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4+ years
Erin
I am an experienced and dedicated special education teacher skilled at developing student relationships, creating positive learning environments and implementing individualized curriculum to maximize student success.I currently work as a behavior specialist, providing behavior, classroom management ...
Plumouth State University
Masters in Education, Special Education
Willamette University
Bachelor in Arts, Music Therapy

Certified Tutor
Chris
Hi, my name is Chris Ketchum. Originally from Moscow, Idaho, I graduated from Willamette University May 2015, where I majored in English/Creative Writing. I learned a huge appreciation for education from an amazing, lifelong network of students, professors, and administrators in both public and priv...
Willamette University
Bachelors, English

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Megan
Hello! I am a Social Studies, Language Arts and AVID teacher. I really 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 diffe...
Willamette University
Masters, Masters of Arts in Teaching
University of Oregon
Bachelors, Spanish, History

Certified Tutor
Brian
I am a lifelong learner who's fascinated with the intersection of social psychology and business: how teams work best and what best motivates entrepreneurs.Currently, I am an MBA Candidate at Willamette University. I am an aspiring Organizational Psychologist whose goals are to continue to consult s...
Willamette University
Masters in Business Administration, Entrepreneurial Studies
Palo Alto University
Bachelor of Science, Applied Psychology

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Monica
I was born and raised in San Jose, CA. I moved to Portland, Oregon to obtain my Bachelor's of Arts in English at Concordia University. I have always had a strong personal mission to improve the lives of others, so I went to Willamette University, College of Law to become a lawyer. I practiced family...
Concordia University-Portland
Bachelor in Arts, English
Willamette University
Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Certified Tutor
Rebecca
Comfort is key. If a student isn't comfortable enough to ask for clarification, they won't learn to their fullest potential.I've formally learned Latin for 3 years, French for 4 years, and Spanish for 7 years. With all my time as a student, I've been in the situation where I was too afraid to ask qu...
Willamette University
Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General

Certified Tutor
2+ years
I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree from Willamette University, where I studied Art, English Literature, and Math. I spent eight years as a professional nanny, caring for children from infancy through age 13, and homeschooled my own two children for 2nd and 5th grades. I have been tutoring students for...
Willamette University
Bachelor

Certified Tutor
Leah
My approach to teaching is student-centered. I work with each student's challenges and strengths in order to devise best approaches to goal-specific lessons. It's important to me that lessons are both enjoyable and clearly relevant to academic targets. My teaching style is warm, personable and creat...
Willamette University
Master of Arts, Elementary School Teaching
University of Oregon
Bachelor in Arts, Journalism

Certified Tutor
5+ years
I've tutored math for over four years, and as a grad student in math I have both the experience and knowledge to impart concepts and problem-solving skills. My tutoring style emphasizes patience, persistence and understanding the big picture.
Portland State University
Master of Science, Mathematics
Willamette University
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Adam
I am a graduate of Willamette University, where I majored in Economics and minored in History and Jazz Performance. Since graduating, I have traveled extensively throughout Europe, and spent the past year in Paris as a teaching assistant in a high school. I have experience tutoring kids and adults i...
Willamette University
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
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Tutors who graduated from or attended Willamette University bring direct experience with the university's rigorous curriculum and academic culture. They understand the specific expectations, teaching styles, and coursework you'll encounter, which allows them to provide targeted guidance that goes beyond generic tutoring. Their familiarity with Willamette's environment means they can offer insights into course selection, study strategies, and academic success that are directly relevant to your experience.
Alumni tutors have successfully navigated Willamette's demanding coursework and can share proven strategies for excelling in your classes. Beyond academics, they can offer mentorship about campus life, time management, and how to balance Willamette's collaborative learning environment with your personal goals. This combination of academic expertise and lived experience creates a more personalized and relatable learning partnership.
Tutors with Willamette backgrounds excel across the university's core strengths, including liberal arts subjects, sciences, business, and languages. Many have completed Willamette's distinctive general education requirements and can help with foundational courses as well as advanced major coursework. When you connect with a tutor, you can discuss their specific academic background to find the best match for your needs.
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While tutors focus primarily on academic instruction, many Willamette alumni can share perspectives on study habits, time management, and how to thrive in a collaborative liberal arts environment. They can discuss how they balanced coursework with campus involvement and offer mentorship on academic planning. For comprehensive support beyond tutoring, you may also want to connect with Willamette's academic advising and student success resources.
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