
Robert
Certified Tutor
Last year, I worked as an English teacher in Tokyo. There, I cultivated a student-centered teaching style, where I serve as a guide for my students. I absolutely love to teach. I'm from Portland, Oregon, and in my free time, I love to read, write, and watch sports.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Romance Languages, Journalism

Lewis
Certified Tutor
...help them get through any obstacles in the topic they choose to have me teach or tutor them. I certainly can put myself in the place of others, as I have in the past relied on tutors to get me through some tough topics. As for other interests outside tutoring, I am very interested in...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, French
PHD, Linguistics

Alex
Certified Tutor
...and knowledgeably explain complicated subjects in easy-to-grasp terms. In short, I am a tutor who knows what I'm talking about, knows how to explain it, and can do it in a relatable way. Whether your child is struggling or overachieving in their math class, I want to help them better understand andhopefullyappreciate mathematics.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

Justin
Certified Tutor
...level. I am committed to my student's success and do not believe in teaching to the assignment. I listen and ask questions to understand all of my student's challenges as well as strengths in our target subject. My teaching philosophy is to bring the student to the point where they can in turn teach the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Classical Civilazations
Master of Arts, Latin

Philip
Certified Tutor
...Math of all levels up to Pre-Calculus, as well as SAT (both Math and Verbal), Language skills, and History/Government. Having taught at both a small private school and large urban public schools, I have broad experience with different learning styles, backgrounds, and abilities. I find it highly rewarding to help students and guide their progress...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Juris Doctor, Law

Justin
Certified Tutor
...study was on polymer and materials science. While at UO, I taught freshman and sophomore chemistry classes, and I still keep in touch with many of my students. I also previously earned a Bachelor's degree in biochemistry from the University of West Florida. I have lots of experience teaching and tutoring chemistry students of all...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Master of Science, Chemistry

Colleen
Certified Tutor
...writing assignment to publishing it in a final draft! It is fun to ask students questions about their writing, help them edit their work, and offer words of encouragement. I learned fun and dynamic grammar and writing strategies when I taught English Language Learners in Beijing, China for 13 months two years ago. In my...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English and Journalism
Masters in Education, Masters of Education-Language Arts
State Certified Teacher

Stephen
Certified Tutor
...University, but it didnt take me long to realize that working behind a drawing board all day was not my life ambition. I wanted to teach. So back to school I went to get certified as an English teacher. Now I have a Masters Degree and a PhD from the University of Oregon. And for...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fine Arts/Education
PHD, Speech/Theater

Nicole
Certified Tutor
...graduation I have moved across the country to be a middle and high school science teacher. I like to teach the way that I learn best, breaking down the details of a complicated topic and then putting them back together to see the bigger picture. I love learning and helping students reach those "aha!" moments...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Tarryn
Certified Tutor
...a minor in economics. While in college I was a business tutor in the Integrated Communications Program in which I helped upper division business students 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...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Finance
Masters, Education

Ken
Certified Tutor
...undergraduate history taken in preparation for graduate school. I also earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Oregon. My teaching experience consists primarily of serving as a teaching assistant for six quarters at Portland State. While I worked with a diverse group of professors who assigned somewhat different duties to their assistants,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, History

Julie
Certified Tutor
...where they might be struggling. I'm a Special Education teacher/Learning Specialist who works with students who have various types of learning disabilities and communication disorders, such as Autism, ADHD etc. I am responsible for evaluating students to determine eligibility for special education and creating Individual Education Plans. I work in a resource room teaching small...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Sociology
Masters, Education with Special Education Endorsement

Kristina
Certified Tutor
...student than in a large classroom setting. I enjoy sharing my experience and enthusiasm with student while also helping them progress toward their academic goals. Outside of my love of Biology and Spanish I also love playing tennis, rock climbing, watching movies and TV and I have a new found enthusiasm for biking.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology/ Spanish
Master of Science, Marine Biology

Johanna
Certified Tutor
...in both French and business. I am passionate about French and have developed effective tutoring skills, encouraging students to feel engaged, motivated, and confident. I have experience tutoring a variety of age groups and recently returned from teaching English in France, where I further developed teaching skills specifically related to foreign language. Having lived in...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Rohan
Certified Tutor
...in Chemistry and Music Performance (piano). My background in tutoring comes from teaching college math to various students and helping them through some of the toughest math courses in the university. I also teach classical piano lessons to a few students. Through tutoring I have developed a number of unique teaching styles that tailor to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Angie
Certified Tutor
...sharing my enthusiasm for Spanish with my students through immersion teaching. I would come to each tutoring session prepared, so I would ask my students ahead of time what they want to get out of their session, whether it be a lesson in Spanish or help with a specific aspect of Spanish. I look forward...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish language and literature
Master of Science, Spanish Language and Literature

Cole
Certified Tutor
...a waste of time and not worth the effort to learn. I enjoy physical activity, mostly through hiking, running, or playing soccer. I have gone on several long backpacking treks along the Pacific Crest Trail in the Sierras and around South Lake Tahoe. My biggest hiking trip was 180 miles along the John Muir Trail...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Geological Sciences
Master of Science, Geology

Allyson
Certified Tutor
...science communicator with a background in English, biology, and environmental education. I have worked previously on a citizen science initiative, The American Kestrel Partnership, and recently graduated from the University of Oregon with M.S. degrees in Environmental Studies and Multimedia Journalism. In my free time, I play competitive roller derby for Portland's Wheels of Justice.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, English/Biology
Master of Science, Environmental Studies/Multimedia Journalism

Courtney
Certified Tutor
...University of Oregon, and will be working towards a Master's Degree in Elementary Education this upcoming year. I have over four years experience tutoring, teaching, and mentoring students (ages 4-21) from very diverse backgrounds and education levels in various subjects like Math, English, Reading, Writing, Spanish, Science, and Career Skills. I have helped at risk...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Sociology

Ryan
Certified Tutor
...of Arts in Romance Languages (French and Spanish) with a minor in European Studies and graduated with honors. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, living in Northern Ireland, France and Germany for 7 years altogether. Four of those years were spent in Berlin where I learned German studying Philosophy and working as a tour guide....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Romance Languages
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