Award-Winning History Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

...given the tools for success. I aim to turn every "I can't" into "I know I can." I want to instill in my students a confidence in their own academic abilities and a true love of learning. I like to work with a student's unique skills to help them master new or difficult material. My ultimate goal is to help my students truly comprehend the material, and be able to apply what they have learned...

...had extensive experience with Speech and Debate throughout high school, which not only helped me with my communication skills but also taught me how to be an organized and analytical student. Despite having a fierce passion for debating, I am known by my peers as always being calm, cool, and collected. I have witnessed these traits help me become an optimistic and effective tutor, and I can't wait to put these skills to use for...

...I have taught English classes for non-native speakers in Egypt and during weekly Skype sessions. I have enjoyed helping some of my students prepare for the TOEFL test. I also can teach Arabic to native English speakers! As I went through the college admissions process not too long ago, I remember how rigorous and stressful taking the SAT and ACT can be. Knowing that writing and critical reading are my strengths, I committed to math tutoring...

...to say that I teach "maieutically;" which comes from the Greek and means "to midwife, or aid in giving birth," in this sense, to an idea. I prefer to ask the student lots of guiding questions, instead of didactically infusing them with answers. This method results in what I like to call "intellectual exhilaration," in other words, the student is excited because they were able to create something out of themselves, instead of being imbued...

...an undergraduate Math Major at the University of Washington Seattle. Thus, I am most passionate about tutoring mathematics and statistics. I also have programming experience in both C++ and Python, and can tutor those subjects as well. My tutoring philosophy is to not only help clients understand the material, but to also help guide them to gain the confidence to solve problems/code independently. This helps my clients be adequately prepared for exams and projects. Whatever...

...my goals in teaching. By shaping minds and teaching the importance of understating perspectives, I will instill hope and inspire students to grow, take risks in learning, and open sight to a means of success. Through loyalty, integrity, and grit, i will boisterously teach until every student believes in their own uniqueness and value as a contributing member of society. I will be their Mr. Wacker (my 6th grade Social Studies teacher whom inspired me)....

...I had the privilege of tutoring students at Portland's Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) for three months for my "senior capstone" project. I believe in cooperative, student-centered learning, and I strive to meet the learning needs of my pupils by discerning and adapting to different interests, levels of knowledge, and learning styles. In my free time, I serve as the president of Portland State's Model United Nations team. I am also a tournament-chess...

...I've realized that I enjoy problem-solving and connecting with students. I believe each student already has the tools within them to improve upon their academic performance. My job is to assist them in understanding the factors that motivate/demotivate said improvement and actualize their full potential. As a tutor, I ground my work in grace, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. Ultimately, I recognize the doors education and tutoring can open with regards to degree advancement,...

Accomplished US Dept of Defense and Corporate instructor for current and world affairs, history, well-travelled with multi-cultural backgrounds working and traveling to several European, Asian Countries as well as extensively in the US and Canada

...remember years after their first introduction. Alongside the motivational factor, it helps to know that, if you are terrible at taking tests, that is totally okay! Not every personality type connects with tests well, and I try to explain to my students some tricks they can use to make tests or assessments less intimidating. Reading a test can sometimes feel like learning a second language, and I emphasize that, not only is understanding it doable,...

...seven years. I have a connection to children and learning. I am well versed in all Language Arts and Math. I mainly work with students in Elementary school. I love seeing the lightbulb come on for students when they start to understand something. I like to make a personal connection with kids and see them as individuals. I meet students where they are and we go from there. I believe in the flexibility of the...

Hello! I've been involved with education in one way or another all my life-- either as a student, grad student, documentary filmmaker and now as a Teacher K-12. I have one daughter in college, and one in high school. I've lived in California, and New York, but now am back home in Oregon where I grew up. I'm very friendly and I'm happy to help with whatever you need!

School can be hard with all the social and educational demands. I'm not interested in making it any harder for you. I prefer to be a sounding board for any questions you have or help you need. I strongly believe in a no-judgment zone, so if you choose to work with me the focus will be on a low-pressure environment that's geared towards learning and fun.

I have worked as a teacher, tutor and mentor for over 10 years. I am passionate about finding special aptitudes and talents in my students that make them prepared and excited about college.

...formal and higher education. From reading a lot of books from a wide array of subjects to reading a wide array of subjects from different websites. This has given me the knowledge to help myself and to impart wisdom on others from the knowledge that I have learned over time. I am a graduate of Portland State University. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a TESL (Teaching English as a Second...

...connection with any student I work with, to build and maintain trust, and I work with them off of that base. I understand that all people have distinct learning styles and needs and I try to anticipate those needs and account for them in any lessons and practice I do. My passion is special education, as I believe every child has more potential than we know and it is our responsibility to help unlock it.

...My exposure to the SAT began when I got the highest SAT score in my school district when I was a junior (without tutoring, even!). I started tutoring the Verbal side of the SAT in Los Angeles in 1999. Then I branched out into the SAT Math and then into academic tutoring in many subject areas. I was tutoring celebrity kids in Malibu mostly at that time. Since then, I've tutored students from 1st grade...

...to tutor. I love the challenge of close reading, editing essays and discussing novels. I can even help dissect poems! In addition, I took all my science courses (and the MCAT) very recently so Chemistry, Biology and Biochemistry are all fresh in my mind. I would be happy to help you conquer the MCAT, particularly the Verbal Reasoning section. When I am not at school I love to be outside. I like to do yoga,...

Life is an adventure and the need to learn - and know how to learn - is the most important skill to have in (my) toolbox. As a teacher, trainer, coach, I strive to help clients grow while helping them learn how to learn, and, most importantly have fun in the process.

I am a science communicator with a background in English, biology, and environmental education. I have worked previously on a citizen science initiative, The American Kestrel Partnership, and recently graduated from the University of Oregon with M.S. degrees in Environmental Studies and Multimedia Journalism. In my free time, I play competitive roller derby for Portland's Wheels of Justice.