Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Hillsboro, OR

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!

...5th graders at Edison Elementary School improving upon their math skills. These students are diverse, varying in understanding, ability, and background, providing me with the tutoring experience I need to understand how to engage all types of learners. I believe students should actively engage in their learning, and should have a hands-on experience when tackling new material. Learning is about conversation, and as I tutor, I aim to guide this conversation while encouraging students’ participation...

...State University Vancouver with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. I am endorsed in Elementary Education and ELL. I have worked with all grades K-12 through my student teaching and substituting. I love teaching math and helping students grasp mathematical concepts. I believe that everybody is capable of success and learning, and I love being a part of that process. Outside of teaching I love getting involved in theatre, singing, and watching movies.

...one on one. I always love a good aha! moment where I can really tell that the subject matter is clicking. I take personal pride in watching my students learn. Most of my experience is in tutoring for high school and college level math and music. I also have experience assisting with high school Spanish. When I teach I try to help students fully understand the concepts and logic behind subjects. This way they not...

...tutor your student(s) on academic subjects that matter, and to accomplish one of my goals for any student I teach or tutor: to encourage and promote a healthy, well-rounded, educated young person. My background is in business (retired CEO) and early childhood education (Foster Parent of over 120 kids 8-18). My five degrees cover a dbl bachelors and dbl masters: Organizational Dynamics (AA), Psychology, Counseling, Human Development, Global Studies Anthropology, and Psychoneuroimmunology.

...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 the student eventually become self-sufficient in the areas being learned. My hobbies besides math are reading, writing, sewing, playing instruments, and learning languages.

...specialized in audit, fraud investigation and federal VCR instructions (a natural sleep aid). But I also have a passion for English and literature. I excelled throughout school in writing and literature analysis. Want to figure out what on earth MacBeth is saying or why e.e. cummings thought grammar was optional? Let's do this! While very professional, my style is energetic and a bit quirky. I would love to tutor at any level: middle school, high...

...takes when teaching children which enables me to instill confidence, self-esteem and an optimistic attitude in each student for the subject they are working in. I work in a positive, nurturing and diligent manner to support students with varied needs to access the subjects they need improvement and practice in. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Portland State University with a major in Arts and Letters, which is a fancy way of saying...

As a teacher with 11+ years of experience, I hope to bring the same passion of learning that I have to students. With subjects that range from Spanish to Statistics, my goal is to help students find a way to overcome their obstacles and learn in a way that really sticks. I enjoy sports, films, books, music, and the outdoors.

...students for few years, before moving to US. To make sure of my abilities with the US program, I did several exercises and tests that I successful passed. I love to introduce kids to new things and help them to understand the world. As an immunologist, I use daily the basic math for my work. With my scientific background, I am able to teach the basics of science. I also love to help kids to...

I love to teach, because I love to learn and I love to empower people so that they can grow. the fun of the teaching process for me is not only getting to communicate the process of learning but also to have the opportunity to learn more myself. In addition to a tutor I am a pastor at a Church in Portland Oregon. I spend time working with parishioners through the difficult phases of life...

...I had a passion for teaching by this point so I returned to Portland and earned my Masters in Teaching at Concordia University in secondary level English Language Arts. I am now working towards adding an English as a Second Language endorsement. In each of the aforementioned countries, I have tutored students between the ages of nine years old to 47 years old. My daughter who is almost three, is my newest student. I am...

...I love to tutor chemistry, but I also enjoy tutoring students in math and physics, along with standardized tests. My style of teaching is one where I work to find the specific needs of the student and then work up from there. Outside of school and studying, I love to spend time outdoors (we might even choose to study outside if weather permits) :) I also really love music, I've played the piano my whole...

I have worked as a tutor in both public and private school settings for over 8 years now helping students of varying ages, personality and backgrounds. Both in USA and Europe. I believe my experience will be a great benefit in helping your child to accomplish their academic goals.

...a world of difference. I like to engage different modes of learning and help guide students through problem solving to achieve success and mastery of their subjects! I have a strong background and degrees in both Mathematics and Music, and I am genuinely excited about helping you along your personal journey. I graduated from Humboldt State University and University of Oregon. I earned a B.A. in Music and Mathematics, California Credential in Music and Mathematics,...

...loved every minute of it. I have also taught a 4th/5th grade blend and reading intervention. My favorite subjects are math and science, but my real passion is helping students develop critical thinking, problem solving, and study skills. I try to tailor my teaching to students' individual needs and interests and love when we can laugh and have fun together while learning. All students deserve to succeed and I believe that with the right supports...

To me teaching is all about getting the light bulb to go on. People have different learning styles; the tutor's job is to determine the most effective learning style for each student.

...of Oregon. Prior to transferring to the University of Oregon I attended South Texas College, where I attained my associates in biology and two years of work experience as a tutor. As a tutor, I have experience in math, science, and the humanities for college level courses and below. Personally, I prefer to take a more holistic approach to tutoring, often including aiding a student in learning how to solve each of their problems on...

I pride myself on being able to connect with students who may not share the same learning level, speed, or teaching methods used in the typical classroom. I have applied my problem-solving hobbies to my education and now to your education as well. I can offer a new and creative approach to teaching methods for learning and remembering important fundamentals past exam season. Hobbies include music and playing sports.

...I helped teach science and art history. In college, I tutored French and American Politics. I believe that teaching material to others is the best way to learn. So, for me, tutoring has always been intrinsically entwined with my own studies and thirst for knowledge. As a tutor, I try to pass on my philosophy of study and passion for knowledge to my students. Learning can be fun and engaging, and I hope to show...