Neurodivergent Tutoring & Mentoring
I’m Phil Watson, a neurodivergent educator offering tutoring and mentoring for learners whose brains are wired differently
About Me
I’m originally from East Texas but moved to Hawaii at age 14. After graduating from high school on Maui, I attended the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, where I majored in philosophy and Russian as a foreign language. Following graduation, I moved to Moscow, Russia, where I taught in public schools for over 11 years and earned an MA in linguistics from Moscow State University. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, I returned to the United States. While working at a Montessori charter school in Texas, I discovered that my strengths lay in supporting neurodivergent students—an experience that led to the realization, and later confirmation, that I am neurodivergent myself.
That summer, I founded a co-op for neurodivergent students, teaching in public libraries and local parks. I then relocated to Portland, Oregon, where I spent a year teaching at A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences. During that time, I realized that my true calling is in providing tutoring and coaching services tailored to neurodivergent learners.
As a neurodivergent educator living in Portland, Oregon, I am committed to providing quality tutoring and mentoring services to neurodivergent learners. My long-term goal is to expand into a co-op of neurodivergent educators and specialists serving learners who have been neglected by traditional education.
Services
I am just beginning my journey as an independent educator and will soon be expanding these services. Please schedule a free 30 minute consultation so that we can discuss what your needs and interests are. Each tutoring / mentoring program is individually crafted and designed to meet your learning needs.
Consultation
Before committing to tutoring or mentoring let’s get to know each other first. I would love to hear what your individual needs more, as well as share with you my teaching philosophy and strategies. By talking first, we will find out together if are a good match or not.
FREE / 30 minutes
Tutoring
Individualized tutoring sessions in subjects, including English, math, science, social studies and Russian language. I have over 15 years of experience teaching elementary and high school in both Russia and the United States.
$60 / hour
Mentoring
Mentoring is included in tutoring services, but it is also offered as a separate service as well. I have experience motivating learners through a realization that neurodivergence can be celebrated and appreciated as a superpower. As a neurodivergent educator, I am able to relate to issues that neurodivergent learners face.
$60 / hour
Let’s Connect
If you would like more information, or you’re interested in collaborating, please provide your information, and I will contact you soon.