Top Philosophy Tutors serving Portland

Tessa: Portland Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Portland, OR
...writing "Q.E.D." on a difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of the past such as Plato, Virgil, Aquinas, and Anselm. I love to read and to discuss what I've read, and I heartily appreciate a good philosophical argument. Extracurricularly, I write musicals, one of which premiered at Yale last year, and attend Yale Political Union meetings to debate the pros and cons of various fiscal...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Vishnu Priya: Portland Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Portland, OR
...me to impact the next generation positively. In my classroom, I strive to create an engaging environment where all students feel heard and valued. My approach involves interactive discussions and tailored feedback, which helps students develop their critical thinking and express their ideas confidently. I enjoy adapting to the diverse needs of each student, making learning both enjoyable and effective. Joining Varsity Tutors is a thrilling opportunity for me to continue inspiring students and fostering...
Education & Certification
University of New Haven - Master of Science, Business, General
ZeroTo Mastery - Doctor of Science, Computer Science

Joshua: Portland Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Portland, OR
...literature, biology, and standardized testing. I wrote my thesis on mathematical logics, and I especially love logic, discrete maths, probability theory, and game theory. I have tutored, course assisted, and led my own courses at Stanford University, Wesleyan University, and more. I work best with students grades 6 and onward in subject areas and on standardized tests. I also enjoy working with college students and students preparing for graduate applications. I believe that the development...
Education & Certification
Stanford - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Spencer: Portland Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Portland, OR
...closer understanding of truth within every facet of classical education. This truth arises via the cultivation of keener abilities of judgment and analysis, within the mind of the pupil. The student is encouraged through an array of pedagogical techniques, with a resilient focus toward understanding the character and mindset of each learner. The classroom atmosphere is one charged with curiosity, breeding a desire to inherit the passion of the subject taught, demonstrated by my living...
Education & Certification
California Baptist University - Bachelors, Philosophy
St. John's College - Masters, Liberal Arts

Gwen: Portland Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Portland, OR
...have a Masters in 20th Century American History from the University of Connecticut, a Bachelors of Science in Political Science and History (with honors), and I am currently working on a Masters in Business Administration, which should be completed by Summer 2018. I have taught four history courses at the college level, and I currently work as a Head Teacher at a learning center. I have over 6 years tutoring experience, and have been with...
Education & Certification
Austin Peay State University - Bachelors, History and Political Science
University of Connecticut - Current Grad Student, History of Science and Medicine

David: Portland Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Portland, OR
...cardinal importance to equally value the successful communication both of elementary topics, such as algebra 1 or German word order, and complex ones, such as deontological critiques of utilitarian ethics. By valuing all levels of difficulty, I am able to give students a firm foundation, with which they can grasp truly complex ideas in the topic at hand and in their future learning. While my interests in the areas described are powerful and abundant, I...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33

Sarah: Portland Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Portland, OR
I thrive in tutoring humanities - English literature, Latin, art history, music (keyboard, music theory and music history), philosophy and history. I am liberal arts trained and excel at connecting concepts across academic disciplines.
Education & Certification
Vassar College - Bachelor in Arts, Music
Yale University - Master of Arts, Sacred Music
SAT Verbal: 750
SAT Writing: 790

Christopher: Portland Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Portland, OR
...I have been tutoring private music lessons and academic subjects for over 5 years now, and I work as a substitute teacher across Connecticut. My favorite subjects to tutor are Music, English, and Reading/Writing Skills, but I am capable of tutoring various Historical subjects, Math, and Science as well. As a teacher, I choose to construct my lessons so that they are student centered. Each of us learns differently, and we each have our own...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Music Teacher Education
SAT Math: 700

