Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Portland, OR

...scientific subjects. Many undergraduates, fresh out of high school, have developed a strong distaste for the exact sciences, often a consequence of having never been introduced to the interesting fringes of what physics and math seek to describe. My approach to tutoring is a patient, step by step process which seeks to build a students intuition from key concepts. Memorization, of all but the most elemental concepts, is unnecessary when a student can reason from...

...I enjoy volunteering and helping others. As a tutor at the middle, high school, and college level, I have a wide range of experience helping students in various subjects, including Chinese, reading, and math, which is my favorite subject.Tutoring is one of my favorite ways to help others because it is so rewarding. Helping students through their academic problems is an opportunity for me to further enhance the generation of tomorrow for success. Outside of...

My goal is to guide each pupil to a closer understanding of truth within every facet of classical education. This truth arises via the cultivation of keener abilities of judgment and analysis, within the mind of the pupil. The student is encouraged through an array of pedagogical techniques, with a resilient focus toward understanding the character and mindset of each learner. The classroom atmosphere is one charged with curiosity, breeding a desire to inherit the...

...Research Methods in Psychology for 8 semesters at the college level. Along with teaching basic principles of conducting scientific research, interpreting results, and presenting findings, I emphasized students' roles as research consumers and how they can effectively understand and critique research, both in scientific journals and the popular press. I also enjoy helping students develop their writing, critical thinking, and verbal reasoning skills generally. As a teacher, I pride myself in making difficult concepts understandable...

...sessions. Then, I helped teach our genetics lecture course, coordinating individual and group tutoring sessions that guided students in content application. This position transformed into a leadership role, organizing our teaching team while spearheading an initiative to train fellow teaching assistants in pedagogical techniques that I learned in a course I took on the art of teaching. Lastly, in an ethics of medicine course of non-STEM majors, I prepared and facilitated discussion sections on current...

...to provide regular feedback to students. I ask students lots of questions. They also complete course evaluations, where they reflect on the course, their goals and relay on whether the course is helping them meet their individual goals so far. Students are very insightful and always provide me with useful information that allows me to improve my delivery in the classroom. I believe we never stop learning and growing intellectually. I understand that my job...

I believe that everyone can learn. A great tutor can adapt the material to fit every student's needs. I am an experienced and certified teacher. I love history and politics as well.... I will spend the session getting to know the student. I will learn their experiences in education and devise a plan to help them learn.

...in the conviction that learning should be an empowering process that encourages students to take ownership of their education and develop critical thinking skills. With a focus on active learning strategies, I strive to make each session interactive and relevant, using real-world examples to illustrate complex concepts. My ultimate goal is to not only improve my student's academic performance but also inspire a lifelong passion for learning. I am dedicated to providing consistent support and...

...pre-algebra, algebra, and pre-calculus at both the high school and college levels. I am extremely passionate about teaching because I found that, throughout my education, genuine teachers who truly wanted to help me learn and succeed were rare. I find that making connections and taking the time to truly get to know my students and why they may be struggling in a particular course is so important! In my free time, I love painting, reading,...

...structured tutoring, where I assign work in between sessions, and more free-form tutoring. I can tutor topics regarding medicine (including MCAT) or medical terminology as well topics in chemistry (high school/intro college chemistry and organic chemistry), biology (high school/college), and statistics (AP statistics specificaly). I joined Varsity Tutors to give students an easy resource to access when they are struggling. I also can help students with writing assignments for ANY class as well as for...

...translator at an art museum in the Middle East! You can see me in my photo walking the ruins of a 4th century synagogue, examining the carved stone work. Breaking down a language into its basic grammatical parts is something I very much enjoy, and I hope I can be of help to anyone who needs it. Explaining works of art - and studying for the AP art history exams 250 works! - is, for...

...music (and maybe even humor?), making the subject matter a LOT more accessible, understandable and yes, in some cases, even enjoyable! I've been teaching all levels of history/social studies for over 20 years (middle and high school), as well as teaching AP-level US, World and European History, test prep, and I've even served as Department Chair for History at two schools. In addition to history I am also experienced in teaching Civics/Government, Economics, Human Geography...

...run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing like the satisfying moment of writing "Q.E.D." on a difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of the past such as Plato, Virgil, Aquinas, and Anselm. I love to read and to discuss what I've read, and I heartily appreciate a good philosophical argument. Extracurricularly, I write...

...certain letters to form a word. I think that the key to successful learning is making whatever subject you are studying relevant to you, or if you are tutoring making that subject interesting and applicable to the student. For example, you can use baseball metaphors in geometry if the student is interested in sports or the functions of a cell to working parts of an engine if the student enjoys cars. I understand that some...

...own courses at Stanford University, Wesleyan University, and more. I work best with students grades 6 and onward in subject areas and on standardized tests. I also enjoy working with college students and students preparing for graduate applications. I believe that the development of critical analysis skills is the most important thing I can teach, and I'm excited to tailor my approach to each student. In my free time, I hike, do theatre, play classical...

...the country! After I graduate I plan to go to graduate school and study international affairs. This summer I am working as an archery instructor at a summer camp, and in my free time I enjoy dance, yoga, running, listening to music, reading, and watching new TV series. I am available to tutor in a wide variety of subjects, but I am most passionate about French and politics, as I have spent my college career...

...teaching practices and share ideas and continue to find ways to growth professionally. The first step in addressing a wide range of skills and abilities in your classroom is to get to know the students to allow for student strengths and interests to help drive the learning environment. Leading about student needs, backgrounds, ambitions, goals, learning preferences, or favorite sport will all matter when addressing the needs in your classroom moving forward. After building strong...

...church and served as its financial secretary. I'm currently an elder in my church. I've taught in 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...

...Reading/Writing Skills, but I am capable of tutoring various Historical subjects, Math, and Science as well. As a teacher, I choose to construct my lessons so that they are student centered. Each of us learns differently, and we each have our own unique virtues and vices as learners. Above all, I strive to establish a relationship of mutual recognition of mutual respect between myself and my students. This is the groundwork for any trusting relationship,...

...the confines of classrooms, shaping not only careers but also character. It is through education that we cultivate critical thinking, empathy, and adaptability, equipping ourselves to navigate the complexities of the world with confidence and compassion. I am committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative learning environment where every individual is valued, encouraged, and inspired to thrive. Together, let us embark on a journey of discovery, embracing the transformative power of education to create...