Award-Winning ACT Math Tutors in Portland, OR

...interests are in resource economics though I have training in mathematics, the natural sciences, and public policy. Through my interests in music, teaching, and research the most valuable skill I have learned is the ability to communicate material in a clear and approachable manner. Past students have remarked that my teaching style is animated and are surprised at their ability to focus and understand concepts even after a long day of school, practice, or work....

...In the last three years, I have worked at an incredibly high achieving high school named KIPP King Collegiate. KIPP King Collegiate was ranked #11 in California according to US News World Report and in the top 100 high schools in the country. I've volunteered to lead SAT and ACT Saturday schools and had the pleasure of seeing some of the students I worked with get into top universities like Harvard, UC Berkeley, and Wellesley.

Hi, my name's Helen Liu! I'm currently studying at Stanford University, majoring in either Biology or Science, Technology, and Society. I love helping others and have been a peer tutor for over four years as well as a TA for two math classes. I promise I will work hard with you to achieve your desired score. I'd love to tutor you, so please feel free to contact me! ... Working with students to know why an answer is correct is much better than mindless practice. All students have the ability to understand, but it's up to the teacher to find the method that makes sense.

I currently have an associates degree in math and science. Math has always been my favorite subject simply because it always clicked for me. I have tutored many different types of students at the college I attended and I have been active in tutoring since finishing school. I enjoy helping students tackle the obstacles that are in front of them and build confidence. It is rewarding to aid people as they progress throughout their academic...

I graduated recently from Yale with a degree in Mathematics & Philosophy. I was a math tutor in high school and am looking forward to being a tutor again! I tutor a broad range of subjects; I studied math in college, but I'm also passionate about English. I believe everyone should have a chance to reach their educational potential, so I'm eager to help students prepare for standardized tests. In my free time I enjoy...

...material especially when we didn't have a good teacher. Taking so many math classes, I can tell that the quality of the professor/teacher affects students grades and ability to learn the material and have learned from those good professors/teachers how to help a student learn the material. When I tutor I like to explain the concept and make sure the student understands, if they do not I explain it in a different point of view...

I get that writing essays and studying for midterms is rarely interesting, but it's my goal to make tutoring sessions as fun as possible. As a Senior Literature and History double major at Yale, I have a wide breadth of knowledge in a lot of different subjects, and I'm happy to share my knowledge in any of them!... I get that not everybody wants to spend their free time working on Calculus problems, but if a student has decided to get a tutor, either because they think they could use the extra help, or just because they want to get ahead in school, I think that's amazing, and I'd like to do my best to make their work as fun as possible.

...is possible in a group environment. My goal is to provide personalized instruction for students that addresses their specific trouble areas. I have a BS in Aerospace Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and am currently pursuing an MS in Aerospace Engineering at the same school. I have tutored students on a volunteer basis for over 5 years, and I love using my personal experience to help students achieve their academic goals to their fullest potential.

...me to love learning. I became increasingly confident throughout the years, eventually earning a spot at my dream college and currently pursuing a career that I'm truly passionate about. I now wish to pay it forward and be a positive influence for the students that are frustrated in school. Based on my own experiences, I recognize how important it is to form a relationship with the student to where they are comfortable with seeking assistance...

...I've balanced pursuing an Ivy League undergraduate degree. Writing has been a lifelong strength of mine, and I've enjoyed taking on positions where I've helped others improve their writing. The most prominent example of this would be serving a year as a staff editor, then two more years as Editor in Chief of a widely distributed campus magazine in college. I've also assisted students with resume, college admissions, and academic essay writing. Math, mainly Algebra...