595 Portland English Tutors

...I majored in German as an undergraduate, and I lived in Germany for more than three years, both in the North (in the city of Kiel) and in the South (in Munich/Muenchen). I returned from Germany to the United States to earn my masters degree in teaching English as a second/foreign language. Over all, I have taught ESL and German more than 10 years,... read more

...That's the essence of my educational philosophy: to help you think critically, expand your knowledge and express your ideas and experiences in clear and concise language. In short, transform your life. I have advanced degrees in English, which means I can show you how to research, broaden your vocabulary, think at the highest levels and write powerfully... read more

...I took hermeneutics and classes on many books of the Bible. I have taught Bible in a 5th and a 5th-6th combination class. I taught Bible in a 2nd grade class. I have taken many Bible courses through the years. An ADD/ADHD student's learning is affected in the same way as a runner's ability to run would be by carrying a fifty pound backpack. The... read more

...When it comes to standardized tests, I believe in teaching to the test because the research shows that is the best way to improve your score. In other words, I focus on the essential principles of math, logic, science and English that you need to score high on the specific test, no more, no less. While you need to know essential math for the SAT,... read more

Want to improve your English? I’ve been a well-rated educator for almost 10 years, and I am passionate about empowering learners and sharing my love of language. I’m patient, and enjoy connecting with (and learning from) my students. During my Master’s and part of a Ph.D. in Linguistics, I’ve also studied how people best learn languages, and I apply... read more