

...essential function in my own life that I will continually and faithfully practice as long as I am able. I have an open mind and an open heart, and this fosters conversations and connections with others. The best practices I know in teaching require interpersonal work to get to know one another and to establish trust. In my personal time I read and write often, I love to be near bodies of water and to...

...Health. Prior to graduate school I attended the University of Nevada, Reno and received my Bachelor of Science in Community Health Sciences with a focus on Public Health. I have previously tutored organic chemistry, but am very passionate about public health and environmental health. I enjoy seeing students achieve their academic goals and improve in academia. In my free time I enjoy reading and doing anything outdoors (camping, hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and SUPing).

...a private tutor for over two years, focusing in writing, English, communication, humanities, study skills, organization and academic/career planning. I love 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...

I am a computer scientist and mathematician with a passion for STEM disciplines. Sharing my passion and knowledge with others brings me great joy and a sense of purpose and community. Teaching is both a science and an art form, and catering to different learning styles is a strength of mine.

...essay writing for English class or Spanish conjugations, we always have fun playing with language and expanding our means of engaging with the world. I am a curious and enthusiastic learner, and believe in sharing this love of learning and fostering critical thinking skills with students for their success in the classroom, on standardized tests, as higher education students, and beyond. In my spare time, I love to read, garden, spend time with friends, and...

...US, as well as teaching philosophy and critical thinking in both countries. As a previous IELTS examiner, I am most confident and successful in helping students improve their scores in a short amount of time. I have tutored extensively in ESL and also in essay writing for various standardized tests and overall classroom writing from middle school through college. My experience of teaching and tutoring has generally focused on high school, college, and adult learners...

I love chemistry. I have performed several years of research, and I have taught chemistry at the high school and university levels. I love making complicated topics more approachable for students, and helping students succeed. I will help students work through difficult problems, and help them understand exactly what the question is asking. I have over 5 years of tutoring experience, and I strive to help students understand challenging, abstract material in science and math.

...McElrath, working together as McElrath Cabaret musical duo. I've worked professionally for 30-plus years on stage, on camera and the radio. I am an endorsed teacher in grades 4-12 English, 4-12 English/Language Arts, 4-12 History and 4-12 Drama. I have earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts: Performance and a Master of Arts degree in English from Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA, as well as endorsements in Language Arts and History. Other...

...in Teaching, I am passionate about helping students engage with and master challenging material. With 10 years of tutoring experience and 5 years of leading my own classroom, I've developed the ability to create supportive, student-centered environments tailored to individual needs. My teaching philosophy emphasizes patience and adaptability, grounded in the belief that every student learns differently. I'm confident that with the right encouragement and strategies, all students can reach their academic goals.

...have been challenges, I have never had such a rewarding experience. When the light bulb moment happens with a student, it is the best feeling in the world. Throughout my experience as a Teacher, I have found that not all of students learn the same way, and that some take more time to grasp certain concepts. I know that this feeling can be discouraging for a student because I felt that way in certain subject...

...B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. all in Materials Science & Engineering with a focus on Metallurgy. Since then I have worked in the aerospace industry before branching out into consulting. I grew up around teachers, my mom having taught nearly every subject imaginable except science in a middle school setting. This sparked my love of learning and teaching. I have sought experience around the classroom, tutoring officially and unofficially since high school. I have also taught...

...I am so excited to teach online this year. For the last seven years, I taught all over the country (Charleston, SC, Nashville, TN, Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA) and also earned a master's degree in education from Johns Hopkins University along the way. I hated math as a kid because my teachers always made me feel stupid in class for not understanding right away. I became a math teacher because I saw how many...

...tutor for 1st thru middle school students in math, English, reading, writing, social studies and science throughout the greater Portland area, tutoring at their homes . In 2019 I served as an instructional assistant for Portland Public Schools in a Special Education resource room, working with students one on one and in small groups. Being there for kids to encourage and see their growth as students is a real joy to me. I seek to...

...learning experience for every student, no matter the age or subject. My strategy centers around providing an organized plan to help empower learning and show definitive progress. My end goal is to help students understand their work and thrive 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...