Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Hillsboro, OR

...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. Although I am progress driven, I also have a sense of humor. I love to laugh. I am interested in reading, writing,...

I am passionate about tutoring because I believe that the pursuit of education and knowledge is one of the greatest endeavors that anyone can embark upon. I have experience in tutoring peers and younger students throughout my academic career, and enjoy working with learners of all ages. My favorite subject to tutor is history, because I love helping others discover the exciting stories from our past.

...that dialogue and interaction are the most effective ways to teach and learn, both through implicit and explicit methods. I tutor so that students will understand why and how a concept functions, and then be able to organize it and analyze its different parts. My strongpoints as a tutor are in writing, but I also have a strong math background and love teaching all forms of math up to the high school level. I enjoy...

...woven into the tapestry of life. Some of my favorite topics to study in science are special relativity, astronomy, artificial intelligence, and molecular biology. I also enjoy creating music and art, and reading good literature. I am currently reading books by Robert Louis Stevenson and Sir Walter Scott. One of my highest pursuits has been the study of education. I have been studying Waldorf and Montessori educational theories, among others, as part of a journey...

...why certain places have certain climates. Psychology in that it helps me to understand myself and to understand others. I believe in encouraging students to think critically and develop problem-solving skills which involves, asking students questions without giving them the answer where it encourages them to ask questions, and providing opportunities for students to apply what they have learned in real-world contexts. By building relationships with the student which would create a supportive and engaging...

...tutor a wide range of subjects, including Elementary reading, writing, and math, as well as PSAT and SAT test prep. I am also available to help with every step of the academic writing process, from brainstorming and outlining to final editing. My goal as a tutor is to help each of my students reach their academic goals, while keeping the learning process interesting, and enjoyable, too! I firmly believe that there's never just one way...

I'm a former mathematics student at Lewis and Clark College, where I worked as a tutor.

...high school, I have tutored students in grades K-10 in subjects like, Math, science, English, and coding. I also have experience tutoring in group settings, one-on-one, online, and tutoring students with learning disabilities, such as ADHD. While I tutor a wide range of subjects, I am exceptionally passionate about Math and science. I am a strong believer in no student should be left behind, and try to work to the best of my ability to...

...love nature, which is why I chose to study Biology. The desire to learn about amazing things in the real world, or what might help our future, is something that helps students dedicate themselves to education, whichever path they want to follow. I like to help students find reasons that they can be personally interested in subjects. I am very patient and compassionate, trustworthy, resourceful and fun. In my spare time, I enjoy Yoga, dance,...

...for challenging concepts in various subjects, including algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, and calculus, as well as general physics topics like mechanics, electromagnetism, waves, and light. Although I cover a wide range of subjects, I am particularly passionate about teaching general physics topics like classical mechanics and electromagnetism, as well as math topics such as algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. I find great joy in assisting others with their learning journey and witnessing their progress as they grasp...

...because trig comes up countless times in engineering and it is now somewhat dear to my heart; however, Algebra is just as important since it is the building block towards something greater. My tutoring philosophy is that learning should be fun. The more you know, the stronger you are as a person. Learning shouldn't be a tedious exercise but an empowering tool. When I tutor, I attempt to inspire, to show the big picture and...

While studying as an undergraduate at Portland State University I spent several years tutoring fellow classmates in Spanish and also mentoring international students in English language and culture in the USA. I have lived abroad in Mexico, as a student and also as a tourist. This immersion experience helped me to fully understand what Mexican culture is all about and is what gave me the extra push to Spanish fluency and cultural competency. ... I would...

...elementary subjects and tutoring math at the middle grades/junior high level. I received my Bachelors Degree in Sociology from Portland State University, and later a Masters Degree in Teaching from George Fox University. I have previously tutored students in after school programs for Mesa Public Schools. One of my favorite things to do is read, I read some sort of non-fiction every night before going to bed. I am a huge sports fan, of the...

...in small groups environments. While most my tutoring experience is with older students, I have 5 years of experience teaching and coaching swimming to kids ranging from 2-17. In my spare time I enjoy all things outdoors, from backpacking to hiking to climbing or swimming as long as I am outside I am happy. At my university I volunteered at a trip leader for my school Outdoor Programs club. I really enjoy working with others...

...a night shift engineering tech at Intel, which is a top 50 fortune 500 technology company. Along the way I picked up tutoring, and have found great success with it. Almost all of the students that I've tutored have told me that I have an ability to communicate mathematical concepts in a simple and concise way; some have even told me that they wished I was teaching their classes! I'm confident in my abilities to...

Life is an adventure and the need to learn - and know how to learn - is the most important skill to have in (my) toolbox. As a teacher, trainer, coach, I strive to help clients grow while helping them learn how to learn, and, most importantly have fun in the process.

...others so that they can have access to the same opportunities I do. Since middle school I've pushed myself towards academic excellence, joining the National Honor Society in high school and receiving a Letter of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Program. I finished high school as an AP Scholar with Distinction, an award given by CollegeBoard. I believe that education is at the heart of the American Dream is crucial for our democracy and...

I currently work with students K-12 in language arts and math. I am comfortable with a wide variety of learning styles, as well as teaching online. My background is in biology and conservation biology, and I am currently a part-time student in Portland, OR learning about Geographic Information Systems.... I believe no one is unteachable. A person only needs a teacher to connect the topic to something the student is interested in!... I would learn a...

...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 with kids because I love their curiosity and drive to learn. My goal is always to help a child to grow and...

My goal is to get my students to the point where they no longer need me. I like to focus on the underlying concepts so that students can apply what we learn in our sessions to problems they haven't seen before. After our sessions, my students should be able to have a concrete plan when attempting a new problem and be able to extrapolate their knowledge of concepts to master the details.... Concepts first, details later....