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StudyWise Tutors & Coaches

StudyWise has experience working with all learning abilities. We take pride in making the process fun while still holding students accountable for themselves. Our focus is on building self-esteem and self-confidence in order for students to feel like they can succeed. We combine experience, imagination, and a passion for teaching to provide your child with the highest quality tutoring.

Each student has her own private tutor to assess areas of need and implement tailor-made lesson plans and strategies.

 
Amy Dishlip
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Amy Dishlap Owner TutorAmy Dishlip
Founder of StudyWise Tutoring 2007
Bachelors (Exercise Science) University of Puget Sound
Masters (Education) Portland State University
Current Teaching License
Amy Dishlip, founder of StudyWise Tutoring, is a Portland native with over 20 years of academic coaching experience. She also works with ADHD adults and specializes in supporting women and moms, especially those who received a late-in-life diagnosis. She earned a B.S. in Exercise Science from the University of Puget Sound and a Master of Education from Portland State University. She holds her teaching license in Health Education and has coached gymnastics, volleyball, track, and dance.

With such a diverse background, Amy can look at each client holistically to determine what areas impact performance and productivity. Amy’s greatest strength is forming strong connections with people of all ages, which adds to the success of her clients. She has extensive experience working with students who have learning challenges, ADHD, and anxiety disorders, as well as accommodations, 504 plans, and IEPs.

When she’s not coaching, you will find Amy hanging out with her young daughter, Zyanna. Zyanna follows in her mom’s footsteps as a business owner and athlete. She has a dog treat business, Paws and Bones, and enjoys various sports. Amy and her daughter enjoy connecting with the community and experiencing new adventures together.

 
Liz Houghton
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Liz HoughtonLiz Houghton
Academic Coach
Bachelors (Education & Mechanical Engineering) Oregon State University
Masters (Business) Portland State
Liz has 14 years experience tutoring grade school through college students. She has Bachelor’s degrees in Education and Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University and a MBA from Portland State University. Her teaching license endorsed her to teach advanced math.

Liz has a passion for life-long learning, sharing knowledge, fostering students’ intellectual, social, and emotional growth. She has worked with TAG students, IEP students, and students who became anxious with just the mention of math or a spreadsheet. At all levels, her focus is on strong mathematical foundations, conceptual understanding, and technical communication. Liz’s goal is to help students improve their confidence & study skills, so they can build on it and advocate for their own education now and in the future.

Liz’s favorite hobbies are paddle boarding, softball, walks on the beach, board games and reading to her children.

 
Amy Dishlip
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Amy Dishlap Owner Tutor

Amy Dishlip
Founder of StudyWise Tutoring 2007
Bachelors (Exercise Science) University of Puget Sound
Masters (Education) Portland State University
Current Teaching License

Amy Dishlip, founder of StudyWise Tutoring, is a Portland native with over 20 years of academic coaching experience. She also works with ADHD adults and specializes in supporting women and moms, especially those who received a late-in-life diagnosis. She earned a B.S. in Exercise Science from the University of Puget Sound and a Master of Education from Portland State University. She holds her teaching license in Health Education and has coached gymnastics, volleyball, track, and dance.

With such a diverse background, Amy can look at each client holistically to determine what areas impact performance and productivity. Amy’s greatest strength is forming strong connections with people of all ages, which adds to the success of her clients. She has extensive experience working with students who have learning challenges, ADHD, and anxiety disorders, as well as accommodations, 504 plans, and IEPs.

When she’s not coaching, you will find Amy hanging out with her young daughter, Zyanna. Zyanna follows in her mom’s footsteps as a business owner and athlete. She has a dog treat business, Paws and Bones, and enjoys various sports. Amy and her daughter enjoy connecting with the community and experiencing new adventures together.

 
Liz Houghton
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Liz Houghton

Liz Houghton
Academic Coach
Bachelors (Education & Mechanical Engineering) Oregon State University
Masters (Business) Portland State

Liz has 14 years experience tutoring grade school through college students. She has Bachelor’s degrees in Education and Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University and a MBA from Portland State University. Her teaching license endorsed her to teach advanced math.

