Award-Winning AP English Language and Composition Tutors serving Portland, OR

...learn is what really drives my desire to tutor. I began by tutoring my peers in the math lab at college. Then I continued by teaching my 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...

I am a graduate of Connecticut College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English and American Studies with a concentration in Expressive Arts and Cultural Studies. Since graduation, I worked at three different museums working as a Public Programs Coordinator, Museum Educator and Historical Interpreter. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and History.

...to continue studying the language, as well as travel the country! After I graduate I plan to go to graduate school and study international affairs. This summer I am working as an archery instructor at a summer camp, and in my free time I enjoy dance, yoga, running, listening to music, reading, and watching new TV series. I am available to tutor in a wide variety of subjects, but I am most passionate about French...

My entire professional life has been devoted to enlightening students to be active learners in reading, writing and appreciating the English language I have been an educator for over four decades because the more I teach my students ,the more I learn from them! Let's enjoy this adventure together!

I graduated from Yale University with a degree in Math and Philosophy. Currently, I am a music and entertainment critic-hopeful. I have tutored for over four years now with specialties in mathematics, logic, philosophy, English, and the ACT.

...of the teaching process lies in modeling and enthusiasm. I say this because a teacher must first build a strong educational foundation within themselves, and then be able to model what it takes to be academically successful. Understanding that education is the key, I secured my high-school diploma, my bachelor's degree, and a master's in education. Building such a strong foundation made me even more passionate about helping my students secure academic success. For 14...

...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 both enjoyable and effective. Joining Varsity Tutors is a thrilling opportunity for me to continue inspiring students and fostering a love of learning that lasts...

...amazing to watch as their confidence grows and they blossom as a person. My favorite subjects to teach are History, Geography, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Microbiology. I find science in general a fascinating subject because I enjoy understanding how our world functions and how everything interacts. History I enjoy attempting to understand how certain events happened and how those events shaped the future. In general I enjoy understanding how something works at the basic...

I am looking to tutor students of any age in all English related areas and most music courses and content. I love to share my knowledge with others, and I wish to do that with the students I may reach through Varsity Tutors.

...Rye'. I spend most of my free time reading classics I haven't covered yet, or writing what I hope to be the next great American novel! Literature is how people share ideas and stories in fresh ways, and there are always new things to notice in even the oldest readings. And of course, writing is perhaps the most precise and sometimes personal way to communicate. The world needs good writers in all fields. I want...

I'm a 22-year old student in Connecticut dedicated to studying languages and teaching them.

I have tutored students for the GMAT, GRE, SAT, ACT and LSAT for more than 15 years. I love it! As I tailor my instructions toward the unique needs of each student, my goal is to improve not only the student's performance but also the student's confidence as test day approaches.

...I met with each student to go over any writing assignment before it was due. I am passionate about addressing high order concerns (structure and argument) before low order ones (grammar and mechanics), to best help the cognition of my clients. Of course, I can make fun exercise worksheets for areas such as punctuation and grammar rules, too. Last summer I translated the skills I earned through this on-campus job to Vietnam where I helped...

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.

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.

...in European Studies, with a focus on history, literature and philosophy, specifically 20th century history and colonial studies. I also spent a semester abroad in France and went on to work there for several months. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively throughout Europe and am currently working several part-time jobs in New Haven with hopes of pursuing a career in urban development. I am passionate about learning and helping others realize their full potential!

I believe an instructor should make a subject exciting and interesting. Being positive, pleasant,and humorous is important. Maya Angelou put it the right way: "People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But they will never forget how you made them FEEL." My goal is to make a student feel something positive, then associate that with information. They won't forget that.

...then became involved in microbiology and neurogenetics research at Yale University. Kristin received her M.F.A. in Fiction and Poetry from Fairfield University. She has experience in freelance journalism, travel writing, and science writing. As well as teaching English Literature at Fairfield University, She conducted college interviews for Stanford University admissions for two years and helped write and publish the New SAT Guide, New SAT Practice Tests 1 and 2, and The New PSAT Guide and...

Through the Jesuit Education I received at Fairfield University, I am confident that I have the ability to tutor anyone in the language and literature of English. I also am able to proofread and help edit any English assignment because of my passion for English. I also have many skills including understanding of literature, and grammatical writing, proofreading, and editorial work. These qualities make me a great tutor for you, and or, your child's needs.

My name is Allison, and I graduated from Yale University. I majored in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and am hoping to attend medical school next fall. I am currently working as a postgraduate researcher at Yale School of Medicine and am looking forward to working with students through Varsity Tutors!