
Ethan: Portland History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Portland, OR
...are in resource economics though I have training in mathematics, the natural sciences, and public policy. Through my interests in music, teaching, and research the most valuable skill I have learned is the ability to communicate material in a clear and approachable manner. Past students have remarked that my teaching style is animated and are surprised at their ability to focus and understand concepts even after a long day of school, practice, or work. When...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science and Public Policy

David: Portland History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Portland, OR
...in teaching I have experienced is giving someone the ability to reason, and the drive and ability to begin teaching themselves. I enjoy teaching certain topics because of their power to bring this about, including languages, mathematics, and (of course) philosophy. All of these areas stretch from an elementary to an advanced level, and I consider it of cardinal importance to equally value the successful communication both of elementary topics, such as algebra 1 or...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Alexander: Portland History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Portland, OR
...sophomore at Columbia University, living in Morningside Heights. I've got six years of teaching/tutoring experience, working with kids K-12. I've mostly helped students with mathematics (middle-school level through SAT prep), computer science (introductory web development and object-oriented programming), and English-Language Arts (reading comprehension with students grades 1-4). I've worked in environments ranging from a charter school in the South Bronx to a prep school in Connecticut. In mathematics in particular I have strong experience working...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science

Chris: Portland History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Portland, OR
...My own experience as test-taker and test-teacher has convinced 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 student can learn to understand the language of test-taking. As someone...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, History

Daniel: Portland History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Portland, OR
...a recent graduate from Becker College in Worcester with a B.A. in Interactive Media Design. I have previous experience tutoring middle school students for a public school system, as well as, experience teaching game design to ages 10-17 at a 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...
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Becker College - Bachelors, Interactive Media Design

Ellis: Portland History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Portland, OR
...you to take a moment to view my personal website www.eratnertutor.com I have been a successful tutor for over ten years specializing in SAT and PSAT preparation including reading comprehension, grammar, and essay and term paper writing. SAT and PSAT tutees have consistently achieved 150 200 point gains. Libraries throughout CT (including New Haven, Wallingford, East Haven, Cheshire, Bethany, Woodridge, and Madison) have acknowledged these successes by repeatedly selecting me as presenter of library sponsored...
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Trinity College Hartford CT - Bachelors, Modern Languages
University of Pennsylvania School of Law - PHD, Law

Robert: Portland History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Portland, OR
...biochemistry while still being a teachers assistant for general biology and anatomy and physiology. In these classes my basic duties included supervising, mentoring and assisting students during a laboratory session, answering any questions and providing guidance both in and out of the lab in order to fully grasp the material. While as an undergraduate I was given the privilege of being recommended by one of my professors to privately tutor a student who was struggling...
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St. Thomas Aquinas College - Bachelors, Forensic Science
University of New Haven - Current Grad Student, Forensic Science - Criminalistics

Nicholas: Portland History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Portland, OR
...the student to analyze information critically, which will help the student in every possible career choice. Personally, I grew up reading as much as I could, playing music, and studying film in order to understand as many aspects of the human condition as possible. I am a strong believer that when you take the time to study how something works, you can apply that investigative process to any subject and become a more well rounded...
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Western Connecticut State University - Bachelors, English
Southern Connecticut State University - Masters, English

Gwen: Portland History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Portland, OR
...born and raised in Washington State, and have spent significant amounts of time in the South and in the Northeast, where I currently reside. I have a Masters in 20th Century American History from the University of Connecticut, a Bachelors of Science in Political Science and History (with honors), and I am currently working on a Masters in Business Administration, which should be completed by Summer 2018. I have taught four history courses at the...
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Austin Peay State University - Bachelors, History and Political Science
University of Connecticut - Current Grad Student, History of Science and Medicine

Elizabeth: Portland History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Portland, OR
...to teach are History, Geography, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Microbiology. I find science in general a fascinating subject because I enjoy understanding how our world functions and how everything interacts. History I enjoy attempting to understand how certain events happened and how those events shaped the future. In general I enjoy understanding how something works at the basic level because I think it gives me a better understanding of things further down the line;...
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Grand Valley State University - Bachelor of Science, Cell and Molecular Biology
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Master of Science, Infectious Disease and Microbiology

