Certified Tutors From Oregon State University

...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 and tutoring, I have also had the opportunity to be a mother and teach my own children. I...

...to tutor are chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. I am most passionate about chemistry because it factors into all aspects of our life from cooking and fireworks to chocolate and cars. It describes the mechanics of both the micro and macro world and is the foundation to most other sciences. I am firm proponent of...

...students, so that they can engage in understanding their subject and acquire learning tools to attack new material confidently. My favorite subjects to 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...

...would have never thought possible. Currently my areas that I will be mentoring are: Algebra 1, Algebra 3/4, Arithmetic, Middle School Math, Pre-Algebra, Pre-Calculus and Statistics. Statistics is one area that I especially enjoy in that it is a fast growing technology and has multiple applications. It is most always misunderstood because of its complexities...

...by the diversity of adaptations in the living world. I work with students by making concepts relatable to them and explaining how and 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...

...proofreading, and literature, public speaking, religious studies, astronomy, geography, anthropology and archaeology, study skills, and library skills. I do a number 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...

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.

...tend to provide structure and guidance in a more flexible learning environment. When I'm not helping to educate others, I am working on 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,...

...is to get 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...

...my strengths lie in listening to students, hearing what they struggle with, and then dedicating the time and patience to helping them improve their work. My goal as an instructor and tutor is to not only equip students with the skills they need to improve their writing and English but also to help them see...

...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 love doing Mathematics and enjoy teaching Mathematics. It's always a happy moment for me when my students learn.

...and both Derivative and Integral Calculus'. When tutoring, I'm very big on making sure my student understands the material and comes to their 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...

...academics I can relate to a wide variety of student's motivations and manners of learning. A easy way to synthesize new details is to realize their real-world applications. I would like to pass my experiences on to help classroom details to become more relatable. I am an affable person and know the pressures that many...

...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 many subjects, including the following: - Pre-algebra - Algebra - Pre-calculus - Calculus - Statistics -...

...in Systems Science/Mathematics. 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...

...a graduate from 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...

...lessons can be tailored to a students needs. My personal teaching philosophy is that any motivated student can learn math and it's up to me to figure out the most effective way get the material to stick. I try to be flexible with my approach because different students respond differently to certain teaching styles so...

...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 in many positions in which I have been thoroughly engaged in public interaction. I am a skilled communicator,...

...done private tutoring 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...

...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, DC through the non-profit organization, Horton's Kids. I can help students of all backgrounds improve their subject-area knowledge...