Award-Winning HSPT Tutors serving Beaverton, OR

...I'm Jon. I've worked in education for several years, teaching all levels of materials--K-12+ to people of all abilities. I have had lengthy experience tutoring math, writing, psychology and literature. I've also helped prep for standardized tests including ACT, SAT, PSAT, SOL, Praxis, GED and general GRE. I went to college on a academic scholarship focusing primarily on psychology and medicine. I have a zeal for helping others understand tough subject matter specific to their...

...learner myself, I understand the challenges and 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 around the world learning new languages, researching, and teaching students. I'm passionate about...

...films and published fiction and poetry, and traveled to over thirty countries on five continents, so I have a lot of life experience that I bring with me to tutoring. My exposure to the SAT began when I got the highest SAT score in my school district when I was a junior (without tutoring, even!). I started tutoring the Verbal side of the SAT in Los Angeles in 1999. Then I branched out into the...

...I've been a private tutor for over two years, focusing in writing, English, communication, humanities, study skills, organization and academic/career planning. I love finding creative ways for students to learn and apply their skills to things that interest them. I am also two years into my Master's program at University of Oregon, where I'm studying Strategic Communication with a focus in marketing, branding, research and communications planning. I graduated from UO with my B.A. in...

...have been a high school math teacher for the past four years and math tutor for the past nine years. I love helping students understand and grasp new concepts. I help students relate math to the real world so it make sense to them! I love when students ask questions because I want to make sure they are understanding the content. I am here to help them and I do whatever I can for them...

I have experience been mentoring and coaching new nurses and student nurses. I am currently a graduate student working on my Masters in Nursing Education. My goal is to assist the new generation of nurses to be the very best they can be.

...Arts. I am now working towards adding an English as a Second Language endorsement. In each of the aforementioned countries, I have tutored students between the ages of nine years old to 47 years old. My daughter who is almost three, is my newest student. I am most knowledgable in tutoring English Language Arts and prefer elementary to high school grades and subjects. From my experiences, I know that hands-on learning that is relevant to...

...about 90% of the school calendar year and 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,...

...which help fine-tune my tutoring skills; I work with a diverse population of students, on a wide variety of writing-based projects. My favorite subject to tutor would be anything related to reading or writing, as these are the subjects I have the most experience with. I am a strong believer of the fact that anyone who writes anything is a good writer, and that with patience and guidance, they will absolutely reach their full potential....

...of fiction. Right now I am especially interested in science fiction and fantasy novels. If Im not reading, Im most likely to be found doing something craftypainting, sculpting, crocheting, cross-stitching, etc.hanging out with my dog at the dog park, spending time with my friends and family, or writing fiction of my own. I believe in tutoring and treating each student with dignity, integrity, and respect. I aim to tutor in ways that honor and enhance...

...serve the student going forward as an independent thinker and worker. I love to teach, I love to learn and I know my enthusiasm for both comes across when working with a classroom of three hundred students or one on one. I'm a writer and filmmaker by trade. I've been teaching and writing for over twenty years, have a variety of academic and non-academic interests including films, books, sports, music, travel, languages, art, theatre and...

...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 learners. I love to help students explore their interests and hone their writing skills in English, but I am also here to help learners of French as well. I studied abroad in Poitiers, France, which was one of the most...

I am an excellent tutor with a wide range of expertise. I am persistent, patient and inquisitive. I have been a teacher for more than fifteen years and I am sure if we work together, we can find a way to improve your academic performance.

...right direction and teach them the skills needed, but ultimately, I am there to help them build their academic confidence and discover that their own potential is limitless. Outside of tutoring, I consider myself a very well rounded person. I enjoy playing volleyball, working out, and watching sports just as much as I enjoy reading a book, gardening and watching movies. I love to travel and have been to Africa, Europe, and Puerto Rico. I...

...others with their learning journey and witnessing their progress as they grasp new concepts. As a tutor, I strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment that facilitates learning. I tailor my lessons to meet the unique needs of each student, simplifying complex topics by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable parts. I also provide relevant examples to help clarify the concepts. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, playing ping pong, and studying...

...settings and working with students individually on homework problems or test preparation. For the past few years, I have also tutored students independently, primarily focusing on Algebra/Algebra 2, Physics, and Chemistry. Students have often said that I am a very clear, patient, and thorough tutor. I believe it's important to let students do as much of the work independently as possible so that they stay involved in the learning process, and I also find it...

...and I love to help people understand concepts that they previously struggled with. I tutor in a variety of subjects but I am most passionate about Algebra, the SAT Grammar section, and the SAT Math Section. I believe that curating a unique approach for each individual is important in their advancement. Everybody is different and therefore their way of learning will be different too! This has helped many of my students raise their grades and...

...books, and the cookie-cutter classrooms, must remain generic so that they can work, at least on some level, for all of the students who might read the book or take the class. With 1-on-1 tutoring, we will be able to create personalized strategies for preparing for, and eventually taking, the exam in which you are interested that are able to maximize your personal and unique set of knowledge and abilities. I look forward to helping...

...focus is on university level social science, ACT/SAT prep, AP test prep, and essay workshopping. My tutoring sessions are focused on the student's ideas, and my role is to help them convey their ideas in the most effective way possible. I have experience tutoring writing for many different subjects, and my lessons are tailored to each student's specific needs. My students have all reported receiving better feedback from their professors after our sessions.

...lens for seeing the world; alternatively, writing is a lens through which the world may see the author. I first fell in love with these subjects for those reasons. I also enjoy tutoring social studies and basic math through middle school as well. On my own time, I explore a wide range of hobbies: hiking & backpacking, cooking, writing, reading, and bicycling to name a few. More than anything, I think it essential to stay...