I'm a licensed teacher with a passion for sharing my love of reading, writing, and history! I am endorsed to teach secondary English Language Arts and Soial Studies, and I love to work with students to find out what they need the most support with to help them grow and succeed. I have a Masters of Arts in Teaching, and a Bachelor's degree in History with minors in Literature and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). I have participated in teaching fellowships with students who will become first generation college graduates, and am currently working with a before and after school program for elementary age students. I have a...

As a certified elementary school teacher with a reading specialist endorsement, I have the educational background and experience to guide students towards success. I have homeschool taught three students and have tutored a dozen students in reading, writing, and math for the past two years. Prior to that I taught first and second grade for three years and earned my graduate degree in Curriculum and Instruction from George Fox University. I have the empathy and knowledge students need to meet their goals and would love to help your students succeed.

My name is Avery Kester, and I work with students in Reading, Writing, Literature, English, and Creative Writing subjects. I earned my MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Nebraska in January 2021. My focus as a tutor is on treating each student like an individual and working together to create a plan that focuses on growth and success. I have worked individually with students ages 7-19 and have some experience teaching at a collegiate level. I like to have fun with students, I never want writing and reading to feel like a chore. I often let students pick their own materials, with guidance from myself, and we spend time reading

I am a dedicated tutor and student advocate with a background in higher education and non-profit sectors. I graduated from The New School, a social research university, where I specialized in cultural studies and textual analysis. Prior to my studies at TNS, I was an English Literature major and writing tutor at SUNY Fredonia. Since relocating to Portland OR, I have embarked upon a career in student counseling and tutoring high school and college students. I am passionate about supporting students in their academic journeys. Through my intentional approach, I help students navigate the complexities of educational systems. In my previous roles

As a graduate student and mentor currently enrolled at Portland State University, I spend lots of my time supporting others. I have two years of experience as a special education teacher, as well as a bachelors degree in English and Special Education. I grew up in a family of educators and helping my mom as a kindergarten teacher for the past 20 years and my older sister as an English teacher. I am very passionate and am able to provide student’s clear access to their individual growth.