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I hold a PhD in Psychology, with research and peer-reviewed publications focused on study skills and academic motivation. That academic foundation directly informs how I coach — I bring evidence-based strategies to every session, grounded in how learning and motivation actually work rather than generic tips....
I hold a PhD in Psychology, with research and peer-reviewed publications focused on study skills and academic motivation. That academic foundation directly informs how I coach — I bring evidence-based strategies to every session, grounded in how learning and motivation actually work rather than generic tips....
My tutor has been amazing to work with. She is professional, knowledgeable, and does a great job adjusting her tutoring style to fit my learning needs. She takes the time to explain things in ways that make sense to me and is alwa... - Hannah, 14 lessons with Aleza

Portland, OR
Hi, my name is Mike! During the school year I work for a nonprofit that supports students with learning, attention, and behavior challenges, so I do this part time during the school year and full time in the summer. During the school year, I mostly focus on reading mentoring with the assistive technology my work...
Hi, my name is Mike! During the school year I work for a nonprofit that supports students with learning, attention, and behavior challenges, so I do this part time during the school year and full time in the summer. During the school year, I mostly focus on reading mentoring with the assistive technology my work...

Near Portland, OR
I can help you prioritize, eliminate distractions, organize your planner and provision properly. Using models like SQ3R, I help students view their coursework with new eyes. These proven methods help my students gain confidence and succeed in their coursework.
I can help you prioritize, eliminate distractions, organize your planner and provision properly. Using models like SQ3R, I help students view their coursework with new eyes. These proven methods help my students gain confidence and succeed in their coursework.
Heather has been an excellent tutor for my high school freshman who is taking Spanish II. She’s very knowledgeable, well prepared, and does a great job meeting students where they are in the material. They’ve worked through topics... - Jeff, 17 lessons with Heather

Portland, OR
As subjects become more complex, it is imperative that students know how to study. This involves more than simply opening a book and reading. When I teach study skills, I first determine *how* a student learns. Some students do well with visual cues while others best retain information in other ways (auditory,...
As subjects become more complex, it is imperative that students know how to study. This involves more than simply opening a book and reading. When I teach study skills, I first determine *how* a student learns. Some students do well with visual cues while others best retain information in other ways (auditory,...
Malea worked with our 12/13yr old son who had serious reading issues including problems with phonics. We had tried everything before finding her and what a difference her tutoring has made! Our son was challenged sounding out word... - Laura, 47 lessons with Malea

Portland, OR
I've now been in the field for 20 years, tutor 15 APs, as well as college essays and the SAT/ACT. My students have gotten into nearly every selective university and usually report 4s and 5s on the exams and increases of roughly 100 points per section (or 3 points if we're talking ACT). At boutique tutoring companies and...
I've now been in the field for 20 years, tutor 15 APs, as well as college essays and the SAT/ACT. My students have gotten into nearly every selective university and usually report 4s and 5s on the exams and increases of roughly 100 points per section (or 3 points if we're talking ACT). At boutique tutoring companies and...

Portland, OR
I am highly qualified to teach study skills. As a graduate student, I have had many years to develop my own personal study skills, and I believe that I can teach others from my own experience. I graduated from undergraduate with a 3.9 GPA, which required the top level of study skills. I also have...
I am highly qualified to teach study skills. As a graduate student, I have had many years to develop my own personal study skills, and I believe that I can teach others from my own experience. I graduated from undergraduate with a 3.9 GPA, which required the top level of study skills. I also have...
Kayla is an excellent tutor - extremely knowledgeable and very skillful in making difficult concepts easy to understand. Kayla has tutored my children in Physics, Chemistry, Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus. Kayla is very personable, ki... - Joan, 76 lessons with Kayla

Portland, OR
As a Professor at community college teaching a required course for mostly first year students, I find I have to teach them how to study as much as teaching the subject material. I tailor study skills to the students needs. This includes accommodating learning style and competing priorities. My methodology includes...
As a Professor at community college teaching a required course for mostly first year students, I find I have to teach them how to study as much as teaching the subject material. I tailor study skills to the students needs. This includes accommodating learning style and competing priorities. My methodology includes...

