Certified Tutors From Portland State University

...teacher-to-student and student-to-content engagement is critical to the learning process. I have a BA in Business Administration, a M.Ed. in Special Education, and an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership. Additionally, I have an endorsement in ESOL. I serve as a University Site Supervisor, mentoring Student Teachers in their Student Teaching Practicums. I have taught k-12, as...

I've tutored math for over four years, and as a grad student in math I have both the experience and knowledge to impart concepts and problem-solving skills. My tutoring style emphasizes patience, persistence and understanding the big picture.

...unique approach to learning new subjects. It is the obligation of the tutor to shape their method of teaching around the student's unique set of strengths and weaknesses. By discovering where a student has a gap of understanding in a subject and helping the student to bridge that gap, a foundation can be created in...

...Science at Portland State University for the last 4 years, and have found it to be incredibly rewarding. I work very well with individuals on a one-to-one basis, particularly with identifying gaps in knowledge, and using multiple learning styles to help fill those gaps. I am also very patient, and good at working at the...

...of Spanish and International Studies with a certificate in Latin American Studies. I have several years tutoring experience and have a strong passion for teaching. I have traveled extensively in South and Central America and enjoy teaching about Latin American cultures. My personal interests include; SCUBA diving, soccer, writing, photography, travel and video editing to...

...prior knowledge of subject matter as well as his/her strengths, and difficulties when approaching a manner of instruction. Moving at a slow rate, I provide explanations and examples of the concepts at hand and then allow the student opportunities to test his/her knowledge. With appropriate motivation, encouragement and time, anybody can overcome his/her difficulties and...

...kinds of different students, ranging from kindergarten through seniors in high school. I have also tutored a diverse number of subjects, but most of my hours have gone into reading, writing, math and test prep. I love meeting new students and working with them to aid in a better learning experience. Making sessions fun is...

...my career). I am capable of tutoring all core elementary subjects and tutoring math at the middle grades/junior high level. I received my Bachelors Degree in Sociology from Portland State University, and later a Masters Degree in Teaching from George Fox University. I have previously tutored students in after school programs for Mesa Public Schools....

...I have been a formal and informal tutor over the last eight years. My philosophy is that there are always a couple of simple, crucial keys to success in any subject, and I'm looking to pass what I've learned over the years to students. I'm into politics (I'm a former government major), sports (especially basketball),...

...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...

...of using a guest teacher. I love these opportunities. As a general education teacher I have taught all subjects at the K-5 level but math is my favorite. I enjoy taking a subject that many students struggle with and making it fun and understandable instead of difficult. I like seeing the joy in students' faces...

...new degree or taking up a new hobby. Interacting with students of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities always leads to that rewarding experience of helping someone learn something new. I'm always up for the challenges of teaching -- as a wise man once said, "There are as many kinds of intelligence as there are individuals"!...

...and reading comprehension for nearly a decade. My experience ranges from teaching remedial English to high schoolers, to leading advanced poetry composition workshops for upper division English majors. I am able to assist students with all aspects of the writing process, from brainstorming ideas to putting the finishing touches on an essay. I also assist...

...work with other volunteers on environmental issues such as climate change, the cleanup of the Hanford Nuclear Reservation and the Portland Harbor superfund cleanup. I graduated from the PSU Leadership for Sustainability Education master's program with a certificate in Teaching Adult Learners. I've taught and tutored ESL and GED as well as a graduate course,...

...The Hour That Stretches spoken word event. The series' primary focus is to promote writing, in all its forms. This has resulted in strange pairings like icon William F. Nolan featured alongside 19 year old feminist poet Anna Suarez. The creation of a space that encourages interracial and inter-generational writing is an overwhelming source of...

...satisfaction that I have found in seeing my students come to a realization when they had previously had no hope. I have designed my own curricula around empowering my students, and liberating them from the need for pedantic gate-keepers. It would be my pleasure to work for you and assist you in reaching your goals!

...me that they know what we are learning, why we are learning it, and how it applies to the world beyond the classroom. My favorite subjects to tutor are Discrete Mathematics, Algebra, Statistics and Calculus. I am generally available for tutoring year-round Monday through Saturday, from 10 AM - 6 PM Central, but I am...

...Calculus 1. Academically, I am a recent graduate (cum laude honors) of Portland State University with a B.S. in Sociology. I am also a member of Alpha Kappa Delta (the international honors society for Sociologists and Sociology majors), as well as an alumni of Phi Theta Kappa (the international honor society of 2 year colleges)....

...was underwritten by The Getty Center. While teaching I won two National Endowment of the Humanities summer teacher grants to study at Georgetown University and the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain. I began learning Spanish while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Choluteca, Honduras. I have studied in Mexico and Spain as well as...

...with a BA in English in the spring of 2014 and, after two years working in New Zealand and Argentina, I am back in the area to coach rowing and tutor before beginning my postgraduate studies in the fall. I am passionate about language, literature, and finding ways to help people improve their academic abilities...