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About Tutor Visions
For every student, a unique story of success.
Our story began in 2020 when David Wolf, Ph.D., started Tutor Visions. A classroom teacher and professor for twenty years, David had known countless students who struggled in today’s overburdened educational system but thrived with personalized one-on-one instruction. He was motivated by his belief that individualized tutoring is an unsurpassed service that can benefit students of every learning profile and need. Since then, Tutor Visions has served an impressive range of students throughout Greater Portland and beyond.
We have found that every student has a story. As educators, we’re interested in unearthing and honoring their narrative—who they are, where they go to school, what they love and care about, why they seek tutoring, and how we can help them achieve their goals. That’s why we begin every new relationship with a student assessment—resulting in an in-depth written report that portrays the student as a learner.
Our mission is to help students continue to write their holistic stories of growth and flourishing. As they navigate challenges, come to enjoy their learning, and attain their goals, this narrative develops. By combining encouragement, skilled facilitation, and subject-matter expertise, we form trusting relationships with our students and help them reach their potential.
When asked about our practice, we respond with individual examples of our students—proudly sharing their unique strengths and the educational paths they forged. David Wolf, himself, has a varied learning and vocational profile: a Ph.D. in English, high school English department Chair, parent of two, published scholar, and neurodivergent learner. Given David’s intricate developmental history, he appreciates the complexity of each student we work with.
We are glad you are here and can’t wait to hear your story
Meet the Team
David Wolf
As the founder of Tutor Visions, I draw on decades of teaching and tutoring experience in both high schools and universities. After graduating from Brown University and teaching English in Italy, I earned my Ph.D. in English Literature from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY). I’ve taught at city universities in New York and Portland, been English Department Chair at St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in Newark, N.J., and a Writing Instructor for Portland State University’s Honors College, where I worked successfully with hundreds of seniors writing their honors theses. I publish academic research as well as journalism and continue to evolve my pedagogy for today’s students growing up in the digital age.
At Tutor Visions, helping students realize their academic potential is our greatest passion. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you.
— David Wolf, Ph.D.
Nathan Guillery
Nate earned his B.S. in Mathematics at UC Santa Barbara and his M.S. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Colorado. He teaches all levels of Math, from Algebra through Calculus, as well as Physics, Statistics, and Test Prep.
A former research assistant and college course instructor, Nate combines academic rigor with a knack for explaining complex problems in multiple, easily understandable ways. Nate has also excelled in working with students with learning differences such as ADHD. He is patient, inventive, and thorough, never failing to meet students where they are.
