Award-Winning IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Tutors for Students in Oregon

I have a Ph.D. in mathematics. I have taught mathematics for 13 years at different levels, such as middle school, high school, private tutoring, and university.

...travel the entire world with the Yale Whiffenpoofs, America's oldest collegiate a cappella singing group. Apart from singing, I'm is passionate about education, particularly in helping high school students achieve their academic goals as they work their way towards college. I volunteer in New Haven as a math teacher and coach at a public middle...

...the United States) and a former practicing attorney and law professor. I have helped students to prepare for the LSAT and to draft the Personal Statement required by law schools. I was a Modern Languages major in college which has proved invaluable in tutoring ESL which I have done for several years as a volunteer...

...more holistic approach individual attention and understanding of the whole teachings at hand. I performed my formal education at Drexel University (undergraduate), Harvard Medical School (postgraduate researcher), the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (doctorate), Stanford School of Medicine (postdoctoral fellow), and finally I am research faculty at the Yale School of Medicine where I...

...and government, to mathematics and the sciences. My students have enjoyed understanding concepts through problem solving, emphasizing understanding over rote memorization. Since moving up to the northeast, I have taught multiple levels of mathematics at the university level. I have experience in helping students keep up with their studies and well as designing plans to...

...computer camp this past summer. My favorite thing to teach is game design because that is what I am most passionate about but I also enjoy teaching in general. I find it very rewarding to teach and help students learn, especially, when it is a subject they are not comfortable with. This is due to...

...in different age groups, from elementary school to graduate school. As a tutor at my college's writing center, I assisted in leading a workshop discussing best strategies for ESL tutoring. Having studied both Spanish and Japanese, I understand the difficulties of learning a new language and am excited to help students master English writing, speaking,...

...in nature. While I certainly consider academic prowess important for the success of any instructor, I would say the most important skill set I have developed is that of adaptability. If a tutor can adapt him/herself to the mode and manner of thinking of another, the tutor, as well as the tutor's audience, will have...

...to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies enjoyable. I love to use visual and real...

...me that as a tool for evaluating students, standardized testing has its share of flaws. But the tests aren't unfair or unbeatable; they challenge you to learn a specific language. I don't mean the fancy vocabulary you'll want in a verbal section, but the forms and patterns of the questions themselves. With thoughtful effort, any...

...Learning in Technology. I believe all students can learn. A tutor’s job is to use the student’s strengths as a leaner, and their learning style to teach them successful strategies to master skills and concepts. Outside from my career, I love to listen to music, run, and most importantly spend time with my friends and...

...more than bestowing information upon a room of students, to be soaked up by their sponge-like brains. I came to understand that teaching is far more complex, demanding, and rewarding than I ever imagined. Like teaching in a classroom, tutoring involves more than academic content. Tutors must instruct and reinforce skills that equip students for...

...English language in all its forms, including the reading of literature and poetry, writing academic essays, a knowledge of grammar, and other linguistic elements such as phonetics to help with teaching pronunciation. Professionally, I've been an English educator for the past 6 years, teaching everything from beginning ESL to college-level argumentative writing. My students have...

...finance. Over 5 years of logistic operations experience from barges to rail, truck and air transportation. Inventory analyst and warehousing professional from freezer warehousing to storage of dry goods.I have 6 years of trade finance experience from working in a global commodity trading company. 13 years of a plethora of accounting and finance experience.

...Cornell University in Toxicology with minors in Pharmacology and Immunology. My independent laboratory research conducted at Cornell focused on cellular changes that may lead to cancer. I then moved into the industry with multiple biotechnology companies and worked my way up from a bench scientist to a senior management role over the last 16+ years....

...a deep passion for learning. Accordingly, I believe whole hearted in education. It enriches the human situation and serves one for a better life. I wish my students - sometimes in poor districts - a great life! Education and learning is a catalyst for this. It is this mindset why I like to tutor.... My teaching philosophy is based on the belief that all people are intelligent. And so, the chief challenge is to fill the...

...laboratory investigation. Since then, I have transferred into Central Connecticut State University to pursue psychology and biology. I have some experience in assisting students in grasping new concepts while sitting in on some general chemistry classes in high school, and it's wonderful to spread a comprehension and a love for subjects that are traditionally perceived...

...mentoring learners of all ages for 20+ years. My passion is in teaching practical psychology - how to apply the concepts of psychology to everyday life to set goals, stay motivated, and live your dreams. I have an easy-going and flexible yet potent style students love, especially if they stay open, motivated, and coachable.

...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.

...it out." And so I did. I have an expansive list of interests and hobbies, too vast to list in its entirety. I will say that most of my interests lie in discovering, building, and exploring. I am often found working on DIY projects around the house, doing automotive repairs, hiking, reading, and even cross-stitching.