Top Tutors serving Damascus

Zev: Damascus tutor
Certified Tutor in Damascus, OR
...fulfill a position that in retrospect would have helped me further, I wish to apply my skills as a tutor. My work experience has been diverse in many ways, yet has also demanded professionalism and excellent teaching skills. Most recently, I worked in the Student Affairs office of my alma mater, Grinnell College, as the...
Education & Certification
Grinnell College - Bachelors, Biology, General
MCAT: 39

Luke: Damascus tutor
Certified Tutor in Damascus, OR
...I tutored for two programs while at Princeton; one was the Petey Greene Prisoner Assistance Program, which provided one-on-one tutoring with inmates in the correctional education system. I also tutored for Let's Get Ready, which was a free SAT prep program. From these experiences I gained a broad knowledge of how best to tutor people...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Architecture
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Emily: Damascus tutor
Certified Tutor in Damascus, OR
...Couch is actively seeking an internship in the latter fields. Miss Couch graduated from Jesuit High School in Portland, Oregon with a GPA of 4.05 after taking AP and Honors courses and as a distinguished member of National Honors Society and Spanish National Honors Society. Miss Couch possesses excellent organization and communication skills, proficiency in...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 33

Madison: Damascus tutor
Certified Tutor in Damascus, OR
...minor in Web Technologies and Applications. I currently work as a software developer in McMinnville, Oregon. I am tutoring the LSAT, and my strongest section is Logic Games. Through my own preparation for taking the LSAT, I have learned a lot about strategy and analyzing the different question types to improve one's score. I am...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
LSAT: 172

Allison: Damascus tutor
Certified Tutor in Damascus, OR
...have enjoyed helping some of my students prepare for the TOEFL test. I also can teach Arabic to native English speakers! As I went through the college admissions process not too long ago, I remember how rigorous and stressful taking the SAT and ACT can be. Knowing that writing and critical reading are my strengths,...
Education & Certification
Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, Arabic
University of Oxford - Master of Philosophy, Near and Middle Eastern Studies
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Michelle: Damascus tutor
Certified Tutor in Damascus, OR
...to adults, and one-on-one tutoring in Math and Language Arts. I tutor Math up through Algebra II, middle and high school English & grammar, and the core subjects of middle school. My intent, when tutoring, is to responsively connect with students, so that they can engage in understanding their subject and acquire learning tools to...
Education & Certification
Oregon State University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Frank: Damascus tutor
Certified Tutor in Damascus, OR
...teaching English in China and a whole school year as an active teaching assistant (personalized tutoring and lab instruction), I hope to continue my involvement with tutoring at Varsity Tutors! I've had extensive experience with Speech and Debate throughout high school, which not only helped me with my communication skills but also taught me how...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Sascha: Damascus tutor
Certified Tutor in Damascus, OR
...I first began teaching drum lessons. I continued to teach lessons through college and additionally began helping peers with their writing difficulties. I believe every student can be an outstanding writer or test-taker, the key is just to find the right individual approach. Students aren't all alike and there's no one right way to learn....
Education & Certification
University of Puget Sound - Bachelors, Music

Anne: Damascus tutor
Certified Tutor in Damascus, OR
...to the students' way of thinking 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...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Biophysics
San Francisco Conservatory of Music - Masters, Composition

Flynn: Damascus tutor
Certified Tutor in Damascus, OR
...and I'd love to share that knowledge with students here. I've taught over thirty students in standardized test preparation, English, German, and various kinds of math and science. It's very important to find teaching methods that meet students' individual needs,so the first meeting will usually be largely about finding the perfect learning strategy for a student.
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Tammy: Damascus tutor
Certified Tutor in Damascus, OR
...product design arena. I recently moved to Oregon from Michigan in pursuit of this goal! I have always loved and had a skill for math and physics. This was only strengthened through two degrees in engineering. Although my formal tutoring didn't start until college, in high school I did some volunteer tutoring and was often...
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Oakland University - Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 780
SAT Writing: 700

Libby: Damascus tutor
Certified Tutor in Damascus, OR
...center. Since then, I've developed a passion for tutoring. I find a lot of beauty in topics from Mathematics to Literature to Latin, and I love finding new ways to explain complex topics to students. I have a degree in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Math, but I also have an extensive background in...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800

Emily: Damascus tutor
Certified Tutor in Damascus, OR
...time tutoring students in English, Public speaking, and Spanish. I feel passionate about tutoring programs because growing up, I used them. Tutoring is an integral part in the learning process because every person learns in a unique way. People understand concepts differently and the key to making someone enjoy their education is to understand that...
Education & Certification
Washington State University - Bachelor in Arts, Communication

Aaron: Damascus tutor
Certified Tutor in Damascus, OR
...for college. No matter where you're at as a reader and writer, you will come away from my tutoring sessions with an appreciation for close reading and confidence about the writing process. I break down even the trickiest concepts clearly and methodically with targeted practice in the areas where you need it most. Most importantly,...
Education & Certification
San Francisco State University - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 31
SAT Verbal: 700