Near Portland, OR
I am a historian, PhD candidate, and former college instructor. I teach because I love helping students develop important skills, knowledge, confidence, and a genuine love of learning. I help students at all levels with history, English, essay writing, and other humanities and social studies topics. Specific college...
I am a historian, PhD candidate, and former college instructor. I teach because I love helping students develop important skills, knowledge, confidence, and a genuine love of learning. I help students at all levels with history, English, essay writing, and other humanities and social studies topics. Specific college...
Hilary has to be one of the best tutors I have had yet and is the reason I am doing so well in my US History course this semester. She is kind, patient, and very knowledgeable about every topic. She takes her time in answering any... - Riley, 15 lessons with Hilary

Portland, OR
As someone who is continually studying and who had academically vigorous high school and university experiences, I have learned first-hand a lot of the most useful study skills, and those that are time-wasters. I was in the top of my class in high school and the valedictorian of my college class, and through a...
As someone who is continually studying and who had academically vigorous high school and university experiences, I have learned first-hand a lot of the most useful study skills, and those that are time-wasters. I was in the top of my class in high school and the valedictorian of my college class, and through a...

Portland, OR
I believe that my personal studying style has played a key role in my studies at the undergraduate and graduate levels in more than one field and country. I find that teaching the student to differentiate between the essential material and the supporting one often suffices to accomplish a lot more with a lot less...
I believe that my personal studying style has played a key role in my studies at the undergraduate and graduate levels in more than one field and country. I find that teaching the student to differentiate between the essential material and the supporting one often suffices to accomplish a lot more with a lot less...
Luis is a great guy, and a talented Spanish tutor! Looking to refresh my knowledge of the Spanish language before beginning an Internship in Barcelona, Luis skillfully covered an array of topics. Ranging from conjugations, sentenc... - John

Near Portland, OR
I am qualified to tutor in study skills for several reasons. First, I taught study skills as part of my regular curriculum for my fifth grade students. Second, I have taught study skills in a Chinese language academy. He students entrusted to my care not only succeeded in my class, but for years to...
I am qualified to tutor in study skills for several reasons. First, I taught study skills as part of my regular curriculum for my fifth grade students. Second, I have taught study skills in a Chinese language academy. He students entrusted to my care not only succeeded in my class, but for years to...

I help students develop practical, personalized study strategies that improve retention, organization, and independent learning. My approach combines time management tools, active reading techniques, and note-taking methods tailored to each...
I help students develop practical, personalized study strategies that improve retention, organization, and independent learning. My approach combines time management tools, active reading techniques, and note-taking methods tailored to each...
Ann is very kind, gentle spoken, knowledgeable, attentive, and patient tutor for my daughter. My daughter loves English, but struggled to focus on topics and book selections. She has been very caring and even follow up with little... - Masae, 47 lessons with Ann

I help students strengthen study skills by breaking large assignments, readings, and academic tasks into clear, manageable steps. My approach focuses on organization, time management, planning, note-taking, and developing study routines...
I help students strengthen study skills by breaking large assignments, readings, and academic tasks into clear, manageable steps. My approach focuses on organization, time management, planning, note-taking, and developing study routines...

I help students develop the tools they need to take control of their learning -- whether that means managing time, staying organized, or studying more effectively for tests and assignments. I know what it’s like to struggle with focus and...
I help students develop the tools they need to take control of their learning -- whether that means managing time, staying organized, or studying more effectively for tests and assignments. I know what it’s like to struggle with focus and...
Aric is an outstanding teacher. My daughter Aima has taken two lessons with him, during which Aric successfully identified the fundamental reason why she had been struggling to improve her writing. In subsequent tutoring sessions,... - Li, 110 lessons with Aric

As well as successfully graduating college, I've also taken and passed a course called "Learning How to Study."
As well as successfully graduating college, I've also taken and passed a course called "Learning How to Study."

My graduate and credential work introduced me to learning styles and study skills. I have been using them in my teaching and tutoring practices for over twenty years with great success.
My graduate and credential work introduced me to learning styles and study skills. I have been using them in my teaching and tutoring practices for over twenty years with great success.
Needed a language arts teacher for my son (10th grade). Mary was very patient and attentive. She knew the materials well to assist with reading comprehension. She even reviewed his essays and gave effective feedback. Highly recomm... - Stephanie, 25 lessons with Mary

I tutor study skills, and organization as well as test taking skills, essay writing methods and memorization skills. These are important skills to develop for success through both academic and career life.
I tutor study skills, and organization as well as test taking skills, essay writing methods and memorization skills. These are important skills to develop for success through both academic and career life.
Dr Jane is a phenomenal educator and very knowledgeable person. She is genuine person who truly cares about her students. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to learn. - Christina, 145 lessons with D.

