Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving Oregon

I don't think there is such thing as a "smart" person. Anyone can learn anything through hard work and persistence. Network Specialist at Connecticut On-line Computer Center. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute B.S. Computer and Systems Engineer, Class of 2016.

...philosophy wants to encourage the "Why", not just the "How" of the subject. Understanding is lots more fun than just turning the crank. I seek an alternate path to understanding if the student finds the first approach difficult. I once read: there are several ways to get on the other side of a stone wall:...

I served as the lead undergraduate tutor for thermodynamics and strength of materials while studying Mechanical Engineering at RPI. I am interested in tutoring high school students in Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry.

...that I have the skill base to help other students persevere. My positive attitude is sure to help the study session breeze by - but don't think that it will be easy! Challenging questions are the most fun and create the most thorough results. I hope to have fun with the student as we take...

...that a strong understanding of the principles of these subjects usually serves as a catalyst to drive basic understanding of other subjects. As a tutor, I believe that no subject is too difficult to learn, especially with appropriate effort. It all begins with breaking down complex concepts into blocks and units that can be easily...

...I have been really enjoying the challenge. Its fun working closely with individual students, and helping them through their struggles with math. The positive feedback I get on a daily basis is very rewarding indeed. I tutor all levels of algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus, and single variable calculus, along with introductory statistics. Besides the steps required...

I have truly enjoyed studying the sciences in my college years, and since then have enjoyed even more so to tutor the scientific concepts to others!... Teaching is gauged by the comprehension of the student. If one knows something well, they can help another understand it in terms beneficial for the learner!... I like to get an idea of the student's comfort level with the material, and whether or not the student recognizes exactly which hurdles...

I majored in Actuarial Science. I like exercising, playing video games, hanging out with friends in my free time. I also have done a fair amount of traveling recently! (Belize, Seattle, Tampa, Punta Cana, and Greece)

...top of my qualifications, I am passionate about France's language and culture, as well as being an effective instructor. I make all of my lessons interactive and fun, but, more importantly, informative and with many opportunities to practice speaking, writing, reading, and listening. In addition, I make sure to include cultural tidbits that I learned...

...primarily). I am happy to help anyone in these subject areas! The best part I find about being a tutor is that one can also learn and refresh oneself on subjects you never thought you would have to visit again after learning them. And the feeling of accomplishment that comes along with being able to...

...life. I believe that learning shouldn't have to be hard and that we should appeal to all of our senses when learning. At Yale, I participate in Splash, a program that allows students to teach a class for day. I enjoyed the experience so much that I thought tutoring would be a good fit. Otherwise,...

...delight in building the understanding of mathematical and physical principles. "The greatest joy is the joy of understanding" -Leonardo DaVinci. I now find no greater joy than that of shared understanding. When I am working with students, I seek to help them achieve a mastery of the subject that will stay with them for the...

...taken challenging courses, studied, and tried my best. But getting good grades isn't the only thing that matters in life: it's applying intelligence to every situation that will carry you through life. This is what I teach and believe: how to use what you learn to help you succeed. I open minds, guiding people to...

...I decided to go into a more challenging field other than math, and so I decided to major in computer engineering. I am still in the process of achieving my bachelor's degree in engineering, and I also hope to achieve a minor degree in mathematics, which after my undergraduate level, I will go into graduate...

My teaching strategy is active, in-depth learning, which promotes the problem solving and collaborative learning capabilities of my students. The tools I use to implement my strategies are homework assignments, paper assignments, quizzes, and the think-pair-share technique.

...experienced, certified teacher. I have experience working with high school, middle school, and elementary school-aged students. My specialty is math, including Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry. I love math and I am passionate about teaching. My goal is to make abstract math skills and content become more clear. I am excited to work...

...not understand the notation or terminology in use. In such cases, it is important to reassure the student, reminding him or her that he or she is only struggling with understanding a single word, not the entire mathematical concept. As a rule, people perform better and are better motivated when they have self-confidence, not when...

Each child has the ability to succeed given the opportunity. Students can grow each and every day as long as their specific learning style is correctly identified and then pursued upon in a proper format. No matter a child's capabilities and setbacks there is always room for improvement.

...Engineering from Oklahoma State University, ~3 years teaching Maths and ~2 years Ethanol industry experience. I love teaching and tutoring kids. I have had experience with teaching Maths to students of 5th to 10th grade. I also have experience teaching Maths online to students (1st-8th grade) in Kenya. I am well versed in subjects like...

I have tutored students for the GMAT, GRE, SAT, ACT and LSAT for more than 15 years. I love it! As I tailor my instructions toward the unique needs of each student, my goal is to improve not only the student's performance but also the student's confidence as test day approaches.