Megan: Damascus tutor
Certified Tutor in Damascus, OR
...semester, I also tutored an introductory biology course for non-majors at Kenyon College. I sat in on lectures and provided weekly and occasionally bi-weekly assistance outside of class at the college's Math and Science Skills Center. This job required a great deal of creative thinking, as I often had to explain a concept from different...
Education & Certification
Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology and Studio Art
Master of Science and Medical Illustration - Master of Arts, Georgia Regents
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Sven : Damascus tutor
Certified Tutor in Damascus, OR
...five years of experience as a teacher, tutor, and teaching assistant. I have a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Oregon and an M.S. in Biostatistics from OHSU. My teaching style emphasizes writing and self sufficiency because I want to teach my students how to accelerate the pace of their learning, not just keep...
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelors, Mathematics
Oregon Health Sciences University - Masters, Biostatistics

Shannon: Damascus tutor
Certified Tutor in Damascus, OR
...and our dog Max. I'm in the process of transitioning into a career in software development, and am currently attending a coding bootcamp downtown. When I'm not wrestling with Ruby and JavaScript, you can find me exploring Portland parks or hanging out reading and playing video games. I think I'm a great tutor because I...
Education & Certification
St. John's College - Annapolis - Bachelors, Liberal Arts
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 800

Aaron: Damascus tutor
Certified Tutor in Damascus, OR
...from Portland State University in 2018 and currently work as a freelance Graphic Artist and Web Designer. I have extensive experience with printed media, branding, marketing, event design, and user experience design, but my personal artistic practice is much more broad. I love experimenting with different mediums and materials, including paper collage, sculpture, photography, music,...
Education & Certification
Portland State University - Bachelor of Science, Graphic Design

Ethan: Damascus tutor
Certified Tutor in Damascus, OR
...(RPI). I can tutor programming languages like C++, HTML/CSS/JS, PHP, and Java, in addition to Physics (IB/AP level) and Calculus 1 & 2. These subjects I find really interesting because it enables me to understand how things work, and I enjoy helping others gain that knowledge. My general approach to teaching is focusing on understanding...
Education & Certification
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor, Computer Science, IT & Web Science

Danya: Damascus tutor
Certified Tutor in Damascus, OR
Hello! I am a graduate student studying to become a Speech-Language Pathologist. Over the past four years, I have received a lot of training in language, which includes reading and writing. I have learned how to support students with reading, spelling, writing, grammar, syntax, and much more!
Education & Certification
Northwest Vista College - Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Pacific University - Current Grad Student, Communication Sciences and Disorders
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Damascus, Oregon, is home to about 9,000 residents, and it is located in Clackamas County. Damascus is situated east of Happy Valley and Interstate 205. It is known for its rural beauty, rolling hills, and friendly residents. Damascus is about 25 minutes from Portland. Residents of Damascus take pride in their city's low crime rates, sunny weather, stable housing market, and local amenities.
Public learning institutions in this city are served by the Gresham-Barlow School District. The top-rated High School in Damascus is Clackamas High School. If you are currently enrolled in Clackamas High and you find yourself perplexed in your studies, tutors in Damascus, or, are a great way to try to improve. Northwest College - Clackamas, Warner Pacific College, and Reed College are all located within an hour from the heart of Damascus. If you are planning on applying to these schools and need assistance preparing yourself for college admittance exams, tutors in Damascus, who offer tutoring sessions either in-person or online, can provide you the test prep assistance to potentially improve on test day. To try to create an edge on the competition and put yourself in a position to get into the best schools, you can work with a Damascus, or, tutor who specializes in private test prep tutoring and instruction, both online and in-home.
While Damascus is a quiet residential area, it is situated only 25 minutes from the cultural and thriving city of Portland. Portland offers a variety of fun and educational attractions, including the Oregon Museum of Science, Washington Park, Portland Japanese Garden, and the Oregon Zoo. The Oregon Zoo is known as the wildest place in Portland. It offers 64 acres of beautiful land full of different species of animals and insects. This zoo is the perfect daytrip destination if you enjoy watching wildlife and learning about different creatures. Also located in Portland is Tom McCall Waterfront Park. This riverfront park offers numerous biking and walking trails, winter ice-skating, and public land to lie out in the sun or enjoy a little picnic.
If you have a love for sports, you will definitely want to catch a live game at Providence Park or a car race at the Portland International Speedway. Portland, Oregon, is host to many of its own annual festivals and outdoor events. The most popular festival in the area is the Waterfront Blues Festival. This festival takes place in the month of July, and provides live musical entertainment, food and beverage vendors, children's rides and games, and plenty of family-friendly activities. The Corbett Fun Fest and Portland Rodeo are also two other annual outdoor events that you may want to check out.
Looking to advance your education through private tutoring in Damascus? You may enjoy receiving instruction, either in-home or online, for your class or for test prep.
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