Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving Portland, OR

Hello, my name is Christopher Tamburin, and I tutor students in math and physics. I began tutoring as an undergraduate, where I provided supplemental instruction in engineering courses while also tutoring student athletes in calculus and physics. I have always been fascinated by the worlds of math and science, and believe that it can be accessible to anybody with the proper instruction.

...a software engineer who graduated at Northwestern University with a bachelor's in computer science. I am passionate about helping students learn to code because Coding can help kids develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and logical reasoning. It can be exciting to know I'm helping them build skills that will serve them throughout their lives, not just in tech. I have experience teaching kids from grades 5+ how to code in multiple languages such as HTML, CSS,...

...with SLD, EBDs, IDs, and ADD/ADHD, and as someone with ADD myself, I deeply understand the challenges learners face and how to support them effectively. My teaching philosophy is simple: every student learns best when taught in a way that makes sense to them. I strive to create an environment where learning feels exciting, not overwhelming, and where students can see how what they're learning applies to their everyday lives. By making learning enjoyable and...

...processes. I am extremely interested in biochemical and biophysical processes, closely tied to my interest in STEM courses and education. I have the most experience tutoring math, science, and Spanish, using my personal and current education with feedback from previous students to refine my approach. In high school I started a student success center during covid to provide free online tutoring, providing tutors in all subjects during set hours of the week. I work hard...

...From my years of tutoring I have come to learn that misunderstanding of subject concepts come not from the students own lack of understanding, but rather from lack of proper interpretation of students questions. Taking the time to understand the students area of difficulty and approaching it in the manner the student feels comfortable works very well in allowing students to see why their particular way of thinking may not be correct, rather than telling...

I believe mathematics can be a creative pursuit as well as a tool to understand the world. I once struggled immensely with mathematics and understand it's difficulty before finding a learning method that worked for me. I graduated from UConn in 2018 and tutored in both math and art history. I believe any student is capable of excelling in mathematics if they learn to reframe see the problems in a way they find intuitive.

I'm a rising junior at Brown University studying biomedical engineering. I have lots of experience in middle school through college level instruction in STEM and SAT/ACT prep. My goal is to provide a fun and productive learning environment by only teaching subjects that I am passionate about.

...of experience tutoring and teaching math and science from elementary through college. I primarily tutor high school math and sciences but also have extensive experience in all forms of physics and higher mathematics including Calculus and Linear Algebra. Not only do I have experience as a tutor, I was also an instructional assistant in college and a camp counselor. I like to use real world examples to help students realize how math and science can...

...eagerness to evolve, and the inner joy I receive from helping others when I can, led to me being passionate about educating. I am now in the final year of my PhD program in the UConn statistics department. On top of the math tutoring experience I obtained from SUNY Potsdam, I have gained further experience tutoring at UConn, on top of being the primary instructor and teaching assistant for several undergraduate statistics courses. I also...

...Haven. I teach 6-8 mathematics. I also have three years of experiencing tutoring college math courses to undergraduate students. During my time at Southern, I tutored mathematics in the Academic Success Center. I was deeply interested in providing innovative lessons to students who found mathematics difficult or uninteresting. I always applied mathematics to real-world problems and using mathematics to determine optimal solutions to various issues. These questions allow students to appreciate mathematics and understand it...

Teaching has been of passion of mine since I began college. Helping others learn the subjects that I used to struggle through is something I enjoy doing. I graduated from The University of Connecticut in Storrs with a degree in Biology. I have an great background in mathematics, physics, and biology. If there is something I do not understand I will work my hardest to learn what it is I need to. ... I believe anyone...

...about helping students achieve academic success. I help students to learn math by explaining math concepts using graphics and videos. I then assign students practice questions until they fully retain the concepts. I have been a successful math student, and took math courses up to Calculus 2. Although I enjoy learning and tutoring math. I actually majored in anthropology. I can help with the process of writing personal essays and academic papers. I minored in...

...Certificate, which reinforce my commitment to both technical rigor and continuous learning. I have worked with students across a variety of age groups and learning backgrounds, often helping them build confidence in technical subjects that may initially feel overwhelming. Drawing on my own non-linear path through education, I strive to make complex material feel approachable and empower students to engage critically with what they're learning. My tutoring style is rooted in patience, structure, and real-world...

...to stay involved with teaching and mentoring students. I have taught in a variety of traditional and nontraditional settings, including K-12 public school classrooms, schools for students with disabilities, juvenile detention centers, and private music lessons. In addition to music, I enjoy teaching math (specifically, algebra and geometry) and psychology. During my time at Northwestern, I took elective courses to further my knowledge of these interests. As someone who strongly values listening and empathy, I...

...been teaching in behavioral settings using a therapeutic approach since then. I also have experience providing in home behavioral support as well as tele-health. I have experience working with children with disabilities and have a wide range of learning tools and strategies to help all children grow. Patience is key when working with children and so is celebrating all growth. I enjoy all facets of education and like to learn new things. I am also...

...certified as an Engineer-in-training, and I'm working towards making the jump to Professional Engineer. My areas of specialty in tutoring are Math and Science topics, with an emphasis on Engineering (I'm told I'm one of those weird people that actually like to do math in their everyday life). My way of tutoring is finding the humorous angle on otherwise dry topics to make it easier and more fun to understand. Ouside of tutoring and engineering,...

Hi my name is Kelsey and I'm excited to work with you! I'm a college student at Stony Brook University pursing a degree in Psychology and Public Health, I'm also working on my associates degree in Biology. I graduated high school in 2017 and was a member of the National Honors Society and the World Language Honors Society. I look forward to working with you.

...same time participating in various research projects as a research scientist/software developer. My favorite programming language is Python. I enjoy tutoring students in a wide variety of scientific and technical disciplines, including: physics, astronomy, mathematics, and computer programming. As regards my teaching philosophy, I believe in building on what a person already knows, teaching general principles first and then focusing on how they apply in specific instances, and ensuring that once students grasp a particular concept,...

...goal of advancing knowledge of current cell and tissue-based clinical therapies! I have a strong passion for learning about and teaching anything math or science related. These subjects are incredibly important in our everyday lives, and I can only hope to extend my passion and excitement to my students. I have a relaxed, hands-on teaching style with the belief that visual cues and plenty of practice involving real-life examples are both key to understanding a...

...Mindset, the belief that good math will cause people to struggle (a little) and that people's brains grow when they struggle. I want to show students that math is not something to fear or dislike. I don't believe in rote memorization of formulas - I teach to provide students with conceptual understanding so they see the "why" instead of just "how," they can see how math topics build on each other, and that they develop...