Melanie: Tigard TACHS course instructor
...rural hiking, movies that move my emotions, live theater with epic music, sitting by the fireplace or around a campfire, the sound of water, and viewing vast landscapes while noticing the details of nature. I am also an Oregon tour guide, homestay family for international visitors, a recruiter for more host families, and am still...
Education & Certification
- Portland Community College - Associate in Science, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SHSAT
- ACCUPLACER
- HSPT
- +73 subjects
Renee: Tigard TACHS course instructor
...grades. I have taught academic and study skills, learning strategies classes and High School Literature and Composition classes. I am looking forward to helping your child improve their skills in reading comprehension and fluency as well as writing across content areas. I believe that children learn best when provided with real world, hands-on experiences that...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor of Education, Special Education
- George Fox University - Masters in Education, Educational Administration
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- GED
- College Geography
- Spelling Bee
- +75 subjects
Michael: Tigard TACHS course instructor
...public-school career I taught art, technology, reading and writing. Similarly, as a professor my efforts and doctorate focused on the learner in online environments much like Varsity Tutors. Recently, I returned from a year of teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in Thailand to both adults and children; it was an incredible experience learning...
Education & Certification
- Western Washington University - Bachelor of Science, Design and Visual Communications
- University of Phoenix-Online Campus - Doctor of Education, Instructional Technology
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- GED
- PSAT
- HSPT
- +98 subjects
Emily: Tigard TACHS course instructor
...schools, and large, suburban ones. I've taught classes in Language Arts, Drama/Theater, Leadership, and lead workshops where students completed their Essential Skills graduation requirements. My expertise is working with students grades 6-12 and adult learners. I love to help students explore their interests and hone their writing skills in English, but I am also here...
Education & Certification
- Portland State University Double Major in French and English - Bachelor in Arts, English
- University of Portland - Master of Arts Teaching, High School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- SSAT
- PSAT
- +54 subjects
Maddie: Tigard TACHS course instructor
...needs that come with learning a new language. If you're looking for someone who can relate to your struggles, and teaches in a more relaxed conversational manner, lets schedule a chat! I got my degree in World languages & Literatures from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR where I had the opportunity to travel...
Education & Certification
- Lewis & Clark College - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- UK A Level
- HSPT
- ACT
- +52 subjects
Kami: Tigard TACHS course instructor
...my Bachelors degree in International Studies and a minor in Spanish in April and will begin a Masters program in the Fall in International Policy and Development. I love politics, languages, and English. In my spare time I love music and art. I have been painting and singing since I was a girl. I also...
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Idaho - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- PSAT
- ACCUPLACER
- CLEP
- +84 subjects
Amy: Tigard TACHS course instructor
...weekly class to local high school students interested in learning about neuroscience. Since college, I have continued tutoring students on a weekly basis in a wide variety of subjects. I graduated from Middlebury College in 2012 with High Honors in Neuroscience, and now plan to attend medical school. I am a diligent worker and consistently...
Education & Certification
- Middlebury College - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SSAT
- ISEE
- SAT
- +60 subjects
Anne: Tigard TACHS course instructor
...now speak fluently), took subjects in the humanities and the sciences, became a Pilates instructor, and also played drums and wrote music professionally! As a result, I can truly get in the mindset of a student who is learning something - NO question is out-of-bounds or silly - it all comes from a place where...
Education & Certification
- Bard College - Bachelors, Russian Studies
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Physical Therapy
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- PSAT
- SHSAT
- +70 subjects
Ed: Tigard TACHS course instructor
...music was sold in both the U.S. and Japan and I even have a track that was published with my group Soul Majestic by the American Bible Society! Since retiring from the music industry, I've also owned a game store and taught fitness and self defense. I have received a commendation from New York State...
Education & Certification
- University at Buffalo - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SHSAT
- SSAT
- GED
- +105 subjects
Robert: Tigard TACHS course instructor
...professionally for over two years, at a private company and with my own clients. My students have shown great improvements in a variety of subjects, from SAT, SHSAT and Regents prep to Calculus, Physics, and Geometry. I specialize in mathematics, however, my writing and reading comprehension skills are of an equally high level. Having achieved...