I have experience teaching students tips to help improve time management and organization, such as list making, progress monitoring, and goal setting. I can also help students with note taking, both in class and from readings, and equip students...
I have experience teaching students tips to help improve time management and organization, such as list making, progress monitoring, and goal setting. I can also help students with note taking, both in class and from readings, and equip students...
We have had great experience with Heath, they have made a big difference in ensuring our children get organized and follow a process from discovery of schools, researching key drivers based on our selection criteria. Helped in rev... - Pramod, 22 lessons with Heather

Everyone is capable of learning. My goal is to help you develop skills, study systems, and confidence that work for YOU and will last a lifetime. I have a teaching credential (4 years experience) and can meet you exactly where you are now with...
Everyone is capable of learning. My goal is to help you develop skills, study systems, and confidence that work for YOU and will last a lifetime. I have a teaching credential (4 years experience) and can meet you exactly where you are now with...
My daughter has been working with Gail for over a year now and it has changed our lives! My daughter has a very busy schedule so homework time has always been extremely stressful! Gail has been a great asset! She is incredibly ... - Karolyn , 270 lessons with Gail

By fostering these skills, I empower students to tackle complex problems confidently and effectively. These qualifications demonstrate my capability to provide targeted support to students, enhancing their study skills and academic...
By fostering these skills, I empower students to tackle complex problems confidently and effectively. These qualifications demonstrate my capability to provide targeted support to students, enhancing their study skills and academic...
He walked me step by step even when I did not know anything about my material for class. I studied last minute and he stayed up with me the whole night until I understood my assignment. Thanks to him he helped me pass my exam with... - Alexander, 4 lessons with David F.

...Scotland and Ireland). Study skills are usually learned by much trial and error which can be awfully time-consuming, frustrating, and sometimes downright discouraging. I can can put my many years of learned study skills to good use - and to the...
...Scotland and Ireland). Study skills are usually learned by much trial and error which can be awfully time-consuming, frustrating, and sometimes downright discouraging. I can can put my many years of learned study skills to good use - and to the...
Victor was extremely attentive and helpful during our face to face meeting. He also spent a substantial amount of time outside of our face to face session to design a personalized study schedule for me down to the minute. I would ... - Stephen

I have taught study skills among other academic topics for ages 5-20 for upward of 11 years. I work with students to determine specific methods that will help them retain the information, and build their confidence to truly put their...
I have taught study skills among other academic topics for ages 5-20 for upward of 11 years. I work with students to determine specific methods that will help them retain the information, and build their confidence to truly put their...
Anna has tremendous patients and knows how to reach our child and stay engaged. We are so happy and pleased to have her as a tutor for our son. We will continue to always have her as our tutor best choice. - Zorina, 24 lessons with Chae

I am a graduate of the Student Hat course. This intensive course is a study of study. It showed how to study and what the 3 barriers are to learning. After taking this course, my IQ jumped dramatically, as did my verbal skills and reading...
I am a graduate of the Student Hat course. This intensive course is a study of study. It showed how to study and what the 3 barriers are to learning. After taking this course, my IQ jumped dramatically, as did my verbal skills and reading...
Evan worked with my child to prepare for the ISEE test, and he went above and beyond to arm my child with the tools and confidence to ACE the test! His initial diagnosis of the areas for my child to work on was spot-on, and he cre... - Anne, 27 lessons with Evan

My Master's thesis, "Motivation and Learning: From Theory to Practice," included a detailed plan for a High School Transition Program, which I later implemented and ran for 10 years. This included a Study Skills Course that...
My Master's thesis, "Motivation and Learning: From Theory to Practice," included a detailed plan for a High School Transition Program, which I later implemented and ran for 10 years. This included a Study Skills Course that...
Linda is patient, kind, and very knowledgeable in the field of helping students succeed. I have never felt misunderstood or patronized by her. She takes time to ensure I am comfortable with my working process and provides suggesti... - Jordyn, 116 lessons with Linda

Hi, I'm Sam! I completed a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science in 2015 and have worked as a software engineer with a focus on full-stack web development for over 6 years since then. I also have over a year of experience teaching web development...
Hi, I'm Sam! I completed a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science in 2015 and have worked as a software engineer with a focus on full-stack web development for over 6 years since then. I also have over a year of experience teaching web development...
Samantha is helping me get back into coding after a 3-year hiatus. She is knowledgeable, patient, and an excellent communicator! I would recommend her to anyone looking to expand or build upon their skills. Samantha also proved t... - Amy, 17 lessons with Samantha
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