Certified Tutors From Reed College

...of a commended Advanced Placement scholar for scoring fives on all six exams I sat for. Though outside of my primary expertise, I can also provide assistance for English and literature courses. I consider research papers to be my specialty! With my academic experience, I hope I can impart both the practical strategies and broader...

...shame that learning has developed a reputation of being not fun. When students learn how to harness a difficult concept, questions are answered and new ones are discovered. I have studied motivation in educational contexts and have held various teaching/mentoring roles. Having graduated 1st in my class with a Masters degree, I know what it...

...love of learning is one of the most important qualities a person can have. While I enjoy tutoring a broad range of subjects, I find tutoring Statistics and Economics especially rewarding because so many students believe that they don't have aptitude in the subject, only to find out that they just haven't had the right...

...reading and writing. I am currently pursuing medical school so my academic life is not as rich in literature as I wish it could be, which is why I am so excited to tutor students in it. An accomplished writer and researcher, I am also excited to help students create well-written and thoughtful pieces.

...school as a policy debater, which makes me a good candidate for working with students on public speaking skills. For Younger Clients: I currently work as a preschool teacher at a school in Portland, which means I have ongoing, hands-on experience facilitating educational exercises for younger age groups. I also have the communication skills required...

...a kindergarten and pre-K teacher. In my opinion, a good tutor needs not only to be knowledgeable, but sensitive to the ways that every student learns differently. I am prepared to work with my students, at their own pace, to ensure that they aren't just completing the work, but fully understanding and internalizing the material....

...writing, both academically and creatively, and languages: I am fluent in French and Mandarin Chinese and can read Latin, German, and Greek. In my ideal job I serve as a medium to help people develop their interests and ideas; at the same time, I love having the opportunity to engage in in-depth discussions, brain-storming, and...

...Forest and Natural Resource Management from the State of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. I will soon be starting a PhD in Forests: Biology, Ecology, Conservation, and Management at the University of Minnesota. I have several years of teaching experience, ranging from high school biology to elementary-level environmental education to leading college-level...

...at Reed, and lately I have been developing my skills as a literary translator. I am also a musician and I have a passion for art and philosophy! As a tutor I like to focus on building conversational skills. I believe that learning a language is best done through lots and lots of practice. I can...

...close-reading analytical skills. Moreover, I have a deep background in test prep (cumulative 31 on the ACT), mathematics up to the high school level (5/5 score on AP Calculus AB/BC, took math up to multivariable calculus), French (took 3 years in college, including one year of literature courses conducted in French), and public speaking (co-captain...

...AB. I am better at math. I still can hold my own in physics. I like to teach. I like it better when I teach well. I am Christian. I believe in God. I believe He loves everyone. I offer the opportunity to those who are interested, no matter who you or or what your...

...a tutor in programs like SMART (Start Making a Reader Today) and the Reed College Science Outreach program. I love helping students achieve their goals and having the unique opportunity to work as a facilitator for learning and discovery! I bring my unique background in theatre education to every subject as I approach teaching and...

...Spain for two years, and, most recently, was an English Language Teacher Trainer with the United States Peace Corps in Ecuador. I am passionate about providing equal educational opportunities to students of all ages and backgrounds. While I tutor a wide variety of subjects, I particularly enjoy tutoring students in Writing, Analytical Reading, and English...

...middle school students. I currently tutor calculus and Introduction to Analysis at the undergraduate level and serve as a TA in the Physics 201/202 labs. My philosophy is not only to teach students the subjects they struggle with, but also to help them develop intuition, independence, and appreciation for math and science to carry with...

...four years of experience in tutoring. My areas of expertise include physics, math, and essay writing. I believe that most challenges are easy to overcome if looked at from the right perspective, so when I tutor, I always try to have the student realize how capable they really are by giving them the tools they...

...My college schedule is fairly flexible, so I would love to help out any curious mind. Tutoring is both rewarding to me and my students! I have been tutoring for over six years now, in a variety of subjects pertinent to students of all ages. Specifically, I find teaching rewarding because of the knowledge students...

...I was an honors student at my high school in Evanston, IL. My specialty is math tutoring with middle and high schoolers, although I am open to teaching a wide variety of subjects all the way down to elementary school. Feel free to reach out and we can see if it's a good fit!

...on the marine environment, climate change and local Puget Sound history. I am here to support learning, guide growth and share a love of learning. I believe that every student can succeed and my mission is to give them the tools, encouragement and support to do so. As a college student, I love to think,...

...the academic writing process, from brainstorming and outlining to final editing. My goal as a tutor is to help each of my students reach their academic goals, while keeping the learning process interesting, and enjoyable, too! I firmly believe that there's never just one way to learn. If the conventional methods of teaching and learning...

...science with additional concentrations in environmental science, sociology, philosophy, and 3D art. I am passionate about helping students understand concepts in their own way, with hands on activities and self-paced learning styles that encourage confidence and resilience. I channel my patience and creativity into my work, with the goal of providing each student with their...