Award-Winning TOEFL Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

...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 from various cultures and walks of life. I can always find a way to put my students at ease...

...the United States. We worked together over the next several months- perfecting their English, learning the SAT, and crafting their application essays- and that summer they both received acceptance letters and scholarships to schools in the US. Witnessing their goals being realized was by far the most rewarding thing I had ever experienced it and has inspired me to pursue tutoring as a career. I have over 10 years experience teaching SAT and TOEFL, and...

I am an excellent tutor with a wide range of expertise. I am persistent, patient and inquisitive. I have been a teacher for more than fifteen years and I am sure if we work together, we can find a way to improve your academic performance.

...I earned my B.A. in Comparative Literature from Columbia University and an M.A. in German from UC Berkeley, where I taught college German and received training in foreign language pedagogy. I love to learn, I am drawn to travel, and the experiences I have had enrich my work as a tutor. For me, tutoring is about more than making the grade or getting the right score; I always strive to foster insights and new skills...

I am a life-long learner and an encouraging, supportive and resourceful teacher who really takes joy in investing in students' progress and learning. I have had over 9 years of direct teaching experience, from university classrooms to kitchen table tutoring to online language teaching. I most enjoy working with students who know what they don't understand and are willing to ask and answer questions, even daunting ones!

I have spent nearly a decade overseas teaching English at a variety of levels, most recently in a university. I hope to help all my students reach their personal best and tap into their innate talents and strengths.... I believe that students learn best when they are happy and motivated. I also think students should not only learn information, but learn how to learn. My job as a teacher is not only to pass on information,...

...and ways for people to push the boundaries of their abilities and knowledge. I believe that with a strong motivation to work hard, and some encouragement, that we're all capable of excelling at math despite however difficult it may be. Working as a ninth grade math teacher in a public school in Mozambique as a Peace Corps Volunteer I've had experience teaching and tutoring hundreds of students. Additionally, I have worked with kids as young...

I began my career in education as a tutor and have since tutored and taught hundreds of students. I have tutored and taught English literature, composition, reading, technical writing, standardized test prep, ESL, and French. I love working with students and finding ways to help them best understand the material.

...America. Additionally, I maintain a working relationship with university systems and lecture on Italian history and culture, and teach conversational Italian to adults traveling to Italy. My background is in the study and instruction of Italian language, literature, history, and art, a passion I developed through studying art history (BA) and extensive stays in Tuscany and Rome. I earned a Master's degree in Romance Languages (Italian and Spanish literature) and taught Italian to undergraduate students...

...very passionate about making learning as accessible and engaging for every, unique student. Especially having worked with students from varying disadvantaged backgrounds, I have found significant success in turning education into a fun and relatable experience. I truly believe in the empowering role of education and try to foster this enthusiasm in my students. In my free time, I cook often, listen to many podcasts, knit, and spend time with my niece.

I have worked as a teacher, tutor and mentor for over 10 years. I am passionate about finding special aptitudes and talents in my students that make them prepared and excited about college.

...over 25 years, I also earned a degree to instruct students in ESL (English as a Second Language). I will enjoy helping you if I see you putting the work in to move forward. The life experience having lived in Ohio, California, Oregon, Canada, Brazil and Japan, in addition to traveling to various Asian and South American countries, has given me an appreciation for humans different from me. I want to learn from you too....

As an educator, I believe all our children, are all our children. Every child should and can have the opportunity to learn. I enjoy teaching in a differentiated style while layering and scaffolding the concepts being taught. I also believe in teaching to three senses so that learning can be retained. As an educator and person, I believe we should speak the language of respect, and provide a safe atmosphere where true learning can happen.

...Certificate in Spain and taught English to all age students in Spain and Mexico. Working with all ages, 5 years to adult, gave me much experience tutoring and enabled me to tailor my lessons to each individual. I have graduate courses in Reading and also in ESL. I enjoy teaching Reading, Writing, Social Studies, and Math but my passion is English! Grammar, speaking, comprehension, and playing games to reinforce many skills is important. I am very...

I am a passionate, patient and experienced professional that loves to help people develop and reach their goals. I work with each person to individualize the most efficient and effective plan on their learning journey. My social services background is a valuable asset I bring into my tutoring role because I am able to assess and meet people where they are and build from that.

...innovation in all coursework. This has consistently harnessed the student's intrinsic motivation, providing him/her with a methodological window into practical applications of knowledge with which to rebuild and heal societies that have disintegrated because of war and continued divisions. I utilize the Thomas-Kilmann Indicator as an instrument which analyzes the negative dynamics of conflict and proposes five modalities of competition, avoidance, accommodation, compromise, and collaboration which can be strategically applied to any situation. When students...

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...

I love teaching, and I've been doing it my whole life. My favorite things to teach are ESL, English, and writing. I also can help you with politics, government, and more. I look forward to working with you!

...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 a Masters in English. Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I look forward to working with you!

...of English and theater. In addition to classroom teaching, I spent quite a bit of time before and after school tutoring students in English, history, test preparation, and in critical reading and writing skills needed in other subjects. My favorite subject to tutor is writing because it is often the most rewarding. Giving students the confidence and skills to authentically express their ideas is one of the most important things education can do. I love...