Award-Winning Calculus Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

I love learning and teaching! I enjoy learning because it interesting to discover new ideas and fun to understand how things work. I'm currently working on a Masters in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering, but I enjoy to work on mathematics and study other sciences including biology and physics. Feel free to ask me any questions. ... We have to learn the subject together. After we understand how much of the topic you understand, then we can figure...

...in Geography and History. After graduating, I hiked from Canada to Southern Oregon on the Pacific Crest Trail before going home to Georgia and teaching adult volunteers to be informed and effective monitors of absentee ballot processing during the election. I am a proud product of Atlanta Public Schools, and I think that every student has a right to an engaging, eye-opening education. I enjoy teaching many subjects, including SAT prep, Math, Science, and Reading,...

...of Washington Seattle. Thus, I am most passionate about tutoring mathematics and statistics. I also have programming experience in both C++ and Python, and can tutor those subjects as well. My tutoring philosophy is to not only help clients understand the material, but to also help guide them to gain the confidence to solve problems/code independently. This helps my clients be adequately prepared for exams and projects. Whatever you need, I'm here to help!

...that not only is personalized for a student's learning needs but also empowers them. I have experience tutoring elementary, middle and high school mathematics. Additionally, I have experience in editing/writing college essays, proofreading and with research (I have conducted research with Emory University School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, NIH/NIDDK and been accepted to a REU by the National Science Foundation). Upon graduation, I will be attending medical school fall of 2023.

Mathematics is the key science to understand many sciences. It helps you be a critical thinker and challenges your mind.... I do my best to make the math concepts as simple as possible.... I have to know what level my student is at so I can design my plan specifically for him/her.... I explain all concepts and provide enough examples. I assign exercises to my students to solve. I provide them with their detailed key answers...

I'm a physicist with a broad background in the optical and biological sciences. Currently I work as a Systems Engineer - I design optical metrology devices for companies like Samsung and Intel, enabling improvements in the performance and reliability of their next-generation computer chips. I'm lucky enough to apply my educational background in physics to my day job, and I enjoy extending my knowledge to the teaching domain.

...of different topics. My teachers beginning in Elementary, Middle, high school, and college from the various subjects that I have learned during my formal and higher education. From reading a lot of books from a wide array of subjects to reading a wide array of subjects from different websites. This has given me the knowledge to help myself and to impart wisdom on others from the knowledge that I have learned over time. I am...

...I was accepted to Western Washington University. It was my time at Western that I found what I was capable of. Chemistry, and mathematics are such daunting subjects, I never imagined I would be able to grasp them, after all academics were not my strong suit. Through hard work, endless study sessions, and a blossoming passion I was able to prevail and call myself a scientist. My dream is to one day become a professor...

...15 years. I enjoy a range of outdoor activities from white water rafting, ultra marathon running and alpine skiing. I taught ESL for 2 years in South Korea from kindergarten to 6th grade. I have tutored many business professionals in phonics. I currently work in the semiconductor industry and have a strong career in Finance. I have 10 years of experience in international travel for business. I have traveled to Germany and Japan for work...

My goal 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 new problem and be able to extrapolate their knowledge of concepts to master the details.... Concepts first, details later....

...AP Statistics, as well as adjunct teaching at the Community College level. I work hard at making Math easier for students to understand, and realize that helping students make sense of the logic is imperative to success. I use a variety of methods while tutoring, including the use of manipulatives and dialogue to help students gain concrete understanding of topics. While not in school, I enjoy singing and playing my piano and guitar, as well...

...others about what lives beneath the sea. I am an instructor for a science based summer camp where I teach the fundamentals of science to K-5 students. My favorite part about my job is showing how exciting the world is around us when you dive in deep enough. I love relating subjects like math and physics to the real world to encourage students to want to learn more. When I have some free time, I...

...you are as a person. Learning shouldn't be a tedious exercise but an empowering tool. When I tutor, I attempt to inspire, to show the big picture and why this stuff matters by using real world examples that students can relate to. Education aside, I'm sure we have a lot in common. I'm a pretty normal guy who enjoys his down time. I like sci-fi movies and books, video games, biking, and hanging out with...

...interesting. I believe that each student has their own 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 order to progress to the next level of a subject. Outside...

...intuitive answer, identify the concept behind the problem, and then expand the concept in order to solve more complex problems. Teaching this way also provides students with a blueprint to independently solve problems in the future. In this way, I think it's important to teach students how to be more self-sufficient in the learning process, and that includes relaying tips for taking tests and managing one's time. In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball,...

...and colleagues. They have influenced my teaching philosophy because of their strong approach to life and learning high academic standards for students and for themselves diversity inside and outside the classroom ability to build among their students and peers My teaching philosophy is based upon six bedrock ideas a positive and respectful learning environment clear expectations, standards and goals process oriented instruction continuous assessment lifelong learning maximization of technology and instructional theory to provide the...

...more casual environment. Despite the focus on children, I have also worked with peers in math and physics and enjoy employing many different methods of learning, such as 3D models, folding paper, Mathematica graphs and simulations, and physician demonstrations. My favorite subject to teach is literature, with physics and mathematics close seconds. My teaching philosophy can be summed up as follows: Learning should be fun. People learn at different rates and in different ways. Teaching...

I'm a recent graduate of Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR where I double majored in Physics and in Math. I've taught classes at Lewis & Clark and tutored local high school kids. I love learning new things and helping other people do the same.

...it is stupid." This one simple quote is exactly how I view teaching, tutoring and coaching young minds to realize their true potential. Each situation is different and not one style will work on every student. It takes a collaborative approach between the teacher and student throughout the learning process. Patience and understanding on the part of the teacher and trust on the part of the student are the fundamentals to fully comprehending any given...

I am a graduate of the University of Michigan where I studied materials science and physics. Since graduation, I've worked in various industries including education, automotive, and tech. I'm passionate about learning and am preparing to take my education further as I work towards attaining my PhD in particle physics. I have several years of 1:1 and group tutoring experience. My goal is to personalize the learning experience for all students.