Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

...hate speaking in front of a crowd, and I used to count myself among them. What changed was that I realized no one wanted me to fail. The crowd was there to listen to me, and they all were rooting for me to get my ideas across clearly. Some final notes about myself: I received my Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and my Bachelor of Arts from University of California, Merced;...

I am a former National Merit Scholar and graduate of Pomona College, one of the elite liberal arts colleges in the United States. I am excited to help students through all sorts of academic challenges. I bring patience, integrity and a positive attitude. I am a writer, so for reading and writing help especially -- come my way!

...people, a special kind of integrity that not all adults have, and my partner is in public school education REFORM. Together, we are personally passionate about helping kids get solid education. I am a solo-entrepreneur and would love to tutor in order to help fulfill my own needs while helping others. I have served as a college prep tutor, specifically in English and college applications. I have tutored elementary grades in all classes. For the...

...Higher Education. During this time, I have faced many life challenges, but have conquered them all along my path while I continue to unlock hidden doors of who I am, and the passion I have for the future of our people and society. My educational experience consists of 3 years of communication courses and seven years of deconstructing writing, grammar, and learning to listen well. With a minor in civic leadership, I have been able...

I am a bilingual teacher resource . I been teaching for more than 20 years as an ESL (kids /adults) and Kids with special needs. Knowledge and self confidence are good, Teaching different strategies and ways to learn is my goal. My student success I feel it as mine. If you want to learn, I will be always here to help you.

...From there, I was accepted into the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program and spent a year working in Japanese middle schools. I also did 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...

...B.A. in English in 2013. Since then, I've worked in marketing, publishing, and teaching. I've tutored elementary school students and I've taught college classes in composition and creative writing at Indiana University, where I am currently working on my MFA in poetry writing. I split my time between Indiana and Oregon, but I am available for Skype tutoring sessions when I'm not in your city. When I'm not teaching, tutoring, or providing feedback, I enjoy...

...a combination of both. It is easy to learn in an environment that makes children curious and not afraid to take chances. Children need to use their mental abilities and social skills, take what they learned, and apply it to life learning. A teacher is to guide and help them but not enabling the child by being overly helpful. Children learn best through hands-on activities and exploring their world. I have two quotes that I...

...from the PSU Leadership for Sustainability Education master's program with a certificate in Teaching Adult Learners. I've taught and tutored ESL and GED as well as a graduate course, Global Political Ecology. I have also worked with special needs students. An important part of my life-long learning has been to visit other places and cultures. I served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Uganda where I worked with primary teachers. I've learned to learn from...

I have 4 years of tutoring students with learning disabilities across various academic subjects. My teaching approach is to adjust a unique learning environment that fits the needs of each individual. I am a dedicated tutor because I strongly believe that everyone deserves proper education.

...and Editing. I love helping students understand how to write in a way that captures their voice and interests while also meeting all of the requirements of their assignments. It is vastly important that students walk away from a tutor session with the proper materials to enhance the skills they've just learned or exercised, thus I am prepared to provide materials I think best fit the student's needs. I can't wait to help you learn...

...exciting, tangible gains. My tutoring philosophy emphasizes building students' self-confidence by breaking assignments down into manageable parts, providing as much guidance as necessary, and allowing students to take the lead as much as possible. I consider modeling repeatable strategies and developing sound work habits to be just as important as completing the task at handbut when it comes down to crunch time, sometimes the priority has to be just getting the work done!

I love teaching, and I've been doing it my whole life. My favorite things to teach are ESL, English, and writing. I also can help you with politics, government, and more. I look forward to working with you!

...Institute for Creative Writing In addition to my experience in academia, MFA in creative writing, and MA in journalism, I have over a decade of experience as a magazine writer and editor. Tutoring mirrors publishing, in that they're both collaborative efforts to train stronger writers to write refined prose. Great progress can be made this way. I teach writing as a process by encouraging students to embrace drafting. We take time to understand the project,...

...English Literature and Language tests; essays and research papers; and basic language and grammar acquisition. I recently moved to Portland from the SF Bay Area, and I am using this year to enjoy the sights and sounds of the city as I pursue my teaching credential. I am an accomplished home cook I wish I could list cooking lessons on my profile! My sport of choice is Overwatch. And I'm a feline fanatic. I hope...

...be fun! My goal is to help people find the fun in every challenge, use their strengths, build new skills and become a lifelong learner. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Oregon in 2008. Since then I have worked in a variety of social service settings, mostly with children and young families. I have two small children of my own and enjoy spending time with them and watching...

...to help them set and achieve goals. How can I best support your learning? I am a K-12 certified teacher in Oregon, with an English Language Arts endorsement. I have been a middle and high school ELA classroom teacher, but I have experience teaching all ages. I have lots of tutoring experience in reading, writing, math and study skills. My favorite thing about tutoring is getting to know students to develop a positive, supportive and...

...literary skills, you literally expand your mind. That is why I love teaching Reading, Writing, and Literature. I refuse to spoon feed my students information. Instead, I will guide them through their assignments and nudge them in the right direction so they can discover the solution for themselves. Also, I will always show students how to practically apply what we learn to the real world and to their interests and hobbies. In the end, I...

Hi there, I am a teacher in Portland Oregon. I currently teach middle schoolers who have been identified as having EBD. I'm looking forward to getting to know you and help you learn more about the subject you are looking for tutoring in!

...taking some time off to raise my baby daughter. In 2011, I graduated with a BA in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing. Since then have been working with kids in various capacities. I've been a nanny and summer camp counselor at the Oregon Zoo. For the past two and a half years, I've worked as a teacher's assistant for Molalla River Academy for their 1st/2nd classroom. During my time there, I also developed...