Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Hillsboro, OR

...Portland State University. I am currently working on my bachelor's of science in mechanical engineering degree. I currently tutor Algebra 1 through 4, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1 and Physics. My favorite subject to tutor is Calculus 1 because that is where I find mathematics to become very interesting. I believe that each student has their own unique approach to learning new subjects. It is the obligation of the tutor to shape their method of teaching...

...served as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, and assistant director, and I'm especially passionate about helping students build confidence and make meaningful academic progress. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I'm especially drawn to reading intervention, writing support, and executive functioning skills. I love helping students discover tools that make reading less frustrating and writing more accessible. I also enjoy working with parents and caregivers to bridge school-home communication and build collaborative plans for...

...validated, learning flows like no other. We are programmed to learn, excited to learn, sometimes we just have to convince the students that the material they are to learn is pertinent to them. This have proven true, no matter the age of population. This idea has always remained true; treat the students as individuals with their own goals and aspirations, they will respect you back and let what you say sink in.

...so I teach Biology and Earth Science. That being said, variations of math and science are my favorite subjects to teach. Lastly, as I have spent a lot of my education and career in finance and computers, so I also teach computer literacy, Microsoft Office (word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook, and so on), business, accounting, and several other subjects. Regarding my career, I have spent the last 20 years in manufacturing. I was a machinist for...

...best part of teaching is feeling proud of what your students accomplish. A good teacher is someone for whom the student wants to work hard. A teachers most important skill is seeing things through students eyes. The students should be able to see themselves making progress. That's the psychological part of teaching. As for technique, I model, and monitor student work, and explain to correct mistakes. Students learn the most by working with guidance.... My philosophies...

...five continents, so I have a lot of life experience that I bring with me to tutoring. My exposure to the SAT began when I got the highest SAT score in my school district when I was a junior (without tutoring, even!). I started tutoring the Verbal side of the SAT in Los Angeles in 1999. Then I branched out into the SAT Math and then into academic tutoring in many subject areas. I was...

...that is why I strive to be the best I can be in my studies. I'm more than willing to help someone past this first stepping stone to success and to help the community reach the 'next level' together. My patience and my ability to make a subject understandable at many different levels of thinking is a very important tutoring trait that I have. I can work with someone and figure out what the best...

...My experience in tutoring stems from my time working as a physics TA as well as working as a math tutor for a teaching facility in the Seattle area. I've always have had a passion for helping others and one of my favorite things is seeing students light up when they finally understand a difficult subject. When not tutoring I enjoy hunting for my next book at a used book stores, board games, traveling, and...

...had the drive to help people, to lead them to their own answers so that they can truly learn. This is my approach as an educator. My background is in Language Arts education and as such that is the subject matter in which I am strongest, but I am more than capable to assist in a wide range of subjects. I look forward to meeting you and discussing how best I can help you improve...

I am a graduate in Finance from Mumbai, India and currently pursuing Level-B2 in French. Educating students is a step towards a brighter future! Working with students is always a learning experience for the teacher. Learning is a work of art that requires the 3P's patience, presentation skills and practice; that's where I step in to guide you in the right direction to achieve and seamlessly accomplish your targets in life.

...a mixed undergraduates and graduate class. When tutoring students, I like to first focus on problem-solving strategies. That is, I like to discuss the best way to look at a question or problem and how to break it down into a familiar, more approachable format. While there a several topics where I believe I can help, including general chemistry, astronomy, and math up through Calculus III and Linear Algebra, I enjoy talking about Calculus and...

...Hopkins University along the way. I hated math as a kid because my teachers always made me feel stupid in class for not understanding right away. I became a math teacher because I saw how many people get stuck in their education and careers when they run into trouble in math class. Working with me, you will understand how capable you are and will never have to feel embarrassed for learning. Come to class to...

...truly enjoy teaching. It's very rewarding to help others learn new skills they can use to succeed and improve their lives. Through my experiences, I've observed that students learn best when context and purpose are given for the subject matter, and when straightforward instruction with relatable examples are provided. It's unfortunate that too many students suffer because unfamiliar concepts are thrown at them in an unnecessarily complicated way without any explanation as to why they...

...clarify difficult material and seeing students succeed. I am most experienced with Human Anatomy and Physiology related courses, but I am also happy to assist with biology, chemistry, statistics and general study skills/organization. I am passionate about sciences, healthcare technology, and sports performance training. Outside of academics, I enjoy skiing, rock climbing and almost any outdoor activity. I'm also a big Trailblazers fan, go 'Zers! I believe that each student has a unique learning style,...

...been far more enriching with both an education and the opportunity to assist others with their education. Additionally, the world we are entering is more demanding of critical thinking skills than ever, so it would be remiss of us not to emphasize intellectual growth. The subject I am most passionate about tutoring is mechanics since this is usually a student's first exposure to synthesizing physical theories with mathematical concepts. Overall, I take a conversational approach...

...I am currently pursuing a Masters Degree with the intention to teach in Public Education. I have experience as an 8th Grade Language Arts teacher and worked as an administrative tutor and mentor consultant for the Writing Center at Washington State University. My focus as a tutor is to ensure a comfortable environment for students so that they may strive without the fear of failure and provide everything I can so that we can reach...

...level as well as working with students of all ages with math, science, and English. I love creating an interactive learning environment where the student and I work together towards solving problems rather than just lecturing. I feel the best way to learn something is to do it, and I hope that we can work together towards understanding rather than memorization. Whatever the topic, I hope to be a resource that you can utilize to...

...score by 200 points (scoring in the 99th percentile for Math). I also succeeded at getting into my dream school, the University of Michigan. Outside of school/academics, I currently am working for an investment bank called Eaton Square based in San Francisco while taking a an academic gap year. I primarily focus on the CloudTech, Visual Computing Tech, and MedTech industries and am specifically working on merger & acquisition and private placement transactions within those...

...health! I also love weaving in art focused activities to support our academic work as well as major your work reflective to who you are-because you're amazing! I'm so looking forward to helping you find your own voice, talents and confidence! Being a substitute for 5 years has allowed me to be exposed to so many different amazing kids, talents, learning styles and so many fun ways to support them find their confidence in learning....

I am a professional engineer who has a passion for helping students of all ages to be successful - specifically, in STEM! I love to tutor math, science, and engineering of course, but I am also passionate about good communication and storytelling!