Award-Winning IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Tutors for Students in Beaverton, OR

...San Miguel de Allende, I've always made sure that teaching and working with others has played a part in my life. I'm interested in approaching tutoring as something that resembles a process of mutual learning more than it does a teacher-student dynamic. I believe that there is always something to learn from working with another individual, and it's in these one-on-one collaborations that I've found the most fulfillment over the years. Outside of my academic...

I am a graduate student studying environmental policy, however, I graduated with a B.S. in Biology and have 6 months of Medical School under my belt. I enjoy teaching and finding new ways of explaining concepts in order to cater to a wider variety of learning types and students.

...elementary and middle-school teachers. Although my speciality lies in earth sciences, I have attained an extensive math, physics, chemistry, and english background throughout my studies. My philosophy is to work smarter, not harder! I love 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...

...College and psychology and sociology at Chemeketa Community College. For the past five years, I've worked as a substitute teacher for schools in and around Newberg; my favorite classes to sub in tend to be high school and middle school Social Studies and English Language Arts, which is why I'm currently working towards earning my official teaching endorsement in those areas. I've also occasionally taught (or attempted to, if necessary ^_^) Spanish, Health, Yearbook, Oregon...

...Working with kids and families has been my lifelong passion. I have 20 years of experience as a classroom teacher in grades K-6, with the majority of time spent teaching 4th & 5th grade. I have been at the same elementary school for 18 years and currently teach 2nd grade. I love working with diverse student populations and reluctant learners. I believe all students can learn and have experience using a variety of instructional practices,...

...my baby daughter. In 2011, I graduated with a BA in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing. Since then have been working with kids in various capacities. I've been a nanny and summer camp counselor at the Oregon Zoo. For the past two and a half years, I've worked as a teacher's assistant for Molalla River Academy for their 1st/2nd classroom. During my time there, I also developed an after-school drama program. I work...

...Utilizing the capability of technology as a basic reference, I have been able to embrace all aspects of education by a preference rather than a negative choice. This has given me the optimistic ability to become empowered with education and technology. Implementing these materials into the society of professional learners gives each student the ability to see change within their professional and educational life. Using my ability as a person of color and as a...

...University in the spring of 2019. I then became a substitute teacher and an online ESOL teacher. This year, I have had the amazing opportunity to work in a Montessori preschool. I cannot put into words how fortunate I was to find this position. I have learned so much, and have found a teaching style that aligns more closely with my philosophy - children are more capable than we often expect. Through these experiences, I...

...own "AH HA!" moments and furthering people on their path of learning! During my time as teaching assistant and tutor for college-level economics courses, I discovered that I greatly enjoy helping students understand new ideas and to further their abilities in math and economics. This is what lead me to become a tutor and to continue to develop new teaching strategies to improve students ability to think critically and to help students learn how to...

After obtaining my bachelors and masters, I have had a chance to work from the ground up in IT with start ups, mid sized companies, and some of the largest in the world. It has become a passion of mine to use the wide breadth of knowledge I have throughout IT to help others be successful in their own careers. I enjoy guiding others to answers and helping them understand concepts/topics.

...High School, a low-income school in east Vancouver. As a student teacher and a full time teacher, I primarily worked with students who struggled in math. I enjoy working with those students, even though at times it can be difficult. After teaching math full time for a few years, I will be working on going back to school to pursue a career in applied mathematics. That means I will have homework too! Outside of work,...

...work with watercolors, oil paints, chalk pastels, and acrylics. As a professional artist, I have showcased my work in several galleries and competitions, allowing me to bring real-world experience to my teaching. Art offers countless ways to express ideas, and I love helping students develop the tools and confidence to bring their creative visions to life. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy traveling, camping, and spending time with friends and family playing board games.

...lens through which the world may see the author. I first fell in love with these subjects for those reasons. I also enjoy tutoring social studies and basic math through middle school as well. On my own time, I explore a wide range of hobbies: hiking & backpacking, cooking, writing, reading, and bicycling to name a few. More than anything, I think it essential to stay curious. I encourage my students to stay curious by...

...important. Students who felt like pawns in their parents' plans became interested in succeeding and started forming their own goals. Students who had always felt like failures and were simply attending the American school as a last-ditch effort, became interested and motivated in succeeding in their own way. Shy and nervous students became outspoken and sought me after class to debate a point, or to question my answers. They began to reach out of their...

...Oregon University. I tutored for two years in a campus tutoring center at Chemeketa Community College and have also done private tutoring. I tutor various levels of math, from elementary to calculus and I will be expanding my selection as I take more classes. When I tutor, my goal is to give students the confidence to do math on their own. My philosophy is to make sure that the subject is understood well enough that...

...I enjoy using my experience and background as a writer, teacher, coach and mentor to help others of all ages build their knowledge and skills as they work toward accomplishing a goal they've set for themselves. I look forward to learning about your goals and the opportunity to work with you or your child. *Experience teaching writing for ages ranging from elementary through college and adult education levels *Experience developing online educational content. *Experience developing...

...am currently in the process of finishing my dissertation. I study the proteins that are involved in membrane fusion -- for example, when the sperm and egg cell membranes fuse together during fertilization. I have a Master's in Education and a BA in Human Biology from Stanford University. I love working with students of all ages and do my best to make learning relevant and fun. I look forward to working with you!

I am currently an undergraduate student in college studying engineering. I hope to not only help students better understand their material, but also inspire them to enjoy learning, as I came to really appreciate the intellectual challenge of learning from great teachers and professors, whose roles I seek to embody as much as I can as a tutor.

...that I tutored included calculus, chemistry (AP and introductory), organic chemistry, and analytical chemistry. I particularly enjoy tutoring introductory chemistry because I find that the broad range of topics covered offers many different opportunities to find chemistry examples in everyday life! I think that to love and understand any subject, it's important to see examples of it in everyday activities; it can be very difficult to wrap your head around complex concepts when you're using...

I love to learn and helping people with their challenges in learning is my goal. The highest privilege is being able to influence people. People learn when they are having fun. I want to make learning fun. I have spent 20 years training people on new computer software and workflow. I have great tips and tricks and relate subjects back to students' interests. I enjoy working with business subjects.