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Anneke: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...intent of becoming a professor. Working as a tutor is a wonderful opportunity to craft and hone my educational style. I have sat on both sides of the tutoring table, and know how important it 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...
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Reed College - Bachelors, Art History
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
Cezanne: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...for teaching by this point so I returned to Portland and 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...
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University of Oregon - Bachelors, Family and Human Services
Concord University - Masters, Teaching
Kevin: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...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 about mathematics is sharing...
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New College of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, General Studies
Indiana University - Master of Arts, Mathematics
GRE Quantitative: 168
GRE Verbal: 166
Ken: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...While I worked with a diverse group of professors who assigned somewhat different duties to their assistants, each provided me with the opportunity to develop my teaching skills in a real-world environment. While there I worked 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...
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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
...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 on understanding new ideas alongside a fresh reexamination of old ones, with the viewpoint that each person is...
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Adams State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
GRE Verbal: 163
Erin: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...can be confusing, but with the right guide, they can be fun! My education begins with a lifetime of reading all the good literature I could get my hands on, day and night. After getting 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...
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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College - Bachelors, English Creative Writing
Wendy: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...years where my 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...
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Minnesota State University-Mankato - Bachelors, Mathematics Education
Minnesota State University-Mankato - Masters, Mathematics and Statistics
Marie: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...to enhance the 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.
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Warner Pacific College - Bachelors, Language Arts/Education
American InterContinental University-Online - Masters, Education
Nick: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...completed my PhD 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...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
UC Los Angeles - PHD, Comparative Literature/Latin American Studies
Crystal: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...and don't find 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...
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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
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University of Washington - Bachelor of Science, Applied and Professional Ethics
University of Washington - Master of Social Work, Social Sciences
Robyn: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...learning; I make 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...
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Linfield College-Adult Degree Program - Bachelor of Science, Business
Willamette University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Tarryn: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...through not only the subject but the teaching methods. My experiences as a tutor have allowed me to branch out and use a variety of teaching techniques in order to fit each student's needs. It enabled 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...
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University of Oregon - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Concordia University-Portland - Masters, Education
Jeff: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...AP Psychology, AP US history, government, economics, global history and 9th-grade history for English Language Learners. I am also fluent in Latin, both medieval and classical, and because of that, I was able to learn 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...
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Whitman College - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre (Dramatic Literature)
University of Durham, UK - PHD, History
Derek : Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...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 a rigor that improves their personal...
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University of Oregon - Bachelors, Philosophy
Pacific University - Masters, Master of Arts in Teaching
David: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...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 their ideas honestly, and...
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Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700
Bonnie: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...with the assignments they are given, and are able to retain and utilize the concepts that I have taught them. I know that they usually understand or master the topics I teach them, because I informally assess them at the end of the session and their results are at or above the level they are expected to be at. In addition, I use approaches where I relate the subject matter to their personal interests where...
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CUNY College of Staten Island - Bachelors, Math
CUNY College of Staten Island - Masters, Math
Michael: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...test-taking skills for a lifetime." Specializing in ACT/SAT test preparation as well as Mathematics, I carry with me, aside from a substantial knowledge of all subjects, a "bag of tricks" made up of pneumonic devices, preparation skills, and exercises in focus/concentration. With any session, my goal is to deconstruct seemingly difficult concepts into more digestible steps -- in essence working with the student to develop a strategy that is personal to them, for any person...
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New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Brandon: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...as a teacher I give you one corner, and it is for you to find the other three.-Confucius As a tutor it is my goal to not only teach my students the material they need to learn, but to better their core understanding of a subject and their methods of learning for the future. This way, they can continue to learn at an advanced level long after they no longer require the service of a...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Anmol: Hillsboro ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Hillsboro, OR
...I have not 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...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Cellular Biology and Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
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