Risa Alter

Risa AlterPortland
Written By Scott Clyburn

BA, Oberlin College

Risa brings warmth and patience from her training in counseling to the tutoring relationship. Her degree in American Studies and experience teaching in alternative schools inform her commitment to student-centered pedagogy. Born and raised in Portland, Risa is thrilled to support students engaging critically and creatively with their goals.

“Seth's progress report was fantastic: As and Bs in all classes. We really appreciate your role in getting Seth off to such a good start. He has embraced the suggestions you've made and it's been a relief!” –Lisa T.

Scott Clyburn

Founder & Director

BA, University of Virginia

MA, Yale University

Originally from Houston, Texas, Scott has taught in both secondary and higher education and has been tutoring professionally since 2005. He sees tutoring as an opportunity for any student to become a better learner. Scott specializes in coaching students with LD and is motivated by seeing his students transform their potential into action.

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