Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Tigard, OR

...English, with a minor in Theatre Studies. At Lewis & Clark, I have taken classes in Postcolonial Literature, Poetry Writing, Film & Literature, Milton, British Literature, & Modern American Literature. I am a candidate for Honors in the English department, and am finishing up my undergraduate thesis on Octavia Butler and Toni Morrison. I want...

...a degree in Finance and a minor in English. Throughout my professional and student career I have always made it a point to be involved in either a tutoring or mentorship role. My most recent experience has been as a Training Coordinator for the CSA department at Fisher Investments. I am currently working towards receiving...

...and what obstacles to learning the student may or may not possess. My approach is one of rapport, enthusiasm for learning, enthusiasm for the subject matter and one where I guide the student in the right direction, rather than giving them all the answers. Together we'll tackle whatever problems or issues face us and figure...

...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.... Both as a teacher and as a human being, I maintain that there is hope for everyone. That is, I believe--I know--everyone is capable...

...and approaching various concepts and ideas. I have been fortunate to instruct and engage with students in a variety of ways, from teaching as a summer school proctor, classroom teacher, private tutor as well as a teaching assistant in a classroom setting, all of which have strengthened the various methods and techniques I have learned...

...at La Salle in Milwaukie and I graduated from the University of Portland with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 2018. I tutor in many different math classes including middle school math, Geometry, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus. I also tutor in Mechanical Engineering classes, Physics and Spanish. My personal interests include soccer, the...

...learning and behavioral difficulties. I also privately tutor multiple subjects such as English, Reading, ESL and Multisensory Math. Although I like to have fun, I take my job as a learning instructor very seriously. My job is to make sure every single student feels comfortable and confident while learning! I hope to see you in...

...for the past 5 years, and assisting teaching for longer. Whether it be academics or martial arts I have found that I thrive when able to help others learn and grow. Being a college student has only furthered this as I transitioned from tutoring to becoming a TA for my peers. I have worked with...

...fives on all six exams I sat for. Though outside of my primary expertise, I can also provide assistance for English and literature courses. I consider research papers to be my specialty! With my academic experience, I hope I can impart both the practical strategies and broader conceptual knowledge necessary to succeed in both Advanced...

...is where I am today. Regarding my teaching philosophy, my favorite part about teaching/tutoring is seeing that "ahh-ha" moment. It's that look the student gets when the material clicks. At this point, it's no longer about trying to memorize or get by. The material becomes exciting and the student now has the ability to problem...

...that teaching and working with others has played a part in my life. I'm interested in approaching tutoring as something that resembles a process of mutual learning more than it does a teacher-student dynamic. I believe that there is always something to learn from working with another individual, and it's in these one-on-one collaborations that...

...and the best way to approach it. I graduated with Molecular Biology and Computer Science degrees from Oregon State University, and have worked as a tutor in a test prep company for 2 years. I am very systematic in academic or physical training and take a step-by-step process for improvement. Through targeted practice, I believe...

...my major and additional coursework in college, I have strengthened my academic writing, reading, research, and quantitative reasoning skills, picking up R, STATA, and ArcGIS along the way. I strongly believe that every student learns differently and that they should be able to seek the help they need to take full advantage of their learning opportunities....

I am a high school biology teacher with a background in science and a Masters in cognitive psychology. I have been tutoring and teaching since I was in high school myself, and deeply enjoy the challenge of figuring out exactly how to help each of my students!

...a lot of different topics. My teachers beginning in Elementary, Middle, high school, and college from the various subjects that I have learned during my formal and higher education. From reading a lot of books from a wide array of subjects to reading a wide array of subjects from different websites. This has given me...

...am an instructor for a science based summer camp where I teach the fundamentals of science to K-5 students. My favorite part about my job is showing how exciting the world is around us when you dive in deep enough. I love relating subjects like math and physics to the real world to encourage students...

...outside of the classroom. I think it's important to discover what intrinsic motivation, personality factors, learning styles, difficulties, and educational goals my students have in developing their academic English so as to most effectively design lesson plans which meet their needs and raise their levels of proficiency. In all of my current classes, I use...

...through my bachelors and masters degrees. This is because I was very studious. As a result, I often helped other students who were struggling. This is why I was truly excited when I learned about Varsity Tutors. I absolutely love helping students succeed. I love the challenge of getting to know my students and helping...

...background in test prep (cumulative 31 on the ACT), mathematics up to the high school level (5/5 score on AP Calculus AB/BC, took math up to multivariable calculus), French (took 3 years in college, including one year of literature courses conducted in French), and public speaking (co-captain of Sonoma Academy (Santa Rosa, CA) speech team...

...books by Robert Louis Stevenson and Sir Walter Scott. One of my highest pursuits has been the study of education. I have been studying Waldorf and Montessori educational theories, among others, as part of a journey to better understand the learning process, especially as it occurs during early stages of childhood development. I hope that...