Award-Winning Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

Hello my name is Juan, I really enjoy cooking for family and friends. I was born in New Orleans L.A, I love my culture and others culture.

...language and communication classes for over 21 years, 15 of them at Clark College in Vancouver. I have earned three degrees from Pacific NW colleges, including a Certificate in Professional and Technical Writing and Editing from PCC, and a Master's in Education: Policies, Foundations, and Administration, Specializing in Leadership in Ecology, Culture, and Learning from PSU. I'm a firm believer in exciting learning, for all ages, both for myself and my students, and my experience...

...Spanish and Latin American Studies from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After college I taught and worked in the education realm in both Peru and Mexico City. Most recently, I've spent my time in the US working for educational nonprofits like Teach For America and the KIPP charter network. I love teaching and learning - I believe everyone has their own learning style and am always happy to get innovative and find...

...Master of Science in Special Education from Portland State University. After receiving my Master's degree, I attended Concordia University to add Elementary Education - Multiple Subjects to my license. I've spent the last 5 years working as a Learning Specialist, designing instruction to help students master the prerequisites needed to access grade level class content. During Comprehensive Distance Learning, I taught reading, writing, and math online for 1st through 5th graders of all abilities. I've...

...my hands on, day and night. After getting my BA in English Creative Writing in 2006 from LSU, I went back to school for English Secondary Education. Then I taught English as a second language to young Korean children in South Korea. Back in the US, I worked as a homeschool teacher and tutor. Now, I would love the opportunity to be your tutor. When I'm not tutoring, I'm spending time with my son, teaching...

...Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. During my studies, I also completed my pre-medical requirements and am currently applying to medical school. I have had the chance to interact and help students as a teaching assistant in a general biology course lab and my education helped me develop learning techniques and time management skills that I look forward to bringing to you. Not all information can be approached in the same manner and I hope to help...

...adults have, and my partner is in public school education REFORM. Together, we are personally passionate about helping kids get solid education. I am a solo-entrepreneur and would love to tutor in order to help fulfill my own needs while helping others. I have served as a college prep tutor, specifically in English and college applications. I have tutored elementary grades in all classes. For the past 6 years, I have been an adult educator...

I love teaching! It's so rewarding to help people figure things out. Aside from teaching, I enjoy books, coffee, and video games with my friends.

...or test that they're preparing for. To me, Law is as much a language as it is a discipline, and I try to help students understand the context of the subject matter as well as how best to demonstrate their knowledge, whether on standardized tests or through essays. I also enjoy helping students craft and hone research papers. To me, teaching is incredibly fulfilling and I look forward to helping you understand and succeed in...

...you are terrible at taking tests, that is totally okay! Not every personality type connects with tests well, and I try to explain to my students some tricks they can use to make tests or assessments less intimidating. Reading a test can sometimes feel like learning a second language, and I emphasize that, not only is understanding it doable, but it IS possible to own it and make it approachable in a way that works...

...and I pursue it. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Southern Oregon University with a certification in Secondary Education. I continue to take graduate courses in Mathematics with over twenty-seven units of graduate math and math education courses. It was in Environmental Science that the University of North Texas awarded me a Master of Science. This is my avocation, I care about the world and what happens to all things. I am...

...high school, and I have since then used tutoring to help me get by in my college years. I have tutored all kinds of different students, ranging from kindergarten through seniors in high school. I have also tutored a diverse number of subjects, but most of my hours have gone into reading, writing, math and test prep. I love meeting new students and working with them to aid in a better learning experience. Making sessions...

...in Vermont. In my path to college, I successfully studied for and passed a variety of AP and SAT exams. While completing my major and additional coursework in college, I have strengthened my academic writing, reading, research, and quantitative reasoning skills, picking up R, STATA, and ArcGIS along the way. I strongly believe that every student learns differently and that they should be able to seek the help they need to take full advantage of...

...Having read about so many adventures in literature, I enjoy having some of my own. I enjoy traveling, and have visited a variety of locations throughout the United States, Alaska being one of my favorites, and outside the United States, including Europe, New Zealand, Chile, and Italy. Hiking allows me to adventure in my surrounding area. I especially enjoy hikes that follow sandy beaches of the ocean or lead to picturesque waterfalls. My community is...

...science and physics and minored in math. Throughout college I tutored other university students in one on one and in small groups environments. While most my tutoring experience is with older students, I have 5 years of experience teaching and coaching swimming to kids ranging from 2-17. In my spare time I enjoy all things outdoors, from backpacking to hiking to climbing or swimming as long as I am outside I am happy. At my...

...will continually and faithfully practice as long as I am able. I have an open mind and an open heart, and this fosters conversations and connections with others. The best practices I know in teaching require interpersonal work to get to know one another and to establish trust. In my personal time I read and write often, I love to be near bodies of water and to enjoy the rain, and I like to play...

...other hand should never forget what it was like to look at the material back when it made no sense. They should further be able to remember how they came to understand it, and be able to communicate this to the student. If the student still does not understand, a great teacher will find a way to communicate it in a way that the student will. I became a language teacher, not because I have...

...college in 2011 and I transfer to Portland State in the year of 2013. I will be done this year in 2017 or 2018. The reason why I chose to study Japanese as my major is, 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...

...biology and computer science, but am also taking classes in education, Spanish, Chinese, chemistry, and piano. I have strong interests in many different subjects. I had the chance to work with and observe a biology classroom while I was taking my education course in college. In high school, I also tutored elementary students and loved being able to help them get excited to learn. I am extremely passionate about my love for education and would...

...and mathematics. I understand that every student has their own learning style, strengths, and challenges. That's why I tailor my approach to meet the individual needs of each student. Whether it's reviewing concepts, practicing problem-solving skills, or preparing for exams, I am committed to helping my students achieve their academic goals. As an Adjunct Professor at Washington State University, I have taught a variety of courses, from introductory biology to upper-level courses in behavioral ecology....