Award-Winning Tutors serving Lake Oswego, OR

...under Pinochet's dictatorial regime in Chile from 1973 to 1990. I have experience in essay editing, and am qualified to tutor in Humanities, English, and most areas of Western and Latin American History. I also competed nationally in high school as a policy debater, which makes me a good candidate for working with students on public speaking skills. For Younger Clients: I currently work as a preschool teacher at a school in Portland, which means...

...and believe personal growth comes with true dedication. I focus on time-efficiency, utilizing my resources, and organization for academic success. Medical school allowed me the opportunity to dissect cadavers for one year, which greatly benefited my knowledge of human anatomy. My other areas of expertise include physiology, microbiology, and immunology. As a tutor, I want to encourage enthusiasm and share the reward of academic accomplishment. My ultimate goal is to become a board certified naturopathic...

...certified cross-categorical special education teacher as well as an elementary education teacher, certified to teach grades K-8 (K-12 for special education). I have been a full-time teacher for the past seven years and have been working in the education field for over ten years. I have taught students ranging in grades from kindergarten through 8th grade. Every school year I have tutored students before and after school and have enjoyed being able to celebrate with...

...Statistics and had been working as a senior analyst for the last several years where my job was focused heavily on computer coding. Before that I was an analyst, I taught College Algebra during my master's program. During my undergrad, I tutored in all subjects of math, physics, and some engineering courses. I recently moved to Portland and began an Urban Farming Apprenticeship. I love learning and have a teaching background in Math and Statistics....

...However, I am also creative and broad in my studies. I earned my bachelor's in fine arts at Oregon State University, then I volunteered in elementary schools, then I became a Grad Mentor at a high school for a few years, and now I am earning my Masters in 3D Animation and Visual Effects. I love taking time out of my day to help students (Child or adult) learn so they can understand more of...

...in Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (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 a subject and the reasons that it's made up of, using examples as...

...in Northern Ireland, France and Germany for 7 years altogether. Four of those years were spent in Berlin where I learned German studying Philosophy and working as a tour guide. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Foreign Languages. In my experience helping students of all ages, ranging from helping with homework and test prep for school to the late bloomer looking to acquire further education after their "formal"...

...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 helping create a finished product that shares the author's intended meaning clearly. I am an adjunct professor for undergraduates and masters students, so I know what college professors expect in a paper. I am also...

...as a kindergarten and pre-K teacher. In my opinion, a good tutor needs not only to be knowledgeable, but sensitive to the ways that every student learns differently. I am prepared to work with my students, at their own pace, to ensure that they aren't just completing the work, but fully understanding and internalizing the material. Other than tutoring, I enjoy going to school (I'm about to get my bachelors in history from Reed college),...

Hi, my name is Ben. I've been math tutoring for 6 years now. I have experience working with age groups from elementary age students to college students. I try to make math comprehensive to everyone I teach by demonstrating solutions to problems as best I can and also working with what they know. I believe that asking questions and making as few assumptions as possible is to solve any problem, no matter how complex.

Hello! I've been involved with education in one way or another all my life-- either as a student, grad student, documentary filmmaker and now as a Teacher K-12. I have one daughter in college, and one in high school. I've lived in California, and New York, but now am back home in Oregon where I grew up. I'm very friendly and I'm happy to help with whatever you need!

...be. It’s all about possibilities! My personal teaching style is filled with this positive urgency, humor and energy—“Let’s do it and do it now!” Be it a special education class, a remedial class or a college course, kids apply their knowledge and insights in projects. Ideas are applied to writing, mastery of mathematical processes or performance techniques. Feelings of confidence motivate kids and stretch into other parts of life—problems become challenges to tackle, rather than...

...a focus on Metallurgy. Since then I have worked in the aerospace industry before branching out into consulting. I grew up around teachers, my mom having taught nearly every subject imaginable except science in a middle school setting. 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 am native Chinese speaker. I can teach students of all ages at any level.

I am currently an undergraduate student in college studying engineering. I hope to not only help students better understand their material, but also inspire them to enjoy learning, as I came to really appreciate the intellectual challenge of learning from great teachers and professors, whose roles I seek to embody as much as I can as a tutor.

...have been teaching and tutoring chemistry for more than 10 years. I have a PhD in organic chemistry from Oregon State University where I gained experience teaching undergraduate students in general chemistry and organic chemistry. When I'm not thinking about chemistry, I enjoy reading, playing the drums, playing golf, video games, and watching movies with friends. It is my goal to be a chemistry professor some day so that I can help many more to...

...me in school was watching a teacher try to answer a student's question, without even understanding what they were asking. As a tutor, it's my goal to understand your perspective and teach in a way that is tailored to each individual. I am a student at Portland State University, majoring in Computer Science. I enjoy video games, Dungeons and Dragons, and programming, and I know the first 74 digits of pi. In other words, I'm...

...you looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, and experienced teacher? How about me, Eric! I've been an ESL teacher for 5 years and have the credentials that have helped me learn all what you or your children need to have a fun filled, educational English class! Or if you're looking to learn Japanese, I have been learning it ever since I was in primary school! So feel free to come and ask any question you have!

...school to graduate with the full IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma. Similarly, I've met almost all of my majors' requirements because I've taken the maximum number of credits every semester at Pacific, excluding my first one. I only need to complete my two capstones and take three more course requirements for the Computer Science degree. I pick up analytical skills quickly and love helping people, particularly in Mathematics and Computer Science, since I pick up knowledge...

...III, Advanced C++, and Discrete Data Structures. I'm on my third year towards a BA in Computer Science at Portland State University. I may refine my program, likely to network administration, or software architecture. A portion of my schooling was at College of Southern Idaho in 2009-2010, where I tutored for the school in the math lab (calculus mostly). I moved to Portland because I love the area; tons of things to do, great weather,...