Tutor Visions | Private Tutoring Services in Portland, Oregon

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” — John Dewey

Every Student Can Achieve Academic Success

Tap into your strengths and gain confidence with private tutoring.

Writing Tutoring

Develop the skills you need to tackle challenging writing assignments and reach your goals.

Reading Tutoring

Build your vocabulary, critical thinking, and reading comprehension skills with individualized guidance.

Math Tutoring

Boost your performance and confidence in mathematics. Get one-on-one support for challenging math subjects.

College Essay Tutoring

Write authentic and insightful college application essays with the help of a skilled and objective strategic partner.

ADHD Tutoring

Gain the personalized support and strategies necessary to manage ADHD and other learning challenges.

Student Assessments

Get a 360° view of your situation and an action plan for growth. We begin each tutoring journey with an assessment.

We respond to your inquiry within 24 hours.

We do a comprehensive student assessment, beginning with a 90-minute scripted interview and culminating in a 2-page written report with a tutoring plan.

Enjoy flexible scheduling. Our tutors are available in person and online throughout the week and most weekends.

Make your payments through Square. We enter your credit card information into our encrypted system, charge you only after a session takes place, and email you a receipt.

If you need to cancel or reschedule a tutoring session, please give us at least 24 hours notice. If you cancel within 24 hours, we charge for the session.

We are always available by phone to discuss student progress and any new developments.

Our Mission

At Tutor Visions, we believe students should be the pilots of their learning, with parents, teachers, and tutors as their guides. We listen deeply, follow the student’s lead, and offer students the tools and structure to explore and succeed. Our credentialed tutors serve as partners and mentors in the student’s learning, combining subject expertise and patient encouragement to deliver a superior experience.

Under our guidance, students become reflective learners who can build and execute effective study plans. They learn to navigate the world of information by developing critical thinking. They write clearly and argue persuasively, with a nuanced appreciation for the uses of language. In sum, they develop the skills that will lead them to thrive in college and become lifelong learners. Ideas are not simply academic but practical and transformational, touching every aspect of society: our students learn the inquiry and problem-solving skills needed to become active citizens in the 21st century.

Discover what our students and families have to say about our work.

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   Natan Kreuzer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. David was an incredible help during the college application process, especially when writing the personal statements. I now attend Vanderbilt University and will be conducting research at Harvard this summer, all of which has largely been due to my time working with David.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I'm a student at PSU majoring in art practice and I am about to graduate. David has worked with me for the past three years supporting me in my coursework and teaching me organizational skills that help me cope with my ADHD. David has been an incredible help to me in my studies and beyond that he's extremely caring. He goes the extra mile to break down the specifics of my ADHD, providing strategies for me to manage it.
  
 
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   Cindy Terry 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. David Wolf in tutor visions is a gifted tutor.  David has worked with our son for several years.  Our son has severe ADHD and is extremely smart.  David has worked well with this challenging combination and our son has come a long way under his patient care in developing systems, planning methods and review process to keep his academic work on track.  Highly recommend!
  
 
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   Lindsey Hanna 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. David and Patrick have been extremely helpful with our children while they study language arts, math and Spanish. Both are extremely knowledgeable, patient and have a true love for teaching and seeing their students thrive. They have gone above and beyond in many ways (bringing extra books of interest for our kids to read, making last minute zoom calls to prep for quizzes, etc) and are always willing to work with our busy schedule to assist. We highly recommend them and Tutor Visions!
  
 
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   Mimi 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My 10th grade son has enjoyed working with Dr. Wolf. He is an amazing tutor! He is very experienced, patience and knowledgeable.
He did an amazing job with my son and the end result was amazing.

I highly recommend Dr. Wolf as a tutor and also as an expert to evaluate your child's essay.
Thank you so much for your help!!!
  
 
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   Leah Benazzi 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. David has been an excellent tutor for our son.  He takes a strengths-based approach and skillfully breaks down academic tasks and content. David has an easy rapport and approach.  He is reliable and responsive. We will happily continue working with Tutor Visions this Summer and for our son's Junior year in high school.  We have seen solid results both in confidence and grades.  I highly recommend David and his colleagues at Tutor Visions. We couldn''t be more pleased.
  
 
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   K Grend 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr.Wolf is an amazing tutor. He tutored a group of high school kids (Juniors and freshman) for the entire year at our homes. He is very patient, highly knowledgeable and motivated the kids. He also meets every kid where they are to assure they have a foundation for the particular subject/assignment and helps each progress. He is very positive in his approach. I highly recommended Dr. Wolf.
  
 
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   Ana Cristina Muratori Braghetta 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My kids (9th and 11th graders) had the opportunity to be coached by David Wolf, Ph.D., creator of Tutor Visions. David is excellent. Extremely organized, and the only English tutor I met that provides detailed information about the learning progress of his students. Thanks David for the support throughout this "new" normal learning environment.
  
 
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   Diana S 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot speak highly enough of David. He is brilliant, yet accessible. He let my son pontificate while always returning him to the task at hand. My son, Saul, was 16 when he said, “I love the collaborative effort with David. Learning is so much more interesting. My son has an IQ of 140, yet has ADHD that is so debilitating that he struggled to focus. Several teachers told me, “I wish I had a classroom full of Sauls,” or “he doesn’t need HS English,” etc. Meanwhile, he was failing because he lacked organizational and time management skills. David was a tremendous help with these issues as well. He understood how to reach my son and sparked a love of research and in-depth learning, where previously Saul felt school was “just jumping through hoops.” I could go on and on about David’s intellect, character, insight and dedication. Suffice it to say, he was absolutely central to my son’s success in graduating from LOHS. We are forever in his debt.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Wolf developed a unique lesson plan tailored to our son's interests and specific needs. Dr. Wolf was reliable, prepared, professional, and most importantly, engaged and engaging during every session. We are very pleased with the results: a big step up in ability, confidence, and a new interest in reading for its own sake.