Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

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...

Hey everybody! My name is Anna Miller. I recently graduated with an MPH in Epidemiology. I have been tutoring math, biology, and test prep for over five years, and I hope I can help with any math questions you may have.

...proficiency. As a starting point, I acknowledge student learning style diversity and implement an eclectic teaching style. I enjoy using socio-cultural practices along with meta-cognitive strategies adapted to a wide variety of students in a learner-centered English classroom. The goal of my teaching is to develop students beyond their preferred mode of learning within a social-constructivist context. Through interactive collaborative exercises in analysis, reflection, and problem resolution of social, scientific, humanities, or engineering issues, I...

...an undergrad at Lewis and Clark College and am looking to serve others so that they can have access to the same opportunities I do. Since middle school I've pushed myself towards academic excellence, joining the National Honor Society in high school and receiving a Letter of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Program. I finished high school as an AP Scholar with Distinction, an award given by CollegeBoard. I believe that education is at...

...goal, is to enhance the ability of every student that I tutor to succeed and excel in school. The most important job I have, is to patiently aid the student in developing an understanding of the content areas that I tutor, so that I can allow each student the opportunity to learn and transfer that knowledge to other areas of their scholastic life. I embrace diversity and warmly welcome all walks, faiths, personalities, abilities and...

Hello! I am a Social Studies, Language Arts and AVID teacher. I really enjoy traveling, food, running, volleyball and hiking. I am a visual learner, I like to be able to see things and I also really like graphic organizers to help keep track of information but I understand that everyone learns differently and I have a lot of strategies for different types of learners!... In a first session, I like to get right into what...

...a graduate of the University of Oregon studying Product Design with a minor in Entrepreneurship. At the University, I am a co-founder and leader of the Oregon Entrepreneurship Group where I help connect students with other peers, mentors and potential employers, as well as lead business pitching workshops. I am passionate about design, engineering and art and would love to help students with creative projects. I am also very interested in US History, US Government,...

...Middle School Math, Middle School Language Arts, and Robotics. I was voted our districts top tutor, having helped with credit recovery and putting an emphasis on helping students graduate. My teaching style is interactive and engaging. I believe that tutoring is a great way to get movement to happen in a class in which you are feeling stuck. It can be a good way to build skills also. I look forward to getting to know...

...and delivered more than 2,700 lessons, helping learners build their language skills and confidence. I also work as a substitute teacher in my metro area, giving me the opportunity to work with a diverse range of students and subjects. I take pride in making challenging topics approachable and fostering a genuine love of learning. I hold dual B.A. degrees in Applied Linguistics and Arts & Letters, with a minor in Philosophy, from Portland State University....

...they are intrinsically motivated and feel that they are in the driver's seat of their learning process. As such, my job as a tutor is to support, ask questions, and be a sounding board for learners to coach them through their own process of discovery and integration. My high school and college education gave me a broad, interdisciplinary background, which makes me feel comfortable moving between quantitative and qualitative subjects and a great tutor for...

...excited to offer my background in a varied educational experience to students! I am barred in three states and a practicing attorney. I have a B.A. in English with Honors from the University of Texas and a J.D. from Lewis & Clark Law School. I loved school and continue to broaden my interests through classes and new experiences even with my professional position. I benefited from tutoring in various subjects including test prep, that was...

...since high school and through college- same goes for my studying of World Religions. I've always had a knack for essay editing (I've taken quite a few classes just on how to edit properly) and writing and I am well versed in MLA, APA, and Chicago style formats. I hope to be able to impart my knowledge, tips, and tricks with others through this platform. Learning can be interesting when you find the right way...

...tutoring session to the needs of the individual studentbe those needs related to the material itself, to gaps in the student's knowledge base, or to their individual learning styleresults in exciting, tangible gains. My tutoring philosophy emphasizes building students' self-confidence by breaking assignments down into manageable parts, providing as much guidance as necessary, and allowing students to take the lead as much as possible. I consider modeling repeatable strategies and developing sound work habits to...

...Newberg; my favorite classes to sub in tend to be high school and middle school Social Studies and English Language Arts, which is why I'm currently working towards earning my official teaching endorsement in those areas. I've also occasionally taught (or attempted to, if necessary ^_^) Spanish, Health, Yearbook, Oregon Ecology, Horticulture, sixth grade math, Band, and Choir-- which, because I can't sing, conduct, or read vocal music to save my life, once involved watching...

I'm a recent graduate from Santa Clara University with a deep knowledge in philosophy and religious studies, and a passion for writing and math. I spend my free time outside with my Whippet, Tango, and writing on whatever pops into my head. Come learn with me!

...an undergraduate biology student, and preparing for medical school at the University of Oregon. Prior to transferring to the University of Oregon I attended South Texas College, where I attained my associates in biology and two years of work experience as a tutor. As a tutor, I have experience in math, science, and the humanities for college level courses and below. Personally, I prefer to take a more holistic approach to tutoring, often including aiding...

...a former teacher's assistant taking some time off to raise my baby daughter. In 2011, I graduated with a BA in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing. Since then have been working with kids in various capacities. I've been a nanny and summer camp counselor at the Oregon Zoo. For the past two and a half years, I've worked as a teacher's assistant for Molalla River Academy for their 1st/2nd classroom. During my time...

...Science and Engineering - General test preparation, especially ACT, PSAT and SAT - Developing good study habits Of these, philosophy is my favorite subject by far. I work best with teens and older, have been doing so since about 1990, and am presently an adjunct faculty member at Chemeketa Community College. I prefer to meet in person with people who are in or near McMinnville, OR, especially if we are working from your textbooks. For...

...past ten years. I have taught computer workshops in South Africa, creative writing to students navigating ADHD, and have taught middle school language arts and social studies the past three years. I studied English Writing in Los Angeles before earning my Master of Arts in Teaching from Lewis & Clark College. Here are some things I have come to believe while working with students over the years: Your words are important. Your experiences matter. You...

...means, by refining your literary skills, you literally expand your mind. That is why I love teaching Reading, Writing, and Literature. I refuse to spoon feed my students information. Instead, I will guide them through their assignments and nudge them in the right direction so they can discover the solution for themselves. Also, I will always show students how to practically apply what we learn to the real world and to their interests and hobbies....