Contact Information
| Phone: | (503) 692-5080 |
| Fax: | (503) 344-5045 |
| Monday: | 12:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday: | 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday: | 12:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Thursday: | 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Friday: | Closed |
| Saturday: | 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Sunday: | Closed |
High School Tutoring Programs
Math
- Algebra 1
- Algebra 2
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Pre-calculus
- And more!
High School Math
From formulas to equations, high school math can be overwhelming – even if your teenager is a good student in other subject areas. Our math tutors can pinpoint the help your teenager needs to complete math homework more independently, excel in the classroom and prepare for a bright future. We’ll develop a personalized learning plan and keep your teen’s goals and interests in mind every step of the way with lessons that are engaging, motivating and rewarding. Start making high school math manageable today! Find out how we can help with the following subject areas:
Reading
- Fluency
- Word analysis
- Vocabulary
- Reading comprehension
- And more!
High School Reading
It is critical to not underestimate the importance of reading in high school–particularly as complex assignments and long-term projects require more attention to and strength in this area! Let Sylvan’s reading experts develop a personalized plan to help your teenager become a more proficient and confident reader in the following areas:
Advanced Reading Skills
Sylvan's Advanced Reading Skills program can raise your child’s effective reading rate by 50% with as little as twelve hours of instruction.* Increased reading speed and improved comprehension can help your child with test-taking, studying and more!
*Individual results may vary. Please contact us for more information.
Writing
- Applying the writing process from pre-writing through publishing
- Applying composition techniques to new and existing writing assignments, including the development of effective thesis statements, development of topic sentences and supporting paragraphs, and organization of details and transitions
- Understanding and composing different writing forms, including descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive
- Analyzing works of literature and nonfiction, summarizing texts in writing, composing a research paper, and more
High School Writing
Strong writing skills in high school are crucial to your teenager’s success in life. Our writing program will help your teen tackle the toughest classroom writing assignments, perform better on tests, and prepare for state assessments and the SAT/ACT® with confidence. Find out how Sylvan can tailor a plan to improve your teen’s writing skills in the following areas:
An Introduction to Writing
The Mini Sylvan Academic Writing Program has been designed to introduce and address specific skills and strategies for student writing at the elementary, middle and high school level. Carefully designed lessons and instruction from the Sylvan Academic Writing Program provide the student with opportunities for the following:
--Determining the purpose & audience for a writing assignment
--Brainstorming (for topics, subtopics, and details)
--Organizing ideas with graphic organizers (web cluster, outline)
--Writing a thesis statement that includes topic & subtopics
--Writing an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion
--Editing and Revising a paper
--Publishing a final draft
--Practicing the steps of the writing process with and without time constraints
The goal of this module is to "introduce" the student to more effective and efficient skills in writing either a personal narrative, research paper, or persuasive essay.
Study Skills
- Organization and time management
- Note-taking
- Reading and studying
- Test-taking strategies
High School Study Skills
Does your teenager need help with study and organizational skills? With Sylvan’s study skills program, we’ll help your teenager learn how to manage time and daily coursework with ease. From discovering the right way to take notes and study to learning how to complete research for papers and assignments, our study skills program will help your teenager become a better student in high school – and beyond. We’re here to help with the following skills:
Introduction to Study Skills
The Sylvan Study Skills Modules have been designed to introduce and address specific skills and strategies for student learning. Carefully designed lessons and instruction from the Sylvan Study Skills Program provide the student with opportunities for growth in the following areas:
Goal-Setting and Organization & Time Management
Note-Taking and Listening Skills
Test-Taking and Reading & Study Strategies
The goal of each module is to introduce the student to more effective and efficient skills in the chosen (goal-setting and organization & time management, note-taking and listening skills, or test-taking and reading & study strategies). The student can then apply these newly acquired skills directly to the classroom.
Note: Each module is an "introduction" only. If your student requires thorough application of these skills, our recommendation is to enroll your child in Sylvan's complete Study Skills program for mastery learning.
College Prep
- Math Grade 9
- Math Grade 10
- Math Grade 11
- Math Grade 12
- Providing extra instruction in class material and concepts
- Building exceptional organizational skills and study habits
- Offering a dedicated place and time where instructors can help with specific assignments
SAT* Test Prep
Sylvan's SAT preparation course provides personalized instruction in a small group setting. From timed practice tests to proven test-taking strategies and techniques, our test prep experts will ensure your teenager is prepared on test day. Take steps to increase your teenager’s score today! Register for an upcoming SAT prep class.
*SAT is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse this product.
College Prep Writing
Advance your teenager’s writing skills today! Our College Prep Writing program can help your teenager compose an exceptional research paper, avoid plagiarism, prepare college applications and essays that shine, sharpen writing skills for the SAT, ACT® or AP exams and more!
ACT® Test Prep
With competition to get into college on the rise, Sylvan's ACT preparation course can increase your child’s ACT score. Our personalized approach to test prep teaches the test-taking strategies and techniques your teenager needs to approach test day with confidence. Learn more about ACT test preparation from Sylvan and enroll today.
ACT is registered trademark of ACT Inc.
College/University Prep Math
Math is critical to your teenager’s success in school and in life. Our tutors can develop a customized plan that builds the math skills your teenager needs to excel in the classroom, score higher on college or university entrance exams, and stand out in the post-secondary application process. Find out how we can help with:
College/University Prep Writing
Advance your teenager’s writing skills today! Our College/University Prep Writing program can help your teenager compose an exceptional research paper, avoid plagiarism, prepare college or university applications that shine, and more!
College Prep Study Skills
With college right around the corner, knowing what and how to study can give your teenager an edge. Let Sylvan’s study skills experts teach the valuable organization, time management, note-taking, studying and test-taking strategies your teenager needs for success in high school and college.
College Prep Homework Help
Don’t let problems with homework impact your teenager’s chances of getting into a top-notch college! With your family’s busy schedule, we can help make homework more manageable. We offer flexible scheduling options and can help your teenager by:
Other Subjects
Courses for Credit
Courses for credit can serve as a substitute for summer school or a means to make up a class because of illness or transfer during the school year. Sylvan is accredited by the same organization that accredits your local school. Credits earned at Sylvan may be accepted at schools, colleges and universities around the world. Contact us today to learn about the types of courses we offer for credit.
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