Region
Subjects Taught
Specialties
- Academic Coaching
- IB / AP Tutoring
Admissions & Test Prep
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Test Prep
- PSAT / SAT Prep
- ACT Prep
Supporting Students
Meet Eric
Eric comes from a family of educators, but didn’t actually think he would become one. His great-grandfather was a high school principal, and his grandmother, mother, and sister each became elementary school teachers. “I was pretty determined to go a different direction, but growing up around educators gave me a real appreciation for learning.”
A couple of years into his Environmental Engineering degree, Eric started tutoring part-time for other college students. “Right away, I loved the sense of collaborative learning.” This experience laid the groundwork for what would eventually become Emergent Education. After graduating in 2016, Eric worked various jobs and moved between cities before settling in Portland in 2018. He continued tutoring on the side, often driving straight from his consulting job in Vancouver, WA, to meet with students around Portland. “I started going into the office early just so I could leave early and have more time with students. Eventually, I stopped fighting the idea that I love to teach.”
Eric founded Emergent Education in 2020, creating a small group of dedicated tutors who bring personalization, connection, and a growth mindset to their work with students. “Whatever your struggles may be, we are determined to help you find your own path forward.”
Qualifications:
- Tutoring experience in math, science, engineering and more with students in elementary school through college (2011 – Present).
- B.S. with Honors in Environmental Resources Engineering from Cal Poly Humboldt.
- Certified Tutor through the College Reading & Learning Association.