Award-Winning Study Skills and Organization Tutors serving Portland, OR

...collegiate a cappella singing group. Apart from singing, I'm is passionate about education, particularly in helping high school students achieve their academic goals as they work their way towards college. I volunteer in New Haven as a math teacher and coach at a public middle school (my team of 7th graders just won the 2016...

I have always had an affinity for education. While not always the model student growing up, I discovered I loved learning when teaching was made simple. This is exactly my approach to what I bring with my brand of tutoring.... I help keep education simple, relatable, and enjoyable.... A short ice-breaker to get to know the student's personality and how I can relate that to the subject matter we're covering.

...and help them overcome those obstacles with simple techniques. I have worked with a very wide range of students, ranging from my own son starting in Kindergarten and have taught individuals as old as 82 years old. I currently teach college level economics: principles of micro and macro, intermediate micro, labor economics, environmental economics. I...

...pre-algebra and algebra I. My interest in assisting with college admissions stems from: 1) getting into an Ivy League school, 2) qualifying for scholarships (including full-ride) to universities through National Merit & National Achievement PSAT Scholarships, 3) serving as a summer teaching assistant in a College Admissions course for gifted high school students, and 4)...

...and PSAT tutees have consistently achieved 150 200 point gains. Libraries throughout CT (including New Haven, Wallingford, East Haven, Cheshire, Bethany, Woodridge, and Madison) have acknowledged these successes by repeatedly selecting me as presenter of library sponsored SAT preparation seminars. (The seminars have garnered substantial positive online and print publicity). These successes as well as...

...their goals. Additionally, every student learns differently. Because of this, I believe it is essential to teach multiple methods to students and let them decide which one works for them. As a future educator, I get excited to see students learning and thriving. I also enjoy reading, dancing, and crocheting in my free time. I...

...and law. I will be graduating in May and then I will be attending law school in the fall. I have tutored throughout my college career and am CRLA study skills certified. I really enjoy tutoring for psychology, but I am also really interested in tutoring for other subjects. I took a variety of classes...

...Test Prep, or Writing, look no further. I am a Certified History and Social Studies Teacher, a Teacher Consultant with the National Writing Project, and Have a long history of high achievement on several standardized tests. I am an expert in European History, especially Eastern Europe. No one knows or can better teach you European...

...as verbal and written language. I have also tutored students in basic math such as arithmetic and algebra. I have a love for languages. I am an American Sign Lanuage interpreter and I speak conversational French. My philosophy for learning is learning should be fun. This happens when the teacher knows what teaching style works...

...Test Preparation that will get you the scores you need for admission to the college of your choice. As for my experience, I have tutoring experience in both one-to-one settings, going as far back as high school, and group/classroom settings, especially from my 4 years of tutoring with Yale MATHCOUNTS. As a likely future graduate...

...own children for the last twenty-two years in our homeschool. Today, I tutor friends (old and new ones). From elementary math to pre-calculus, I enjoy the privilege of helping students understand math. Although math presents beautiful puzzles and amazing connections to life, I also enjoy being outdoors, creating crafty projects, and spending time with family...

...every grade K-12 and lead my own four children through every core academic subject. It is especially rewarding to help students grasp that academic subjects really do matter in real life. There is something wonderful about every age group but I must admit elementary students are my favorite. Likewise, I am good at Math, Essay...

...in tech, consulting and academia. I've tutored grades 5-12 for 5+ years. My most recent student went from failing 10th grade geometry to getting perfect scores on her exams. I think it's very important not only to understand the material, but to know how to study. I'm enthusiastic about sharing the learning techniques I've developed with...

...drilling flash cards, and reworking problems without receiving the same results. School just never came naturally for me, and I often felt incompetent, unmotivated and embarrassed to ask for help. Thankfully, I had wonderful teachers, mentors, and tutors along the way that helped me master the strategies and techniques that worked best for my studies...

...to impact the next generation positively. In my classroom, I strive to create an engaging environment where all students feel heard and valued. My approach involves interactive discussions and tailored feedback, which helps students develop their critical thinking and express their ideas confidently. I enjoy adapting to the diverse needs of each student, making learning...

...a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and to Elms College for my Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences. I have been a volunteer test writer, exam proctor, and test grader for the Orange County Science Olympiad for 3 years and have had various tutoring and teaching experiences for the last 7+ years. I have taught...

...-- as a classroom teacher, substitute teacher, a special education paraprofessional and as a theatre teaching artist. I'm also a playwright and work for a nonprofit arts center in downtown Hartford. I'm passionate about education, and I love the experience of one-on-one teaching. It's my way of giving back to the incredible teachers that shaped...

...with a bachelor of science degree. I am comfortable tutoring elementary, secondary, and college students in all types of writing assignments and classroom presentations. As a marketing communications manager, I mentored dozens of interns in business writing and presentations. Developing presentation and writing skills requires practice; there is no substitute. I will provide you the...

...through her Aunt's influence Keisha discovered she wanted to be a teacher. In 2004, she went to Sacred Heart University and graduated with a Bachelors in Sociology. Keisha's extracurricular activities during college focused on working with students in urban areas where she tutored and mentored. After her undergrad, she spent three years working as...

...implementing lesson plans that tailor to each individual need by encouraging them to always try their best and by instructing the way that works best for the student. I strongly value Gardner's Multiple Intelligence model for effective teaching. Creativity, intrinsic motivation & critical thinking skills are three pillars fundamental to improving study skills and active...