Liz has a passion for life-long learning, sharing knowledge, fostering students’ intellectual, social, and emotional growth. She has worked with TAG students, IEP students, and students who became anxious with just the mention of math or a spreadsheet. At all levels, her focus is on strong mathematical foundations, conceptual understanding, and technical communication. Liz’s goal is to help students improve their confidence & study skills, so they can build on it and advocate for their own education now and in the future.

Liz’s favorite hobbies are paddle boarding, softball, walks on the beach, board games and reading to her children.

 
Amy Lombardo
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Tutor Amy LombardoAmy Lombardo
Academic Coach
Bachelors (Psychology) Stockton University
Masters (School Counseling) Monmouth University
Amy Lombardo earned her B.A. in Psychology from Stockton University and a Master’s in School Counseling from Monmouth University. For the past 11 years, Amy has been a high school counselor, working with students with their academics, social-emotional well-being, and post-secondary plans. She has experience supporting students with 504 plans and IEPs. Amy is also a life coach, helping teens and young adults with their academics, career planning, and self-awareness.

Amy is passionate about guiding others with their life journey and helping them find their voice and inner self. She is an agent of change in shaping the next generation.She has experience helping students with college planning, using platforms; such as Common App, Naviance, College Board Big Future, and career planning. Amy enjoys spending time with her three tween daughters, going on nature walks, and going out for dinner on Friday nights with the family. Amy is bilingual in Spanish and enjoys her mom’s Spanish cooking!

 
Sam Payne
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Tutor Sam PayneSam Payne
Academic Coach
Bachelors (Art and Art History) Hampshire College
Masters (Fine Art: drawing and painting) University of Washington
Studied Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics at CUNY Publications in biomedical engineering and art
Sam has a B.A. in Art and Art History from Hampshire College and an MFA in drawing and Painting from University of Washington. After a career exhibiting artwork in New York City, he enrolled in the CUNY Mechanical Engineering program. While at CUNY he worked for a biomedical engineering research group and was first author on the published paper – “An interactive visual interface for the determination of similarity patterns in the Fourier spatial frequency spectrum of laser speckle” He has taught college level courses and tutored students of all ages in a range of disciplines including mathematics and art.

He also enjoys leading wilderness adventure camping expeditions and ecological kayak tours. Most recently he has been working with the neuro-diverse community, including students with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, and cognitive delays.

 
Amy Lombardo
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Tutor Amy Lombardo

Amy Lombardo
Academic Coach
Bachelors (Psychology) Stockton University
Masters (School Counseling) Monmouth University

Amy Lombardo earned her B.A. in Psychology from Stockton University and a Master’s in School Counseling from Monmouth University. For the past 11 years, Amy has been a high school counselor, working with students with their academics, social-emotional well-being, and post-secondary plans. She has experience supporting students with 504 plans and IEPs. Amy is also a life coach, helping teens and young adults with their academics, career planning, and self-awareness.

Amy is passionate about guiding others with their life journey and helping them find their voice and inner self. She is an agent of change in shaping the next generation.She has experience helping students with college planning, using platforms; such as Common App, Naviance, College Board Big Future, and career planning. Amy enjoys spending time with her three tween daughters, going on nature walks, and going out for dinner on Friday nights with the family. Amy is bilingual in Spanish and enjoys her mom’s Spanish cooking!

 
Sam Payne
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Tutor Sam Payne

Sam Payne
Academic Coach
Bachelors (Art and Art History) Hampshire College
Masters (Fine Art: drawing and painting) University of Washington
Studied Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics at CUNY Publications in biomedical engineering and art

Sam has a B.A. in Art and Art History from Hampshire College and an MFA in drawing and Painting from University of Washington. After a career exhibiting artwork in New York City, he enrolled in the CUNY Mechanical Engineering program. While at CUNY he worked for a biomedical engineering research group and was first author on the published paper – “An interactive visual interface for the determination of similarity patterns in the Fourier spatial frequency spectrum of laser speckle” He has taught college level courses and tutored students of all ages in a range of disciplines including mathematics and art.

He also enjoys leading wilderness adventure camping expeditions and ecological kayak tours. Most recently he has been working with the neuro-diverse community, including students with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, and cognitive delays.

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