Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Vancouver, WA

...the next generation of researchers, so I spent much of my time developing techniques to teach topics on which my pupil knows little to nothing to begin. Further, this information had to be passed on with no margin of error, as a single deviation between tests can render any and all data meaningless. In part through these laboratory experiences, I have learned that true understanding comes from the teaching of central concepts rather than brute-force...

...industry for several years, I went back to school and earned my teaching credential in mathematics. In my six years teaching in San Francisco, I have worked with every age group and just about every setting, from traditional public and private school classrooms, to night school, to summer school and extensive individual tutoring. What I enjoy most about working with students in achieving their goals is not only mastering the mathematical concepts, but watching their...

...often find me reading my own books whenever I have time. I believe that a positive environment is the key to learning. When students are happy, safe, and enjoying their tasks, they acquire new information much more quickly and easily. It is my mission to always create this environment with my students and those I tutor. I have experience tutoring both elementary and middle school students in all subjects and have done this privately for...

...Special Education endorsement. I've taught for 10 years now, and I love working with a diverse population of students from all income levels, backgrounds, and cultures. My strengths are patience, a great sense of humor, making accommodations for students to be as successful as possible in any academic area, and open and consistent communication with parents. I'm also very responsible, committed, hard working, and punctual. I look forward to tutoring your child and help them...

...started tutoring in college helping fellow students in math. The math subjects I tutor include but are not limited to Algebra, Pre-calculus, Calculus, Trigonometry, Geometry, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations. I have worked with many students from different social and educational backgrounds, and I adapt my teaching methods to each individual student to ensure that they understand the material while enjoying the subject matter. I am a firm believer in the benefits of math and...

I have been an elementary school teacher for 30+ years, first in Florida and now in Oregon. I have a passion for teaching, especially reading and writing.

...as rewarding as mentoring my professional colleagues. It is my way of giving back and investing in the upcoming leaders of our society. My favorite subjects to tutor are Mathematics, Statistics, Project Management, and French (I am a native French speaker). I am very passionate about these topics. They are still relevant in my professional life. What better way to adhere to the basics other than teaching them to others? When I am not actively...

...in a significant needs program at an elementary school, and have taught 7th and 8th grades at an online school. I value education, and believe in teaching students how to seek out the answers, rather than just providing the answers for them. Every person is capable of learning, and one of my favorite things as a teacher is seeing the light in a student's eyes when they have figured something out; and seeing their confidence...

I'm 24 years old with two Bachelors degrees from OSU, one in Physics, the other in Mathematics. I tutored high school to college level math at Clackamas Community College for a year, and have done private tutoring since. I have a lot of experience teaching people with vastly different learning styles, and enjoy helping people learn and understand new information. My teaching focus is primarily on helping the student gain a deep understanding of the...

...life, and I can't wait to share that passion with my clients. My goal as a tutor is to not only help my clients learn their subject matter, but also improve their confidence by reinforcing the value of improving on their academic weaknesses. In my opinion intellectual growth occurs when the student is challenged, not just when the student is learning something new. I prefer students in high school and college, as those are the...

...in success, that is why I strive to be the best I can be in my studies. I'm more than willing to help someone past this first stepping stone to success and to help the community reach the 'next level' together. My patience and my ability to make a subject understandable at many different levels of thinking is a very important tutoring trait that I have. I can work with someone and figure out what...

...of different ages and backgrounds for several years. I focus primarily on the reading and writing portions of standardized tests, as well as English school subjects. The subjects I enjoy teaching most are test prep, essay writing, and literary analysisperfect for any junior or senior preparing for college. No matter where you're at as a reader and writer, you will come away from my tutoring sessions with an appreciation for close reading and confidence about...

...the first 11 years of 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. One of my favorite things to do is read, I read some sort of non-fiction...

...elementary school up to adults to understand algebra, arithmetic, geometry and calculus in English as well as in Spanish. I am also equipped to tutor beginning and intermediate Spanish learners. As a tutor, I consider the student's 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...

...cognitive needs. I am comfortable tutoring the sciences (especially Anatomy and Physiology), math, French, the arts, literature, and essay writing. I really "geek-out" on biology and A&P because it never ceases to amaze me that the delicate and precise mechanisms that drive our existence came about purely through a long process of statistical expression and deletion of traits. Whenever I manage to remove my self from my studies, I try to get outdoors to enjoy...

...work with you on an ongoing basis, giving you constructive feedback and useful suggestions to help you express your thoughts in an effective and impact-full manner, while using proper writing conventions, grammar, and punctuation. Whether you need to write a literary analysis for English, a research paper for Psychology, or a college entrance essay, I will happily work with you to hone your writing style and learn proper writing conventions. I'm also available to tutor...

...when they are intrinsically motivated and feel that they are in the driver's seat of their learning process. As such, my job as a tutor is to support, ask questions, and be a sounding board for learners to coach them through their own process of discovery and integration. My high school and college education gave me a broad, interdisciplinary background, which makes me feel comfortable moving between quantitative and qualitative subjects and a great tutor...

...doing this, I follow a four-step process: 1) identify the specific, problematic concepts 2) develop teaching strategies tailored to the student's age level and personality 3) work through the concepts with the student 4) use continuous check-ins to make sure the student is truly learning the material, making appropriate changes to my teaching style when necessary. Outside of academics, I love to be creative and to exercise outdoors. Crochet and writing are two of my...

...the learner to ask questions and be an active student throughout the session. I believe that education is the backbone to a healthy life, community, and makes for a better world. In my spare time, I love to travel and write music. I play basketball every Sunday night and I love hiking and the outdoors. I love to make people laugh and I love it when people can make me laugh. I always try to...

I have a Master's in Math and Statistics and had been working as a senior analyst for the last several years where my job was focused heavily on computer coding. Before that I was an analyst, I taught College Algebra during my master's program. During my undergrad, I tutored in all subjects of math, physics, and some engineering courses. I recently moved to Portland and began an Urban Farming Apprenticeship. I love learning and have...