Award-Winning Tutors serving Lake Oswego, OR

...history while studying Arabic and French as well. I have a passion for languages. I've been learning French since entering high school, and Arabic since 2012. I've spent nearly two years studying and working in Morocco and another year working in Paris, France. I have over 4 years of experience teaching and tutoring English as a second language. I have experience working with people of all ages from young children to retired men and women...

...communications, including improving writing and speaking skills and reading comprehension. For many years, I have specialized in business writing and editing for websites, e-newsletters, online publications and traditional print media. I began teaching English as a second language to young people and adults while serving in the Peace Corps in Suriname, South America. I also have taught online ESL reading, writing and speaking courses to business people around the world, including Europe, Japan, Brazil, Mexico,...

...There, I tutored both undergraduate and graduate students from and in all disciplines and with varying levels of experience in creative, technical, academic, and professional writing. Before that, I was a Peer Mentor for first and second-year college students, teaching them how to understand literature, develop theses, and create cohesive, argumentative and informative essays while also acting as a mentor for their new college experience. I now have an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts, as...

...solid understanding of when to use those rules. Since then, I have been tutoring both subjects, as I have a natural ability to break concepts down into smaller pieces. My teaching philosophy is to use a variety of mediums to increase understanding including stories, analogies, poems, and even games. I have over 10 years of experience tutoring and teaching math and Spanish, and I even traveled to Costa Rica where I attended the Universidad de...

...stuff is that I have a bachelor's degree in English Teaching and a master's degree in Education. Also, I taught English from grades six through university for 13 years. The not boring part is I love educating, and nothing is more exciting than helping students one on one! That's why I'm here. I hope to be able to help you with whatever you need. I promise I'll do my absolute best. Thanks for reading, and...

...six months in Buenos Aires, Argentina and six weeks in Atenas, Costa Rica. I have informally tutored both native Spanish-speakers and native English-speakers in English and Spanish. I love to share my passion for Spanish and language with others and help students excel in their practice of the Spanish language. I have also helped students with college essays and grant proposals for funded summer internships. I understand how difficult learning a language can be and...

...I have had the privilege of teaching all age groups from young children to grandparents all across the United States. My passion is with the younger students. I have been tutoring ESL students after school for the last three years at the private school I teach at. While I can and do tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about phonics, language, and math. I believe that fostering the love of reading...

...but going to college allowed me to hone in on my love of math. I used to help out my own peers during class, and before joining I was helping my younger brother and his friends with any math problem that stumped them. Outside of tutoring, I get up to a number of different sactivities: I play video games and have a weekly D&D session; I also fence and play a variety of instruments; and...

...of 2025, and an enrolled freshman into the Laguna College of Art and Design as an Illustration BFA major. During high school, I took Spanish all 4 years. I have also taken several field science classes, and lead students as an outdoor school counselor for the MESD program. I am committed to providing individualized, inclusive and flexible learning for all students I work with. I am the most passionate and well-versed in visual arts, Spanish,...

...so successful was because of the relationships I worked hard to foster with kids and their families. Leading with humor, kindness and a listening ear, I am able to get to know each kiddo so I can customize their learning. I relate to kids and their parents incredibly well. I built my long teaching career on the power of positive relationships and it paid great dividends for me, as well as my students. Because I...

...change in their life as well as in turn a positive change in someone else's life. By helping students succeed academically will help them to develop the skills and knowledge they need to make a difference in their communities and beyond. I want to be that person that played a part in helping that individual to become a success in their life. I am someone that enjoys helping others to achieve their goals. I understand...

...it's time to talk science! Everywhere you look is something new end fantastic. I do bring this enthusiasm into session, and default to drawing out participation with questions, (What would happen if we changed this? What does this term mean to you? Why do you think we are learning this?) Learning is an active process, but it certainly shouldn't be a chore; the world is far too exciting to let education be boring.

I am a student attending Central Washington University, completing programs in Music Composition, Music Education, and Mathematics Education. I have two years of experience with reciprocal peer tutoring in the areas of Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, and Music. My interdisciplinary experiences help me work with students from diverse and unique academic backgrounds, and enable me to present material in a variety of different ways. Most importantly, I believe in fostering a love for learning.

...I have had experience directly in elementary school classrooms working with small groups and individuals to improve reading, writing, and math skills. I am most passionate about humanistic studies and explored a variety of these subjects in college. I was able to gain insight into more than just my area of study by becoming an unofficial editor of many fellow students' essays. I love working with students of all ages to find their voice in...

...volunteering as a docent at a wildlife refuge in Nevada, educating aquarium guests on whale watch cruises in Southern California, and performing environmental monitoring and outreach in the Puget Sound region of Washington State. While my recent experiences provide me a deep understanding and love for Biology and Ecology related subjects, I have intensive writing experience from college that fuels my passion for writing and language, a passion that I use when preparing students to...

...say that I love words! I tutor in Reading and Writing for the PSAT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and I help with Reading and Writing homework. I also provide guidance and editing help on college essays. The tutor I had in high school made studying (even for standardized tests!) interesting and fun for me, and I want to work with students to develop skills in a way that makes them feel happy and accomplished....

...last 8 years, I have worked with elementary and preschool aged children, in the classroom and online. I started as an educational assistant, and received my Bachelors of Elementary Education, with an ESOL endorsement, from George Fox University in the spring of 2019. I then became a substitute teacher and an online ESOL teacher. This year, I have had the amazing opportunity to work in a Montessori preschool. I cannot put into words how fortunate...

...Master of Arts in Teaching. I also have a Bachelor of Arts in English from Biola University as well as a California Single Subject English Credential and Texas English Credential. These programs and my work in the classroom have been meaningful experiences for me to develop my skills as an educator. I appreciate the need to address my students' according to their specific needs and capabilities. One of my favorite aspects of teaching is adapting...

...with formal writing and public speaking. I also spent my sophomore year as the Vice President of Finance of my sorority. I am currently attending Concordia University to obtain my Masters of Arts in Teaching; when I graduate I will be licensed to teach middle and high school mathematics. As my background suggests, I love math! In high school I created my own tutoring business in which I tutored all levels of math ranging from...

...treating rare, but serious forms of debilitating muscular dystrophy in adolescent males. While this has been a rewarding endeavor, the fruits of my labor are subtle and occasionally difficult to grasp. The purpose of my decision to return to teaching and tutoring means, to me, to come back to my roots as an instructor and give back to the system which has given so much to me. I desire to foster a sense of joy...