Award-Winning Spanish Tutors in Portland, OR

Hi, my name is Jorge. I graduated in 2018 from Sacred Heart University, where I studied politics and writing. I am applying to law school now to begin next fall. My long term goal is to be appointed to serve on the federal judiciary. I also enjoy hiking, listening to podcasts and fantasy football.

...Also, I have experience working as an online ESL on Cambly and Spanish on Outschool, and as a Medical Assistant. I have obtained an Associates degree in General Studies, a Certificate in Medical Assisting, Spanish interpreting and a TEFL certificate. And lastly, I Love working with children and pursuing a career where I know I am making a difference. I love that this empowers other hispanics like myself as well as other disadvantage groups who...

I'm a recent college graduate from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. I majored in Linguistics with concentrations in Portuguese, Spanish, and Russian and graduated with a B.A. in the Arts. I love foreign language studies, translation/interpreting, and teaching about the languages that I know as well. ... I believe in teaching a "growth" mindset in regards to one's own personal knowledge and how much one can truly learn. I have always viewed the human brain as...

...the outstanding teacher should be a skilled leader who can make all students feel welcomed and valued in the classroom to motivate students to strive for their best. The ability to promote equity and reflect in teaching practices further improves one's teaching ability. An outstanding teacher will collaborate with colleagues to refine teaching practices and share ideas and continue to find ways to growth professionally. The first step in addressing a wide range of skills...

...it is crucial that the teacher finds an effective way to communicate the material to the student in a teaching method which is catered towards the student's learn abilities. Languages were an area in school in which I always had difficulty, but I was able to achieve bilingualism. Being that I struggled with this content area when I was in school, I can often sympathize with students, and help them to develop a strong understanding....

...essay editing. Even as an engineer, my favorite subject to tutor is writing because I get to help people communicate and find their voice. Understanding how to relay a message to a targeted audience is a an amazing skill to have in any job or industry. I have a passion for teaching students to be their own goal-setters and problem-solvers, that have a drive to tackle anything that life throws their way. We can achieve...

...graduated from the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, receiving a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. I'm also certified as an Engineer-in-training, and I'm working towards making the jump to Professional Engineer. My areas of specialty in tutoring are Math and Science topics, with an emphasis on Engineering (I'm told I'm one of those weird people that actually like to do math in their everyday life). My way of tutoring is finding the humorous angle on...

...Special Olympics, Crusade for a Cure, and the Make a Wish Foundation. While I tutor multiple subjects I am most passionate about areas related to reading, writing, and science. I believe that it is important for students to enjoy learning in order to be successful. In my sessions I try to engage students by incorporating fun games and activities into the educational experience. Since I am a current student myself I understand the challenges that...

I love learning about my students' hobbies and interests, and strive to connect these with the material I tutor them on.

...Applied Mathematics as a Ph.D. student at the University of Connecticut (UConn), I work as both a Research and Teacher's Assistant for UConn's Mathematics Department. I obtained both my Bachelor's and Master's of Arts degree from Rhode Island College (RIC) and have worked as a Math Tutor and Teacher's Assistant throughout my time at RIC. Intellectually, I believe knowledge is fluid and requires practice to perfect. I enjoy showing my peers/students different ways of examining...

...languages, cultures, and education brought me to Colombia, where I taught English and Social Studies. I have worked with diverse student populations, including low-income and students with learning disabilities. Alongside teaching, I have privately tutored in Algebra II, ESL, and SAT prep. After my love of languages comes my love of math. My mom is a high school math teacher and raised me to be a math nerd just like her. I try to overcome...

...degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology, which has allowed me to incorporate a diverse skill set into my teaching practice. Throughout my career, I have gained valuable experience in training development, and during my internship in a secondary academic setting, I assisted with professor evaluations and helped improve assessment syllabi to better align with institutional teaching methodologies. My ability to analyze and adapt academic content ensures that students receive instruction that meets their needs effectively. I...

...university I worked in the center for academic excellence tutoring peers in group and private settings, and found the fulfillment I got to be just like teaching my little brother bass guitar when we were kids, or working in my guitar teacher's shop in high school. I graduated from Hofstra in 2022 with B.A.'s in Criminology and Spanish, and minors in Linguistics and Creative Writing, and was nominated for group tutor of the year award...

...cultural aspects and traditions of Spanish Speaking countries. I love to explore different regions of the United States and travel abroad. I lived in Puerto Rico for ten years and continue to visit family and friends in the island. As a college student I traveled to Bogota, Colombia in an exchanged program. I participated in classes at the Los Andes University and explored the city and outskirts of the region. In the past years I...

...students grades 1-4). I've worked in environments ranging from a charter school in the South Bronx to a prep school in Connecticut. In mathematics in particular 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!...

I'm an engineering student with a rich background in public speaking and natural sciences willing to help anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of any subject. I understand that a conventional or traditional approach is not always the best means for learning.

...Effective Altruism and serving as a Visiting Researcher in food policy at the University of Cambridge. After graduating, I spent time as a researcher in political science and history and mentored students working towards attending top schools in the US and UK, providing one-on-one help with applications and developing seminars on topics like Sociology and English. Most recently, I have started a non-profit organization in Ecuador focused on educating families about healthy cooking and providing...

...world. I am passionate about foreign languages, different cultures, travelling and good food. I have an extensive experience teaching in different contexts, levels and countries. I've taught in Spain, in France and in the USA. I am a firm believer that education is the best way to change the world and it's a thought that I try to implement in my teaching. In my classes I try to include part of my very own personal...

...different places, learning new languages, and understanding the education methods that are taught in each country. I have tutored children through the program JumpStart; a nonprofit organization that provides high-quality early learning programs for disadvantaged children across the US. Consecutively, I tutored Spanish to college students who were studying a foreign language as a requirement or students who were majoring in it. Even though language is the main subject I focused on, I am passionate...

...am a recent graduate from the University of Georgia with a major in Chemistry and a minor in Spanish. During my junior year, I spent the fall through summer semesters helping instruct general chemistry classes and organic chemistry labs. Overall, I personally enjoy teaching and tutoring others not only because it better helps people understand some of the more difficult concepts of the material but because it also allows me to fully cement my knowledge...