Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Portland, OR

...am part of Varsity Tutors because it provides me a platform to convey my knowledge and passion for all the subjects that I tutor to younger students. I am committed to providing an educational, productive, and comfortable experience for all students using these services. I consider it my responsibility to offer additional insight and appreciation for all that math and physics have to offer, along with the merits and importance of a strong secondary education!

...receiving my TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. This experience broadened my worldview and gave me a greater insight into language learning. I have experience teaching a wide range of students, from new learners to intermediate and advanced. I have worked with students one on one, as well as with larger classes with a variety of learner types. My first priority is student understanding; to ensure that my students...

Graduate (3.9 GPA) from the University of Connecticut in chemical engineering. Four years of tutoring experience. Seeking to help students, much like the tutors who helped me become accepted to an MD program at my top medical school choice.

...I am most passionate about biology and medicine. I have significant experience in prepping students for standardized exams (such as the MCAT, ACT, and SAT). As someone who recently took many of these tests, I understand how stressful and overwhelming the material may seem. One of my goals as a tutor is to help students overcome their initial anxieties surrounding these exams. During my tutoring sessions, I prioritize practice questions, test-taking strategies and material review....

Hello, my name is Christopher Tamburin, and I tutor students in math and physics. I began tutoring as an undergraduate, where I provided supplemental instruction in engineering courses while also tutoring student athletes in calculus and physics. I have always been fascinated by the worlds of math and science, and believe that it can be accessible to anybody with the proper instruction.

To help nurture the next generation of young minds by implementing lesson plans that tailor to each individual need by encouraging them to always try their best and by instructing the way that works best for the student. I strongly value Gardner's Multiple Intelligence model for effective teaching. Creativity, intrinsic motivation & critical thinking skills are three pillars fundamental to improving study skills and active learning.

...second language and get comfortable teaching in front of a class, often for the first time! I have found that teaching English has allowed me to travel the world and make a difference in the lives of so many students, young and old! I hope someday to start my own English center and social enterprise here in Laos with my husband. When I was younger, I always dreamed of being an art teacher. Although it...

I am a professional advertising copywriter, beginning my career at the legendary DDB in New York City. Strengths include storytelling, creative strategy, presentation, public speaking, and mentoring to students and professionals. My passion is to help you become the best you possible. If you're willing to do the work, we will succeed, have some fun and grow together.

...am capable of tutoring various Historical subjects, Math, and Science as well. As a teacher, I choose to construct my lessons so that they are student centered. Each of us learns differently, and we each have our own unique virtues and vices as learners. Above all, I strive to establish a relationship of mutual recognition of mutual respect between myself and my students. This is the groundwork for any trusting relationship, and is the key...

...College at St. John's University while graduating Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0. I recently graduated with my Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from Loyola University Chicago with a 4.0 GPA. I am very passionate about Chemistry, Biology, and Science but I also tutor in other fields. I have experience helping students of many different ages in stem and non-stem fields. I like to figure out how you learn best and then go from...

...including studio arts, liberal arts, and digital tools, particularly on refining drawing mechanics and digital skills. I am certified as a Social Studies teacher and hold a teaching position for 8th grade at West Tisbury School in MA. Within this role, I cover an extensive range of subjects, including World History, U.S. Government, and Civics, fostering a comprehensive understanding of past and present cultures and events among my students. Although my teaching repertoire is broad,...

...comprehension, history, study skills, and research. In addition, I worked as an administrator for colleges in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Ohio, specializing in academic advising, transfer admissions, and strategic planning for offices of enrollment management. Learning a new concept can be difficult. I never forgot what it was like to be a student (I'm right there with you now!) and the fears, hopes, and anxieties that come with the territory. I believe in using real-world examples...

...history. Most recently I was able to apply my two interests of language and art by working as a translator at an art museum in the Middle East! You can see me in my photo walking the ruins of a 4th century synagogue, examining the carved stone work. Breaking down a language into its basic grammatical parts is something I very much enjoy, and I hope I can be of help to anyone who needs...

Hello! My name is Jackie DeFilippo and I am enthusiastic about tutoring. I have tutored before in college, and I am currently a middle school Science teacher. I have a license and degree in Elementary Education, with experience in both elementary school education and middle school education. I am a new teacher, and have a passion for teaching and learning. I look forward to meeting you!

...reminds me why I love teaching. The many French 1 and French 2 papers I helped grade for my overwrought teacher in high school have also given me some experience, as well as my experiences studying abroad in Rennes in high school and Paris in undergrad. I am well-versed in a variety of different subjects, but I am the most passionate about History, French, Creative Writing and English, and Public Speaking. I believe wholeheartedly that...

...for learning. My teaching philosophy centers on creating engaging, interactive lessons that incorporate movement and student opinions, making the material relevant and enjoyable. I strive to empower my students to engage thoughtfully with the world around them, and I enjoy integrating creative elements, such as ArcGIS, into my lessons to enhance visual learning. Outside of tutoring, I am an avid explorer of historical topics and a passionate artist, which I believe enriches my teaching approach...

I graduated with a bachelor's in Biology from UMass Amherst. I have been tutoring since freshmen year in college and helped students with their Biology, Chemistry, and Math classes. Along with tutoring, I work as a patient care technician in a hospital. I am passionate about medicine, baking, and learning new languages.

I am currently getting my MS in Mathematical Philosophy! I have experience tutoring up to the subject of Algebraic Topology and class experience in a multitude of graduate level math courses/topics. I am originally from Germany and I grew up in Texas. I love reading and watching tv/movies in my spare time.

...communicate what I've found in a way that my students will not only understand, but enjoy. This passion has led me to have a strong command of the English language in all its forms, including the reading of literature and poetry, writing academic essays, a knowledge of grammar, and other linguistic elements such as phonetics to help with teaching pronunciation. Professionally, I've been an English educator for the past 6 years, teaching everything from beginning...

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