Cody: Portland History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Portland, OR
...I've spent the majority of my professional life teaching -- as a classroom teacher, substitute teacher, a special education paraprofessional and as a theatre teaching artist. I'm also a playwright and work for a nonprofit arts center in downtown Hartford. I'm passionate about education, and I love the experience of one-on-one teaching. It's my way of giving back to the incredible teachers that shaped my childhood and offered me the doors to the professional experiences...
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Bachelors, Theatre - Arts Administration

Stephanie: Portland History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Portland, OR
...my name is Stephanie! I graduated from UCF May 2016 with a degree in political science and a business minor. In a few years I intend to go to law school. I am passionate about the law and would like to one day represent victims of social crimes in court. In my free time I enjoy walking my dog Jace or curling up with my cat Achilles. I frequently go to the beach to scuba...
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University of Central Florida - Bachelors, Political Science and Government

Christopher: Portland History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Portland, OR
...a musician, educator, and philosopher based in New Haven, Connecticut. I studied at UCLA graduating Cum Laude with degrees in Music Performance, Education, and Philosophy. I have been tutoring private music lessons and academic subjects for over 5 years now, and I work as a substitute teacher across Connecticut. My favorite subjects to tutor are Music, English, and Reading/Writing Skills, but I am capable of tutoring various Historical subjects, Math, and Science as well. As...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Music Teacher Education

Marketa: Portland History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Portland, OR
...not merely just to help students raise their test grades, but to take ownership of their learning and find joy in their academic studies. I am dedicated to helping students discover their strengths in learning and apply them to areas of difficulty. I work well with all age groups and can easily adapt my tutoring style to each students' age and educational needs. I guide all my students with patience and encouragement and teach through...
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George Washington University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Dan: Portland History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Portland, OR
...enrolled in the Integrated Bachelor's and Master's Program for Secondary Biology Education at the University of Connecticut, I believe that I have the prerequisite depth of knowledge and experiences in educational settings necessary to tutor all students. My emphasis as a teacher is the learning of the process rather than simply the product. Ensuring that the students have a deep understanding of the content will allow them to succeed more than simply teaching them a...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Biological Sciences; Biological Sciences Education
University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction: Science Education

Ashley: Portland History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Portland, OR
...learning and success. Tutoring is really about meeting a child where she or he is and guiding them to where they need to be for optimal learning. I am a great tutor because I understand that each student learns as an individual and that learning occurs best when tutors utilize research-based teaching strategies and best practice methods. I employ a variety of strategies that account for student interests, learning styles, and abilities.... In eighth grade, I...
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SUNY at Geneseo - Bachelors, History, Anthropology
Western Governors University - Masters, Science Education (Geosciences, 5-12)

Prashanna: Portland History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Portland, OR
Knowledge is power, so let's empower the world together.
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University of Bridgeport - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Mark: Portland History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Portland, OR
I'm a Harvard graduate applying to graduate schools. I've worked in tech, consulting and academia. I've tutored grades 5-12 for 5+ years. My most recent student went from failing 10th grade geometry to getting perfect scores on her exams. I think it's very important not only to understand the material, but to know how to study. I'm enthusiastic about sharing the learning techniques I've developed with others.
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Carlos: Portland History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Portland, OR
...subjects. Many undergraduates, fresh out of high school, have developed a strong distaste for the exact sciences, often a consequence of having never been introduced to the interesting fringes of what physics and math seek to describe. My approach to tutoring is a patient, step by step process which seeks to build a students intuition from key concepts. Memorization, of all but the most elemental concepts, is unnecessary when a student can reason from a...
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Hampshire College - Bachelor in Arts, Physics
Heriot-Watt - Master of Science, Applied Mathematics

Sebastian: Portland History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Portland, OR
Aspiring PhD candidate resident in Connecticut. I have lived in five countries (my birthplace Peru as well as the Dominican Republic, Panama, Nicaragua, and the United States). I speak English and Spanish fluently, and am self-teaching Quechua. From undertaking the International Baccalaureate program in high school, through my graduation (with honours) from the University of Connecticut, to my current master's program, I have a solid and multifaceted background in the social sciences and history.
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SOAS University of London - Master of Arts, International Relations
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