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Maxwell: Portland Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Portland, OR
...gene expression during different planarian physiological processes. I am extremely interested in biochemical and biophysical processes, closely tied to my interest in STEM courses and education. I have the most experience tutoring math, science, and Spanish, using my personal and current education with feedback from previous students to refine my approach. In high school I started a student success center during covid to provide free online tutoring, providing tutors in all subjects during set hours...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 33
Chris: Portland Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Portland, OR
...accept that a single number, derived from hasty answers to abstract questions, can play such a huge role in your future. My own experience as test-taker and test-teacher has convinced me that as a tool for evaluating students, standardized testing has its share of flaws. But the tests aren't unfair or unbeatable; they challenge you to learn a specific language. I don't mean the fancy vocabulary you'll want in a verbal section, but the forms...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Daniel: Portland Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Portland, OR
...to teach and help students learn, especially, when it is a subject they are not comfortable with. This is due to many students thinking that they are just unable to learn a subject that they struggle with but I believe anyone can learn anything if they have the desire and the are committed to work at it. Outside of teaching I enjoy playing games of all types, such as video games and bowling, and spending...
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Becker College - Bachelors, Interactive Media Design
SAT Verbal: 700
Vaughn: Portland Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Portland, OR
...to accomplish all of your goals through practice, repetition, and fun! That sounds cheesy, but I mean it. I absolutely love Math and hope that with our sessions, you'll feel the same way, too! Furthermore, I've been tutoring well over 7 years and helped many students, from elementary school through college students, with courses from basic arithmetic, Algebra, through Calculus. So, you can rest assured that I'm your guy! Moreover, I graduated from CUNY Baruch...
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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Current Undergrad, Actuarial Science
Lauren: Portland Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Portland, OR
I am passionate about teaching; my mother said my brother was able to skip kindergarten because I taught him everything I was learning at school! I am a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where I earned a bachelor's degree in English; I also am a 15-year homeschooling "veteran." Most recently, I have worked in a private school teaching grammar, pre-algebra, and physical science. My hobbies include piano, hiking, and singing. ... I make sure they...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, English
David: Portland Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Portland, OR
...and one-to-one attention, not so much lecture. I've been working in education for nearly 10 years, as a tutor, classroom teacher (I am certified in Math 7-12 in Connecticut), and developer of teaching materials. My most recent gigs have been hourly / independent contractor / free-lance, which I haven't put on my resume. I've been tutoring, mostly for the Hamden (CT) school district as a three-quarters-time job but also occasionally for some local agencies. And...
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Union College - Bachelors, Computer Science
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion-New York - Masters, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 760
Tessa: Portland Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Portland, OR
...why the laws of science, the rules of grammar, and the events of history are the way they are, and by lifting the curtain on the intricacies of the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own sake. Math and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Kim: Portland Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Portland, OR
...I work as both a Research and Teacher's Assistant for UConn's Mathematics Department. I obtained both my Bachelor's and Master's of Arts degree from Rhode Island College and have worked as a Math Tutor and Teacher's Assistant throughout my time at RIC. Intellectually, I believe knowledge is fluid and requires practice to perfect. I enjoy showing my peers/students different ways of examining problems in order to achieve a well-rounded understanding of the material through derivation,...
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Rhode Island College - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Rhode Island College - Master of Science, Mathematics
ACT Math: 32
Marty: Portland Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Portland, OR
...summer school and in after school programs too. I do love teaching... that's why I can't seem to leave it. These days I'm employed as a paraprofessional at Middletown High School. I spend a lot of my spare time with my grandson, Joshua, who is 13 years old and a total delight. He never fails to make me smile. He attends middle school in Glastonbury where he is an A student and football player. I...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Mathematics Education
Wesleyan University - Masters, Mathematics
State of Connecticut - Certificate, Mathematics Teacher Education
Ulrich: Portland Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Portland, OR
...is important for advancing our society. Furthermore it is fun to learn how things work. I hope to make it fun for students as well. I worked in industry for most of my professional career, but in the past 5 years, I became an adjunct professor teaching many scientific subjects. For hobbies, I like to ski, and became pilot of sailplanes and single engine airplanes. I have a son and a daughter and 3 grandchildren.