James: Portland Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Portland, OR
...with students to achieve their goals and exceed their own expectations. Guiding, supporting, and empowering student success has been the highlight of my career. I am a currently a certified English teacher and previously worked as a university instructor in philosophy (including core writing courses). I also spent a year and a half as a university research fellow in the humanities. In addition to classroom teaching and research, I have experience with test prep and...
Education & Certification
Suffolk University - Bachelor of Science, Philosophy
Boston University - Bachelor of Science, Philosophy
University of New Mexico-Main Campus - Doctor of Philosophy, Philosophy
Clayton State University - Master of Science, Middle School Teaching
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Solomon: Portland Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Portland, OR
I graduated from Yale University with a degree in Math and Philosophy. Currently, I am a music and entertainment critic-hopeful. I have tutored for over four years now with specialties in mathematics, logic, philosophy, English, and the ACT.
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Laura: Portland Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Portland, OR
...and classics at Hunter College in New York City in 2007. A few years later, I attended LaGuardia Community College and became a licensed veterinary technician, which means I am an animal nurse! My academic interests mostly relate to animals: zoology, evolutionary ecology, paleozoology, social evolution, and phylogenetics. I also love studying history, and will always assert that nothing happens in a historical vacuum. In my free time I do a lot of reading and...
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Stefano: Portland Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Portland, OR
...share my knowledge and experiences with those who are struggling in their endeavors to succeed in school. What I learned over the years is that we all stumble into problems and difficulties at some point, and we all manage to overcome these challenges by asking others how they solved their own. That is what problem solving and tutoring should be all about: humbly admitting your own mistakes and difficulties, and sharing the solutions to those...
Education & Certification
Providence College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Matthew: Portland Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Portland, OR
I have tutored students for the GMAT, GRE, SAT, ACT and LSAT for more than 15 years. I love it! As I tailor my instructions toward the unique needs of each student, my goal is to improve not only the student's performance but also the student's confidence as test day approaches.
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy Analysis
Northwestern University - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
SAT Math: 740
GMAT: 760

Lucas: Portland Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Portland, OR
...II certification from the Collegiate Reading and Learning Association (CLRA) while tutoring for OSU, which taught me the methods needed to effectively relay information to students. As a philosophy student I also utilize the Socratic method while tutoring, which focuses on asking students questions in order to get them to reach their answers. Throughout my experience tutoring I've found that engaging a student in dialogue about the question at hand is far more successful than...
Education & Certification
Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 31

Daniel: Portland Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Portland, OR
...Greek and means "to midwife, or aid in giving birth," in this sense, to an idea. I prefer to ask the student lots of guiding questions, instead of didactically infusing them with answers. This method results in what I like to call "intellectual exhilaration," in other words, the student is excited because they were able to create something out of themselves, instead of being imbued with the ideas of others something sort of rare for...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Current Undergrad, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Brendan: Portland Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Portland, OR
...work in the History of Science. I was also a committed Teaching Assistant (TA), going so far as to get special permission to TA Logic as an undergraduate due to my passion for teaching the subject, and participating in cross-departmental Physics-Education studies during my two semesters as a Physics TA. I have always gone above and beyond in my teaching efforts, making sure that the learners not only understand the material, but come away with...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

John: Portland Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Portland, OR
I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is...
Education & Certification
American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
ACT Composite: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Verbal: 750

Heather: Portland Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Portland, OR
...a B.S. in Applied and Computational Mathematics and a B.A. in Political Science in 2020. I recently completed my Master's Degree in Quantitative Economic Analysis. I am passionate about helping students score their very best on standardized tests. With tutoring and a study schedule, every student is capable of doing well on these exams. I will personalize each tutoring session according to your strengths and weaknesses and work with you to create a customized study...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800

Ezra: Portland Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Portland, OR
...goals. When it comes to SAT prep, I believe that understanding the material is always more important than simply understanding the test. I teach specific testing strategies and tricks, but I ensure that at the heart of my tutoring is the academic material itself. A student who simply masters the strategies and tricks might do great on the SAT, but the student who understands the material will do great on the SAT and continue to...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelors, Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Matthew: Portland Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Portland, OR
...professor of philosophy. My academic interests range from medieval Scholasticism to contemporary issues in bioethics and law. I believe that tutoring is not only about the transfer of knowledge between the tutor and the student, but also a transfer of skills, which would help the student learn how to find the answer himself or herself and to solve whatever academic problems come his or her way. Equally, important is demonstrating the real-world application of what...
Education & Certification
The University of St Thomas - Bachelors, Philosophy
The University of St Thomas - Masters, Philosophy
LSAT: 160
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