Award-Winning Pre-Calculus Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

...of math, science, and engineering, and I am eager to help others do the same. The best way to learn, in my mind, is through cultivating a willingness to examine the complex nature of the world around us. This does not always come easy (the best things in life rarely do), but I firmly believe that this willingness allows us to become successful as individuals and as contributors to the well-being of society and the...

...direct experience in tutoring math related subjects. My experience comes directly from the Community College level, tutoring students in subjects ranging from basic math, up through Calculus 1. Academically, I am a recent graduate (cum laude honors) of Portland State University with a B.S. in Sociology. I am also a member of Alpha Kappa Delta (the international honors society for Sociologists and Sociology majors), as well as an alumni of Phi Theta Kappa (the international...

...college studying Public Health. As someone who has benefited from tutoring, I am passionate about teaching subject matter that not only is personalized for a student's learning needs but also empowers them. I have experience tutoring elementary, middle and high school mathematics. Additionally, I have experience in editing/writing college essays, proofreading and with research (I have conducted research with Emory University School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, NIH/NIDDK and been accepted to a...

My goal in life is to create functional beauty and to share that beauty with others. The beauty of mathematics and language are a few examples of beauty for which I hope to share my passion while also helping you succeed in your studies.

...colleagues. They have influenced my teaching philosophy because of their strong approach to life and learning high academic standards for students and for themselves diversity inside and outside the classroom ability to build among their students and peers My teaching philosophy is based upon six bedrock ideas a positive and respectful learning environment clear expectations, standards and goals process oriented instruction continuous assessment lifelong learning maximization of technology and instructional theory to provide the...

...straightforward instruction with relatable examples are provided. It's unfortunate that too many students suffer because unfamiliar concepts are thrown at them in an unnecessarily complicated way without any explanation as to why they are being asked to learn the information or how they'll use it in their lives. I will address that problem and work with each student to find a learning process that works best for them. Education is not "one size fits all."...

I strive to make a personal connection with all my students as I believe it informs how I instruct them. My primary topics are German, linguistics, and ESL. My secondary topics are essay and academic writing, math up through calculus, and philosophy.

...that students were engaged and excited about math. When I began graduate school I took a position with Karen Dillard's College Prep. There I wrote curriculum and acted as a director for a tutoring business. Both in that position and my subsequent consulting business, I was able to teach students how to master college entrance exams. I trained new teachers and wrote and updated curriculum. During this time, I also took on adjunct work at...

...history from Hillsdale College, and a current graduate student studying Russian history at Stanford University, I have long wanted to make the sharing of knowledge through teaching my profession. The academic areas I am interested in include history, music, literature, religion, and philosophy, but at present I am pursuing an MA in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies. As the eldest of 6 homeschooled siblings and a volunteer grade school teacher, I have many years...

Audio Engineer & Music Producer for 15+ years, working in both live sound and studio settings. Electrical Engineer for 7 years, which has given me the ability to communicate complex topics in simple, understandable terms.

...I'm now a research assistant in an academic Biophysics lab in Portland. I love getting to do physics every day and I love being able to share my enthusiasm for math and science with students. I am interested in working with elementary school through college-level students. Whatever your level, I'll be working to help you understand how to approach problem solving so that you can feel confident approaching learning material and working through problems on...

...purposes as a tutor is to demonstrate to students the wealth of information that still awaits them and to share my excitement about these subjects in the hope that they will join me in that emotion. I hope to show them that both math and science are applicable and beneficial to their everyday lives, regardless of where their interests may eventually lead them. I also want to give my students methods for surviving and thriving...

...they can work, at least on some level, for all of the students who might read the book or take the class. With 1-on-1 tutoring, we will be able to create personalized strategies for preparing for, and eventually taking, the exam in which you are interested that are able to maximize your personal and unique set of knowledge and abilities. I look forward to helping you to find your personal path to success! - Karl

...as well as in Spanish. I am also equipped to tutor beginning and intermediate Spanish learners. As a tutor, I consider the student's prior knowledge of subject matter as well as his/her strengths, and difficulties when approaching a manner of instruction. Moving at a slow rate, I provide explanations and examples of the concepts at hand and then allow the student opportunities to test his/her knowledge. With appropriate motivation, encouragement and time, anybody can overcome...

I am a recent University of Oregon Graduate with a degree in Political Science and a minor degree in Business Administration. I am excited to help tutor others and love to help others learn the material in order to do better and truly understand the subject.

I graduated from CU boulder with double majoring in physics and math. I worked for the CMS group(experimental particle physics), as an undergraduate research assistant and am currently a graduate student at the university of oregon.

...that most significantly contribute to my ability to be an effective tutor. I currently volunteer as a tutor with America Reads & Counts in Durham (ARAC), and through this program, I work with students in the Durham community to help them get the most out of their education. I usually help my students with their homework, and my experience as a tutor with ARAC has taught me valuable lessons about communication and empathy that I...

...to learn well when they are presented the right method. My education in more advanced courses allows me to provide students with more resources and multiple perspectives that would promote their understanding of the materials. In addition, my teaching positions and knowledge have equipped me with the most up-to-date information and resources for student learning and effective instruction. I like presenting my students with interesting examples and applications for the topics we work on. I...

...love more than Math are people who hate Math. I have failed Math classes before and struggled with difficult topics and found my way through. I understand that Math is often the most difficult, confusing, and most frustrating subject for most people. Half of succeeding in Math is knowledge, but the other half is pure confidence. I want to help you through the confusion and set you up to know and believe you can do...

...is with older students, I have 5 years of experience teaching and coaching swimming to kids ranging from 2-17. In my spare time I enjoy all things outdoors, from backpacking to hiking to climbing or swimming as long as I am outside I am happy. At my university I volunteered at a trip leader for my school Outdoor Programs club. I really enjoy working with others and helping each student better understand the material.