Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Portland, OR

...with children for over 10 years. I began babysitting a family friend when I was just 15 years old and my experience since then has certainly evolved. I have worked with elementary age students in grades preK-3 through 8 as an environmental educator, literacy & math tutor, science instructor, and summer camp director. I hold my 013 Elementary Educator certificate in the state of Connecticut. I am first aid certified including CPR and medication administration....

...Liberal Arts. I was a Substitute teacher in elementary and high school and a college instructor for First Voice over program at Gateway Community College. I tutor General Academic such as English, Writing, Voice Acting. My favorite subjects to tutor are Communications, Writing and Reporting because they are vital in life and relationships for success. I describe my teaching philosophy/ tutoring style as Inspirational, motivational, energetic and fun. I also have traveled extensively, meeting new...

...knowledge with others! I am most passionate about math and hard sciences, such as biology, chemistry, and physics and have most experience tutoring middle school, high school, and college students. My mission is to develop students' problem-solving skills so that they can get to the answers on their own to not only improve their homework scores but also help on quizzes and tests through better knowledge of the material. I hope to be able to...

...my church's vacation Bible school. Since then, I have had the privileges of teaching Bible stories while on missions in Hartford and Central America, teacher aiding in a middle school music classroom, helping individuals one-on-one in a multitude of subjects, and so much more! Through these experiences, I have learned the importance of meeting students exactly where they are. As a tutor, my goal is to establish a sturdy platform of knowledge and learning strategies...

...finishing up my master's program at Relay Graduate School for Education in New Haven, CT. I am originally from New Jersey, and have been living in Connecticut for a year now; so far I love it here! I enjoy working with student's from all backgrounds and all ages. My favorite age group(s) to work with are grades seven through twelve. I am going to be a high school English teacher, so that is my passion....

...I enjoy making myself useful by sharing my knowledge with other students. I also enjoy the process and experience of learning, and I like helping others with that process. I tutor English and writing, I help students prepare for tests, and I help with editing and proofreading. My favorite part is editing, because I've gotten pretty good at catching the little things that can trip a writer up and I like helping others learn.

...leaving my job for maternity leave. I decided to take the following year off to be home with my daughter. I am so grateful to Varsity Tutors for allowing me to continue to stay home with her but also work and continue teaching. I've certainly missed it! In my time as a teacher I have taught many grades! Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, and 11th; several of them at the same time. I...

Aspiring PhD candidate resident in Connecticut. I have lived in five countries (my birthplace Peru as well as the Dominican Republic, Panama, Nicaragua, and the United States). I speak English and Spanish fluently, and am self-teaching Quechua. From undertaking the International Baccalaureate program in high school, through my graduation (with honours) from the University of Connecticut, to my current master's program, I have a solid and multifaceted background in the social sciences and history.

...there, I'm happy to assist you with some help. I have many years of expertise. I am currently a High School Special ed Tutor but have experience with all ages and grades. You will love what I have to offer. I am very passionate working with children of all ages and watching them blossom and grow. I know everyone learns differently, as do I so I use many techniques when it comes to assisting students....

...in Asian American Studies with a pre-med track. I am currently a grad student at the Yale School of Public Health. Throughout my undergraduate career, I have instructed SAT/ACT classes for low-income students in the Los Angeles area. I truly believe that education is the gateway to success. It is my teaching philosophy to ensure that each student has individualized attention. I work to enhance a student's strengths and work on their weaknesses. Outside of...

...and the events of history are the way they are, and by lifting the curtain on the intricacies of the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own sake. Math and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing like the satisfying moment of writing "Q.E.D." on a...

I am an educator who aims to create a comforting, positive, and multimodal learning environment for my students. I aim to provide each student with the most influential instruction as well as resources they require in order to enhance their learning.

...classical education. This truth arises via the cultivation of keener abilities of judgment and analysis, within the mind of the pupil. The student is encouraged through an array of pedagogical techniques, with a resilient focus toward understanding the character and mindset of each learner. The classroom atmosphere is one charged with curiosity, breeding a desire to inherit the passion of the subject taught, demonstrated by my living out the wealth of being a life-long learner.

Hi! My name's Chris. I tutored in the Waterbury UCONN Writing Center for two years, and graduated with a Bachelor's in English Literature last year. I can tutor any level of English assignment and am familiar with most genres and major literary works. I'm really excited to get back into tutoring and look forward to working with some motivated people!

...general and special education. I have conducted academic assessments, chaired planning and placement team meetings, developed individualized education plans (IEPs), conducted behavior evaluations, and created individualized curricula. I have expertise working with learners from elementary school through college and am a certified K-12 teacher. As an education professional, I am skilled at helping all learners achieve mastery. Let me help you become the student you have the capacity to be. Fun fact: In between going...

...currently working at The Jackson Laboratory as a Clinical Genomic Technologist. I am also a licensed EMT and have been volunteering for two years now! My approach to tutoring has always been taking a practical approach and putting the concept in terms the student is able to understand. I have a lot of energy and love teaching, which are things I will bring to every student I tutor! In my spare time I enjoy working...

It is my personal mission to engage students with meaningful connections between their studies and real-world applications. I taught English in a high school setting for eleven years, and am currently serving as a member of the adjunct faculty at a private university. I have a level of experience that enables me to make these meaningful connections and promote high levels of critical thinking.

...plan on pursuing a career as a physician in the obstetrics/gynecology, fetal medicine, or reproductive medicine fields. I am happy to provide tutor/provide advice on the medical school application process or on the MCAT, or any pre-medical courses. My undergraduate education has provided me with a strong foundation in the life sciences (biology, developmental biology, biochemistry, general chemistry, and organic chemistry). In addition to my academic pursuits, I greatly enjoy teaching and mentoring students. I...

Hey! I'm Serena! I have been a substitute teacher and a drama teacher for a while now, and being an English major, I believe I can be a great asset to you! I love to be creative, so I hope you do, too!

...a rising senior at Yale University in the process of getting a dual BS/MPH degree. I'm pre-med at Yale, and I'm double majoring in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, as well as the History of Science. I have a wide variety of academic interests, and especially enjoy tutoring writing/communications and science. My teaching style is one that I've developed from the myriad psychology courses I've taken, so I'm all about creative ways to have the student...