Award-Winning Tutors serving North Garrison Heights, OR

Chris, a Pacific Northwest native, earned his degree from Lewis and Clark college focusing in Music Education. Known for his calm demeanor and kind patience, his students enjoy a teacher who pushes them to be their best while creating a positive learning in any educational environment. ... I believe in the intelligence of students. The greatest craft of a teacher is to tap into the background of the student and help them explore the problem at...

...their writing difficulties. I believe every student can be an outstanding writer or test-taker, the key is just to find the right individual approach. Students aren't all alike and there's no one right way to learn. I really value the chance to find the method that works best for each student and to watch them...

...am most passionate about tutoring and teaching are English Language Arts, reading, and writing. I obtained a Bachelors in English from Washington State University, and a Master in Teaching Secondary after that also from WSU. Learning is an essential function in my own life that I will continually and faithfully practice as long as I...

...extensive background in the social sciences, especially political science. Oftentimes, a lack of confidence in their own ability will hold a student back from achieving their goals. I believe that supplementing a student's academic self-esteem leads to their continued and independent success. My ultimate goal as a tutor is to help the student realize the...

...I bring a deep understanding of diverse learning styles and needs to every tutoring session. I hold a Master's Degree in Special Education and Elementary Education, and I am currently completing my Doctorate in School Psychology. My background uniquely equips me to support students not only academically, but also emotionally and socially. I believe that...

...in Algebra, pre-Algebra, Algebra II. My favorite subject to tutor is Algebra, because I enjoy sharing my love of puzzles - that's all algebra is in my opinion. When I tutor, I give students room to discover the path to their own understanding of a topic or concept. I'm a "guide on the side." Outside of...

...have IEPs and 504s; as well as having experienced issues with my own children, I understand how difficult working within the system can be on a family. Also, how "neuronormies" can struggle with math and find it overwhelming. As a lifetime learner who originally obtained an AA degree in Behavioral Science (emphasis in Psych.); I...

...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...

Teaching and learning French are based on two very important principles, the need to communicate and the necessity of not hesitating to try and communicate.... Assess his level of comfort and start speaking to him within those borders.... Constantly show him the milestones in his rear view mirror.... Expand their knowledge base; in other words, I would not drill down on his ignorance but promote his potential.

...about other people, places, cultures - and more about yourself! I am passionate about helping others learn a new language and have spent a significant amount of time dedicated to education. I've lived and studied in Uruguay, Mexico, and Chile and I received my BA in Spanish and Latin American Studies from The University of...

...am majoring in nursing at University of Portland. I spend part of my leisure time tutoring students and peers in Mandarin at my school for 2 years. I enjoy working with students with pronunciation, reading, writing and speaking conversations. I grew up in Hong Kong. I learned to speak three languages fluently since I was...

...the University of Texas and a J.D. from Lewis & Clark Law School. I loved school and continue to broaden my interests through classes and new experiences even with my professional position. I benefited from tutoring in various subjects including test prep, that was critical to my success. I also think editing is a crucial...

...small groups or one-on-one. My goal as a science teacher is to help students develop an interest in science concepts so that they will want to learn more and be more scientifically literate. In addition, I make every effort to make science fun and interesting to students, hoping some of them would pursue a career...

...a Second Language. During this time, I discovered that I had a passion and a gift for teaching. I completed my PhD in Comparative Literature with an emphasis on Latin American Studies from UC Los Angeles in 2009. While at UCLA I taught courses in Comparative Literature (Great Books), Writing Composition, and Spanish. From 2010-2014,...

...providing a fun and welcoming environment. 2) Listening- I take extra time to really understand each student's learning objectives. 3) Sharing my own life experiences and using real world examples- I enjoying making learning more fun and less stressful by sharing my own history and connecting challenging topics to interesting, real life situations. 4) Being...

...Language (TESOL). My school experience has thus imbued me with fresh knowledge pertaining to the English language, the Spanish language, teaching, and writing. As an aspiring professor of literature with eight years of experience studying Spanish, I possess boundless love for language--as well as stories. I relish any opportunity to help impart this passion to...

...currently on a PCU floor. I am also in nursing school full time. My goal is to make a student's transition to medicine easier. Or help a student become a proficient provider. It would also help to know how the student learns best, their goals, and what topics are the most important.

...steps in algebra problems to revealing and instructing on the fundamentals of grammar. My educational positions include years of teaching international folk dance to middle schoolers, which involves learning geography and social studies, tutoring in middle-school and high-school classrooms, teaching English as a second language to adults, and one-on-one tutoring in Math and Language Arts....

...enjoy doing outside of school and tutoring are video games, going running or hiking, golfing, and spending quality time with friends and family. My tutoring style is revolved around getting to know the student. I focus strongly to build a connection with my students to allow them to feel comfortable and happy to be here....

...each of my students is just the first step in what is hopefully a lasting relationship. Though I like to think of myself as a scientist, in truth I aspire to be a science educator, and plan on attending graduate school to become a teacher. I recently graduated with a B.S. In Environmental Biology and...