Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Vancouver, WA

...to be successful. I do not believe that anybody is "bad at math", some people simply learn in different ways or have not been given the chance to fully engage the subject to understand completely. I believe in teaching holistically, teaching understanding; I believe it is most important to understand the material on your own. Someone can tell you how to answer a problem, but the student will only progress when they can reach the...

To me teaching is all about getting the light bulb to go on. People have different learning styles; the tutor's job is to determine the most effective learning style for each student.

Hi! My name is Mason and I am currently a medical student at OHSU. I have been tutoring for 10 years, and worked throughout college as a math tutor. I've been living in Portland for two years, and am a Oregon native, growing up in Bend. When I am not in school I enjoy spending time outside hiking and running.

I have been teaching and tutoring math for the last ten years. I enjoy looking at a problem and seeing if there are different ways to solve it, which makes the process a little more interesting than working on it with just one method. One thing I have found to be helpful is to think of possible errors one might make while working on a problem, which allows the concepts to sink in even more.

...completed my Associate of Arts Transfer Degree at Mt. Hood Community College. I am attending Portland State University as an English major with a minor in Creative Writing. I am passionate about writing, and I enjoy writing about and helping others write about a variety of topics. In my spare time, I am finishing up the third book in the above mentioned series, and I am beginning work on a speculative fiction novel. I also...

...includes a Bachelor of Religious Education degree from Prairie Bible College in Three Hills, Alberta, Canada and coursework at the Summer Institute of Linguistics at Trinity Western University in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. I tutor in English, Language Arts, History, Drama, Reading, Creative Writing, Study Skills and Organization, among others. I especially love tutoring writing and literature because my students and I get exposed to new ideas and ways of thinking that open our minds...

...student throughout the session. I believe that education is the backbone to a healthy life, community, and makes for a better world. In my spare time, I love to travel and write music. I play basketball every Sunday night and I love hiking and the outdoors. I love to make people laugh and I love it when people can make me laugh. I always try to make things as personal as possible. Most of all,...

...I have been a tutor (in home and online). In fact, substitute teaching is a lot like being a tutor. Beyond subject matter content, teaching is always about the self-esteem of the student. Learning is a lifelong process. Each teaching situation is an opportunity to influence positively how a student sees him or herself as a learner. Learning takes place over the course of a school year, semester, quarter, week, or in a five minute...

...gift I have in relating to children. As a teacher, I have always enjoyed my time with my whole class and the one on one times with individuals. I like to use my sense of humor when teaching along with my creativity and problem solving abilities. Outside of tutoring I enjoy arts and crafts, flower gardening, traveling, watching movies that make me laugh out loud and spending time at the beach or in nature somewhere.

As a tutor and college graduate, I am dedicated to the advancement of the scholastic skills and personal empowerment of my students and clients. Clear, honest, open communication are integral to the tutoring/client relationship. Accuracy, preparedness and professionalism are paramount to my tutoring approach. As your tutor, I vow to apply these attributes to every tutoring session. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have before, during, or after tutoring sessions.... My teaching approach,...

My name is Tara and I am a rising junior at Vanderbilt University where I'm double majoring in Engineering Science and Economics and double minoring in Scientific Computing and Business. I have plenty of experience in the college application process as well as in internship recruiting. I have interned at Nike and Facebook.

...always on the lookout for issues that don't have to do with the specific subject matter, such as test anxiety, a lack of organization, of a belief that the subject matter will not be useful later in life. When it comes to the actual material, I believe that there is almost always more than one way to approach a problem and that students should figure out what works best for them. I've studied learning and...

...day. One of my bucket list items now is to someday watch the second half as well... 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...

...where I obtained my degree in Sociology. While pursuing my degree, I worked as a tutor for student athletes. I have continued to train and educate others in various positions across employment fields. I firmly believe in adapting my teaching style to the needs of the individual student. I tutor a range of subjects, mainly focusing in the writing and reading areas. In my spare time, I enjoy reading (fiction and nonfiction), yoga, going on...

...and perspectives through writing. I graduated from Portland State University with a degree in both English and French, and later obtained my Master's of Arts in Teaching from the University of Portland. Since becoming a teacher, I've worked in small, rural 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...

...is critical to the learning process. I have a BA in Business Administration, a M.Ed. in Special Education, and an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership. Additionally, I have an endorsement in ESOL. I serve as a University Site Supervisor, mentoring Student Teachers in their Student Teaching Practicums. I have taught k-12, as well as Student Teachers. I can successfully assist students in basic concepts of math, k-8; the writing process, k-12 and university students. I also...

...earned a double major (English and Theatre) from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Throughout these varying programs, I have sought opportunities to tutor students. From one-on-one mentoring of middle school sltudents, to small classroom work at the Refugee and Immigration Center, I have experience working with students of varying backgrounds and goals. Additionally, I have earned certification in English and Theatre subjects for grades 7-12. Currently, I teach middle and high school drama...

...History at Portlabd State University. As part of my degree I wrote a thesis on the effects of Welsh bardic culture on warrior culture during the Norman conquest of Wales. During my time as a graduate student, I worked for the university's academic journal, The Pacific Historical Review as an editorial fellow. I have presented papers at the International Medieval Congress and the Phi Alpha Theta yearly conference. My passion is history, and I enjoy...

...Meghana, and I'm a recent graduate of Yale University, where I majored in English Literature with a concentration in creative writing. I have worked with undergraduates on journalistic projects, taught creative writing workshops for middle and high school students, and tutored elementary school students in reading and listening comprehension. Awards: -Scholastic Art and Writing National Medalist (writing portfolio, poetry). -Yale Journalism Scholar. -Columbia College Chicago Young Authors' Competition Fiction Finalist. -Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest Honorable...

I decided to start tutoring because I genuinely enjoy helping people with their reading and writing, and sharing my experiences and knowledge with others. I hope you'll give me the opportunity, and I look forward to working with you!