Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

I am a high school biology teacher with a background in science and a Masters in cognitive psychology. I have been tutoring and teaching since I was in high school myself, and deeply enjoy the challenge of figuring out exactly how to help each of my students!

...of the learning process. This allows me to see eye-to-eye with my students, making learning collaborative. I create an easygoing environment by being myself: I'm not a lecturer, and I'm not looking to feel smarter than those I teach. I'm just value successful learning! As a student of medicine, the improvement of well-being in those I come in contact with is my north star. I strive to be the best tutor possible because where learning...

...psychology from the University of New Mexico and a master's degree in English from Michigan State University. I taught first year writing, literature, and humanities classes, has 11 plus years of teaching experience, and 5 years' experience as a tutor. I like to use my clients' strengths and passions to help them better understand their goals and assignments. I am creative, a little silly, soothing, thoughtful, and fun. Hi love wiener dogs, television, movies, and...

...at PSU taking prerequisite classes before enrolling in their Masters program for secondary education. After working in digital marketing for 6 years, I have transitioned to become a middle school Language Arts teacher, which has always been my favorite subject. I am a great source for tutoring in Language Arts from elementary school through high school. I additionally was a Spanish minor in college (Santa Clara University) and received a 5 on my Spanish AP...

...future, is something that helps students dedicate themselves to education, whichever path they want to follow. I like to help students find reasons that they can be personally interested in subjects. I am very patient and compassionate, trustworthy, resourceful and fun. In my spare time, I enjoy Yoga, dance, singing and playing music with friends. I also enjoy going hiking, exploring the outdoors, gardening, and cooking healthy food with others. Currently, I am taking a...

...I can." I want to instill in my students a confidence in their own academic abilities and a true love of learning. I like to work with a student's unique skills to help them master new or difficult material. My ultimate goal is to help my students truly comprehend the material, and be able to apply what they have learned when encountering new problems and questions. When I'm not working I spend my time hiking...

...a tutor for 1st thru 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 encourage and see their growth as students is a real joy to me. I seek...

...will be putting students first. No matter what a district will demand, my students come first. When a students mental health is addressed and answered for, their identity validated, learning flows like no other. We are programmed to learn, excited to learn, sometimes we just have to convince the students that the material they are to learn is pertinent to them. This have proven true, no matter the age of population. This idea has always...

...graduate from Northwestern University taking a gap year prior to continuing graduate education in September 2018. I am eager to share my passion for the technical challenge with younger students facing the same coursework that has prepared me to succeed in college, internships, and the work force. Because everyone learns differently, I believe one on one tutoring is an extremely powerful educational resource for a student that is struggling or hoping to get ahead. I...

I currently work with students K-12 in language arts and math. I am comfortable with a wide variety of learning styles, as well as teaching online. My background is in biology and conservation biology, and I am currently a part-time student in Portland, OR learning about Geographic Information Systems.... I believe no one is unteachable. A person only needs a teacher to connect the topic to something the student is interested in!... I would learn a...

...evaluate incoming writing samples to determine placement in English classes. The subjects I tutor include: all ESOL skills, English, and academic/college level Writing/Reading. While living in Morocco with family, I decided to teach for an educational service. There, I quickly realized that teaching was my true passion in life, so I returned to the states to volunteer and obtain my MATESOL degree. Since graduating, I went back overseas for an academic year for a VET...

...states, I tutored Math and English 1-on-1 (in English and Spanish). In Japan, I taught ESL in a classroom setting of 15 students from Kindergarden to 11th grade. High school is only 3 years in Japan! I speak English and Spanish at native fluency levels, and I speak Japanese at a conversational level. Because I learned Japanese while living in Japan for a year and a half, I speak it nearing the N3 Proficiency Level....

...highly values education. Both of my parents have graduate degrees, and both of them are teachers. Coming from that background, and being a child who always enjoyed learning, I found it only natural that I wanted to become a teacher myself. There is nothing like the kind of impact a good teacher can make on the course of your life. For that reason, I love being involved in education and having the chance to help...

Hi. My name is Liz. Writing composition, english, grammar, punctuation and other English related issues are my speciality.

...I have tutored many students and my favorite subjects to tutor are English and English as a Second Language. I have also tutored Portuguese conversation. Of course while tutoring English, I have done a lot of work with composition and writing. My teaching philosophy involves discovering the student's needs and teaching to meet those needs. I believe a teacher must make a student feel comfortable and encouraged at all times. I believe in student-centered learning....

...is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid." This one simple quote is exactly how I view teaching, tutoring and coaching young minds to realize their true potential. Each situation is different and not one style will work on every student. It takes a collaborative approach between the teacher and student throughout the learning process. Patience and...

...in Accounting from the University of Oregon and a Master of Science in Special Education from Portland State University. After receiving my Master's degree, I attended Concordia University to add Elementary Education - Multiple Subjects to my license. I've spent the last 5 years working as a Learning Specialist, designing instruction to help students master the prerequisites needed to access grade level class content. During Comprehensive Distance Learning, I taught reading, writing, and math online...

I have worked at a number of elementary and middle schools in Portland Public and surrounding school districts. I have experience delivering curriculum, managing student behavior and fostering a supportive learning environment.

...use a concept that you taught them. For a tutor, encountering this joy is a regular thing; it is a major factor of my admission into the field. I understand first hand the benefits that come along with being tutored, as I have been on both ends of the interaction many times. Throughout this past school year alone, I can't count the amount of times I asked my professor, a tutor, or a friend for...

I am an excellent tutor with a wide range of expertise. I am persistent, patient and inquisitive. I have been a teacher for more than fifteen years and I am sure if we work together, we can find a way to improve your academic performance.