Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

As an ME student at MIT, I've learned a lot about math and science, and I'd love to share that knowledge with students here. I've taught over thirty students in standardized test preparation, English, German, and various kinds of math and science. It's very important to find teaching methods that meet students' individual needs,so the first meeting will usually be largely about finding the perfect learning strategy for a student.

...easily excel in standardized tests. After a summer teaching English in China and a whole school year as an active teaching assistant (personalized tutoring and lab instruction), I hope to continue my involvement with tutoring at Varsity Tutors! I've had extensive experience with Speech and Debate throughout high school, which not only helped me with my communication skills but also taught me how to be an organized and analytical student. Despite having a fierce passion...

...College who teaches the SAT, English, Computer Science, IB diploma classes, and more. I particularly like editing essays. Currently, I'm working towards a Bachelor's degree in Finance at Portland Community College. I have been a formal and informal tutor over the last eight years. My philosophy is that there are always a couple of simple, crucial keys to success in any subject, and I'm looking to pass what I've learned over the years to students....

...work from there to give attention to the areas that need the most strengthening, creating a unique plan of action that will lead to success. Commonly, issues of focus, confidence, and anxiety can be the most important underlying obstacles preventing someone from mastering new skills and content knowledge. I bring a lot of unique insight and experience in mindfulness, positive psychology, and self-awareness to my work with students that are fundamental aspects of my philosophy...

...literary analysisperfect for any junior or senior preparing for college. No matter where you're at as a reader and writer, you will come away from my tutoring sessions with an appreciation for close reading and confidence about the writing process. I break down even the trickiest concepts clearly and methodically with targeted practice in the areas where you need it most. Most importantly, I'll make our classes fun. Outside of tutoring, I'm writing a novel...

...have an "ah-ha!" moment or seeing improvement in test scores and skills, and it is my goal to help you get there. I am originally from Madison, WI, and although I have now lived all over the world and settled on the West Coast, I consider myself a cheese-head for life. In high school, my family moved to Spain where I learned and became fluent in Spanish. I continued my language studies at the University...

...one-size-fits-all approach. In my tutoring practice I focus on treating students as unique individuals, determining what is effective for each student, and getting to know each student's particular academic needs and goals. When it comes to SAT prep, I believe that understanding the material is always more important than simply understanding the test. I teach specific testing strategies and tricks, but I ensure that at the heart of my tutoring is the academic material itself....

...still in high school through my school's tutoring center. Since then, I've developed a passion for tutoring. I find a lot of beauty in topics from Mathematics to Literature to Latin, and I love finding new ways to explain complex topics to students. I have a degree in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Math, but I also have an extensive background in Latin Language, standardized test preparation, grammar, and writing. I'm currently pursuing a...

History, Economics, Government, and Human Anatomy & Physiology are my primary specialties, and I love working with students and getting them to their fullest potential, and increasing their learning capabilities along the way! I reside in Portland, Oregon, and I am a personal trainer.

...I really do love education. I know that having a warm, compassionate person to help you with difficult subjects can make or break your grade and your school experience. As a tutor, it is my goal to help make your problem subjects a little less daunting and help you succeed. I want to create an individualized plan for YOU that will play to your strengths and tackle your weaknesses. Your education is very personal, so...

...develop my style of tutoring, which is entirely student driven. By that, I mean I go into a tutoring session ready to respond to what the student needs. As a tutor, I am not the primary educator, but rather someone who offers what a student might not necessarily have at school: personalized, one-on-one support and assistance, designed to meet the needs of the student, and tailored around how best the student learns and engages with...

...an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership. Additionally, I have an endorsement in ESOL. I serve as a University Site Supervisor, mentoring Student Teachers in their Student Teaching Practicums. I have taught k-12, as well as Student Teachers. I can successfully assist students in basic concepts of math, k-8; the writing process, k-12 and university students. I also have the expertise to carefully craft content knowledge for students with special needs or in need of language supports.

...to apply myself and achieve a higher level of success. That experience has also provided me with the opportunity to translate my hard-earned lessons to those in need. Besides my voracious appetite for reading, I am a writer of nearly ten years. In this realm, I have focused mainly on short fiction stories as well as the odd novel. In another life I also taught yoga regularly for a year, a discipline in which I...

...of Northwest College. I am currently working toward my Doctorate, and I believe that people who try their best can have great success in life, and I am grateful I get to be a part of that stepping stone! I love spending time with friends and family, reading, and the great outdoors. Right now I am a Teacher, and I love it! I have played violin for 10+ years now, and I am so amazed...

...connect with students by understanding their unique challenges and meeting them where they are. My background as a Gifted and Talented student in English Language Arts has honed my writing and comprehension skills, allowing me to assist students in developing these essential abilities. I believe in fostering a supportive learning environment where students can thrive, and I am committed to making a positive impact on their academic success. Whether it's helping with complex engineering concepts...

...of Arts in Teaching. I have been an elementary teacher for 18 years. I love working one-on-one with students to help them understand a concept, gain confidence in a skill, or try out some new strategies. My favorite subject to teach and tutor is Math, but I also enjoy the other elementary subjects as well. I really enjoy finding new ways to reach a student and help them understand a concept.

I am a professional engineer who has a passion for helping students of all ages to be successful - specifically, in STEM! I love to tutor math, science, and engineering of course, but I am also passionate about good communication and storytelling!

My name is Tara and I am a rising junior at Vanderbilt University where I'm double majoring in Engineering Science and Economics and double minoring in Scientific Computing and Business. I have plenty of experience in the college application process as well as in internship recruiting. I have interned at Nike and Facebook.

...private tutor for over two years, focusing in writing, English, communication, humanities, study skills, organization and academic/career planning. I love finding creative ways for students to learn and apply their skills to things that interest them. I am also two years into my Master's program at University of Oregon, where I'm studying Strategic Communication with a focus in marketing, branding, research and communications planning. I graduated from UO with my B.A. in Journalism in 2016.

...Positive thinking will be stressed in my classroom. I want to encourage my students to use all of their life experiences to think critically, reflect, and work towards their goals. I was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where I worked as a fourth grade teacher at Albuquerque School of Excellence, a STEAM focused school (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). I enjoyed working together with teachers and parents on Brain Day activities, coaching...