Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors in Portland, OR

...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 difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of the past such as Plato,...

I am passionate about teaching; my mother said my brother was able to skip kindergarten because I taught him everything I was learning at school! I am a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where I earned a bachelor's degree in English; I also am a 15-year homeschooling "veteran." Most recently, I have worked in a private school teaching grammar, pre-algebra, and physical science. My hobbies include piano, hiking, and singing. ... I make sure they...

...Language Therapy assistant for over 15 years. Throughout this time I have worked with both regular and special needs children in helping them improve their communication needs. This includes social language as well 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...

...I have strong experience working with students who have learning disabilities. I'm near-fluent in German and Spanish, have a year of Chinese under my belt, and have introductory familiarity with Turkish, Korean, French, Italian, and Japanese. If you ever need a conversation practice partner for German/Spanish, let me know! Talking again about math, I have the most experience teaching Pre-Algebra through Algebra II, but I'm more than comfortable working with students in all levels through...

...History, Social Studies, 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 History than me. Most of all though, no one is going to make learning as easy and...

...passion for learning and the desire to communicate what I've found in a way that my students will not only understand, but enjoy. This passion has led me to have a strong command of the English language in all its forms, including the reading of literature and poetry, writing academic essays, a knowledge of grammar, and other linguistic elements such as phonetics to help with teaching pronunciation. Professionally, I've been an English educator for the...

...to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member taught me to adapt my teaching style to each childs needs. While some learned better through mnemonics and letter-to-word associations, others preferred to process information and teach content back to me themselves. The greatest lesson I've learned as a tutor is to first step back and let a student tell...

...important to make real world connections, so students understand why learning a particular skill is important. I create an atmosphere where a student will feel safe and comfortable. I have tutored online students from all over the United States and Canada, and even China and South Korea! My hobbies are reading, making jewelry, and doing dog therapy work with my Standard Poodle. I enjoy walking along the beach, and listening to music.... Many times, I may...

...I have tutored while living on both coasts as well as while living in South America. I love working one-on-one with students, meeting the challenges of discovering what strategies work best with each student. I regularly use Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences as a touchstone for the work I do with students, incorporating visual, musical, and kinesthetic strategies into my teaching. I love watching my students learn, develop, and grow both as students and...

I am a current MBA student at the Yale School of Management who will also be attending UCLA School of Law post-MBA. I've also enjoyed taking standardized tests and "cracking" their code; so I love getting to continue to work on this with my students.

...high school, but nonetheless rewarding. In addition to my classroom experiences, I also taught GED English prep for a year, and am currently the after school site coordinator for an elementary school. Together, I have varied experiences working with students grades K-12, and am dedicated to offering the exceptional learning opportunities all students deserve. I believe that no student is unteachable with the right teacher. Thankfully, I am used to wearing many hats, and I...

...majoring in psychology 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 in college so I will be able to tutor a variety of subjects, primarily writing and Spanish....

...I learned from published writers and edited fellow students' pieces, including college essays, for four years while developing my own work. In college, I became the opinion section editor of my student newspaper. Last year, I served as its editor in chief. At The Justice, I've applied the skills I learned from creative writing to journalism and op-ed content. I already had experience clarifying sentences, helping writers develop a unique written voice, and keeping writing...

...spent significant amounts of time in the South and in the Northeast, where I currently reside. I have a Masters in 20th Century American History from the University of Connecticut, a Bachelors of Science in Political Science and History (with honors), and I am currently working on a Masters in Business Administration, which should be completed by Summer 2018. I have taught four history courses at the college level, and I currently work as a...

...college and beyond. I have taught a variety of subjects including English as a Second Language, Shakespeare and AP English. I have a BA in English from the University of Scranton and an MA in English from Western CT State University. I am happy to tutor English, reading and writing at all levels. If I had to choose a specialty topic it would be Shakespeare. I designed and taught a high school level Shakespeare class...

...in Philosophy and Literature, with a focus on European literature. I'm excited to tutor in mathematics, writing, literature, biology, and standardized testing. I wrote my thesis on mathematical logics, and I especially love logic, discrete maths, probability theory, and game theory. I have tutored, course assisted, and led my own courses at Stanford University, Wesleyan University, and more. I work best with students grades 6 and onward in subject areas and on standardized tests. I...

I am currently serving as the Assistant Principal for STEM Middle Academy in Springfield, MA. I look forward to working with you to achieve your academic goals.... I would try to relate the concept being taught to something familiar or tangible to get them excited/engaged.... I would use both formative and summative assessments to determine if students are learning the material.... I would highlight and narrate the positive growth they make and continue to encourage them...

...who is accepted to medical school and will be matriculating this fall. I have completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience with an English minor and writing concentration. I have my EMT-Basic certification, a passion for health care as well as a great love for creative and academic writing. I have 2 years of experience tutoring for the National Honor Society and am eager to make a difference in the lives of students seeking...

I have had 25 years teaching experience on the elementary level. I taught Kindergarten for 19 years. I have been teaching 5th grade for the last 6 years. I have always taught in an inclusion classroom. ... I believe that all children have the ability and right to learn. My goal is to instill a love of learning in all children. I would like all children to have the confidence to overcome any difficulties they may...

...help students improve their academic work, but also empower them to independently produce better results in the future. I have experience tutoring students in different age groups, from elementary school to graduate school. As a tutor at my college's writing center, I assisted in leading a workshop discussing best strategies for ESL tutoring. Having studied both Spanish and Japanese, I understand the difficulties of learning a new language and am excited to help students master...