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

...they can learn, myself included. Everyone has something they can teach, myself included. I love to share my experience and knowledge to teach and hopefully learn some new things along the way. "Imagining something may be the first step in making it happen, but it takes the real time and real efforts of real people to learn things, make things, turn thoughts into deeds or visions into inventions." - Fred Rogers Let's learn together and...

I am a passionate, patient and experienced professional that loves to help people develop and reach their goals. I work with each person to individualize the most efficient and effective plan on their learning journey. My social services background is a valuable asset I bring into my tutoring role because I am able to assess and meet people where they are and build from that.

...companion on your journey to academic success. When tailoring lesson plans, I take into account your age, personality, strengths and interests. And I always like to throw in a little fun and humor. Learning should be enjoyable, not a chore! I double majored in English and Art at the University of Iowa and have also trained as a copy editor and proofreader at a division of Houghton Mifflin Publishers. For many years I have worked...

...running an overseas program for NATO personnel). PhD in botany from Duke University. Gemology credentials from GIA. I write fiction and am interested in a MFA or MS in publishing. Always a student! I have tutored classroom (college) and online (HS) courses in math (e.g. algebra), botany, biology, physical, environmental, and life science. I also have experience with remedial English and ESL. In addition to science, I would like to tutor writing and English courses....

...engaging. In conversational Spanish sessions, I often incorporate topics I value deeply, such as literature, gastronomy, and music, to create a learning experience that is both linguistically enriching and culturally vibrant. These themes not only make the language come alive but also help students gain a deeper appreciation for the context in which it is spoken. Whether you're preparing for travel, academic pursuits, or professional development, I aim to build your confidence and fluency through...

...experience in tutoring math related subjects. My experience comes directly from the Community College level, tutoring students in subjects ranging from basic math, up through Calculus 1. Academically, I am a recent graduate (cum laude honors) of Portland State University with a B.S. in Sociology. I am also a member of Alpha Kappa Delta (the international honors society for Sociologists and Sociology majors), as well as an alumni of Phi Theta Kappa (the international honor...

...Sciences, AP Calculus, and AP Physics courses. My teaching experience was in Thailand and China, and I am comfortable teaching ESL students at Elementary School, High School, and Undergraduate levels. I have a good grasp of the requirements of standardized testing including ACT, AP, and SAT prep. I am able to teach both the content of these exams as well as test taking skills. In my professional career I have worked as a researcher in...

...retired public-school teacher and university professor I have many years of teaching a variety of students. I know how to motivate learners to do their best. During my public-school career I taught art, technology, reading and writing. Similarly, as a professor my efforts and doctorate focused on the learner in online environments much like Varsity Tutors. Recently, I returned from a year of teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in Thailand to both adults...

...project papers and theses; creative, research and persuasive styles) - Physics and Natural Sciences - Mathematics (pre-algebra, algebra 1 and 2, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, etc.) - Computer Science and Engineering - General test preparation, especially ACT, PSAT and SAT - Developing good study habits Of these, philosophy is my favorite subject by far. I work best with teens and older, have been doing so since about 1990, and am presently an adjunct faculty member at...

...both subjects until I realized that both follow a pattern and have specific rules to follow. To be successful in Spanish and math is to have a solid understanding of when to use those rules. Since then, I have been tutoring both subjects, as I have a natural ability to break concepts down into smaller pieces. My teaching philosophy is to use a variety of mediums to increase understanding including stories, analogies, poems, and even...

...now a research assistant in an academic Biophysics lab in Portland. I love getting to do physics every day and I love being able to share my enthusiasm for math and science with students. I am interested in working with elementary school through college-level students. Whatever your level, I'll be working to help you understand how to approach problem solving so that you can feel confident approaching learning material and working through problems on your...

...and a cat and love to incorporate stories about all of them into lessons. For four years I worked as a special education teacher with students who have vision loss, spanning kindergarten to 21 years old, honor roll graduates to students working to establish communication methods. After that I pivoted to working with seniors who have vision loss, teaching them about everything from how to cook blind to how to use a smartphone. I have...

...have faced many life challenges, but have conquered them all along my path while I continue to unlock hidden doors of who I am, and the passion I have for the future of our people and society. My educational experience consists of 3 years of communication courses and seven years of deconstructing writing, grammar, and learning to listen well. With a minor in civic leadership, I have been able to deconstruct and rebuild on...

I am a recent graduate of Pacific University with a major in Biology and a minor in French. I've tutored throughout high school and college. I have found that tutoring is helpful to the students I am helping and me as well. I would love to help encourage students learn and grow as I do the same myself!

...and U.S. schools, I have nine years teaching diverse subjects to English learners with fun, engaging, and meaningful lessons to learners age two to twenty in bilingual, ESL, private, and public schools. My Core Competencies include engaging and fun individual, small group, and whole class lessons, Multicultural Communication, Customer Care, Professional Development Coaching, and Integrating Technology into Lessons. Also, Classroom Management, reading student testing Data, Lesson Planning, Curriculum Development, Team Collaboration, and personalizing instruction.

...as possible. Also, Spanish tutoring for student like to learn Spanish at Community College and adult people , who have different expectations such traveling, job, or help others. As a Teaching Assistant, I have worked with Reception, for 17 years preparing activities and lessons and helping the teacher to implement them, showing me that preparation, planning and communication are essential skills within teaching. By fostering good relationships with staff, pupils and parents it is possible...

...teacher on the other hand should never forget what it was like to look at the material back when it made no sense. They should further be able to remember how they came to understand it, and be able to communicate this to the student. If the student still does not understand, a great teacher will find a way to communicate it in a way that the student will. I became a language teacher, not...

...my ability to work with all kinds of people. Growing up in Portland, Oregon and going to college in Durham, North Carolina, I have not only been exposed to a diversity of people, but I have also had the chance to work as part of a team in many different settings. From helping my peers with problem sets in my biochemistry class to conducting spelling and geography bees as a volunteer with the North South...

Hello! I've been involved with education in one way or another all my life-- either as a student, grad student, documentary filmmaker and now as a Teacher K-12. I have one daughter in college, and one in high school. I've lived in California, and New York, but now am back home in Oregon where I grew up. I'm very friendly and I'm happy to help with whatever you need!

I am a recent college graduate who studied Spanish Literature in college. I am very enthusiastic about the language and love working with students! In college, I taught introductory Spanish lessons to first-years. I also have experience working with both high school and elementary school students. I am open to working with any age group and any level, and have very flexible availability!