Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors in Vancouver, WA

...grammar and conversation. I took the AP Spanish test and the SAT Subject test in Spanish and feel well-prepared to tutor for these specific exams. One of the most difficult things about learning a language is being afraid to make mistakes, and for that reason, I work hard to create a relaxed learning environment. I want my students to feel comfortable and to show them that learning a language is much more fun than it...

...Durham in the United Kingdom. A few years after I obtained my doctorate in early modern history, I went through the teacher training program at Lewis and Clark College and earned an MA in teaching. I am passionate about teaching the humanities, especially history, psychology and literature. I am equally passionate about teaching the skills each of these disciplines requires for mastery: critical thinking; reading and comprehension strategies; academic writing and effective research methods. My...

While studying as an undergraduate at Portland State University I spent several years tutoring fellow classmates in Spanish and also mentoring international students in English language and culture in the USA. I have lived abroad in Mexico, as a student and also as a tourist. This immersion experience helped me to fully understand what Mexican culture is all about and is what gave me the extra push to Spanish fluency and cultural competency. ... I would practice each skill area with the student: reading, writing, listening and speaking- the best part! If there are areas to improve after an initial assessment, then we would focus on those weaker areas to build maximum confidence!

...St. Louis last year. I have experience tutoring French, English, Pre-algebra, Chemistry and I have volunteered helping elementary school kids with their homework. I love school and I love to learn but I know that it is really hard to have this attitude when struggling with a subject and I love helping someone take acquire the tools they need to succeed in hard subjects. English is my favorite subject to tutor. I love the challenge...

...graduate from the University of Oregon. I graduated with a major in Biology and minors in Chemistry and Music Performance (piano). My background in tutoring comes from teaching college math to various students and helping them through some of the toughest math courses in the university. I also teach classical piano lessons to a few students. Through tutoring I have developed a number of unique teaching styles that tailor to all different types of students....

...at the University of Portland studying Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. I tutor 1st through 12th grade math including Algebra 1 and 2, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1, AP Calculus AB, and the math portion of the ACT. Although I have had academic success in other fields, I solely tutor mathematics because I enjoy and understand math at a very deep level. I understand that not every student shares this passion for mathematics like I do,...

...something I was naturally passionate about. I started teaching piano in 9th grade, working with neighbors in my local community. In college, I joined a group called the Experimentors who taught K-12 science and math. We traveled to various schools throughout Boston after class and organized curriculums for different subjects and age groups. However, I was always drawn more to teaching one-on-one, where I could form a relationship and really tailor my teaching style to...

...at Reed College pursuing a BA in English with minors in political science and disability studies. English is my passion, and I have extensive experience as a freelance writer and editor. Additionally, I have studied Spanish for six years. Throughout my high school career, I tutored algebra, Spanish, English, and ACT prep. In regard to my academic merit, I was on the Kumon National math honor roll, and I graduated summa cum laude from Francis...

I follow the Golden Rule. I am a critical thinker and learner. I am a diplomatic, patient, open-minded, self-deprecating listener. I am dependable, honest and sincere. I am kind and helpful, supportive and empowering. My best friends would tell you I pay genuine attention to people, that I'm passionate and committed, (selectively) non-judgmental, encouraging and compassionate, humorous and tactful.... I work to help my students learn to educate themselves.... I would ask questions about the student, and I would encourage them to ask questions about me.

...at Lewis and Clark College and am looking to serve others so that they can have access to the same opportunities I do. Since middle school I've pushed myself towards academic excellence, joining the National Honor Society in high school and receiving a Letter of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Program. I finished high school as an AP Scholar with Distinction, an award given by CollegeBoard. I believe that education is at the heart...