Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Hillsboro, OR

...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 complex examples, and I aim...

...realized that I enjoy problem-solving and connecting with students. I believe each student already has the tools within them to improve upon their academic performance. My job is to assist them in understanding the factors that motivate/demotivate said improvement and actualize their full potential. As a tutor, I ground my work in grace, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. Ultimately, I recognize the doors education and tutoring can open with regards to degree advancement, and...

...the necessary skills and character traits that will serve students professionally as they ponder their future navigating a complicated, contemporary marketplace. I utilize student-centered approaches when instructing and when assessing students, working with the student to find what authentic and engaging activities will tap into the student's intrinsic motivation. I am a data-driven instructor who monitors and collects information constantly to ensure that a student is always on track to reach their personal goals at...

...Chemistry, Biology, and Fluid Mechanics for engineers and often helped my peers with homework. During the summer and fall I teach percussion for a local high school marching band. While I tutor a variety of math and science topics, my favorite subjects are chemistry and physics, as I love exploring the ways in which the world works. Education is of the highest importance to me, and I wish to share this passion with my students....

...successful learning comes from a mutual understanding of a given pupil's ideal academic style. To this end, I try hard to find an approach that is tailored to the student's cognitive needs. I am comfortable tutoring the sciences (especially Anatomy and Physiology), math, French, the arts, literature, and essay writing. I really "geek-out" on biology and A&P because it never ceases to amaze me that the delicate and precise mechanisms that drive our existence came...

...as well as student teaching and aiding in both English and mathematics classrooms. Some of my personal favorite topics to teach are narrative and argumentative writing, algebra I, and pre-algebra. With the impact of COVID-19 on students around the world, it is more important than ever that students enjoy and feel confident about learning. I approach tutoring with three primary goals: increasing student agency, empowering students with a love of learning, and improving academic skills...

...University. My philosophy is each child has a unique way to learn. Some children are auditory learners, some are visual learners, and others are a combination of both. It is easy to learn in an environment that makes children curious and not afraid to take chances. Children need to use their mental abilities and social skills, take what they learned, and apply it to life learning. A teacher is to guide and help them but...

...inner city students. I wrote curriculum for Algebra and Geometry for multiply high schools. And for the last two years, I taught Algebra 1 where I was awarded Beginning Teacher of the Year, and the next year, Young Outstanding Educator Award. I love helping students who are struggling and feel like there is no hope because there ABSOLUTELY is! Everyone can understand math - You just have to find a way you connect with it....

Have a love of learning and enjoy teaching others

...science. I received high grades in all of my math and science courses in college and often helped my peers with homework and studying. I feel that I am a good teacher because I am patient and communicative, especially when working with children and young adults. I believe in using visuals and a calm composure to aid students in arriving at the right answer themselves, and feeling good about it. In my free time I...

...teaching those who do not learn the same as or at the same rate as those without learning or developmental disabilities as well as the core science behind how every person learns. My brain thrives when teaching and learning new skills, knowledge, and behaviors can be laid out, broken down, and easily made sense of, like they are when viewing things through the "ABA lens". This is because I also am neurodiverse, with diagnoses of...

...in the California State University System (Sacramento State). I enjoy the most working with individual students to help them along their path to personal growth, whether learning the basics, or taking it to the next level. I've had success with advanced students and with challenged students. My education gave me opportunities in life that led me to interesting and vital work in my industry, and I would like my students to realize similar and greater...

...Childhood Development. I am TESOL and TOEFL-Certified and am currently in the process of obtaining a TOEFL for Business Teaching Certificate as well as a STEM learning certificate. I am a licensed ABA therapist for students with advanced learning and behavioral difficulties. I also privately tutor multiple subjects such as English, Reading, ESL and Multisensory Math. Although I like to have fun, I take my job as a learning instructor very seriously. My job is...

...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 only can apply them on a...

...in my studies. I earned my bachelor's in fine arts at Oregon State University, then I volunteered in elementary schools, then I became a Grad Mentor at a high school for a few years, and now I am earning my Masters in 3D Animation and Visual Effects. I love taking time out of my day to help students (Child or adult) learn so they can understand more of what the world has to offer.

Mathematics is the key science to understand many sciences. It helps you be a critical thinker and challenges your mind.... I do my best to make the math concepts as simple as possible.... I have to know what level my student is at so I can design my plan specifically for him/her.... I explain all concepts and provide enough examples. I assign exercises to my students to solve. I provide them with their detailed key answers...

I am a recently graduated college student with a B.A in both Physics and Mathematics. Right now I am taking a year off before pursuing a Ph.D. in Astrophysics/Astronomy, and I wanna spend that year helping others understand the wonders of Physics!

Hi! I'm a licensed math and physics teacher here in Oregon. I taught High School mathematics in rural Montana before relocating here. I'll be pursuing a Master's in computer science at Portland State University in the near future. Graduate of Montana State University with a degree in Math, Physics, and Computer Science.

...and engineering, and I am eager to help others do the same. The best way to learn, in my mind, is through cultivating a willingness to examine the complex nature of the world around us. This does not always come easy (the best things in life rarely do), but I firmly believe that this willingness allows us to become successful as individuals and as contributors to the well-being of society and the planet.

...SAT prep classes, particularly the English/Reading sections. In all my tutoring, I like to utilize the Socratic Method, helping students come to realizations themselves, emphasizing the use of critical thinking skills and how important it is to understand concepts thoroughly over just memorizing formulas. I am passionate about helping students actually learn the materials they are given rather than just drilling answers into their head, as it is more effective if they ever need to...