Abby tutored my HS Senior daughter in preparation of her ACT test this last December 2016 with the…read moregoal of raising her overall score, especially her math. Abby relates very well to young adults, my daughter said she covered a lot of information, explained it very well and kept the pace right at what she could integrate (given our short timeframe.) She was familiar with both SAT & ACT testing formats and gave her valuable tips which assisted her in raising her ACT score 3 points which put my daughter in scholarship range. I would recommend Abby to any student or parent needing assistance-particulary our experience with math. THANK YOU Abby!

From the owner: Hello neighbors! My name is Abby Larson and I am a professional tutor in Multnomah Village. I offer…read morespecialized, effective tutoring in math, the sciences, Spanish language, and SAT/ACT prep. As a tutor, I not only prepare students to reach their academic goals, but also serve as a mentor, helping them to discover their own ability to learn, persevere, and grow. I also provide strategies for academic success beyond high school, focusing on study habits, organization, and personal goal setting. Lessons with me are comprehensive, interactive, and fun. I understand that different learners need different modes of teaching; therefore, I tailor my lessons to students' specific needs. I am experienced in teaching for different modes of learning and learning disabilities. Lastly, I work with the student and their family, keeping parents informed (via weekly email updates) on their child's goals, progress, and homework, as well as our plan for upcoming lessons.

First thing that needs mentioning, this school offers parents $50 for 5 star reviews. It's on the…read morefront page of their welcome kit. So keep in mind most of the reviews you will read i've been heavily influenced with free tutoring in exchange for positive reviews. My experience with the school was unimpressive. From the very beginning all they wanted to talk about was the payments and how much it was going to cost they didn't seem concerned with offering up any information about how the school runs. It felt like an extremely rushed process Focus was always around money. The intake person that we dealt with did not seem like she was that interested. Acted bothered by my questions almost. While we were in there the place seemed very disorganized. They claim to have a maximum of three students per teacher but they're all lumped into one noisy room. One of the main reasons I chose this place was because of its overwhelming reviews but now that I know that those reviews are bought and paid for and after my initial experience we chose to go a different route.

My son has attended Sylvan for about a month. My son loves it. They have taught him to enjoy…read morewriting. When my husband took a second job, Sylvan was immediately accommodating in changing my son's tutoring schedule. I am happy to have my son at Sylvan.

Love this place. Pauline and staff really have a heart for the kids and have an in-depth knowledge…read moreof their profession and have such great ideas for their program. My son has been working for Mrs. Pauline Lee for over 8 years and all I can say is I love the positive influence she has had on his life and needless to say on the kids at the school. The staff is close knit and their love for the students show. I wouldn't hesitate to have my kids in this school.

AMAZING inclusive school! Pauline and staff made us feel so welcome and they're very patient with…read moreour unique differences! I can't shout this from the rooftop enough. If you're looking for a inclusive school, this is it!

I'd been exploring using NWRC for nearly three years for my son when I finally pulled the trigger…read moreand enrolled him. I'm so grateful I finally made the decision because it's made an even bigger difference than I thought possible! NWRC's team is consistent, conscientious, and detailed. They got to know my son (both through their extensive testing, and also by working so closely with him one on one) and due to their, and his, hard work he finally broke through a number of issues he'd be struggling with when it came to reading. He now reads above grade level and is able to experience more success in other areas of his education as a result of finally having strong reading skills. If you're on the fence, just go ahead and enroll. You absolutely will not regret it.

NW reading clinic was able to do for my daughter what the public school system failed to do for…read moreyears- bring her reading level up! If your first thought is "it's too expensive"- you are not alone. Did we love spending this much money? No- but the quality of instruction at NW reading clinic is really top notch. No amount "regular tutors" were going to help our daughters achievements in the way that Northwest Reading clinic was able to. She progressed significantly in the Time that she worked with Northwest Reading clinic, and we will be doing another few months this summer again to help her further progress. If your child has challenges in reading, run, don't walk, to their website now and get your child evaluated. You will be glad you did. (and our daughter loved both of her tutors Tutors!!!)

We've benefited so much from Ms. Fleming's coaching and supplemental math instruction for our first…read moregrader. Heather brings a lot of positive energy, thoughtful lesson plans, thorough progress notes, and a genuine desire to see our daughter grow and learn. Ms. Fleming is open to partnering with both our daughter's school teacher and our ideas for topics to cover (e.g. counting money, learning to tell time, etc.) in the lesson plan. Would highly recommend!

