Certified Tutors From Portland State University

...University. I began college in 2011 and I transfer to Portland State in the year of 2013. I will be done this year in 2017 or 2018. The reason why I chose to study Japanese as my major is, when I was young I studied languages in middle school and began a journey to learn...

Learning can become a joyful activity. You just need the right professor and the right tutor for you, who loves learning. I trust in the potential in every one of us. I will be your mentor for tapping into your own and turn your learning experience into a successful and joyful one. Reach out!

...daycare provider and private tutor. My favorite subject is writing. I am a skilled editor and sometimes freelance in content development for websites and other online media platforms. One thing students love to learn about me is that I am involved in wildlife rehabilitation and have had the pleasure of raising and releasing many wild...

...requirement to graduate. After I finished my master's degree I moved to Finland to do a Ph.D. in mathematics. I was always fascinated with Scandinavia and Nordic culture, so I decided to go there to study. I lived in Finland for 5 years and completed my doctorate in a field called Geometric Function Theory. Although...

...to the students, rigorous, and equitable. I strive to provide a variety of avenues for students to engage with that content and to express their learning. My approach is to share the responsibility of learning with my students. I have high expectations for everyone I teach, and I work very hard to provide them with...

...Other Languages; My American Master degree is about Curriculum and Instruction. I will support you on Chinese learning. My favorite subject is Mandarin and Chinese culture because that is why people like China and Chinese. I am good at making Chinese class easy and fun. My goal is to support you on Chinese learning when...

...study complex material, and studying in groups, where we each take turns "teaching" the material to each other turned out to be the most effective way for me to really comprehend the material I was learning. This affinity for teaching turned me tutoring. I also have spent quite a bit of time in the research...

...structure and packaging, and gene expression, but I'm also great with general biological concepts. Microbiology, genetics, ecology, evolution, zoology, botany...they all excite me! And I can help with your math homework! My tutoring experience comes from studying with classmates, mostly, and trying to help each other fully understand the given concepts. I find that when...

...honors degree in Philosophy. My specific areas of focus are epistemology, formal logic, and philosophy of mind. However, I have an extensive background in the social sciences, especially political science. Oftentimes, a lack of confidence in their own ability will hold a student back from achieving their goals. I believe that supplementing a student's academic...

...have faced many life challenges, but have conquered them all along my path while I continue to unlock hidden doors of who I am, and the passion I have for the future of our people and society. My educational experience consists of 3 years of communication courses and seven years of deconstructing writing, grammar, and...

I enjoy helping students understand complex concepts in simple terms, memorize new knowledge, build confidence, and succeed.

Hi! I'm Kelly! I've worked in schools with kids for over 10 years. I have worked with all ages, skill levels and backgrounds. I really enjoy teaching and service and helping others through challenges.

...of knowledge is of the utmost importance to me. As a tutor, I strive to ensure that my students always feel comfortable and supported as they learn. By determining how students are best able to absorb material, I cater lessons to each student to facilitate the acquisition of as much knowledge as possible.

I love watching my students grow as musicians and artists. The confidence that singers get through lessons give me great joy. Lessons provide a comprehensive education, developing musicianship, ear training, technique, creativity, performance opportunities and confidence building!

...a teacher try to answer a student's question, without even understanding what they were asking. As a tutor, it's my goal to understand your perspective and teach in a way that is tailored to each individual. I am a student at Portland State University, majoring in Computer Science. I enjoy video games, Dungeons and Dragons,...

I am a graduate student studying environmental policy, however, I graduated with a B.S. in Biology and have 6 months of Medical School under my belt. I enjoy teaching and finding new ways of explaining concepts in order to cater to a wider variety of learning types and students.

I am an economics major at MHCC, and will be attending Portland State University in the Fall. My main goal is inspiring students to think critically of their education. Learning is the journey, and having the right mindset is the map.

...and written activities at the same time are great ways to learn a new subject. I enjoy quantum computing and chemistry, as well as spending my time traveling. I am tutoring for Varsity Tutors in hopes that I can continue to practice my problem solving skills and eventually work while traveling.

...down into manageable parts, providing as much guidance as necessary, and allowing students to take the lead as much as possible. I consider modeling repeatable strategies and developing sound work habits to be just as important as completing the task at handbut when it comes down to crunch time, sometimes the priority has to be...

...untrue but if you are told the same thing all your life, you start to believe it. Over the years still other words were invented. Knowing that I had a "disability" called "Attention Deficit Disorder" was actually helpful; I had a "condition" and if I understood its nature, I could create "accommodations". I had finally...