Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Hillsboro, OR

...can benefit technically-minded students prepare for careers in science and engineering. As a Tau Beta Pi graduate from an Ivy League university, I recognize that hard work and devotion to your studies will allow you to achieve your goals. I will work with each student to set appropriate learning targets whether s/he is looking to supplement school or learning to prepare for admission exams. As a father of two teenage boys, I understand the challenges...

...enjoyed math. I enjoy being able to help others understand it. And I feel gratified when I can relieve the stress a student is feeling about not getting the math they have to do for a class or test. Outside of math, I have a degree in psychology and am very interested in the topic. In my spare time, I also like hiking, mountain climbing, table tennis, running, reading, Ethiopian and Thai restaurants, and chess.

...We traveled to various schools throughout Boston after class and organized curriculums for different subjects and age groups. However, I was always drawn more to teaching one-on-one, where I could form a relationship and really tailor my teaching style to the students' way of thinking and approaching various concepts and ideas. I have been fortunate to instruct and engage with students in a variety of ways, from teaching as a summer school proctor, classroom teacher,...

...school students struggling with their schoolwork, and realized how significant a tutor can be in a student's life. Ever since that time I have been passionate about tutoring. I have worked with students of all ages and skill levels, in my volunteer work, as a private tutor, and as a peer tutor. Tutoring is a one-on-one experience, and I've found that the key to good tutoring is to realize that every individual student is different....

...languages and math. I've loved math for the way it offers never-ending opportunities of discovery and ways for people to push the boundaries of their abilities and knowledge. I believe that with a strong motivation to work hard, and some encouragement, that we're all capable of excelling at math despite however difficult it may be. Working as a ninth grade math teacher in a public school in Mozambique as a Peace Corps Volunteer I've had...

...accounting courses. I love seeing students grow 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 next courses. I want to be a role model for my students to...

...is a joy to study the beauty woven into the tapestry of life. Some of my favorite topics to study in science are special relativity, astronomy, artificial intelligence, and molecular biology. I also enjoy creating music and art, and reading good literature. I am currently reading books by Robert Louis Stevenson and Sir Walter Scott. One of my highest pursuits has been the study of education. I have been studying Waldorf and Montessori educational theories,...

...the mystery of the value of x. I want to show my students to see these subjects as I do: as a challenge, not a chore. I try to do this by making things simple and showing straightforward techniques that students can use on their own to sidestep mental walls, thus building confidence. I love to see them succeed academically and value the opportunity to be a part of that success. I tutor Mathematics, Physics,...

...Substitute Teacher for many years grades K - 12. In addition I received my TEFL Certificate in Spain and taught English to all age students in Spain and Mexico. Working with all ages, 5 years to adult, gave me much experience tutoring and enabled me to tailor my lessons to each individual. I have graduate courses in Reading and also in ESL. I enjoy teaching Reading, Writing, Social Studies, and Math but my passion is...

...recognized the gift I have in relating to children. As a teacher, I have always enjoyed my time with my whole class and the one on one times with individuals. I like to use my sense of humor when teaching along with my creativity and problem solving abilities. Outside of tutoring I enjoy arts and crafts, flower gardening, traveling, watching movies that make me laugh out loud and spending time at the beach or in...

...In 2005 I graduated from New Saint Andrews College with a B.A. in Liberal Arts in Culture (Summa Cum Laude). Following this, I taught at a small high school for five years, providing instruction in many subjects, including history, literature, Latin, English composition, and SAT prep. Following this, I took a break from classroom teaching (as my husband and I decided to grow our family) and pursued individual tutoring opportunities in English composition and music...

...biology, and math. This tutoring experience sparked my passion for teaching. After graduating I started working toward a Master of Science in Teaching at Portland State University. While in graduate school I tutored math and chemistry and was a teaching assistant for undergraduate science courses. Soon after graduating I started working at a local private college teaching math, environmental science, and ecology. Now over 6 years later I still love teaching student’s math and science....

...past 7 years of tutoring/teaching, students often compliment me for explaining concepts easier than their teachers. The best tutors are those who have a true passion for the subject and not someone who just have good grades (although I have both!). I want to help if you are confused, lost, or overwhelmed with all the information you have to know. When I teach, I like to be clear and organized, so I can effectively guide...

...and interesting. No one likes to struggle through material that they don't understand and don't find interesting. I like to help students personally connect to the information they're learning, as well as understand real world use for that information. Patience is key to being a good tutor, and I strive to always be patient and understanding with a student who is struggling. I am extremely passionate about the Spanish language, as well as Psychology, and...

The thing that makes me a great tutor is the fact that I don't give direct answers. I work with the student and what they know, and we build on that knowledge to answer his or her question. This way of tutoring helps him or her to become more self-sufficient and capable of doing these problems and reasoning the problems out for himself or herself in the future. ... I feel that students have the knowledge...

...Speaking instructor for the Boy Scouts as well as a sales trainer for a major bookstore chain. I have also spent two years teaching science and engineering at the high school level. While I feel that I am well versed in a variety of subjects, my specialties would be math and composition. I work well with all age groups, and I feel that with patience and a knack for being able to explain a concept...

...etc.) for one year before returning to graduate school. I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in mechanical engineering from Stanford University, with a focus in design and manufacturing, and will graduate in the summer of 2015. Though I have never strictly worked as a tutor, I tutored undergraduates as part of the Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society while at the University of Portland, and this past year was a TA for a statics...

...am skilled and passionate about math and science. I received high grades in all of my math and science courses in college and often helped my peers with homework and studying. I feel that I am a good teacher because I am patient and communicative, especially when working with children and young adults. I believe in using visuals and a calm composure to aid students in arriving at the right answer themselves, and feeling good...

...Math for the last two years and preparing for graduate school to earn my Teaching degree. My favorite subject is Multivariable Calculus because it led me to realize that I wanted to help other people learn Math. I have taken college courses such as Number Theory, Analysis, Multivariable Calculus, Quantum Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Abstract Algebra, Geometry, Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, and completed a senior thesis on Differentiation Over Quotient Spaces. I am enthusiastic about applying Math...

...tutored students both in the classroom and in after school programs. This experience was incredibly rewarding, as the evidence of my daily work could be directly observed, and the difference I was making seemed to have a real impact. This opportunity prompted me to continue tutoring. My experience working in a high school showed me how different each student’s ability in any given area can be. The understanding that each student learns differently and therefore...