From the owner: Would you like assistance with bridging the learning gap that was caused by our recent events from…read morean experienced elementary educator that has over 17 years of experience in a Title One School? Would you like to extend the learning beyond what the classroom can provide? Would you like lessons tailored to fit the needs of your child? I can make this happen and more by taking instruction to the next level this school year! I can assess the needs of your child and create an individualized and engaging approach to learning pre K through 6th grade. I can provide direct instruction, activities and games tailored to your child. Our weekly sessions can really make a difference, in supporting new concepts, maintaining existing ones, buildIng and maintaining math and read fluency, and progressing in core content areas. I will progress monitor and use data to drive my instruction. I am a math and reading interventionist. I will have monthly check in's with the classroom teacher with the purchase of any package. I can infuse social and emotional support and lessons as well!

Scott Clyburn has created fantastic place for students to prepare for SSAT, SAT, ACT, LSAT, and…read moremore. I have been thrilled with the assistance and teaching my son received from Scott - precise, persistent, insightful. My son enjoyed and loved learning from Scott. A little bit of humor and cheerful attitude helped too. My son achieved ACT score he hoped for and eventually enrolled in a college of his choice. My niece worked with Matt to improve her LSAT score - she achieved significantly higher score in a short time!!! She acknowledges that Matt's help was decisive in her better LSAT score. I am so very happy to have worked with Scott and his wonderful colleagues at North Avenue and I truly admire their expertise and the place they have created - it gives confidence and trust! Thank you North Avenue Eduction!!!

North Avenue was crucial in keeping me accountable while studying for my GRE and has been a great…read moreadvisor in my future grad school decisions. Scott has built a really well organized and structured tutoring business. For me, this is a big plus as it has made their teachers and content more credible in a world of unreliable tutors who typically post their vague tutoring services on Craigslist (I know you've all been there). It's been really nice to call North Avenue Education 6 months after my exam and ask for some quick advice. The tutors never forget you and are always willing to lend a helping hand. A few pieces of constructive feedback: - Have a little bit of cushion in between sessions, so that you have time to review notes before a session or in the event your previous session runs over - Have both a structured and more free-flowing option when tutoring in english and writing. While these sessions were useful for me, I found them challenging at times, because I felt my instructor was trying to apply a tutoring methodology that didn't work for me. Be flexible! - Have open study space and/or office hours (which they do now, so yay! I am very excited about this.) All in all, I give North Avenue a 5 despite the feedback above, because I am really impressed with how much they care and want to improve their services. At the end of the day, that is the most important thing to me in a tutoring service! Thank you North Avenue!

I've been studying Spanish with Gail for the past few years, focusing on conversational classes,…read moreand I can't recommend her highly enough. What sets Gail apart is her ability to tailor each session to your specific needs, interests, and level. She doesn't follow a one-size-fits-all approach, which makes the learning experience feel both relevant and engaging. Gail creates a comfortable, supportive environment that builds confidence in speaking, which is often the hardest part of learning a language. She is incredibly reliable, always prepared, and consistent--something that really matters when you're committing to long-term learning. Beyond that, she has a great ability to challenge you in the right ways, pushing your skills forward while still making the process enjoyable. After three years, I've seen meaningful progress in my fluency and comfort level, which is a direct reflection of her thoughtful, personalized approach.

I've been learning Spanish with Gail for years now. Specifically, she has helped me gain confidence…read morein speaking and now we meet once a week for conversation so I can continue learning and speaking with someone. When I started with her, I could barely string words together, now, we have real conversations about life. Gail is a fantastic teacher and has the patience of a saint! She also meets you where you're at and tailors her teaching to your needs and goals. I HIGHLY recommend Gail for private Spanish tutoring. I can't speak highly enough of her!!!!!

I am pleased to recommend Darren's without reservation. I have participated in Darren's  Online…read moreSmall, Intensive Accent Modification Class.  I was thoroughly impressed by how this course was put together. I have been looking for this class type for a long time; there is nothing similar in the market. Darren is an M.S., CCC/SLP  speech-language pathologist specializing in the communication skills of non-native English speakers.  PLEASE also don't hesitate to get the Online Communication Assessment. If you are a professional working in a corporate environment and having difficulties with business presentations, intonation, please reach out to Packard Communications

I was charged for an assessment, then the business owner stopped communicating with me and I was…read morenot able to take any classes or recover the cost. I received the assessment report, but the metrics proposed for measuring improvement were not clearly defined. In addition, this person has tried to convince me that speech therapists are not supported by health insurance when there are at least two such providers in my zip code.