Award-Winning Tutors serving Lake Oswego, OR

...subject to tutor. I have created grammar worksheets for fun in my spare time and enjoy editing essays. I have helped students from various language backgrounds including ESL and strong native speakers. Unlike most English majors, I also love mathematics. By the age of 16, I was in AP Calculus, and feel comfortable teaching all math below what I have taken. Algebra is a strong suit of mine, but I also enjoy trigonometry. I believe...

...I studied Psychology and Foreign Affairs at the University of Virginia and have a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University. I have been an educator since I was in high school, I loved tutoring kids of all ages. As I grew older, my passion for teaching drew me to the outdoors where I taught snowboarding and outdoor recreation skills. Teaching is one of my favorite ways to share my knowledge and help...

I enjoy teaching and working with people! Being boring, is a crime. Teaching must be relevant to the student and of value to be of any use. I greatly value getting to know each of the people I teach and find meaning in all my interactions with people.

...fields, including writing, music, biology, and mathematics. I've worked as a graduate school TA and been responsible for designing lectures at the graduate level. I've worked abroad and within the United States with language learners hoping to increase their mastery of English. I look forward to finding a way to find how you learn best for yourself, in the hope that you can apply what you learn over an entire lifetime and not just on...

My aim as a tutor is to help students to achieve their personal potential so that they feel confident with the subject material and learn skills that help them to learn independently through their future studies.... My teaching philosophy is to help students with the course material by guiding them to a point of understanding and confidence with what they are learning. I feel it is most important for me to help students figure out a...

I have a Bachelor of Science in psychology and work as a daycare provider and private tutor. My favorite subject is writing. I am a skilled editor and sometimes freelance in content development for websites and other online media platforms. One thing students love to learn about me is that I am involved in wildlife rehabilitation and have had the pleasure of raising and releasing many wild animals including a crow!

...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 in a variety of subjects, my specialties would be math and composition. I work well with all age groups, and I feel that with patience and a knack for being able to explain a concept in a dozen different ways, anyone can learn anything. Education is...

...experience with Speech and Debate throughout high school, which not only helped me with my communication skills but also taught me how to be an organized and analytical student. Despite having a fierce passion for debating, I am known by my peers as always being calm, cool, and collected. I have witnessed these traits help me become an optimistic and effective tutor, and I can't wait to put these skills to use for Varsity Tutors!

...have also had the chance to work as part of a team in many different settings. From helping my peers with problem sets in my biochemistry class to conducting spelling and geography bees as a volunteer with the North South Foundation, I have had many opportunities to work with others in an academic setting. Perhaps it is these previous experiences that most significantly contribute to my ability to be an effective tutor. I currently volunteer...

...style and interests. There's nothing better as a tutor than seeing a student have an "ah-ha!" moment or seeing improvement in test scores and skills, and it is my goal to help you get there. I am originally from Madison, WI, and although I have now lived all over the world and settled on the West Coast, I consider myself a cheese-head for life. In high school, my family moved to Spain where I learned...

...University of Colorado at Boulder where I graded and assisted students in classes ranging from early western civilization to the Russian Revolution and Early US History. I also tutored student athletes for the university's Athletic department in subjects such as sociology, ethnic studies, various history classes, creative writing, English, and beginning theater. I tutor a range of history classes with special emphasis on world and European classes. I also tutor English, ELL, and Literature, and...

Preparing for an ACE certification exam is more than just an exam. It is preparing for a career. As a tutor, my goal is not just to have you pass, but to help you start thinking like a pro!

...in. Usually a visual aid accompanying the problem is how I like to teach. Using videos and open discussion are also good methods. Often times engagement in both verbal and written activities at the same time are great ways to learn a new subject. I enjoy quantum computing and chemistry, as well as spending my time traveling. I am tutoring for Varsity Tutors in hopes that I can continue to practice my problem solving skills...

As a tutor and college graduate, I am dedicated to the advancement of the scholastic skills and personal empowerment of my students and clients. Clear, honest, open communication are integral to the tutoring/client relationship. Accuracy, preparedness and professionalism are paramount to my tutoring approach. As your tutor, I vow to apply these attributes to every tutoring session. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have before, during, or after tutoring sessions.... My teaching approach,...

I am a recent college graduate who studied Spanish Literature in college. I am very enthusiastic about the language and love working with students! In college, I taught introductory Spanish lessons to first-years. I also have experience working with both high school and elementary school students. I am open to working with any age group and any level, and have very flexible availability!

...I enjoy reading books, listening to podcasts, and sharing the knowledge I gain with others. There are a lot of subjects I tutor, but I like to focus most on subjects that involve deep critical thinking, like English/Literature and History classes, or standardized test prep. I also currently work as an ACT/SAT tutor at CollegeDrive in Golden, CO. I love walking with students through their learning journey and giving guidance where they need it. It...

...graduating, I hiked from Canada to Southern Oregon on the Pacific Crest Trail before going home to Georgia and teaching adult volunteers to be informed and effective monitors of absentee ballot processing during the election. I am a proud product of Atlanta Public Schools, and I think that every student has a right to an engaging, eye-opening education. I enjoy teaching many subjects, including SAT prep, Math, Science, and Reading, but my biggest passions are...

...documentation. This has built my fluency in the vocabulary used in business writing, presentations, meetings, and conversations. I've developed expertise in adapting English speaking and writing skills for audiences that differ by industry and size (e.g., a large corporation versus a small business or startup). For the last year, I have done personal coaching online and am comfortable using platforms like Zoom and Skype. I have loved working with the English language throughout my career...

I am a special education teacher in Portland, OR. I have traveled quite a bit and had the privilege of leading groups of students on international trips. I love to help students of all ages achieve their potential. Contact me to get started!

...1 and 2. Despite the fact that my students come from a Title 1 school and many of them are first generation college students, they consistently beat state and national averages with their AP Physics scores. I have attended five AP Summer Institute programs in Physics and I am an official AP Reader, which means I am one of the teachers who grades the AP Physics exams. Outside of school I train for and...