Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving Beaverton, OR

I received my PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. My dissertation work was in optics, specifically optical imaging systems. I primarily tutor Optics, Electromagnetism, Analog Circuits, and Digital Electronics. My teaching style tends to be Socratic; I like to use guiding questions to help students grow their comprehension and problem solving skills.

...where they come from are soon forgotten. I balance this tedium with jokes and funny faces to make my students laugh. I have found that each individual's impediments to learning can be very different. I use compassion and dialogue to uncover the causes of anxiety or helplessness technical subjects can engender. My bachelor's degree is from UCLA, where I studied math and physics. My Master's degree is from Arizona State University where I studied logic...

...my tutoring experience is with older students, I have 5 years of experience teaching and coaching swimming to kids ranging from 2-17. In my spare time I enjoy all things outdoors, from backpacking to hiking to climbing or swimming as long as I am outside I am happy. At my university I volunteered at a trip leader for my school Outdoor Programs club. I really enjoy working with others and helping each student better understand...

...middle school. When I came of age, I aspired to be like one of those counselors. I served 6 consecutive summers as a counselor, teaching about wilderness survival, nature and ecology, reptiles, bugs, plants and a wide variety of outdoor skills. My knowledge of this material was fostered by my journey to obtain the rank of eagle scout in the BSA. After my last year at summer camp, I decided that I needed to commit...

...Environmental Engineering program at UC Berkeley, and I LOVE teaching and talking about math and science! I spent the past two years in Mozambique teaching 11th and 12th grade physics and computer technology with the U.S. Peace Corps. Prior to moving abroad, I graduated with a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Oregon State University. As a tutor and mentor, I am passionate about helping students reach their full potential and overcome any obstacles that are...

...pragmatic for the future academic careers of my students. I considered how important Latin is for building any student's resume. There are studies done that show how students with experience in Latin have a substantially better opportunity of being accepted to their desired College. Thus, I created my class in a way where I bridged the language and history of late antiquity, with supplemental units discussing etymology in order to show the students the modern...

...success looks like. With the appropriate tools that match their learning styles, all students have the capacity to improve and reach their goals. The traditional method is not always the optimal way. I want to help you find what works best for you! I have experience working with students of all ages, including preschoolers with special needs, middle schoolers struggling with math and reading, high schoolers studying for the SAT, and career changing adult learners...

...in physics with a minor in math. I've been a tutor for over 2 years and I've had great relationships with all my students. I believe in providing direction so that students can arrive at an answer themselves; I've found that this method allows for a greater degree of retention opposed to simply demonstrating the problem and hoping they will remember the steps. I know that anyone can learn any subject with enough dedication, no...

...is how I discovered that I truly enjoy teaching. It's very rewarding to help others learn new skills they can use to succeed and improve their lives. Through my experiences, I've observed that students learn best when context and purpose are given for the subject matter, and when straightforward instruction with relatable examples are provided. It's unfortunate that too many students suffer because unfamiliar concepts are thrown at them in an unnecessarily complicated way without...

I have a bachelor's and a master's degree in philosophy. I have taught english grammar, reading, writing, phonics, and reading strategies for over fifteen years. I have worked with students in the United States and in China in reading, english, philosophy, vocabulary, over the years. I love helping students get the extra help they may need for subjects they are currently taking, and introducing them to subjects in which they may have further interests.

...has taken loads of math classes, I have watched my friends struggle through not only the subject but the teaching methods. My experiences as a tutor have allowed me to branch out and use a variety of teaching techniques in order to fit each student's needs. It enabled me to create fun ideas on how to teach math in hopes that my students will not only understand but like the subject. I am a firm...

...I wanted to become a teacher myself. There is nothing like the kind of impact a good teacher can make on the course of your life. For that reason, I love being involved in education and having the chance to help students learn. I love having the chance to meet together with students trying to better their lives and their minds, and to provide them with assistance on their way. I find it incredibly rewarding,...

...learn valuable life skills through relationship building. As a result of those experiences, I have always enjoyed using my knowledge to help teach anyone who needs it, tutoring various friends and neighbors throughout high school. I love to tutor Math, Economics, and Physics because there is so much to explore in these subjects and so much relation to the "real world" that it is enjoyable to see students discover the usefulness of these studies. In...

I want to help students succeed. It is my goal to help them be the best they can, everyone has a different path in life, and I want to help students find the path that best suits them. We all learn differently and helping them figure out what works for them so they can take that with them in life and advocate for their needs is a skill all students need.

I am currently a student at Portland State University pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and minoring in international studies. I have a passion for learning and hope to share my excitement with students! Outside of school I enjoy reading, hiking, and learning new languages. I am currently learning Spanish and Korean.

...2019 with Honors in Chemistry. I am passionate about math and science and have mentored undergraduate chemistry students through their laboratory courses. Currently I work as a Behavior Technician providing services to children with autism. I have experience working with students from many different educational backgrounds and with a variety of skill levels. I have found that building a great rapport with students and understanding their level of learning creates a successful tutoring session. My...

...chunks so it can be understood and built upon - a skill that I use quite frequently when teaching. I do love the physical sciences, but there's a special place in my heart for the social sciences. The brain/body axis is one of my particular areas of interest. Seeing the interplay between psychology and physiology is absolutely fascinating to me, and it's what I hope to build my career around. Outside of academia, I am...

...Teaching, Secondary Education with an endorsement in Advanced Mathematics April 25th, 2020. I've been tutoring students in math since high school from Elementary through College age. I'm passionate about math and helping students understand mathmatical concepts more clearly. I'm outgoing, organized, hardworking and willing to help you succeed. I look forward to helping you reach your goals. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy playing volleyball, hiking, reading, going to the beach, and watching sports!

...public-school career I taught art, technology, reading and writing. Similarly, as a professor my efforts and doctorate focused on the learner in online environments much like Varsity Tutors. Recently, I returned from a year of teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in Thailand to both adults and children; it was an incredible experience learning new teaching techniques and earning my TEFL. I continue to teach because I am passionate about helping others meet their...

Good knowledge. A little fun. Lessons with a spark. I'm interested in the story behind things; I never overlook the students and the need to find the ways the material interests them. I have an excellent grasp of things and I can adapt my instruction to apply to every student's individual interests. So, let's have fun.