Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Portland, OR

...to overcome people's distaste of math by making it fun. Above all, I focus on test-taking and study strategies, something that I feels is overlooked by schools. I promote life-long learning, encouraging my students to dig deeper and never be afraid to ask 'why'. Education doesn't stop after you leave school. In high school, I played volleyball, attended Model UN conferences, and served as President of my high school's Habitat for Humanity chapter. Nowadays you...

...to my audiences regardless of the rigor of it. I always make myself available to my students to remove learning gaps caused by absenteeism and content challenges. I have the most fun during my instruction when I can engage my students in project-based approaches that enhance collaboration among all students regardless their academic level and cultural backgrounds. I am a STEM education enthusiast and a project-based learning (PBL) advocate. I do enjoy traveling, especially to...

...last 1.5 years working on ELA curriculum design and teacher development for a network of schools in NYC and CT. I am also currently pursuing Master's degrees in Children's Literature (M.A.) and Library and Information Science (M.S.). I love tutoring many subjects and students of all ages, but I am especially passionate about reading. Struggling or reluctant readers often see reading as a chore, so I believe it is imperative to develop a student's love...

...biology, chemistry, and physics and have most experience tutoring middle school, high school, and college students. My mission is to develop students' problem-solving skills so that they can get to the answers on their own to not only improve their homework scores but also help on quizzes and tests through better knowledge of the material. I hope to be able to help you with all of your tutoring needs and to promote student success!

...which has proved invaluable in tutoring ESL which I have done for several years as a volunteer for several CT libraries. And, finally, I am the author of several books published by prestigious companies, including Commerce Clearing House and Simon & Schuster. This experience, including working with professional editors, has informed my tutoring in all aspects of SAT Reading Comprehension, Writing and Grammar, and essay and term paper writing. I pride myself in bringing out...

...Northwestern St. Paul, I tutored students in the English department. I really like reading and writing (it's most of what I do in and out of work) and I enjoy making myself useful by sharing my knowledge with other students. I also enjoy the process and experience of learning, and I like helping others with that process. I tutor English and writing, I help students prepare for tests, and I help with editing and proofreading....

...a top academic university in New York and have been accepted to medical school for the class of 2025. I have worked with Kumon and Mathnasium in the past which has given me plenty of experience tutoring and teaching math and various sciences to elementary through college students. I believe in understanding fundamental concepts the most and can vary my teaching style tremendously to fit a variety of student needs and problems.

I have a Bachelor's Degree from Southern Connecticut State University in Public Health. I am in the process of applying to graduate school for Public Health as well. I have previous experience tutoring peers, particularly in Composition courses. I love working with students and helping them succeed in whatever their goals may be!

I am a graduate of Connecticut College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English and American Studies with a concentration in Expressive Arts and Cultural Studies. Since graduation, I worked at three different museums working as a Public Programs Coordinator, Museum Educator and Historical Interpreter. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and History.

I graduated from Yale University with a degree in Math and Philosophy. Currently, I am a music and entertainment critic-hopeful. I have tutored for over four years now with specialties in mathematics, logic, philosophy, English, and the ACT.

...because a teacher must first build a strong educational foundation within themselves, and then be able to model what it takes to be academically successful. Understanding that education is the key, I secured my high-school diploma, my bachelor's degree, and a master's in education. Building such a strong foundation made me even more passionate about helping my students secure academic success. For 14 years, I taught English Language Arts, and AP English with enthusiasm while...

...to getting to work with you. I have experience tutoring high school students in a number of subjects, including math (Algebra 2 and Precalculus), English, History, and Spanish. I also have helped students write and revise college essays and supplementals. Additionally, I have experience with public speaking as captain of the Harvard Mock Trial team, which has awarded multiple times at the national championship. I'm happy to help with whatever you're looking for, and I...

...of the curriculum. I also have 2 1\2 years as an online tutor for a public school district. As an online tutor, I provided instruction and assessment for elementary school students with a variety of abilities. I was responsible for planning, implementing and assessing all online activities. I earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Connecticut State University in Elementary Education with a specialization in Early Childhood and a minor in psychology. I also...

...Master of Science in Forensic Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science. With over 2 years of tutoring experience, I specialize in subjects such as AP Chemistry, College Chemistry, High School Chemistry, and various math levels, including Algebra and SAT preparation. My approach to tutoring is centered on fostering a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to ask questions and explore concepts deeply. I am passionate about teaching because I believe that...

...constructing essays especially when grammar needs strengthening! I have experience tutoring writing for 1 year prior to joining Varsity Tutors. When tutoring with me, I try to make you as comfortable as possible with any questions you may have! Working together with my clients to understand concepts is something I am very open-minded about as there are many ways to tackle the work that needs to be done. I am here to help meet your...

...an ancient art museum, I also gained experience designing classes and presentations for adults. My passion is writing, so I'm most excited to tutor English and help with college applications; having recently gone through the college application process myself, I am confident I can help craft stellar applications. When I'm not studying or tutoring, I love to rock climb and generally do anything outside. I love hiking, wakeboarding, and kayaking, and can talk about the...

...a love of learning that I have always had. My students and I, several of whom were several grades behind, worked tirelessly to achieve grade level with much success. We worked hard and pushed each other to achieve. I hope to continue this effort moving forward. Someone once told me, "the greatest hockey player does not always make the greatest coach." Admittedly, math was never my strongest subject growing up. However, it is this very...

...am a graduate of the University of Connecticut. I received my Ph.D. in Chemistry with a focus upon Analytical Organic and Inorganic Chemical Analyses with an emphasis upon Chemical Instrumentation. My experiences were deeply involved with research and development as well as commercial laboratory analysis. My primary applications involved environmental and beverage-food analytical methods for over forty years. I have been an Adjunct Professor for various colleges teaching Chemistry and Chemical applications covering various fields.

I am a math lover at heart and want to share my passion for mathematics and the practical applications used in the real world everyday! I just earned my undergraduate degree in mathematics from Western Connecticut State University and am currently a student at Central Connecticut State University working on obtaining my master's degree in mathematics with a specialization in statistics.

...As a STEM major on the premed path, I specialize in STEM subjects, but also excelled in high school english and reading courses. I am an FGLI student from a small town in PA and have made it this far through A LOT of studying, and therefore I have found some fun and effective ways to study, especially in difficult subjects. I have a passion for learning and teaching, and can't wait to help you...