Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

...home school environments as well as with general and special education (ADHD) students. A core belief that drives me is that I have an inexhaustible hope that everyone is capable of improvement.My recent career history consists primarily of mental health service and care provider experience, although I plan to one day enter into a career involving teaching or therapy. I would characterize my tutoring style as patient, collaborative, resourceful/creative and optimistic. For fun I enjoy...

I have always had a passion for education. While pursuing my MS degree I was awarded a highly competitive Teaching Assistantship, which allowed me to experience teaching general biology and human anatomy at the university level. My strengths include being able to portray complex concepts and ideas in innovative ways to cater to all learning types, in addition to my strong interpersonal skills with diverse populations.

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.

...project, focused on mining the NCBI DNA database and collecting information on specific transcripts. I look forward to every new student I tutor for a myriad of reasons! First, both teaching and learning are much easier in a 1-on-1 scenario, because the tutor must only focus on the growth of a single student. Additionally, the student and tutor can actually discuss the subject to really build an understanding of it. I incorporate lots of real-world...

...Assistant for different Biology classes. The Science field requires a entirely different approach to writing and I enjoyed helping my peers make that transition. I love nature, which is why I chose to study Biology. The desire to learn about amazing things in the real world, or what might help our future, is something that helps students dedicate themselves to education, whichever path they want to follow. I like to help students find reasons that...

I take pride and satisfaction when I know my tutoring has made a difference in one's life.

...Sophmore at George Fox University (Portland, Oregon). I am an elementary education major and I also play baseball for George Fox. Some things that I enjoy doing outside of school and tutoring are video games, going running or hiking, golfing, and spending quality time with friends and family. My tutoring style is revolved around getting to know the student. I focus strongly to build a connection with my students to allow them to feel comfortable...

...years at Evergreen High School, a low-income school in east Vancouver. As a student teacher and a full time teacher, I primarily worked with students who struggled in math. I enjoy working with those students, even though at times it can be difficult. After teaching math full time for a few years, I will be working on going back to school to pursue a career in applied mathematics. That means I will have homework too!...

I would like to use my engineering background to help empower students. In addition, I have been teaching for a year now. This has included different cultures and age groups which will enrich the student's learning experience. I have taught reading, grammar, science and math to 5 years old to 18 years old plus professionals over the age of 20. I am certified as a TEFL instructor.

...studied Physics and I'm now a research assistant in an academic Biophysics lab in Portland. I love getting to do physics every day and I love being able to share my enthusiasm for math and science with students. I am interested in working with elementary school through college-level students. Whatever your level, I'll be working to help you understand how to approach problem solving so that you can feel confident approaching learning material and working through...

I have been a substitute teacher for the last 3 years and enjoy helping and understanding students of all ages.

I am a high school biology teacher with a background in science and a Masters in cognitive psychology. I have been tutoring and teaching since I was in high school myself, and deeply enjoy the challenge of figuring out exactly how to help each of my students!

...most fun teaching any type of math up to calculus! PreCalc and Calculus were a struggle for me in high school, I wouldn't understand concepts during class and wouldn't go out of my way to get extra help from the teacher or friends. This has driven me to create a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and expressing difficulties, something I had trouble with in high school. I believe in engaging students...

As a teacher with 11+ years of experience, I hope to bring the same passion of learning that I have to students. With subjects that range from Spanish to Statistics, my goal is to help students find a way to overcome their obstacles and learn in a way that really sticks. I enjoy sports, films, books, music, and the outdoors.

...Diego. I am pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Neuroscience and a have received a minor in Chemistry. While in school, I enjoy spending my spare time playing/officiating intramural sports, doing psychology research, and juggling! I also enjoy traveling. I have been abroad twice in college career--to Florence, Italy and Prague, Czech Republic. With regard to my background in tutoring, I have had a couple years of experience as a private tutor for families as...

...the beauty and complexity of biology and mathematics. I understand that every student has their own learning style, strengths, and challenges. That's why I tailor my approach to meet the individual needs of each student. Whether it's reviewing concepts, practicing problem-solving skills, or preparing for exams, I am committed to helping my students achieve their academic goals. As an Adjunct Professor at Washington State University, I have taught a variety of courses, from introductory biology...

...school to become a teacher. I recently graduated with a B.S. In Environmental Biology and I have since worked on ecological studies of population structures, and most recently worked as a zookeeper, caring for animals and teaching guests about conservationism. I recently moved from Florida to Oregon for the nature, the people, and for the opportunities. I love to hike, to travel, and to play music. Most of all I love good stories, whether in...

...school was watching a teacher try to answer a student's question, without even understanding what they were asking. As a tutor, it's my goal to understand your perspective and teach in a way that is tailored to each individual. I am a student at Portland State University, majoring in Computer Science. I enjoy video games, Dungeons and Dragons, and programming, and I know the first 74 digits of pi. In other words, I'm the biggest nerd...

I strive to make a personal connection with all my students as I believe it informs how I instruct them. My primary topics are German, linguistics, and ESL. My secondary topics are essay and academic writing, math up through calculus, and philosophy.

To bridge the gap between confusion and knowledge through novel approaches which aim to make mundane material easy to grasp to anyone. I have a background in Finance and accounting, a masters in supply chain, and have completed an MBA.