Award-Winning Tutors serving Happy Valley, OR

Hi! My name is Amber, I've been working in education for 5 years. I've tutored, substituted, and taught my own classes. I've had experience either tutoring or teaching English, Social Studies, Science, Math, and Theatre Arts. I've worked with elementary, middle, and high school students.

...University) and a Masters of Divinity (Princeton Theological Seminary). My varied disciplinary background makes me an ideal tutor in many fields, and I enjoy them all: the humanities, History, the Sciences, Math, politics, Social Sciences, religion, and care for the planet. One of my most useful skills is editing. I enjoy reading others' writing and...

...earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Oregon. My teaching experience consists primarily of serving as a teaching assistant for six quarters at Portland State. While I worked with a diverse group of professors who assigned somewhat different duties to their assistants, each provided me with the opportunity to develop my teaching...

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,...

...Italy for a year studying fashion design, and lived in NYC for over 12 years being a fashion designer. I have moved to Portland, Oregon 2 years ago and loving the closeness with nature surroundings and the beautiful forests here. I'm passionate about languages and sharing different cultures, I also enjoy being creative and spend...

...audio hardware industry. I currently hold a MSEE and BSEE with a minor in physics. I've also been a professional musician since the late 90s. I aim to help students develop their own intuition when solving problems and learning new concepts. If you're having trouble in some areas, there's a good chance I've already struggled...

I am a computer scientist and mathematician with a passion for STEM disciplines. Sharing my passion and knowledge with others brings me great joy and a sense of purpose and community. Teaching is both a science and an art form, and catering to different learning styles is a strength of mine.

...a B.A. in Microbiology, which provided a solid foundation in analytical thinking, but my professional path led me into information technology where I've spent over a decade enhancing data analytics, SQL programming, and web development. I have extensive, real-world experience from implementing software solutions in financial services and health insurance, where I've developed complex SQL...

...with a double major in History and Chinese Language. After graduating I immediately left for China where I taught ESL and Chinese for four years (2 years of primary and 2 years of high school). I also did one on one private tutoring while I was in China. When I left in 2017 I had...

After working for what seems as a lifetime in healthcare administration, I realized that much of my role in leadership was education. It brings me sincere joy to assist others in learning new concepts through the style that best meets the student's style.

...certified in grades K-6. I taught 4th and 3rd grade, but have spent time in many other grades. My goal is to create a safe and positive learning environment where students not only grow but thrive. There is no better feeling than knowing you've had a small part in shaping a child's future.

...studying biology in high school, where I took IB HL biology and got a 6. I have continued to take advanced biology and biochemistry courses, including writing a thesis in enzymology and presenting my findings at a national conference. I have been studying Spanish for 10 years, beginning in middle school. I took IB HL...

...of experience teaching in the classroom and providing tutoring in a broad range of subjects. In 2005 I graduated from New Saint Andrews College with a B.A. in Liberal Arts in Culture (Summa Cum Laude). Following this, I taught at a small high school for five years, providing instruction in many subjects, including history, literature,...

...in both Ecology and Theater. Since graduating, I have been an Ecology instructor and Public Speaking instructor for the Boy Scouts as well as a sales trainer for a major bookstore chain. I have also spent two years teaching science and engineering at the high school level. While I feel that I am well versed...

...when a student develops an understanding of something new, academic or otherwise. Learning always involves closing the gap between where a student is and where they want to be. A teacher, or tutor, needs to know the steps that are involved in closing this gap. This takes creativity, which is what makes the process fun.

I like teaching and I am a very patient and a committed instructor. I have a Ph.D. in Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology which means that I am highly experienced in general biology, cell biology, and molecular biology. I also can teach Medical Terminology.

...OR. I’ve spent the bulk of the last decade studying Philosophy, English, Cybertheory, and Professional Writing at Portland State University. I favor science-fiction (particularly military and cyberpunk) but generally enjoy any story that is interesting and well told. I also enjoy writing and editing for the screen– it is not the medium that intrigues me,...

...and settled into college life at Sonoma State University. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, minoring in Environmental Studies with a focus on environment-based education. I then moved up to Portland and attended the Graduate Teacher Education Program at Portland State University. I received my Master's degree in Education in 2009, and...

...with a minor in Social Welfare. Throughout college, I tutored many students in high school and college level math. I loved the process of helping people through math problems, so after graduating I served in the MN Math Corps as a Math Enrichment Tutor, where I learned research based teaching methods to tutor middle school...

...aim to cultivate critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities in my students, equipping them with the tools to approach complex chemical concepts with confidence. By creating a supportive and interactive learning environment, I strive to ignite curiosity and passion for the subject, empowering students to become lifelong learners in the field of chemistry.