Certified Tutors From Oregon State University

...into serious study, and I earned my Bachelor and Master degrees and became a secondary English teacher. I have had much experience in the educational arena and have worked with varying age groups, skill levels, and course work. I have instructed from the middle school level to the collegiate level. Aside from my formal teaching...

...most other sciences. I am firm proponent of an education due to it opening doors of opportunity to better ones life. I always prompt students to obtain the answers through their own knowledge and abilities. As I tutor, I believe that it is my job to provide a student with the tools to succeed on...

...tutor are English, Math, and Social Studies. Studying U.S. and World History is a personal passion; delving into STEM topics, such as 3D printing, microbiology, and chemistry, is a self-educating goal. I believe education is inspiring the desire to engage in learning, then, providing lucid instruction so that the individual can pursue formal and self...

...is most always misunderstood because of its complexities of application. My favorite sporting events encompasses team sports. I feel that a team is far more capable than an individual. Any team that is coached to behave as a team will out perform a team that is not even if the skill level is significantly out...

...why things work a certain way, whether it's math problems or biology vocabulary. This approach solidifies concepts that might otherwise fall through the cracks. I believe that anyone can learn anything! In my spare time, I am an avid collector of trivia about strange marine invertebrates, am a scuba diver, and enjoy playing board games...

...of things in my spare time. I like to read, write, cook, hike, travel (I have been all over the U. S. and extensively in Latin America and Asia), canoe, to play chess and Go, and spending time with my daughter. I feel very strongly about education. I believe education is both knowledge and the...

I hope to help students who are struggling with their science subjects by being patient, knowledgeable, and able to find a solution to their confusion or struggle.

...my wicked dance skills and improving my fluency in German. I'm a bit of a glutton for new information, so I spend a lot of time reading and picking up diverse skills, like archery and basic auto maintenance. I also love spending time outdoors in any capacity, especially hiking and camping; one of my long-term...

...my students to the point where they no longer need me. I like to focus on the underlying concepts so that students can apply what we learn in our sessions to problems they haven't seen before. After our sessions, my students should be able to have a concrete plan when attempting a new problem and...

...and English but also to help them see that they do have something valuable to say and that they can make improvements. I have learned through my experiences that I am passionate about working with students because I greatly enjoy helping them gain confidence to become better writers, communicators, and learners.

...such as College Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Vector and Trigonometry (for an aviation program training future pilots at the St. Cloud State University, MN), and Vector Calculus (Multi-Variable Calculus). I taught Vector Calculus for many terms and received a letter of recognition by the Math Department Chair of the Oregon State University for strong student evaluations. I...

...own conclusion about their answers. If the student doesn't come to the answer using their own problem solving skills, they will never fully grasp the material. This is the basis for they way I instruct. Even though I find joy in calculating math problems, outside of this I enjoy working in my garden, building/fixing things...

...and analytical thinking. I have also have experience teaching undergraduates in general biology. I have had the pleasure to teach and learn from peers and students and know the re are diverse learning styles. While teaching at Oregon State, I was fortunate to have being taught principles in pedagogy: the art of teaching. Through my...

...patient. I understand that struggling with a subject can be frustrating and many people prefer to avoid the work all together. I have learned that relating difficult topics to something the student enjoys is an effective learning tool. I combine this technique with hands-on examples. In my experience, practice does make perfect! I tutor in...

...We've also been studying for the Society of Actuaries examinations. I spend most of the rest of my time designing/programming sequencers, synthesizers and strange effects processors in Max/MSP. My latest creations include a sequencer that uses Markov Chains and Genetic Algorithms to generate melodies, rhythms and harmonize groups of instruments. I also recently made a...

...Oregon State University with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics. With years of peers tutoring through high school/college and over 1 year of professional tutoring, I am confident in assisting anyone who are interested in learning to excel in the subject of their interests. I mainly focus on Mathematics tutoring (HS, College) but also available in...

...students respond differently to certain teaching styles so what works well with one student may not be right for another. In my free time I play and watch a lot of basketball, unfortunately my Blazers are having a rough season. My other big interests are rock climbing and running with my Doberman/German Shepard puppy, Phife.

...Sciences, and apply that towards a career in archival research. Information is one of the most important commodities in the modern world, and thus collecting knowledge to provide it for the masses strikes me as a worthy endeavor. I regularly do what I can to gain experience in all manner of things. I have worked...

...since. I have a lot of experience teaching people with vastly different learning styles, and enjoy helping people learn and understand new information. My teaching focus is primarily on helping the student gain a deep understanding of the material as well as an understanding of how to think about and approach new information or problems...

...my PhD in political science in 2011 with a specialization in American politics and research methods. Throughout graduate school, I taught my own courses in addition to working as a teaching and research assistant. Currently, I work as an education research analyst for the U.S. Department of Education. I also tutor low-income students from Washington,...