Award-Winning College Algebra Tutors in Portland, OR

...the curtain on the intricacies of the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own sake. Math and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing like the...

...math problem. As long as she felt grounded enough to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member taught me to adapt my teaching style to each childs needs. While some learned better through mnemonics and letter-to-word associations, others...

...of mathematics at the university level. I have experience in helping students keep up with their studies and well as designing plans to help students advance through material at an accelerated pace. My academic interests are in resource economics though I have training in mathematics, the natural sciences, and public policy. Through my interests in...

...hiatus from school for a little while to take care of family, but then went back in January of 2014 to Tunxis Community College. It is at Tunxis where I began my career as a tutor. I got CRLA Certified through Tunxis and I've never had a better job in my life. I love to...

...of view until they understand. After the student understands the concept we will apply it together on problems testing them throughout the way to make sure they understand and are able to do the next problem on their own. In my experience this method was the most helpful in tutoring, although all students have different...

...and I've been working at that job ever since, and loving it. I'm active in my local Lutheran church and served as its financial secretary. I'm currently an elder in my church. I've taught in summer school and in after school programs too. I do love teaching... that's why I can't seem to leave it....

...in Business Analytics & Computer Science. I am open to tutoring students in math (SAT, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, and calculus). I have always been a strong student in math and I am excited to pass on the knowledge and tricks that have helped me excel in my classes to other students. I make sure...

...plenty of experience teaching computer science and related areas (eg. math) to students of all academic backgrounds. I have TA'd for courses both in undergrad and grad school. I've been on the learning curve myself, and understand it well. I approach teaching with patience and try to help students become independent learners.

...Aerospace Engineering at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. I am most passionate about math and physics because they are difficult subjects and challenge me to push myself to think critically and analytically. I hope to use the skills I have learned throughout high school and college to help you achieve your academic goals.

...at a glance, I will not simply demonstrate the solution. If the solution isn't so obvious (perhaps a tricky word problem), we'll work through it together. Either way, I think it's essential for the student to understand the concepts behind the subject, rather than idly performing the computations needed to arrive at an answer.

...in the State of Connecticut. I have enjoyed my experiences teaching and private tutoring for students. I am a mathematics tutor and students enjoy working with me in a one-on-one setting. My tutoring style is effective and students show improvement in their schoolwork because they are able to better understand the material.... A teacher should encourage all students to meet their fullest potential by ensuring that students are engaged and understanding the material.

...courses to undergraduate students. During my time at Southern, I tutored mathematics in the Academic Success Center. I was deeply interested in providing innovative lessons to students who found mathematics difficult or uninteresting. I always applied mathematics to real-world problems and using mathematics to determine optimal solutions to various issues. These questions allow students to...

...and developer of teaching materials. My most recent gigs have been hourly / independent contractor / free-lance, which I haven't put on my resume. I've been tutoring, mostly for the Hamden (CT) school district as a three-quarters-time job but also occasionally for some local agencies. And I've been developing materials for several publishers of math...

...sequencing of genes (called systematics) for my undergraduate and graduate career, and hence I am very strong in biology, genetics, microbiology and ecology. My passion in science lies in the implementation of modern DNA sequencing technology to study genes and genomes, especially to advance the field of medicine. I have experience tutoring students through the...

...worked as a Math Tutor and Teacher's Assistant throughout my time at RIC. Intellectually, I believe knowledge is fluid and requires practice to perfect. I enjoy showing my peers/students different ways of examining problems in order to achieve a well-rounded understanding of the material through derivation, never memorization. My main mission is to showcase my...

...tutor for the summer and throughout the school year. Currently, I am an 8th grade math teacher at a STEM school and greatly enjoy it. I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education with a focus in mathematics. I am also certified in general education for grades K-6 and in mathematics for grades 7-12.

...concepts. I did some tutoring in college and after graduation worked for several tutoring organizations before becoming an actual classroom teacher with Teach For America. Being in the classroom had its challenges and I realized I am more suited to one-on-one interaction with students where I can cater the teaching style to a student's specific...

...my students in active discussion and ingrain the course material. I was attentive to each student’s unique learning style and speed. In order for them to focus beyond rote memorization, I encouraged students to ask each other questions and apply the concepts to real-word scenarios. In addition, working as an advisor at my university's Career...

...at the middle, high school, and college level, I have a wide range of experience helping students in various subjects, including Chinese, reading, and math, which is my favorite subject.Tutoring is one of my favorite ways to help others because it is so rewarding. Helping students through their academic problems is an opportunity for me...

...in physics and math. It is important to identify which areas are causing you difficulty. Once you get on the right path you will improve your grades and have a deeper understanding of your studies. I love physics, but I understand not everyone does. I am here to help you get the most out of...