Award-Winning Tutors serving West Haven-Sylvan, OR

...college I worked for two semesters as a Teaching Assistant for the class "Introduction to Scientific Data Analysis and Computing" and for one semester as a Learning Assistant for "Astronomy 2." In each of these positions I worked directly with students, either lecturing or providing one-on-one help during office hours. I have a large amount...

...has continued to enrich, encourage, motivate and inspire me. After graduating from college, I studied Spanish in Costa Rica and then came back to the United States to get my teaching credentials and ELA and ESOL Endorsements from San Francisco State University and University of California, Berkeley. I received my Master's Degree from the University...

...understand. I enjoy using my experience and background as a writer, teacher, coach and mentor to help others of all ages build their knowledge and skills as they work toward accomplishing a goal they've set for themselves. I look forward to learning about your goals and the opportunity to work with you or your child....

I began my career in education as a tutor and have since tutored and taught hundreds of students. I have tutored and taught English literature, composition, reading, technical writing, standardized test prep, ESL, and French. I love working with students and finding ways to help them best understand the material.

...-Portland in 2019 with a major in English and a minor in Mathematics. I will earn my Masters of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education with an endorsement in Advanced Mathematics April 25th, 2020. I've been tutoring students in math since high school from Elementary through College age. I'm passionate about math and helping students understand...

...the student should be rewarded in order to further reinforce the new learning behaviors. Outside of science I avidly pursue photography and culinary arts. I love nature and hiking, rafting, kayaking, camping, sports, anything that gets me outside. Now that I'm done with school I hope to re-establish my creative side and refine some of...

...or senior preparing for college. No matter where you're at as a reader and writer, you will come away from my tutoring sessions with an appreciation for close reading and confidence about the writing process. I break down even the trickiest concepts clearly and methodically with targeted practice in the areas where you need it...

...OR. I am studying biology and computer science, but am also taking classes in education, Spanish, Chinese, chemistry, and piano. I have strong interests in many different subjects. I had the chance to work with and observe a biology classroom while I was taking my education course in college. In high school, I also tutored...

...written word. I studied a Film major in college with a Spanish minor. However, I also am experienced in writing screenplays, prose, essays, and scholarly articles. I am very much looking forward to tutoring students in essay writing. I am a people person, who has ten years of experience working in customer service. I am...

...writer and filmmaker by trade. I've been teaching and writing for over twenty years, have a variety of academic and non-academic interests including films, books, sports, music, travel, languages, art, theatre and many more. To be honest, I'm pretty much interested in everything in one way or another, whether it be academic or pop culture...

...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...

...diverse rolesfrom seventh-grade teacher to middle school educator. My experiences in the Evergreen School District and as a tutor have reinforced my belief in fostering inclusive, supportive environments where every student can thrive. With a Master's in Education and a commitment to individualized learning, I strive to inspire curiosity and critical thinking in my students,...

...fulfilling than sitting in an office at a museum would have been. Since then I've taught 6th and 8th grade History, High School Art, and I've tutored SAT English for the past three years. In my free time I enjoy reading (I'm a big nerd when it comes to reading historical fiction, or even non-fiction),...

...quality of education is unmatched by schools over there!). On the side, I love to practice Tai Chi and other martial arts, learn and practice new languages (fluent in German, working hard on Chinese), write books and articles, spent time in nature, make healthy and delicious food, play music, work on my YouTube channel, and...

...demands of the class or test that they're preparing for. To me, Law is as much a language as it is a discipline, and I try to help students understand the context of the subject matter as well as how best to demonstrate their knowledge, whether on standardized tests or through essays. I also enjoy...

...love helping students experience stories and learn how to use their own words to tell their own stories. I truly believe that stories make us better people, and I love being able to share the power of stories with children. Outside of academia, youll most likely find me reading a book. I love all types...

...also participated in science activities outside of school including working at the US Geological Survey during my college years and collaborating with members of the Lawrence Berkeley Labs Astrophysics Division with their research that led to the discovery of the accelerated expansion of the universe and Dark Energy. One of my current projects that I...

...middle school students in math, English, reading, writing, social studies and science throughout the greater Portland area, tutoring at their homes . In 2019 I served as an instructional assistant for Portland Public Schools in a Special Education resource room, working with students one on one and in small groups. Being there for kids to...

...achieve their goals through individual and group tutoring sessions. I've also taught core business courses in Operations Management and Data Analysis for Managers in the California State University System (Sacramento State). I enjoy the most working with individual students to help them along their path to personal growth, whether learning the basics, or taking it...

...difficult, confusing, and most frustrating subject for most people. Half of succeeding in Math is knowledge, but the other half is pure confidence. I want to help you through the confusion and set you up to know and believe you can do it. Nothing is better than entering a daunting Math test with confidence. I...