Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Tigard, OR

...language teacher, not because I have any prodigious talent for learning foreign languages, but because of the satisfaction that I have found in seeing my students come to a realization when they had previously had no hope. I have designed my own curricula around empowering my students, and liberating them from the need for pedantic...

...University's Graduate School of Education who is excited at the prospect of working with students to help them achieve their goals academically, as well as promote the necessary skills and character traits that will serve students professionally as they ponder their future navigating a complicated, contemporary marketplace. I utilize student-centered approaches when instructing and when...

...accessible. I also enjoy working with parents and caregivers to bridge school-home communication and build collaborative plans for student success. My teaching philosophy is rooted in relationship-building, student-centered strategies, and a deep belief in each learner's potential. I value flexibility, and creative problem-solving, and I tailor my tutoring approach to each student's unique strengths and...

...Brandeis University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the NASA Johnson Space Center. He earned his Bachelor's degree of Science in Zoology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. David enjoys, and loves explaining, many of the very subjects that often scare students in medical school, premedical students, and those studying, or preparing to study, in the health...

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!

...physics, and math up to Calculus AB. I am better at math. I still can hold my own in physics. I like to teach. I like it better when I teach well. I am Christian. I believe in God. I believe He loves everyone. I offer the opportunity to those who are interested, no matter...

...all aspects of the writing process, from brainstorming to the final editing stages. My goal is to teach students to become confident, self-sufficient writers. I am available to tutor Spanish courses as well including high school Spanish I, II, III, and IV, as well as college level beginner and intermediate Spanish courses. We will work...

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.

...favorite subjects: English, writing, and French. I received a B.A. in English with French and writing minors at Portland State University, and an A.A. in general studies from Clackamas Community College where I excelled in journalism, visual & graphic art, performance, and music; all of which I still pursue as a professional journalist and writer/performer....

...conversations and connections with others. The best practices I know in teaching require interpersonal work to get to know one another and to establish trust. In my personal time I read and write often, I love to be near bodies of water and to enjoy the rain, and I like to play pickleball.

...have been tutoring math and test prep on and off for several years, since I graduated with my Mathematics degree in 2005. I also recently completed a second bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. I like being a tutor because I enjoy helping people find a connection with the world through math and physics. I also...

...(fluent in German, working hard on Chinese), write books and articles, spent time in nature, make healthy and delicious food, play music, work on my YouTube channel, and spend time with my family. Most recently, I have started going by my middle name "Motoyuki," which means 'the essence of happiness' in Japanese.

As a certified K-12 teacher, I hold a deep belief that all students are capable of learning. My job as an educator is to help young people navigate the barriers that have prevented them from finding joy and feeling successful in their education.

...academia, youll most likely find me reading a book. I love all types of fiction. Right now I am especially interested in science fiction and fantasy novels. If Im not reading, Im most likely to be found doing something craftypainting, sculpting, crocheting, cross-stitching, etc.hanging out with my dog at the dog park, spending time with...

...engineering background to help empower students. In addition, I have been teaching for a year now. This has included different cultures and age groups which will enrich the student's learning experience. I have taught reading, grammar, science and math to 5 years old to 18 years old plus professionals over the age of 20. I...

...have worked as a science teacher for middle and high school students for 5 years. I have taught Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences, AP Calculus, and AP Physics courses. My teaching experience was in Thailand and China, and I am comfortable teaching ESL students at Elementary School, High School, and Undergraduate levels. I have a good...

...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; outside of tutoring, I enjoy...

...Master's students in Madagascar. I was awarded two of the most prestigious graduate research fellowships in Anthropology for my dissertation research, and have received numerous awards for my academic work as well as my fiction writing and poetry. Standardized tests are sources of anxiety for many students, but I welcome the challenge of turning something...

I am student - centered and have been teaching for almost 30 years! Yikes! I know my stuff and collaborate with my learners to create a plan that meets their goals and increases their knowledge.

...teaching. I create a focused learning environment by entering into the learning process with my students-- as a recent college grad (degree in biomed with a minor in English studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) and an EMT with nearly three years of experience, I am well-versed in the nuances of the learning process. This...