Award-Winning Algebra 2 Tutors serving Portland, OR

I am a college graduate from Clarkson University. I graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. While I was at Clarkson I conducted research in conservation biology and animal learning. My primary research was in the population distribution of the endangered golden-winged warbler, a shrubland breeding bird species. My plan is to take a gap before continuing my education in a PhD program.... Students learn better when they experience the material. Work problems out and...

...anthropology with minors in history and classics at Hunter College in New York City in 2007. A few years later, I attended LaGuardia Community College and became a licensed veterinary technician, which means I am an animal nurse! My academic interests mostly relate to animals: zoology, evolutionary ecology, paleozoology, social evolution, and phylogenetics. I also love studying history, and will always assert that nothing happens in a historical vacuum. In my free time I do a...

...Mechanical Engineering major at Tufts University. I have a passion for anything math related and enjoy sharing my love for math with everyone else. I make sure that everyone understands the stuff they are learning on their own terms to make sure it is more accessible for future use. I was a Teaching Assistant for a Calculus 2 class last semester. I love baseball, swimming, and rowing. I also used to play chess competitively. I...

...younger students my whole academic career first as a friend, then as a paid tutor. I have always loved to share my knowledge and experiences with those who are struggling in their endeavors to succeed in school. What I learned over the years is that we all stumble into problems and difficulties at some point, and we all manage to overcome these challenges by asking others how they solved their own. That is what problem...

...Polytechnic Institute with a Bachelor's in Actuarial Mathematics and a Minor in Business. I am an aspiring actuary, but meanwhile I tutor high-school and college level mathematics. I like showing students how to learn math topics on their own through research and the resources available to them, as well as different studying and problem solving techniques. In my free time, I like to spend time with friends, read, and care for pets!

...their eyes light up and long faces disappear. I studied math and education at CCSU in New Britain. I received my BS in Education in December 2007. I have been assisting math students with their studies since the 1980's. I work with students on basic math skills through Calculus I. Away from students and tutoring, I like to read math history and historical fiction. In my free time, I enjoy crossword puzzles and Sudoku.

...we are looking at environmental pollutants such pesticides, PCBs, heavy metals, and fuel products that impact the air or drinking water. As the QA/QC Director, much of my job is to work with and train employees, and I believe this function greatly helps my ability to work with a variety of students as a tutor. I have been tutoring for the last six to eight years both with different agencies and privately. I have direct...

I am a college student majoring in Biomedical Engineering and German. My goal is to help students improve and achieve academically. I also enjoying playing sports like Ultimate Frisbee and Soccer. Additionally, I enjoy playing the piano in my free time.

...a junior electrical engineering major at the University of Connecticut with over two years of industry-specific engineering work experience. Naturally, I am well versed in calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, physics (kinematics + electromagnetism) and all necessary supporting mathematics. I am also a strong analytical/technical writer, drawing on my experience in a variety of college writing subjects. My tutoring style focuses on conceptual understanding of the material, which I believe facilitates quicker/more efficient problem solving...

...to build on my current and desired skill sets for the future. I am beyond grateful for the opportunities in both my school and professional endeavors that have shaped me into the well-rounded person I am today. That being said, I believe that most of my strengths are derived from my strong work ethic, adaptability, passion for lifelong learning, and love of volunteering/helping others. Outside of my professional career you may find me at a...

...systems. A favorite annual event was the Purdue Space Day where I joined other students in teaching kids and the community about space and technology. After Purdue, I have continued teaching in a less formal setting by mentoring engineers who work for me within many different companies. This has allowed me to help fulfill my passion for helping others while also continuing to improve as a mentor and engineer. Outside of the workplace I enjoy...

...and explaining them in easier to understand terms. I also look into learning as a whole concept, which involves not only learning, but also things that affect our learning, such as our personalities, motivations, and our idea of what learning itself is (that's why I take psychology classes to better understand people); so don't be surprised if we dive, not only into the books, but into your own minds as well. In my free time...

...year since: 5 years at college, 6 years middle school, and 7 years high school, here in Connecticut. At the middle school, I served as the head of the math department, IT, and SSAT testing, including English, verbal, and more. Along the way, I taught every math course from 5th Grade to Calculus. Algebra remains my favorite, but I enjoy them all! In 2012, I earned a Master's degree at CCSU, where I focused on...

Hello, my name is Sue, and I have been a mathematics educator since 1985 in public schools and community colleges. My current position as a full-time high school math tutor keeps me up-to-date on every level and topic of the high school math curriculum, from PreAlgebra though Beginning Calculus. I would very much enjoy any opportunity to enhance your learning, increase your confidence, and enable your success in your studies.

...outcome. Help is something that I always strive to do throughout my career. Thankfully, this is something that I have been able to do in many different capacities. While I don't think I'm the smartest person, or that I'm the most gifted, one thing I am exceptional at is seeing patterns. This has allowed me to assimilate teaching styles and methods from others and use them as my own. It has allowed me to look...

Hello, I have almost 20 years experience within a middle school science classroom as a teacher and department head where I have instructed Earth Science, Life Science as well as Physical Science. I would love to help students as a member of the Varsity Tutor program as best as I can. Thank you, Brian

...at the University of Connecticut pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics/Statistics with a minor in Economics. Math is my favorite subject to tutor and in general, I tutor all math related courses up to the college level. Some of my interests include baseball, basketball, football, rugby and hiking. I also play for the UConn Mens Rugby team. My favorite thing about math is relating it to things that I personally find interesting like...

...of my life, I went to school to learn Nuclear Power Plant Operation for nuclear submarines. While serving aboard various submarines, I took college courses through the University of Hawaii and the University of California. I also spent a great deal of time reading literary classics, as well as books on history, science, music and art. This reading allowed me to successfully complete the entire CLEP examination with scores in the top 10%. Following my...

...math and science for the past four years, and have spent the past year tutoring in organic chemistry. I have worked as teaching assistant for various professors and have assisted college students develop productive studying strategies. I am all too familiar with how difficult organic chemistry is, but I am the rare person who actually loves the subject, and have been exposed to organic chemistry in the classroom and in the laboratory. I am very...

...along with most people I meet and I enjoy helping others out. I feel that knowing a subject and knowing how to teach said subject can be quite different. Being able to relate to different types of people and understanding different learning styles is extremely important and listening for comprehension, as a teacher/tutor, is a necessary skill that I don't see enough of. Knowing how crucial it is, I try my best to really listen...