Award-Winning Python Tutors in Portland, OR

...teaching in general. I find it very rewarding 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,...

...mathematics in particular I have strong experience working with students who have learning disabilities. I'm near-fluent in German and Spanish, have a year of Chinese under my belt, and have introductory familiarity with Turkish, Korean, French, Italian, and Japanese. If you ever need a conversation practice partner for German/Spanish, let me know! Talking again about math, I have the most experience teaching Pre-Algebra through Algebra II, but I'm more than comfortable working with students in...

My name is Zev and I am a rising junior at Georgetown. I have always enjoyed helping others learn and that is why I joined Varsity Tutors. My favorite subject is math, as I have always loved problem solving. In my free time, I play tennis, fish, and read.

...help others who are in a similar situation. I tutor a variety of subjects, but my personal favorites are mathematics-related topics as well as English at the high school level or higher. I desire to help people find their passion for learning and strive for personal and academic excellence through my tutoring and guidance. In my spare time, I like to relax with some television, movies and video games as well as continue to expand...

Hi! My name is Shalin Singh, I'm a Sophomore studying Computer Science at the University of Hartford. I have experience building web services for startups along with several years of coding my own personal projects. I also have advanced experience with Python Web Frameworks, like Django and Flask. I know a decent amount of C and basic Data Structures and can help out with High School - College level courses.

...I like to write poetry, play video games, work on personal coding projects, and go biking across Pittsburgh. I've taught and tutored people of all ages, from kindergarteners to college students, and am more than happy to help you with coursework or theory in any of the topics listed above or on my profile. I can help you get a deeper understanding of any of these topics so that you can ace your courses, no...

...education, and I aim to help students cut through the jargon and symbols to understand simple, core concepts that underlie them. My sessions usually involve starting with difficult problems, using these as a jumping off point to explore the ideas behind them. I often find that most math can be reframed as an abstraction of basic intuition, and that this approach is most helpful for getting both the big picture, and the details.

Hello everyone! I love to learn and I love to help others learn. I'm a BS in Physics and I'm confident I can help with any math or physics.... When solving math and physics problems the best place to start is with the fundamentals. Sometimes I have to start with, "So what happens when you let go of your pencil?" Or, "When I divide by ten on this side what do I have to do to...

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...of Eastern Connecticut State University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Arts in New Media Studies, with a concentration in Media Computation. I decided to tutor, because I got a lot of help through my academic journey and I want to be able to help others like others have helped me. In my spare time, I sew, do photography, read, and play many tabletop and video games.

...awarded a Ph.D. in Communication Research at The University of Iowa in 1977, with a combined emphasis in psychology and psycholinguistics. My early research addressed such topics as how children understand and respond to advertising, the development of thinking and language in children, and how adults process television programs. I have published research articles in professional journals in communication and psychology and have contributed chapters to ten books. In 1992, I was awarded a fellowship...

I just completed my undergraduate degree in mathematics at Cornell University, with a minor in computer science. I will be pursuing a Master of Science in computer science at Cornell for the next two years. Teaching has always been a passion of mine, as has mathematics - and I am always eager to share this excitement with others.

Hi! I'm a grad student studying computer science, with plenty of experience teaching computer science and related areas (eg. math) to students of all academic backgrounds. I have TA'd for courses both in undergrad and grad school. I've been on the learning curve myself, and understand it well. I approach teaching with patience and try to help students become independent learners.

...Making games is a difficult but rewarding experience, and one that requires a range of skills across multiple mediums. A typical designer is expected to be able to make basic art assets in programs like PhotoShop and Maya, as well as program game demos in languages like C or Java, all on top of their main obligation which is to deliver a satisfying experience to players. I can teach you all of these skills and...

I am a 2021 graduate of the University of Connecticut. My degree is in mechanical engineering with a biology minor. This fall, I will be attending Boston University to obtain my Ph.D. in mechanical engineering. I have experience tutoring students in mathematics, science, and standardized tests.

...in a wide variety of scientific and technical disciplines, including: physics, astronomy, mathematics, and computer programming. As regards my teaching philosophy, I believe in building on what a person already knows, teaching general principles first and then focusing on how they apply in specific instances, and ensuring that once students grasp a particular concept, they also become confident in their ability to solve similar problems on their own. In my free time I enjoy running,...

...years as a Systems Analyst, and applications developer. I have a lot of experience with programming. Often people looking for a tutor are having trouble piecing together the things they have been taught into the results they want. Sometimes, students need help getting over the fear of trying. Put another way, they may need to learn how to fail productively. One of the most useful skills for a programmer is to be able to plan...

I am currently studying Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. I have been tutoring math since high school and have experience tutoring in elementary school math, SSAT math, and high school algebra. I like to help students visualize solutions to problems and give them silly tricks that helped me understand and remember tough concepts.

...working with people to solve problems because it is an excellent way to better both people's lives and my own. We both learn from the experience. Working on STEM problems is the favorite part of my day. Everything builds off of what you have already mastered; your skills and knowledge grow, becoming a more complex and logical tool. STEM is an amazing branch of life that has infinitely many uses and avenues to go down,...

Hi! I'm Alex, a freshman at Dartmouth College. I've pursued my academic passions, particularly writing and literature, history, and mathematics passionately throughout high school, and now I would love to pass on the knowledge I've gained to students who are eager to learn. I work best with students who are attentive, focused, and have an open mind and a desire to improve their critical thinking skills.