Award-Winning English Tutors in Tigard, OR

Hello! It's nice to meet you! My name is Averie Clifton and I'm so happy to have the opportunity to work with you! Teaching is something that I'm very passionate about, and I like to ensure that I teach in a way that makes the subject as interesting as possible

...to tutor are English, Math, and Social Studies. Studying U.S. and World History is a personal passion; delving into STEM topics, such as 3D printing, microbiology, and chemistry, is a self-educating goal. I believe education is inspiring the desire to engage in learning, then, providing lucid instruction so that the individual can pursue formal and...

I am a special education teacher in Portland, OR. I have traveled quite a bit and had the privilege of leading groups of students on international trips. I love to help students of all ages achieve their potential. Contact me to get started!

...language arts and German. I also tutor students who are preparing for the SAT. I earned my B.A. in Comparative Literature from Columbia University and an M.A. in German from UC Berkeley, where I taught college German and received training in foreign language pedagogy. I love to learn, I am drawn to travel, and the...

...proud of what your students accomplish. A good teacher is someone for whom the student wants to work hard. A teachers most important skill is seeing things through students eyes. The students should be able to see themselves making progress. That's the psychological part of teaching. As for technique, I model, and monitor student work,...

...goal-setting, communication skills (whether with teacher or peers), psychological reframing exercises or other advice tailored to keep students focused and feeling at their best, ready to tackle what comes their way! I am currently studying Chinese Medicine in Portland Oregon, at one of the best schools in the country, if not the world (we have...

...at Wheaton College. I am eager to help you grow in your knowledge and appreciation of French and German - my hope is that you will not only become proficient in your foreign language of choice, but that you will come to love it as well. To this end, my lessons engage all of your...

...education, often with an intent to go to a Western university. Teaching and tutoring for the past 4 years in China have greatly expanded my worldview of what is important. Students who felt like pawns in their parents' plans became interested in succeeding and started forming their own goals. Students who had always felt like...

I am an economics major at MHCC, and will be attending Portland State University in the Fall. My main goal is inspiring students to think critically of their education. Learning is the journey, and having the right mindset is the map.

...simulations, and physician demonstrations. My favorite subject to teach is literature, with physics and mathematics close seconds. My teaching philosophy can be summed up as follows: Learning should be fun. People learn at different rates and in different ways. Teaching and learning should be flexible and made to fit the student. It's good to take...

...than 20 years. Online education is my favorite mode of teaching and learning because it allows such accessibility and opportunity to students. If you are interested in being tutored online, I am your go-to person. I am supportive of students' learning; I make my lessons interesting and have bearing on what students know about their...

Current Masters student studying Education and working towards licensure! I am applying for primary education because I feel I have the potential to inspire and encourage children of all abilities to reach their full potential, as well as inspire life long learners.

...I enjoy a range of outdoor activities from white water rafting, ultra marathon running and alpine skiing. I taught ESL for 2 years in South Korea from kindergarten to 6th grade. I have tutored many business professionals in phonics. I currently work in the semiconductor industry and have a strong career in Finance. I have...

...the place where I live. Poetry deepens my connection to the earth, and my commitment to help create a just, peaceful and sustainable world. I work with other volunteers on environmental issues such as climate change, the cleanup of the Hanford Nuclear Reservation and the Portland Harbor superfund cleanup. I graduated from the PSU Leadership...

...pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Neuroscience and a have received a minor in Chemistry. While in school, I enjoy spending my spare time playing/officiating intramural sports, doing psychology research, and juggling! I also enjoy traveling. I have been abroad twice in college career--to Florence, Italy and Prague, Czech Republic. With regard to my background...

...imagine. My tutoring style is to think of us as a team using your natural talents and learning styles to get through any challenges the material presents. English is my main tutoring subject. I enjoy it because literature and language can be confusing, but with the right guide, they can be fun! My education begins...

...OR. I鈥檝e spent the bulk of the last decade studying Philosophy, English, Cybertheory, and Professional Writing at Portland State University. I favor science-fiction (particularly military and cyberpunk) but generally enjoy any story that is interesting and well told. I also enjoy writing and editing for the screen鈥� it is not the medium that intrigues me,...

...Therefore, I wasn't challenged academically as much as I was with the undergraduate students at the aforementioned universities, but I was challenged in making this Latin approachable and pragmatic for the future academic careers of my students. I considered how important Latin is for building any student's resume. There are studies done that show how...

...to understand the "rules," such as grammar, the goal is to discover how you can learn to use both the rules and your knowledge and creativity for your own purposes. In literature, my tutoring begins with an emphasis on comprehending the text, identifying patterns and themes, and finally coming to an analysis or interpretation that...

...few years. I want to help you succeed in all aspects of math, reading, writing, and comprehension, whether that be in English or Spanish. I recently graduated with 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....