Award-Winning Tutors serving Northwest District, OR

...enjoy traveling, food, running, volleyball and hiking. I am a visual learner, I like to be able to see things and I also really like graphic organizers to help keep track of information but I understand that everyone learns differently and I have a lot of strategies for different types of learners!... In a first session, I like to get right into what the student's goals are for the session as well as over time. I...

...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 I was to find this position. I have learned so much, and have found a teaching style that aligns more closely with my philosophy -...

...My background as a Gifted and Talented student in English Language Arts has honed my writing and comprehension skills, allowing me to assist students in developing these essential abilities. I believe in fostering a supportive learning environment where students can thrive, and I am committed to making a positive impact on their academic success. Whether...

...continue educating students through Varsity Tutors. It's one of the most satisfying feelings for me to see a student truly understand something new and I love to be part of that educational process. Besides my interests in education, my hobbies include playing the drums and playing basketball. I have played basketball for most of my...

...that to love and understand any subject, it's important to see examples of it in everyday activities; it can be very difficult to wrap your head around complex concepts when you're using complex examples, and I aim to simplify. Outside my studies, I love hiking in the Alpine Wilderness, climbing, reading, and watching many movies.

...private practice settings. Within these settings I have worked on patients of all ages, cultures and religious beliefs that suffer from acute and chronic illness. Most of my experience comes from patients in the ICU, emergency room, labor and delivery, med-surg floor and operating room. I also work at a very large multi-specialty veterinary hospital...

...answers. In 2013, I earned my Master of Arts in Teaching from University of Portland; prior to that experience, I earned my Bachelor of Arts in English at Portland State University in 2011. I first began working with students by tutoring math for an after school homework club at a local elementary school. This experience...

...in cooperative, student-centered learning, and I strive to meet the learning needs of my pupils by discerning and adapting to different interests, levels of knowledge, and learning styles. In my free time, I serve as the president of Portland State's Model United Nations team. I am also a tournament-chess player of middling strength.

...school Spanish and Spanish immersion classes, as well as high school Spanish 1-4. I studied Spanish in high school and college and also spent a year in Madrid where I taught English as a foreign language, (both in secondary and business settings). I have over 10 years of education related experience. Much of it has...

...from Claremont McKenna College and an MA in Communications from Fairfield University. Written and verbal communication is a great strength of mine as both an academic and professional – English, History, the Social Sciences, etc. With that being said, I have worked with students of all ages on a variety of subjects. To me, mastery...

...as I learned those subjects in high school and in college. I look forward to helping students understand those subject areas better. From basic elementary math to college-level math courses, I am able to get to know each individual so that they do not feel awkward or uncomfortable with me or any subject they may...

...to learn Spanish at Community College and adult people , who have different expectations such traveling, job, or help others. As a Teaching Assistant, I have worked with Reception, for 17 years preparing activities and lessons and helping the teacher to implement them, showing me that preparation, planning and communication are essential skills within teaching....

...level drops, and math anxiety develops. It is my passion to come alongside students and help them believe they are capable of learning difficult math concepts. My teaching philosophy is that through consistency and diligence, every student is capable of learning and can achieve success in education and life. I enjoy connecting with students and...

...when you understand something for the first time. This happiness is only surpassed by the happiness who you teach it to someone. I would like to share that experience with you. I have a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering from a top 10 school and if I can understand it, so can you.

I am student - centered and have been teaching for almost 30 years! Yikes! I know my stuff and collaborate with my learners to create a plan that meets their goals and increases their knowledge.

...the processes that most people dread and allows the learner to feel empowered and confident. I tutor math, algebra, geometry and most sciences. After my graduation from the University of Portland, majoring in mathematics and education. I taught middle and high school math and science for 20 years. I have been a substitute teacher for...

...on that love on learning is a big part of why I tutor. I believe that memorization often takes the enjoyment out of learning and always try and use my time teaching to develop deeper understandings of the fundamentals of the subject. In my free time, I am an avid rock climber, skier, and backpacker....

...prep. Following this, I took a break from classroom teaching (as my husband and I decided to grow our family) and pursued individual tutoring opportunities in English composition and music instruction. I am now in my third year at a small elementary school where I oversee all curriculum and provide instruction in 3rd-6th grade math,...

...bioengineering/pre-med at Rice University. I graduated as the valedictorian of my high school class. My interests include biology, math, and violin performance. I've done neuroscience research at the Jungers Center for Neuroscience Reseach and the Oregon National Primate Research Center. I've also done molecular biology research at the Oregon Stem Cell Center.

...to help them become better writers. I have found that kids of all ages have such amazing thoughts and ideas that often go unnoticed in their writing because they struggle with how to put words on paper. To learn to write well requires ongoing, detailed feedback from teachers who often have a student load of...