Award-Winning Philosophy Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

...that the key to good tutoring is to realize that every individual student is different. My tutoring philosophy is that tutoring should by no means follow a one-size-fits-all approach. In my tutoring practice I focus on treating students as unique individuals, determining what is effective for each student, and getting to know each student's particular academic needs and goals. When it comes to SAT prep, I believe that understanding the material is always more important...

...I found it only natural that I wanted to become a teacher myself. There is nothing like the kind of impact a good teacher can make on the course of your life. For that reason, I love being involved in education and having the chance to help students learn. I love having the chance to meet together with students trying to better their lives and their minds, and to provide them with assistance on their...

...teaching for over ten years; I love helping people improve themselves, in academic subjects and on tests! I'm a filmmaker and photographer as well. I've made two documentary films and published fiction and poetry, and traveled to over thirty countries on 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...

...come from are soon forgotten. I balance this tedium with jokes and funny faces to make my students laugh. I have found that each individual's impediments to learning can be very different. I use compassion and dialogue to uncover the causes of anxiety or helplessness technical subjects can engender. My bachelor's degree is from UCLA, where I studied math and physics. My Master's degree is from Arizona State University where I studied logic and philosophy....

...in a focused, yet easygoing environment-- this is the framework I bring to my teaching. I create a focused learning environment by entering into the learning process with my students-- as a recent college grad (degree in biomed with a minor in English studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) and an EMT with nearly three years of experience, I am well-versed in the nuances of the learning process. This allows me to see eye-to-eye with...

I am a computer scientist and mathematician with a passion for STEM disciplines. Sharing my passion and knowledge with others brings me great joy and a sense of purpose and community. Teaching is both a science and an art form, and catering to different learning styles is a strength of mine.

...skills are applicable to most academic writing, especially the type of writing required in high school level English and History as well as college application essays. I also have a strong interest in the arts. In my free time, I compose electronic music and play the piano. I am proficient in teaching beginner logic and the most common philosophical topics. I graduated at the top of my class at UCSB with a major GPA of...

...their scores in a short amount of time. I have tutored extensively in ESL and also in essay writing for various standardized tests and overall classroom writing from middle school through college. My experience of teaching and tutoring has generally focused on high school, college, and adult learners from various cultures and walks of life. I can always find a way to put my students at ease and to be engaged in the subject(s) they...

Hi, I'm Nic! :) I have a Masters in philosophy and a Bachelors in coding. I've worked as an educator for over a decade, now (wow!), and so I have a lot of experience teaching at many different education levels. I love tutoring, and can't wait to start working with you (or your student) towards persistent academic success!

...we are working from your textbooks. For clients more than 20 miles away, we can meet half-way, you are welcome to come to my office (or another location of your choosing), or we can meet online by video-chat. E-mail or telephone can work, too, depending on the subject. I have received the following degrees and certifications: - Master of Arts in Philosophy from Holy Apostles College and Seminary - Master of Theological Studies from University...

...for allowing me to 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...

...in creativity and fresh perspective. In pursuit of this, I've traveled around the world, visiting places like China and New Zealand. There is so much value in a diversity of experiences through different cultures and beliefs. When I returned to the United States, I decided to earn my degree. In pursuit of communicating well with others, and coupled with a deep love of storytelling, I earned my undergraduate degree in English. I have an emphasis...

...and love helping people, particularly in Mathematics and Computer Science, since I pick up knowledge in those categories rather quickly. I have extensive experience assisting classmates with course material. I find it enjoyable both because I like helping others, and it allows me to find any gaps in my own knowledge and fix them. I generally prefer to help students with areas they have some background in, rather than introducing new topics. (For example, meeting...

I recently graduated from Stanford University with a major in Philosophy and a minor in Political Science. I have experience tutoring a wide range of students in the humanities. I am particularly interested in helping people strengthen their writing skills. Whether you're working on your first high school essay or whether you're refining your undergraduate honors thesis, I can help!

...the essays associated with standardized tests. Through a question and answer process, I help each student to unearth what he or she has to say on a given topic, then the two of us structure and revise their drafts line by line until we're both happy with every word of the final result. I have over twenty years' experience as a tutor and a writing coach. I worked for a major test-prep company throughout those...

I have a bachelor's and a master's degree in philosophy. I have taught english grammar, reading, writing, phonics, and reading strategies for over fifteen years. I have worked with students in the United States and in China in reading, english, philosophy, vocabulary, over the years. I love helping students get the extra help they may need for subjects they are currently taking, and introducing them to subjects in which they may have further interests.

...the history department at Georgetown University who is also an experienced instructor with Varsity Tutors. As a recipient of several degrees, the most recent being a BA in history from Hillsdale College and a MA in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies from Stanford University, I have long sought to make teaching my profession. Meanwhile, as a volunteer grade school teacher and a tutor with this company, I have gained many years' experience helping students...

...teaching and coaching tennis I have worked for four summers at a sleep away sports camp in Massachusetts. My role there as "Group Leader" includes overseeing about 60 ten-year old boys a day while having around 20 college aged counselors who report to me. This experience along with the past year of high school teaching continues to help me immensely with working through the many emotions and challenges and incredible opportunities that come along with...

I'm a recent graduate from Santa Clara University with a deep knowledge in philosophy and religious studies, and a passion for writing and math. I spend my free time outside with my Whippet, Tango, and writing on whatever pops into my head. Come learn with me!

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...