Award-Winning Computer Science Tutors in Tigard, OR

...at Varsity Tutors! I've had extensive experience with Speech and Debate throughout high school, which not only helped me with my communication skills but also taught me how to be an organized and analytical student. Despite having a fierce passion for debating, I am known by my peers as always being calm, cool, and collected....

...through my school and through 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...

...and I love to empower people so that they can grow. the fun of the teaching process for me is not only getting to communicate the process of learning but also to have the opportunity to learn more myself. In addition to a tutor I am a pastor at a Church in Portland Oregon. I...

...to Animal Aid, the Girl Scouts, Well Arts, and Humane Educators Reaching Teachers (HEART). From this diverse background, I offer tutoring in English, Literature, Accounting, French, Voice, Elementary and Middle School Math, Phonics, Political Science, Legal Studies, LSAT Prep, Study Skills, Science, and Public Speaking. For my full work history and credential, please feel free...

...currently majoring in bioengineering/pre-med at Rice University. I graduated as the valedictorian of my high school class. My interests include biology, math, and violin performance. I've done neuroscience research at the Jungers Center for Neuroscience Reseach and the Oregon National Primate Research Center. I've also done molecular biology research at the Oregon Stem Cell Center.

...find that thinking about abstract concepts is easier with a concrete spatial representation right in front of me--perhaps you do too! In college I also took many writing-heavy humanities courses, hence I am also available for English tutoring. I treat my tutoring sessions less like lectures and more like casual conversations where the key is...

...diversity of experiences through different cultures and beliefs. When I returned to the United States, I decided to earn my degree. In pursuit of communicating well with others, and coupled with a deep love of storytelling, I earned my undergraduate degree in English. I have an emphasis on understanding new ideas alongside a fresh reexamination...

...to think of tutoring in terms of helping a peer rather than the more hierarchical framing of teacher and student. Although the latter is technically also accurate, I find it less useful. I am neurodivergent (diagnosed as both autistic and ADHD) and, as one might expect, am happy to teach neurodivergent students.

...received my PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. My dissertation work work was in optics, specifically optical imaging systems. I primarily tutor Optics, Electromagnetism, Analog Circuits, and Digital Electronics. My teaching style tends to be Socratic; I like to use guiding questions to help students grow their comprehension and problem solving skills.

...hold a MSEE and BSEE with a minor in physics. I've also been a professional musician since the late 90s. I aim to help students develop their own intuition when solving problems and learning new concepts. If you're having trouble in some areas, there's a good chance I've already struggled through it!