Award-Winning College Algebra Tutors serving Vancouver, WA

...the Rochester Institute of Technology and my research will be presented at a number of upcoming conferences. Outside of school, I love to read and write (I worked for two years at Powell's, so if you're ever looking for a book recommendation, I'm your guy). I got involved with accessibility research at RIT, and am...

My goal in life is to create functional beauty and to share that beauty with others. The beauty of mathematics and language are a few examples of beauty for which I hope to share my passion while also helping you succeed in your studies.

I am a computer scientist and mathematician with a passion for STEM disciplines. Sharing my passion and knowledge with others brings me great joy and a sense of purpose and community. Teaching is both a science and an art form, and catering to different learning styles is a strength of mine.

...to learn about amazing things in the real world, or what might help our future, is something that helps students dedicate themselves to education, whichever path they want to follow. I like to help students find reasons that they can be personally interested in subjects. I am very patient and compassionate, trustworthy, resourceful and fun....

...to teach students how to build a framework to efficiently learn the subject material, which reduces anxiety and makes their goal more attainable. In my free time I enjoy hiking and looking at rocks! I love music and try to go to as many shows as possible and messing around on instruments of all types.

...peers as we prepared for our IB exams, working with high school freshmen in small groups in an algebra 1 recovery class, teaching Sunday school at the elementary school level... These hands on experiences coupled with the knowledge I have gleaned from my human development and education classes have equipped me to work with students...

...much to explore in these subjects and so much relation to the "real world" that it is enjoyable to see students discover the usefulness of these studies. In my free time I love to go on hikes, play any sport I can find, and nerd out over all the recent Baseball Statistics.

...to network administration, or software architecture. A portion of my schooling was at College of Southern Idaho in 2009-2010, where I tutored for the school in the math lab (calculus mostly). I moved to Portland because I love the area; tons of things to do, great weather, great people. I tutor a range of subjects,...

...knowledge and practical experience that are essential to teach and interact with students effectively. On top of teaching, I have also designed curriculum for college math classes and school enrichment groups. Currently, I am teaching Algebra at the Portland Community College. With my teaching and educational experience, I am confident working with students of diverse...

...experience instructing young learners, make me an outstanding tutor. My general tutoring philosophy is to allow the student to be as hands-on as possible in the learning process. Psychology shows that learning is much more efficient if you exercise your own neural pathways through doing (rather than watching). I excel in tutoring Elementary/Middle-School level Science...

...favorite subject to tutor. I have created grammar worksheets for fun in my spare time and enjoy editing essays. I have helped students from various language backgrounds including ESL and strong native speakers. Unlike most English majors, I also love mathematics. By the age of 16, I was in AP Calculus, and feel comfortable teaching...

...MPA (public admin) from Troy State University (while running an overseas program for NATO personnel). PhD in botany from Duke University. Gemology credentials from GIA. I write fiction and am interested in a MFA or MS in publishing. Always a student! I have tutored classroom (college) and online (HS) courses in math (e.g. algebra), botany,...

...science! I spent the past two years in Mozambique teaching 11th and 12th grade physics and computer technology with the U.S. Peace Corps. Prior to moving abroad, I graduated with a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Oregon State University. As a tutor and mentor, I am passionate about helping students reach their full potential and...

...to make it our home! Outside of work I love outdoor activities including hiking and camping (especially with our chocolate lab, Riley). I also love to bake, craft and sew, and do yoga. I have been tutoring for about 7 years now, working with students grades K-12 in a variety of subjects including math, science,...

...of professional mathematics tutoring experience, I am able to help students get to the very root of their struggles. My main priority is to not only give students the strategies they need to succeed, but also build confidence. I really enjoy when I see that a student has become an expert in their own right.

...you learn how they are constructed and how the test-makers think. The joy of using a tutor, like myself, is that I can not only show you the tricks that DID work for me, but I can also help you find the tricks that WILL work for you. The test prep books, and the cookie-cutter...

...school proctor, classroom teacher, private tutor as well as a teaching assistant in a classroom setting, all of which have strengthened the various methods and techniques I have learned as a mentor. I also have a strong academic background, with a degree in biophysics as well as in music and teaching experience in both fields....

...Michigan in pursuit of this goal! I have always loved and had a skill for math and physics. This was only strengthened through two degrees in engineering. Although my formal tutoring didn't start until college, in high school I did some volunteer tutoring and was often helping my friends with their physics and calculus homework. When...

...them learn. I have had the pleasure of seeing so many students either get excited over learning something new and having their world open up that much more or having a student finally have the a-ha moment when a difficult topic suddenly makes sense. I look forward to working with you and your family to...

...a 1-on-1 scenario, because the tutor must only focus on the growth of a single student. Additionally, the student and tutor can actually discuss the subject to really build an understanding of it. I incorporate lots of real-world applications and analogies in my teaching, as I know from experience that bridging the gap between theoretical...