Award-Winning Spanish 2 Tutors serving Portland, OR

...graduate (Dec '23) majoring in Biological Sciences with a focus on Genetics, Genomics, and Development. My passion lies in healthcare, as I am currently preparing to attend medical school this upcoming fall. However, I have always had an interest in teaching. I started as a general chemistry TA, supporting students during problem solving sessions. Then, I helped teach our genetics lecture course, coordinating individual and group tutoring sessions that guided students in content application. This...

...about how things worked- from cars & planes to structures and computers. I therefore decided to pursue (and graduated with) a degree in Engineering at UCONN in Connecticut. I currently tutor middle school math, algebra, k-12 english, writing, and 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...

...major at Wheaton College (IL), and teaching is a love language of mine! Helping others understand the beautiful world we live in and grow into their potential have always been desires of mine. As a young adult, I delighted in leading music at my church's vacation Bible school. Since then, I have had the privileges of teaching Bible stories while on missions in Hartford and Central America, teacher aiding in a middle school music classroom,...

...traveling and teaching experiences. While studying a foreign language, I believe that being very active in the learning process is crucial to get the necessary skills to feel confident. Project-based learning and a communicative approach are found to be very effective ways to learn a foreign language and are two techniques that I use in my classes very frequently. The fact that I got a Master's Degree in French linguistics and literature and many training...

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...

...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 otherwise dry topics to make...

...I now wish to pay it forward and be a positive influence for the students that are frustrated in school. Based on my own experiences, I recognize how important it is to form a relationship with the student to where they are comfortable with seeking assistance and communicating their feelings and frustrations with me. Once a rapport is established, I'm able to identify the students' disconnects and convey the confusing concept or strategy in a...

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

...at the University of Connecticut (UConn) and I now work as a Lecturer for the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, School of Mathematics. I also 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 problems in...

...at Eversource Energy. I graduated from the grove school of engineering and I am currently pursuing grad school as well. While in college, I tutored college algebra,pre-calc, and calculus 1. I have also tutored my younger brother and nephew, so I have dealt with all ages. I am extremely passionate about math and science. However, my strong suits are definitely in mathematics. I enjoy tutoring as I always learn something new as well. Throughout my...

...College in Carlisle PA where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. After that, I immediately obtained my MBA in International Business from the University of New Haven. While completing my final trimester of graduate school, I began teaching part-time as an adjunct lecturer in Spanish at the University of New Haven and taught one or two courses a semester until May 2014. I believe every student is different and that their learning path...

Motivated and ready to get to action; I've had enough of resting on my laurels. I have a strong instinct towards helping others, and a consistently kind personality to boot. Hoping that this can be the first cornerstone in my career as a professional child educator.

...vital to professional growth. During my Master's program, I had the privilege of being mentored by a seasoned professor, whose guidance has been instrumental in my professional journey. I continue to apply this philosophy of mentorship and growth in my current role by providing insights and recommending process improvements. As a bilingual educator, I understand the importance of diversity and the need for inclusive interactions, values that resonate with your mission. My varied experiences in...

...in a third world country to develop teaching English, childcare, and medical projects; I want to help inspire students here at home to broaden their horizons. I believe that every willing student is capable of grasping the material. However, 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...

...Sacred Heart University and studying to become a Speech-language pathologist. During my time in high school and college I have worked as a peer tutor and with elementary students at my local church. I enjoy volunteering am involved in 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...

...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 and help people further.

...here to help! I'm currently a college junior pursuing an Electrical Engineering B.S. Degree and am on the way to (hopefully) obtaining my Math PhD! I'm most passionate when teaching students about Math and Spanish using a bunch of tricks up my sleeve that many teachers may not use. I know many (current) students struggle with these topics but I'm here to spice learning up a bit. Traveling across the East Coast recently has shown...

...Visual Arts with a BFA in Cartooning and Illustration. I dedicate at least an hour (usually many more) each day to writing and illustrating comics. In addition to the arts, I am passionate about languages. I have spent much of the past three years to teaching myself Spanish. I pursued my interest in Spanish and language learning by receiving my TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. This experience broadened...

...am so excited to be here! My name is Sabrina. As of six months ago I also go by Mom. I was born in Peru and live in Connecticut. I am a speech-language pathologist by trade, but also have experience as an English tutor for students in China. Thank you for the opportunity to tutor your child. As a mother I am well aware, more than ever, of the value of a child's time.... I believe...

...they may have never thought possible. I am an effective Spanish tutor mainly because I have studied and have possibly even stumbled over the same concepts that my students are studying, so I understand how to explain these ideas in easy to understand ways. I think that it's very important to understand that Spanish is not just a subject in school to be passed, but a living, breathing language, and as the second most spoken...