Education & Certification
- Stevens Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Engineering
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- PSAT
- SAT
- SHSAT
- +29 subjects
Zach: Tigard TACHS course instructor
...my way through college at Wesleyan University, where I graduated with Honors. Now with five years of experience, I am prepared to teach on a wide range of subjects in a variety of styles. When not tutoring, I am a playwright and lyricist, working on my second musical; a drummer playing shows throughout the city;...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- ISEE
- ACT
- +62 subjects
Ocean: Tigard TACHS course instructor
...and foremost. Following that, I will host their first tutoring session and give them an idea of what my ways of teaching are like. If they are satisfied, I would continue with my material. If there are some issues with the method or misunderstandings on the topics, I would be happy to see what changes...
Education & Certification
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- Conversational Mandarin
- Algebra 2
- +18 subjects
Liz: Tigard TACHS course instructor
...London. I studied Shakespeare and the classics and appeared in several productions while in London, all of which have contributed to my love of words. My passion for the arts extends to working with children and young adults. I have been a choreographer for middle school musicals for several years. I love working with kids,...
Education & Certification
- University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- HSPT
- ACT
- PSAT
- +40 subjects
Caroline: Tigard TACHS course instructor
...math and did not see the value in learning it. However, I had a math teacher in sixth grade who pushed and encouraged me and made me love it. I then went on to take advanced math classes throughout middle and high school and then attend a technical university with a heavy math emphasis. I...
Education & Certification
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelors, Global Economics and Modern Language (Spanish)
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- PSAT
- SHSAT
- SAT
- +42 subjects
Jacob: Tigard TACHS course instructor
...the American Museum of Natural History. I have had experience teaching as a peer mentor for college students in Introductory Biology, as a camp counselor at the Central Park Zoo, and as a tap dance instructor. My academic strengths are science, social sciences, music, and SAT preparation. I loved my time in primary and secondary...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Music and Biology
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SSAT
- PSAT
- REGENTS
- +68 subjects
Karan: Tigard TACHS course instructor
...University, and a recent graduate from Stuyvesant High School (a specialized high school in downtown Manhattan). I have much experience tutoring kids from ages 6 to 18 through the company Allen Mentoring in subjects such as physics, math, english, and history. I have scored a 34 on my ACT exam (out of 36). If you...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Applied Economics and Management
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- Advanced Placement
- ACT
- +60 subjects
Chloe: Tigard TACHS course instructor
...during the course of our sessions. Many of their improvements were 50 points over the improvements of other tutored students in the region. During my time at Williams College, I studied Arabic, International Relations, and Film. I also traveled to Europe and the Middle East as part of my studies. In addition, I am a...
Education & Certification
- Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, Arabic Studies, Religion
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SSAT
- ISEE
- PSAT
- +44 subjects
Emma: Tigard TACHS course instructor
I began tutoring six years ago, and have been working with a variety of age groups and subjects ever since. I have tutored in elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and colleges. In college, I majored in Philosophy and minored in Physics and English. I'm excited to work with students and help them learn in...
Education & Certification
- Kenyon College - Bachelors, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- ISEE
- SHSAT
- +50 subjects
Rena: Tigard TACHS course instructor
...but I also prepared them for upcoming tests and gave them study skills that would carry them through the entirety of their academic career. I view tutoring as a way to enhance the student's learning experience so that what they take away from school is not just memorized facts but knowledge and education in their...
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Urban Planning and Design
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- ISEE
- SHSAT
- +30 subjects
Sheena: Tigard TACHS course instructor
...keep my students consistently engaged with questions. I know how to rephrase questions and bring them back in ways that each student is interested in to see maximum results. Most importantly, I find ways to make the material interesting and easily relatable to my students. A personal investment in material is a great way to...
Education & Certification
- Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College - Bachelors, Economics, Chinese
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SHSAT
- ISEE
- SAT Subject Tests
- +48 subjects