Award-Winning Tutors serving City Central, OR

...Argentina, I am back in the area to coach rowing and tutor before beginning my postgraduate studies in the fall. I am passionate about language, literature, and finding ways to help people improve their academic abilities (as well as their athletic abilities!). I'd love to help you un-puzzle your puzzles, develop your talents, and achieve...

...AP and SAT exams. I can also help with personal statements for graduate school applications, including the creative writing MFA. Awards and Fellowships at UW-Madison: Campus-wide Teaching Assistant award for Innovation in Teaching, an award given to 15 grad students out of 2200 TAs University Housing teaching award, a student-nominated honor David Maraniss Fellow at...

...to a "cookie-cut tutor". Therefore, after all these years of tutoring, I highly value the differences (race, gender, ethnicity, learning styles/speeds) between my students. The essence of my tutoring principles are built on what I hold to be irreplaceable in the process of learning: ethics and morals. While many tutors accept jobs because of money,...

...Management Professional) exam preparation, I'll be tutoring math at all levels from elementary through AP Calculus and Statistics. In the future, as I lessen my consulting workload, I plan to provide assistance with ACT, SAT, GRE and GMAT exam preparation. I will update my profile as I become available for those additional services. As for...

Communication is the foundation of success. I help students master the fundamentals of communication -- thinking, reading and writing -- so they can excel and conquer the world with confidence.

...This sparked my love of learning and teaching. I have sought experience around the classroom, tutoring officially and unofficially since high school. I have also taught in the classroom setting as an unofficial substitute and Teaching Assistant. I believe in reaching out to meet students where they are with the subject matter at hand.

...that the pursuit of education and knowledge is one of the greatest endeavors that anyone can embark upon. I have experience in tutoring peers and younger students throughout my academic career, and enjoy working with learners of all ages. My favorite subject to tutor is history, because I love helping others discover the exciting stories...

...in academic writing. I spent three of those years at Sonoma State University's Writing Center tutoring students in remedial English courses, ELL students, and a writing in a variety of subjects for both graduate and undergraduate students. I also spent the last three years working as a teaching assistant in the History department at the...

...up through Calculus 1. Academically, I am a recent graduate (cum laude honors) of Portland State University with a B.S. in Sociology. I am also a member of Alpha Kappa Delta (the international honors society for Sociologists and Sociology majors), as well as an alumni of Phi Theta Kappa (the international honor society of 2...

...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...

...me to earn a Computer Science degree and two master degrees respectively in Computer Information Systems and Business Administration. I am also a certified Project Manager Professional (PMP) and a certified Information Technology Infrastructure Library Practitioner (ITIL). I am currently learning about Information System Security and Big Data Analytics. Learning never ends. Sharing has been...

I have a B.S. in Natural Resources from Cornell University and a Ph.D. in Biology from UCLA. My focus is in ecology, evolution, genetics, and marine biology, with additional expertise in cellular and organismal biology, conservation, and environmental science.

...when I was young I studied languages in middle school and began a journey to learn languages. I studied French, German, Cantonese, and lastly Japanese. It was a fun hobby and I loved it. Later, I decided to make this hobby a career. So, I began to study countless times to be perfect in language.

...be on a family. Also, how "neuronormies" can struggle with math and find it overwhelming. As a lifetime learner who originally obtained an AA degree in Behavioral Science (emphasis in Psych.); I went on to attain a BA degree in Speech Communications (emphasis in Rhetoric and Public Speaking) with a minor in marketing (emphasis in...

..."senior capstone" project. I believe in cooperative, student-centered learning, and I strive to meet the learning needs of my pupils by discerning and adapting to different interests, levels of knowledge, and learning styles. In my free time, I serve as the president of Portland State's Model United Nations team. I am also a tournament-chess player...

...makes me a great tutor is the fact that I don't give direct answers. I work with the student and what they know, and we build on that knowledge to answer his or her question. This way of tutoring helps him or her to become more self-sufficient and capable of doing these problems and reasoning...

...In addition, I have given many gardening demonstrations and talks for garden clubs and libraries. For the last 30-plus years, I have worked and continue to do so professionally as an actor and singer. I am a cabaret singer with K. J. McElrath, working together as McElrath Cabaret musical duo. I've worked professionally for 30-plus...

...this process. I am satisfied when my students not only surpass academic expectations in the short term, but also when they make it a habit for life. I am happy to work with just about any student, especially those with test anxiety, concentration issues (such as those related to ADHD), and other mental or health...

Hi! I'm a licensed math and physics teacher here in Oregon. I taught High School mathematics in rural Montana before relocating here. I'll be pursuing a Master's in computer science at Portland State University in the near future. Graduate of Montana State University with a degree in Math, Physics, and Computer Science.

...from elementary school through college in a variety of subjects, including teaching study skills and test prep. I also love to edit essays and work with people on conveying their ideas more clearly and eloquently! In sessions, I generally ask guiding questions and try different approaches to the same problem until something fits and makes...