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Ceramic Sciences and Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Master of Science, Nuclear Engineering
Amir: Portland Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Portland, OR
My name is Amir, a 4th-year PhD student in Mechanical Engineering at Lyle School of Engineering at Southern Methodist University. I have more than 10 years experience of tutoring Math and Physics for high school, SAT and college level. My resume will give you a greater understanding of my qualifications. Please contact me if you have any questions. I have been a top student in all my classes from preschool to PhD. Even in PhD, I...
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Amirkabir University of Technology Iran - Bachelors, Mechanical Eng
Southern Methodist University - Current Grad Student, Mechanical Eng
Djihane: Portland Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Portland, OR
I graduated with a bachelor's in Biology from UMass Amherst. I have been tutoring since freshmen year in college and helped students with their Biology, Chemistry, and Math classes. Along with tutoring, I work as a patient care technician in a hospital. I am passionate about medicine, baking, and learning new languages.
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Alan: Portland Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Portland, OR
As an educator, I strive to make math available to every student. Each student has their own learning style and is capable of learning. My job is to connect the student to their learning, using techniques that suit their needs. We need to include a few laughs along the way, as this is Math after all!
Education & Certification
Western Connecticut State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education
Ethan: Portland Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Portland, OR
...not something to fear or dislike. I don't believe in rote memorization of formulas - I teach to provide students with conceptual understanding so they see the "why" instead of just "how," they can see how math topics build on each other, and that they develop their number sense. I love playing sports, particularly baseball, volleyball, tennis, basketball. I participate in the performing arts where I sing, dance, and act. I also play the piano...
Education & Certification
California State University-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Claremont Graduate University - Master of Arts, Applied Mathematics
Maher: Portland Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Portland, OR
...way and the foundation needed to advance your career in engineering or other science or financial subjects. My philosophy in teaching is to lead the student to the correct answer by asking their input and understanding of the problem. I never give the student the correct answer, I always try to extract and correct answer from them by engaging there intellect and feedback about the problem we are working on. Beside my work as an...
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Southwestern College - Bachelor of Science, Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Southwestern College - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Joseph: Portland Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Portland, OR
...Academic Success Center. I was deeply interested in providing innovative lessons to students who found mathematics difficult or uninteresting. I always applied mathematics to real-world problems and using mathematics to determine optimal solutions to various issues. These questions allow students to appreciate mathematics and understand it from a concrete perspective. I student-taught my senior year Algebra I and Precalculus. I always found that posing interesting, yet challenging problems develop a learner's ability to attain an...
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Southern Connecticut State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education
Central Connecticut State University - Master of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education
Eamonn: Portland Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Portland, OR
...concepts easy to understand and I therefore empathise with struggling students, coaching them with a patient, probing approach until we are both satisfied that we have reached our goal. My mathematics and physics background has provided me plenty of experience with problem solving, so that I can often understand concepts from multiple viewpoints. By passing this knowledge on to any prospective tutees, they will most certainly sharpen their problem solving abilities while simultaneously obtain the...
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Trinity College Dublin - Bachelor of Science, Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
Utrecht University - Master of Science, Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
Andy: Portland Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Portland, OR
I have been a math teacher for 22 years. I love every minute of it! When any of my students are successful, it brings me great joy.
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CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of Phoenix - Master of Arts, Education
Sebastian: Portland Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Portland, OR
...postdoctoral associate at Yale University conducing research in genetics/neuroscience. Throughout the years I have had many opportunities to interact with and train students. Specifically, as a graduate student I have had experience as a teaching assistant for general biology and advanced genetics lab courses, and have also tutored high school students in AP chemistry. Hopefully as a tutor for VT I can make STEM courses more approachable and rewarding for high school and undergraduate students.
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Boston University - Bachelors, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Case Western Reserve University - PHD, Biology, General
Christina: Portland Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Portland, OR
I am a current MBA student at the Yale School of Management who will also be attending UCLA School of Law post-MBA. I've also enjoyed taking standardized tests and "cracking" their code; so I love getting to continue to work on this with my students.
Education & Certification
University of Houston - Bachelors, Biology, General
Yale School of Management - Masters in Business Administration, Business, General
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
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