Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Beaverton, OR

...Biology. I did my thesis studying social behavior and disease in salamanders! In the past I have done research on everything from sea turtles to birds and bugs, and have been lucky enough to travel to lots of cool places like Thailand, Panama, and Costa Rica to work on conservation projects. I work as field biologist. My husband and I moved to Portland in March 2018 and are excited to make it our home! Outside...

...can become. I remember when I was a student and feeling less than, or unintelligent when I didn't understand a concept. It wasn't until I worked with a tutor myself that I understood that my learning style didn't match up with some of my professors' teaching styles. It's just too bad that it took me until college to realize it. Teaching a large class, even one that seems smaller (30-40 students), is incredibly difficult when...

...and raised in Portland, OR, but I currently live in Rhode Island, where I'm working towards a Bachelor's Degree at Brown University. If there's one thing to know about me, it's that I love to learn, no matter the subject. Learning is a life-long process that can take you anywhere in life. But this doesn't mean it's always easy. It would be my privilege to help you overcome the obstacles you encounter on this journey.

...State University. As part of my degree I wrote a thesis on the effects of Welsh bardic culture on warrior culture during the Norman conquest of Wales. During my time as a graduate student, I worked for the university's academic journal, The Pacific Historical Review as an editorial fellow. I have presented papers at the International Medieval Congress and the Phi Alpha Theta yearly conference. My passion is history, and I enjoy writing and editing.

...is why I believe it is hugely important to make help readily available to students who require it. This is why I decided to become a tutor. I have been helping friends and classmates with schoolwork for over five years, and I have grown to understand the impact that even just a little help can have on a student. I am passionate about teaching and helping people to understand things that I worked hard to...

...tests well, and I try to explain to my students some tricks they can use to make tests or assessments less intimidating. Reading a test can sometimes feel like learning a second language, and I emphasize that, not only is understanding it doable, but it IS possible to own it and make it approachable in a way that works personally with you. This makes every test afterward much less psychologically taxing and, oftentimes, that is...

...poetry, and traveled to over thirty countries on five continents, so I have a lot of life experience that I bring with me to tutoring. My exposure to the SAT began when I got the highest SAT score in my school district when I was a junior (without tutoring, even!). I started tutoring the Verbal side of the SAT in Los Angeles in 1999. Then I branched out into the SAT Math and then into...

...I'm a recent graduate of Yale University, where I majored in English Literature with a concentration in creative writing. I have worked with undergraduates on journalistic projects, taught creative writing workshops for middle and high school students, and tutored elementary school students in reading and listening comprehension. Awards: -Scholastic Art and Writing National Medalist (writing portfolio, poetry). -Yale Journalism Scholar. -Columbia College Chicago Young Authors' Competition Fiction Finalist. -Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest Honorable Mention. -Yale...

...definitive progress. My end goal is to help students understand their work and thrive in academic environments. I am currently getting my honors bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems with minors in Writing and Computer Science. My interdisciplinary background allows me to understand the thinking of each student and tailor my plan to their needs while maintaining knowledge in various fields. While I tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about and...

...Second Language and Drama. Since graduation I have spent time teaching classes and private tutoring sessions for children in Dalian, China. I have experience working with students ages 3 through adulthood. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Speech, Drama, English, Literature, Spanish 1, ESL, History, and Geography. In my spare time, I enjoy dancing, acting, reading, crafting, hiking, and traveling. I have had the joy of visiting 12...

...as a technical editor with a focus on business documentation. This has built my fluency in the vocabulary used in business writing, presentations, meetings, and conversations. I've developed expertise in adapting English speaking and writing skills for audiences that differ by industry and size (e.g., a large corporation versus a small business or startup). For the last year, I have done personal coaching online and am comfortable using platforms like Zoom and Skype. I have...

...to think critically in a variety of disciplines, such as literature, philosophy, and history. In PLS, great emphasis is placed on formulating deep and effective arguments and presenting them clearly in a technically correct manner, both in class and through my written work. Consequently, I have had much practice writing and editing my own work as well as editing that of my classmates. I am also pursuing a minor in education and am seriously considering...

I enjoy helping students understand complex concepts in simple terms, memorize new knowledge, build confidence, and succeed.

...teaching skills. I obtained my Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater where I double majored in International Business and French. I also obtained my paralegal certificate and minored in Legal Studies. After my undergraduate program, I earned my Juris Doctorate from Vermont Law School where I specialized in International Environmental Treaties. I also obtained my certificate in Comparative Legal Systems. I began working as a child care provider in 1998...

I am passionate and enthusiastic about tutoring students in writing and literature. Sometimes all a student needs is information, direction, and time to practice in order to learn. I try my best to make that happen. I welcome my students to learn. With 25 years of teaching experience, I am familiar with many kinds of learners. I welcome all writing and literature students!... I believe students can be taught writing. Some teachers don't believe that, but...

...almost 20 years! I taught Elementary Music for 14 years in public schools. I have taught English online for a year and art, music, math and writing online for a year. I believe learning should be fun and geared toward the individual learner! I enjoy teaching the visual arts vocal music, music theory as well as math and writing. I have two boys of my own age 9 and 4 and I help them with...

...hour standardized test, I know how to test prep. I have two younger siblings who I have regularly helped with homework. I focus on relating concepts to the students knowledge and using everyday examples. Having worked full-time, and volunteered, while being a student full-time for most of my college career, I have had to stay organized and manage my time. I am also open to helping students figure out a system that works for them...

I am a current undergraduate student at Wake Forest University and I am majoring in Political Science and minoring in Psychology. I primarily tutor high school students in literature and writing but I also tutor students in Algebra (middle school and high school level). As a tutor I incorporate visual learning with a clear structure and notes to help students gain the most from each session.

...volunteer work in Ireland for a year. I worked full time for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools while a graduate student. I moved to Oregon in 2011. I have taught people of all ages in many different subject areas. I enjoy writing and reading, which are two strengths of mine as an educator. I understand, as someone who has graded many papers, what makes a good paper and how to help a student produce one on...

...get my Masters in Elementary Education with an Arts Integration certificate too. I am a fully endorsed teacher in Oregon. I love working with my students in social emotional awareness, skills and support so we can have a strong trust to then learn! My strengths and passions lay in helping my students find confidence in reading, writing, phonics and mental health! I also love weaving in art focused activities to support our academic work as...