Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Portland, OR

...two years with a group that studies functional genomics and cancer. This fall I will start a PhD program in Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Connecticut. In high school, I tutored English, and worked at the Museum of Natural Science in Raleigh for two years in college. At the museum, I taught basic Plant Biology, Cell Biology, and Microbiology. These are some of my favorite things to tutor. As a visual learner,...

...capacity. I believe learning should be student driven with the teacher or tutor acting more as a moderator. Teachers should guide the learning process but not take it over completely. I am a very creative person that takes students unique interests and experiences and uses them as the driving force for quality learning. I can adapt quickly to whatever curves the learning session takes or reign the session back to where it needs to be...

My name is Spenser. I'm pursuing a research career in biology, and most recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with my master's degree. My personal strengths and interests lie in animal biology, ecology, and statistical analysis. I have a strong passion for helping others engage in and understand science, and am experienced at instructing at the college level.

I believe that every student has the ability to learn. The key is finding the right way to teach each student, as no two students learn in exactly the same way!

...pedagogy through experience and a full-semester preparatory course. I approach sessions with a collaborative mindset, knowing that knowledge is formed via communication, probing questions, and strategic challenges. In the Writing CenterI consulted with clients on all genres of writing, from the classic five-paragraph essay, to lab reports, to business memos. As a Fellow, I was assigned to a particular history class where I met with each student to go over any writing assignment before it...

I am an elementary school teacher with over 15 years' experience working with students in all core subjects. Please contact me so we may discuss how I can help your child in their learning.

Hi! I'm Alex, a freshman at Dartmouth College. I've pursued my academic passions, particularly writing and literature, history, and mathematics passionately throughout high school, and now I would love to pass on the knowledge I've gained to students who are eager to learn. I work best with students who are attentive, focused, and have an open mind and a desire to improve their critical thinking skills.

...am a sophomore at the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst working towards a bachelor of business administration concentrated in marketing! I have experience tutoring for a wide age of students, from first grade to high school! My favorite subject to tutor is math and I would describe my teaching philosophy as largely communication and organization based. I believe a combination of these and positivity create the most effective learning environment.

...experience. I have a niche approach to tutoring resulting from my past student and tutoring experience at community college, and currently at a top 20 college/university. My specialties include all levels and types of writing including but not limited to: Research papers, college applications, and scholarship essays. I also instruct in how to properly scream without damaging the voice. Vocal techniques I teach and practice include: Heavy metal/hardcore screaming (false cord screams), Tuvan throat singing,...

...name is Alexys, I am currently a college student studying Botany (Plant science) at Oregon State University. My past education includes Bridgewater State University, and Bristol Community college, where I studied education and obtained my Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages certificate. I am experienced with tutoring a variety of academic subjects including English, Literature, Writing, English as a second language, Algebra, Biology, and Chemistry. I can also help you prepare for college placement...

I love learning and spend hours studying to get good grades. I graduated salutatorian of my high school class and currently am maintaining a 4.0 GPA in college. I have always loved English and have helped many students with proofreading their essays. In terms of math, Algebra has always been my favorite. My goal is to help students understand the subjects they are struggling with so they are able to pass.

...working with students for over 10 years, and I love the opportunity to not just teach new ideas, but to connect with the students and learn from them. I enjoy the problem-solving nature of math and grammar, and the opportunity I have to turn academics into an interesting, enjoyable, and ultimately more rewarding experience. I love music of all kinds, the writing of George Saunders and John Steinbeck, basketball, and in the future I hope...

...am a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience. I have taught all grades from K-5. My current position as a Reading Specialist allows me to work with teachers and students in an elementary K-5 building. I am able to train paraprofessionals in different interventions to help drive instruction. I also work with teachers to help the students find success. I am trained in LindaMood Bell. I hold teaching certificates in Elementary Education as...

...classroom. This encouragement and growth has given me the push to further my education into a Master's Degree in education. With all of these strides, I still wanted more out of my career and applied to Varsity Tutors. The main reason I applied is I want more experience working with students that teaching cannot provide in the time frame I have. Also, I want to work with students from different backgrounds and ages that I...

Hello! I am primarily a language tutor for high school-level English and Spanish. For English, this includes: writing, essay editing, and some AP test prep. For Spanish, it includes: vocabulary, grammar, reading, study skills, and also some AP test prep.

...is available to us more quickly than ever before, the ability to interpret that information and distinguish between different qualities of content is only as strong as our ability to read well, and reading well has less to do with speed than with patience and focus. Now more than ever young people need practice in slowing down and thinking critically about written texts. This discipline, essential both to democratic discourse and the negotiation of private...

My name is Christian Olivier and I am a Sophomore at Yale University majoring in History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health! Tutoring and inspiring knowledge makes me immensely happy. So does Nutella. Can't wait to meet you!

...effective, and passionate tutoring is my guarantee! I am an alumna of The Williams School in New London, CT. I attended undergrad at Middlebury College in Middlebury, VT as a Molecular Biology & Biochemistry major. I am currently completing a dual Ph.D/Pharm.D. program at the University of Connecticut. My graduate work focuses on medicinal chemistry and pharmacology. Ultimately, I try to make science approachable and achievable to motivated students! I have flexible hours, and I'm...

...favorite subject to tutor is Chemistry, because it is a basic science that can be built on in many different ways. Chemistry influences our everyday lives in ways that we do not often recognize, and I find it exciting to show others how some of the most amazing natural phenomena are rooted in basic chemistry concepts. I believe that the most important part of teaching is a malleable understanding of the material. It is not...

Hi there! My name is Molly, and I am a graduating senior at Emory University, where I am a history major and environmental studies minor. In addition to having expertise in these two areas, I have lots of experience in helping students prepare for the SAT!