
Anneke: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...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 devise strategies to meet them. In my free time, I watch every NBA game I can, visit museums and galleries, and cringe when the Oxford comma is required by sentence structure.
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelors, Art History

Crystal: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...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...
Education & Certification
Niagara University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology and Spanish
Lewis & Clark College - Master of Arts, Mental Health Counseling

Gail: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, 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

Wendy: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...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 with great results.... I believe that motivation is the key to learning. I am here to help build, maintain, and apply motivation to find success in...
Education & Certification
Minnesota State University-Mankato - Bachelors, Mathematics Education
Minnesota State University-Mankato - Masters, Mathematics and Statistics

Nick: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...gift for teaching. I 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
UC Los Angeles - PHD, Comparative Literature/Latin American Studies

Robyn: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...am supportive of students' 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...
Education & Certification
Linfield College-Adult Degree Program - Bachelor of Science, Business
Willamette University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Richard : Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...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 a unique creative process.
Education & Certification
Adams State University - Bachelor in Arts, English

Tarryn: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...several students. Needless to say, math is my passion. As a student who has taken loads of math classes, I have watched my friends struggle 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...
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Concordia University-Portland - Masters, Education

Marie: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...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...
Education & Certification
Warner Pacific College - Bachelors, Language Arts/Education
American InterContinental University-Online - Masters, Education

Kevin: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...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 that...
Education & Certification
New College of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, General Studies
Indiana University - Master of Arts, Mathematics

Cezanne: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...learning that is relevant to the student is the best way for a student to retain information. I like to be creative with learning and get excited to use music, exercise, art, and the environment in my teaching for example. Outside of teaching I enjoy spending time with my husband and two young daughters, exercising,...
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelors, Family and Human Services
Concord University - Masters, Teaching

Ken: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...the tools to do so. To this end, I work closely with students, demonstrating my own techniques for reading texts efficiently, applying critical thinking, and developing clear written and oral communication. I also believe that learning should take place in a collaborative environment in which instructors encourage free discussion and Socratic questioning.
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelor in Arts, English
Portland State University - Master of Arts, History

Erin: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...because literature and language 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...
Education & Certification
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College - Bachelors, English Creative Writing

Derek : Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...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...
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelors, Philosophy
Pacific University - Masters, Master of Arts in Teaching

Jeff: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...wide range of subjects, including British history, Reformation history and Western Civilization at the college level. My secondary education teaching experience includes AP European history, 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,...
Education & Certification
Whitman College - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre (Dramatic Literature)
University of Durham, UK - PHD, History

David: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...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 I think...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher

Brandon: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...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...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Joscelyn: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...learn. I like to engage with my students and make session not a dread for them - but I want them to engage back too! Since graduating I worked for two of the largest e-commerce companies in supply chain/logistics management, and now I'm a data consultant. I enjoy bowling, crocheting, and spending time with my...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering

Adam: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...the public and private school environments, as well as continuing to tutor in my spare time. In the past, I have worked with students in a variety of subjects, most focusing on mathematics (pre-Algebra through Calculus and Statistics) and standardized test preparation. In my role as a tutor, my goal is two-fold: to review and...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Webster University - Master of Arts, Mathematics

Jesse: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...producer and staff writer for Afropop Worldwide, a non-profit radio show dedicated to African music and music of the African diaspora. I also love watching independent films and reading fiction and philosophy. I love living in Brooklyn, but I enjoy leaving the city to go hiking, and I bike throughout the city as much as...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, French & College of Letters (History/English/Philosophy)
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