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Kevin: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...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 experience...
Education & Certification
New College of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, General Studies
Indiana University - Master of Arts, Mathematics
GRE Quantitative: 168
GRE Verbal: 166
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
Erin: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...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 the ukulele, or drinking coffee.... Ask questions. Relax. Simplify.
Education & Certification
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College - Bachelors, English Creative Writing
Cezanne: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...I am most knowledgable in tutoring English Language Arts and prefer elementary to high school grades and subjects. From my experiences, I know that hands-on 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,...
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelors, Family and Human Services
Concord University - Masters, Teaching
Wendy: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...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 math...
Education & Certification
Minnesota State University-Mankato - Bachelors, Mathematics Education
Minnesota State University-Mankato - Masters, Mathematics and Statistics
Derek : Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...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 data-driven instructor who...
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelors, Philosophy
Pacific University - Masters, Master of Arts in Teaching
Robyn: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...person. I 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...
Education & Certification
Linfield College-Adult Degree Program - Bachelor of Science, Business
Willamette University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Jeff: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...methods. My areas of expertise include American and European history (as well as historiography). I specialize in political and military history, and my interests touch upon issues such as conflict and warfare, colonialism, technology, social psychology and religion. I have taught a wide range of subjects, including British history, Reformation history and Western Civilization at...
Education & Certification
Whitman College - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre (Dramatic Literature)
University of Durham, UK - PHD, History
Ken: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...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, and developing clear written and oral...
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelor in Arts, English
Portland State University - Master of Arts, History
GRE Verbal: 168
Crystal: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...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...
Education & Certification
Niagara University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology and Spanish
Lewis & Clark College - Master of Arts, Mental Health Counseling
Marie: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...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...
Education & Certification
Warner Pacific College - Bachelors, Language Arts/Education
American InterContinental University-Online - Masters, Education
Richard : Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...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
GRE Verbal: 163
Nick: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...and a 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
UC Los Angeles - PHD, Comparative Literature/Latin American Studies
Tarryn: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...elementary math, trigonometry, statistics, and algebra to test prep. When I was in college, I continued my passion and tutored freshman level mathematics and accounting. During my first year in Portland I was part of a tutoring company in which I tutored several students. Needless to say, math is my passion. As a student who...
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Concordia University-Portland - Masters, Education
Anneke: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...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 devise strategies to meet them. In...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelors, Art History
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
David: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...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 with...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700
Brandon: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...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...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Bonnie: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...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 they can...
Education & Certification
CUNY College of Staten Island - Bachelors, Math
CUNY College of Staten Island - Masters, Math
Anmol: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...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 to be life changing.... I strive to continue working on each issue a student has until he or she not only understands how to do the problem,...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Cellular Biology and Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Gwen: Tigard ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Tigard, OR
...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...
Education & Certification
Austin Peay State University - Bachelors, History and Political Science
University of Connecticut - Current Grad Student, History of Science and Medicine
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