Award-Winning Algebra Tutors in Tigard, OR

...come to that same realization. I like to have a whiteboard or lots of paper to work out problems because in my mind, its important to play around with the problem in order to best understand it. In my spare time, I love reading science fiction and fantasy novels, writing fiction and playing volleyball.... I believe in teaching by doing as much hands-on as possible. I encourage students to ask as many questions as they want. The more they ask, the more they'll learn.

...My background in tutoring comes from teaching college math to various students and helping them through some of the toughest math courses in the university. I also teach classical piano lessons to a few students. Through tutoring I have developed a number of unique teaching styles that tailor to all different types of students. I...

...to be memorized, but a growing and changing way of understanding our selves and our world. I try approach concepts by modeling how scientists collect data about a subject and then use it to develop theories that can explain their observations. I always emphasize that scientists continue to further develop and modify these theories as...

...have learned as a mentor. I also have a strong academic background, with a degree in biophysics as well as in music and teaching experience in both fields. I hope to use my experience to help students develop a deeper understanding of physics, biology, math and music as well as cater to each individual students...

...great test scores, it is incredibly helpful in your everyday life. The same goes for the verbal-oriented subjects. Outside of my academic boundaries, I enjoy reading, writing, and being outdoors. Living in Oregon affords great opportunity for exploration, and there's nothing I like better than suiting up and heading out for damp, sometimes-cold adventure.

...been tutoring for over three years, mostly under the employment of a local community college. I've worked a drop-in lab for students of all math levels, where I specialize in Calculus I and above; as a teacher's assistant/class tutor for Calc I classes; and as the focused tutor in a for-credit environment for students in...

...for the past 6 years has been extremely gratifying. Managing Mathnasium of Ladera Ranch and working as Director of Tutoring Club Capitola has allowed for excellent professional experience running an educational institute while working closely with students of all ages. My positive outlook, vibrant energy, and up-beat outgoing personality provide the perfect medium for clear...

...able to push students who are having a difficult time in the right direction. I love math and science, as they came naturally to me as I learned those subjects in high school and in college. I look forward to helping students understand those subject areas better. From basic elementary math to college-level math courses,...

...I started tutoring back in the 90's in a program called Start Making A Reader Today (SMART). I found some computer programs that did alphabet and word recognition with animation. I also worked in an after school tutoring program for high school students. It was a melding of tutoring and mentoring, trying to get some...

...academically and gain confidence from understanding something they had previously struggled with. I believe in helping guide students to reach the answers on their own to promote independent success in the future. Ive tutored a range of students with different learning styles and each of them has left feeling successful and confident to tackle their...