Award-Winning History Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

Hello! My name is Gabriel and I currently live in Portland, Oregon. I am a graduate of UC Berkeley (BA in History) and Stanford University (MA in Japanese). My fields of specialization are Japanese language, literature, culture, and linguistics; comparative literature; American and East Asian history; and more generalized subjects such as literary analysis and social science study methods.

...science and art history. In college, I tutored French and American Politics. I believe that teaching material to others is the best way to learn. So, for me, tutoring has always been intrinsically entwined with my own studies and thirst for knowledge. As a tutor, I try to pass on my philosophy of study and passion for knowledge to my students. Learning can be fun and engaging, and I hope to show students how!... I believe...

I have worked as a teacher and a guide for students of all ages. I hold an MA in Communication from Arizona State University. My particular skill is in identifying the base knowledge that needs strengthening, in order to better facilitate learning. I look forward to working with you!

...I believe that becoming a strong writing will lead to success in almost every other discipline. When it comes to tutoring students I believe in helping them focus on the big picture first. once a student understands what they are working towards it is an easier matter to help them work on the more detailed mechanics of their subject. Example: When tutoring writing, if a student brings me a paper to work on that has...

...knowledge so that together we can map where each student needs to go. This approach results in a plan that caters to each student's distinctive learning style. When not teaching, I love to get out of the city and into the outdoors. You can often find me camping in the mountains, fishing the lakes of the central Oregon Cascades or hiking the trails of the Columbia River Gorge. The city dweller in me does like...

Certainly! Here's a concise and professional introductory statement for a tutoring job: As an enthusiastic and dedicated tutor, I am passionate about helping students achieve academic success by fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. I tailor my teaching methods to suit each student's unique learning style, ensuring that they grasp complex concepts with confidence. My goal is to inspire a love for learning while empowering students to reach their full potential.

I am passionate about tutoring because I believe that the pursuit of education and knowledge is one of the greatest endeavors that anyone can embark upon. I have experience in tutoring peers and younger students throughout my academic career, and enjoy working with learners of all ages. My favorite subject to tutor is history, because I love helping others discover the exciting stories from our past.

I would like to use my 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 am certified as a TEFL instructor.

...sitting in an office at a museum would have been. Since then I've taught 6th and 8th grade History, High School Art, and I've tutored SAT English for the past three years. In my free time I enjoy reading (I'm a big nerd when it comes to reading historical fiction, or even non-fiction), playing board games, and watching anime. I also minored in Japanese in college, so I also look for opportunities to keep learning...

...students the confidence and skills to authentically express their ideas is one of the most important things education can do. I love writing plays and short stories as a hobby. I am also passionate about improv theater and am involved in several improv groups in the Portland area. In terms of my tutoring style, I think that learning works best when the tutor and student have a strong, trusting relationship. I like to get to...

...independent learners. I received my bachelor's degree in education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. I have been teaching elementary school full time for the last two years but have been working for students for much longer. I tutor across the board in regards to elementary, but where my passion lies is sciences and math. I have love to incorporate creative thinking and experiments in my practices. Outside of teaching and working with...

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.

...teaching philosophy as flexible and patient. I understand that each learner has a certain propensity to learn how they feel most comfortable; some are visual learners while others need to do hands-on activities. I try to tailor my lessons to the strengths of my students so that they feel comfortable. I always encourage the learner to ask questions and be an active student throughout the session. I believe that education is the backbone to a...

...become a teacher myself. There is nothing like the kind of impact a good teacher can make on the course of your life. For that reason, I love being involved in education and having the chance to help students learn. I love having the chance to meet together with students trying to better their lives and their minds, and to provide them with assistance on their way. I find it incredibly rewarding, and I am...

...passion and a gift for teaching. I completed my PhD in Comparative Literature with an emphasis on Latin American Studies from UC Los Angeles in 2009. While at UCLA I taught courses in Comparative Literature (Great Books), Writing Composition, and Spanish. From 2010-2014, I was Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish at Whitman College. I am currently Visiting Assistant Professor of Humanities at Lewis and Clark College where I teach courses in the Core curriculum and...

...not six times, just once, thank you very much :-D When I'm not subbing or tutoring, I enjoy reading mysteries, psychological thrillers, fantasy/sci fi, and young adult fiction. When I'm not subbing or reading, I enjoy watching favorite shows (Agents of SHIELD, Arrow, The Flash, Firefly, and Doctor Who, among others) with my 3 teenagers. And when I'm not subbing, tutoring, reading, or watching Netflix, I'm probably either sleeping or drinking coffee :-) Such is...

...Saint Andrews College with a B.A. in Liberal Arts in Culture (Summa Cum Laude). Following this, I taught at a small high school for five years, providing instruction in many subjects, including history, literature, Latin, English composition, and SAT prep. Following this, I took a break from classroom teaching (as my husband and I decided to grow our family) and pursued individual tutoring opportunities in English composition and music instruction. I am now in my...

...been fortunate to teach at the middle, high school, and college level, and I truly enjoy helping students across all these age groups achieve their goals. I am currently a PhD candidate in Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I have served as the instructor for the writing-intensive sections of Intro to American Government course and as the T.A. for Survey Research Methods. Prior to coming to Madison, I earned a Masters degree in...

I'm a professional journalist and teach kids yoga on the side. I've taught SAT/ACT/AP test prep in the past with great results, and I'd love to help make writing, reading, history and grammar way more fun and accessible for you! ... I think learning should be an interactive experience. I don't teach by lecturing or droning on and on about a topic. I involve games, topics the student is interested in, and make our study sessions...

...get the student there! Keep in mind I always think education is a team effort, we all do our part to help students achieve their goals. In many cases some students may just need a bit of help to succeed in a class. In other cases, a student may really be struggling and need an exceptional amount of help. In either case, I will do my best to assess what help you need and identify...