Meet Riley. Riley is a seasoned educator with a master’s degree in English and over a decade of experience teaching and tutoring writing, critical reading, and standardized test preparation. Boasting extensive experience coaching SAT, ACT, and SSAT, Riley excels at helping students hone their analytical and time-management skills for success on test day. His patient, tailored approach ensures each student gains confidence and mastery in tackling complex material.

Meet Aster. A recent Physics graduate from Reed College, Aster boasts over 3,000 hours of professional tutoring experience, specializing in SAT/ACT test prep as well as AP Calculus and IB Physics. They bring a deep understanding of test formats and advanced subject material to yield an individualized approach to tutoring sessions. Aster’s teaching philosophy emphasizes clarity, compassion, and mutual collaboration to help students succeed in school and beyond.

Meet Chandler. A dynamic educator with over a decade of experience, Chandler specializes in helping students master science concepts and develop effective study skills. With a background in executive function coaching for neurodiverse learners, Chandler combines a passion for STEM with personalized strategies to help students stay organized, focused, and engaged.

Meet Alisa. She brings a compassionate and patient approach to tutoring. With extensive experience as a peer mentor and undergraduate teaching assistant, she excels in creating affirming learning environments tailored to neurodiverse students. Alisa’s academic background and dedication to inclusive education make her an invaluable asset to students striving to understand complex mathematical and scientific concepts.

Meet Arek. He specializes in nurturing the academic growth of neurodivergent students and those with learning differences. With a psychology degree and robust experience in diverse teaching settings (incl. chess and unicycling!), Arek brings patience, creativity, and a deep understanding of individual learning needs to each session. His gentle approach ensures that every student feels valued and empowered to succeed.

Meet Patrick. As a credentialed educator with extensive experience teaching AP subjects in the classroom and leading speech and debate teams, Patrick specializes in test preparation. His innovative teaching methods and commitment to academic excellence have consistently fostered high achievement, making him a trusted mentor to scores of high-performing students.

Meet Mamie. With a decade of experience, Mamie guides students in crafting impactful admissions essays. Having graduated with a degree in literature, she brings a love of language and narrative expertise to the coaching process. Drawing from her professional background in copywriting, manuscript editing, and journalism, her goal is to help students identify unique perspectives and hone their story.

Lee Ngo is a native Oregonian with a dynamic background spanning academia, technology, and media. As a lifelong learner, Lee is dedicated to projects that uplift historically excluded communities. His relatable approach integrates practical skills with pop culture.

Learn how you can enhance your understanding, develop better study habits, and achieve academic success through the attention, guidance, and personalization offered by 1-on-1 tutoring.

Meet Jameson. Jameson is a versatile and experienced educator, having coached both kindergarteners on skis and environmental science majors on the Missouri River. His work with diverse learners enables him to tailor his approach to each student’s needs and aspirations. Jameson’s goal is to kindle the sparks of motivation that drive success, improve thinking, and cultivate a passion for learning.

Mental health is the engine that drives your focus, effort, and energy. Without practices and habits to promote mental health, you become overwhelmed by the stressors of school and other commitments, eventually burning out.

You may be pleased to learn that there are research-based strategies for studying for exams. When implemented, these study strategies will yield better results and ensure your time investment in studying is more effective and efficient.

You’ve made it to college! The orientation is complete, the first semester is wrapping up and the weeks are inching closer and closer towards finals week. Suddenly, you have multiple exams (some on the same day) and you are in multi-hour-long study sessions. You are tired, hungry, exhausted and stressed – and there is laundry to do, a room to clean, and a shift at work to show up to. How do you do it all without burning out? 

With over a decade of experience tutoring and a wide range of mathematics coursework under his belt, Chris prides himself in helping students bridge the gap between rote memorization and authentic mastery. He offers personalized support for his students, whether they’re preparing for the SAT or ACT, or strengthening their math skills.

Learn how to stay organized, prioritize tasks, get high scores, and effectively manage your time with our top 5 study tips so you can succeed in college.

The turn of the new year is an exciting time. Holiday break provides a perfect and necessary opportunity to relax, unwind, and begin the new year with refreshed energy and motivation. Nevertheless, many schools’ schedules coincide so that early into the new year midterm, or even final exams, loom. Although you may still have a couple weeks before these exams are upon you, it’s critical to begin the studying process now in order to fully retain the substantial amount of material that you’ll be tested on. You don’t want to find yourself at the end of break realizing you have barely reviewed.

Holiday breaks can be the perfect time to reflect and reassess – what aided success this last semester, and what hindered performance? Here are a few key tips to deepen your understanding of your (or your student’s) academic journey.

Holton offers personalized support for middle school and high school students, whether they’re preparing for the SAT or ACT, strengthening executive functioning and study skills, or drafting a college essay.

Too often homework emphasizes the wrong aspects of learning, like rote memorization and mechanical intake, and not what matters most about learning: process, experimentation, and iterative improvement. But what happens if we think of homework as process? Homework becomes an opportunity to cultivate study skills that help us become motivated, self-directed learners.

The beginning of the year is a great time to reflect, reassess – what worked, or didn’t? – and plan for the new academic year. While it’s infeasible to plan for every contingency, it is helpful to install a few keystone strategies in place to effectively focus, manage time, and study well.

Being able to closely read a text is a skill that will serve you in high school, college, and beyond. It’s also one of the hardest abilities to master. In this post, we will explore what close reading is and how to improve your expertise.

Concerns within and about our contemporary educational systems have been voiced for years. The United States has consistently ranked last amongst OECD countries tested on math gains and second-to-last on literacy gains. 

When students are empowered to utilize their intrinsic motivators, rather than passively responding to extrinsic motivators, they become better life-long learners.

Study Skills and Executive Function Coaching utilizes educational psychology and practical skill development to help students become better learners.