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Robyn: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...my lessons interesting and have bearing on what students know about their lives. This requires me to get to know my students, their likes and dislikes. I believe students should be respected for who they are and not belittled. I don't believe anyone should be forced to conform to a system arbitrarily or unnecessarily. It is okay not to fit inside a box. Students should be welcomed into learning, rather than cut down for what...
Education & Certification
Linfield College-Adult Degree Program - Bachelor of Science, Business
Willamette University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Erin: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...my BA in English Creative Writing in 2006 from LSU, I went back to school for English Secondary Education. Then I taught English as a second language to young Korean children in South Korea. Back in the US, I worked as a homeschool teacher and tutor. Now, I would love the opportunity to be your tutor. When I'm not tutoring, I'm spending time with my son, teaching or doing yoga, riding my bike, painting, playing...
Education & Certification
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College - Bachelors, English Creative Writing
Wendy: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...job was focused heavily on computer coding. Before that I was an analyst, I taught College Algebra during my master's program. During my undergrad, I tutored in all subjects of math, physics, and some engineering courses. I recently moved to Portland and began an Urban Farming Apprenticeship. I love learning and have a teaching background in Math and Statistics. My undergrad is in Math Education and I have work with a full spectrum of students...
Education & Certification
Minnesota State University-Mankato - Bachelors, Mathematics Education
Minnesota State University-Mankato - Masters, Mathematics and Statistics

Jeff: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...French very quickly. I have tutored Latin to both college and high school students, and I have taught French to first year students as well as AP students. I believe that learning is an idiosyncratic process, and I believe every person has the right to an education that complements their individual needs. As such, I try to see my students as a whole picture, so I can cater to their strengths while helping them where...
Education & Certification
Whitman College - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre (Dramatic Literature)
University of Durham, UK - PHD, History

Kevin: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...years. My research touches on the interactions between math and theoretical computer science, as well as number theory (largely the study of prime numbers). I've taught courses ranging from basic arithmetic up through linear algebra and multivariable calculus. The second most exciting thing about mathematics is that moment when something totally opaque and confusing suddenly solidifies into crystal clarity. It's the sort of moment that makes you shout "aha!" or "eureka!". The most exciting thing...
Education & Certification
New College of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, General Studies
Indiana University - Master of Arts, Mathematics
GRE Quantitative: 168
GRE Verbal: 166

Tarryn: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...me to create fun ideas on how to teach math in hopes that my students will not only understand but like the subject. I am a firm believer at creating a trusting relationship with my students. I work with students to create a safe and trusting environments, ones in which students are not afraid to ask questions and raise challenges. I believe that building confidence and self esteem is large factor in the success rates...
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Concordia University-Portland - Masters, Education

Crystal: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...interesting. I like to help students personally connect to the information they're learning, as well as understand real world use for that information. Patience is key to being a good tutor, and I strive to always be patient and understanding with a student who is struggling. I am extremely passionate about the Spanish language, as well as Psychology, and I hope to pass some of that passion on to my students, as well!... I believe that...
Education & Certification
Niagara University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology and Spanish
Lewis & Clark College - Master of Arts, Mental Health Counseling

Gail: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
Dear prospective students: My name is Gail. I am a tutor specializing in English and Mathematics to improve grades. I am educated in many subjects including biology, science, math, English, and Communication. I look forward to working with you and hope your experience working with me will be a good one! Cheers, Gail
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor of Science, Applied and Professional Ethics
University of Washington - Master of Social Work, Social Sciences
Nick: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...in Comparative Literature with an emphasis on Latin American Studies from UC Los Angeles in 2009. While at UCLA I taught courses in Comparative Literature (Great Books), Writing Composition, and Spanish. From 2010-2014, I was Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish at Whitman College. I am currently Visiting Assistant Professor of Humanities at Lewis and Clark College where I teach courses in the Core curriculum and Spanish. My objective is to connect with students and stimulate...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
UC Los Angeles - PHD, Comparative Literature/Latin American Studies

Cezanne: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...earned my Masters in Teaching at Concordia University in secondary level English Language Arts. I am now working towards adding an English as a Second Language endorsement. In each of the aforementioned countries, I have tutored students between the ages of nine years old to 47 years old. My daughter who is almost three, is my newest student. I am most knowledgable in tutoring English Language Arts and prefer elementary to high school grades and...
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelors, Family and Human Services
Concord University - Masters, Teaching

Derek : Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...of Education who is excited at the prospect of working with students to help them achieve their goals academically, as well as promote 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...
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelors, Philosophy
Pacific University - Masters, Master of Arts in Teaching

Marie: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...ability of every student that I tutor to succeed and excel in school. The most important job I have, is to patiently aid the student in developing an understanding of the content areas that I tutor, so that I can allow each student the opportunity to learn and transfer that knowledge to other areas of their scholastic life. I embrace diversity and warmly welcome all walks, faiths, personalities, abilities and cultural backgrounds.... My teaching philosophy is...
Education & Certification
Warner Pacific College - Bachelors, Language Arts/Education
American InterContinental University-Online - Masters, Education
Anneke: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...is to experience that sense of equality for the student to feel that they have some agency in the resulting relationship. This directly informs my tutoring philosophy. I believe patience and empathy are the keys to excel as tutor. I approach tutoring as a partnership between tutor and student forging an equal rather than hierarchical relationship. We will work together to understand the student's needs so that we can set individual (and realistic) goals and...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelors, Art History
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35

Ken: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...directly with students of many different ethnic, educational, and cultural backgrounds, both in class and during one-on-one conferences. I have also helped high school students develop their writing and complex reasoning skills. It is crucial that instructors not merely expect students to meet prescribed standards, but rather also provide them with the tools to do so. To this end, I work closely with students, demonstrating my own techniques for reading texts efficiently, applying critical thinking,...
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelor in Arts, English
Portland State University - Master of Arts, History
GRE Verbal: 168

Richard : Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...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 on understanding new ideas alongside a fresh reexamination of old ones, with the viewpoint that each person is an individual with...
Education & Certification
Adams State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
GRE Verbal: 163

David: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the extraneous material and present themselves and...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700

Michael: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...Wing, sang in a choir called Drama Cantorum, and co-founded a nationally-ranked improv team called Captain Soldier. I also spent an unforgettable semester abroad at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. Nowadays, I work with a theatre company called Grey Room NYC and a non-profit organization called Leave Out Violence. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, playing and watching basketball (Go Bulls!), enjoying funny television shows (Louie is my favorite), and...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Cody: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...humanities while also completing my high school education. After graduating I began my undergraduate education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, recently ranked by US News as the number one university in the country. At MIT I am pursuing a degree in mathematics. During this time I have acquired great experience in tutoring and teaching. I have a total of 8 years of experience tutoring mathematics, particularly calculus. I also have...
Education & Certification
Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Jacob: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...students and provide "tricks of the trade" to help them crack the toughest test questions. I believe every student has the potential to learn and that the teaching/learning relationship requires 100% effort from the teacher and student. Because each student learns differently, it's important for educators to quickly learn their students' learning styles so they can adapt the material and the approach to best meet the students' needs. I teach with care and patience. The...
Education & Certification
Trinity University - Bachelors, Spanish
University of the Incarnate Word - Masters, Adult Education

Anmol: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...yet achieved. I believe it is this drive that allows me to pursue my passions, both academically and socially, and to be successful in both. I find that my greatest happiness comes in the form of little victories such as a good grade on an exam, or making a friend laugh! Its because of this that I really slow down and try to appreciate every passing moment because I believe every moment has the potential...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Cellular Biology and Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
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