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Jacob

Certified Tutor

Jacob

Master of Arts, German
Jacob's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Subject Test in Literature
SAT Subject Test in German with Listening

I am an experienced and well-qualified essay coach, and a tutor in language arts and German. I also tutor students who are preparing for the SAT. I earned my B.A. in Comparative Literature from Columbia University and an M.A. in German from UC Berkeley, where I taught college German and received tra...

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Master of Arts, German

Columbia University

B.A. in Comparative Literature

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Tashina

Certified Tutor

Tashina

PHD, Psychological and Brain Sciences
Tashina's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
Statistics Graduate Level
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

I'm in a good position to talk about how certain concepts are used in the real world. I'm also a huge bookworm and offer SAT Critical Reading prep as well as general tutoring for writing. My hobby is creative writing and I'm currently writing up parts of my dissertation for publication, so I can hel...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

PHD, Psychological and Brain Sciences

Barnard College

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1450

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Moya

Current Grad Student, Philosophy
Moya's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

I am particularly interested in helping people strengthen their writing skills. Whether you're working on your first high school essay or whether you're refining your undergraduate honors thesis, I can help!

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors

Yale University

Current Grad Student, Philosophy

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Dylan

Bachelor in Arts
Dylan's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

I am known among friends for my love of puzzles, riddles, word problems, and mathematical challenges. I have a deep knowledge of pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and pre-calculus and a passion for teaching it. I also enjoy tutoring Spanish. While foundational vocab and grammar are impor...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1470
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Michael

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus

I am a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. I've always loved Math and the Sciences: the hunt for the right equation to use, the unravelling of the mystery of the value of x. I want to show my students to see these subjects ...

Education

University of California Los Angeles

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1560

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Daniel

Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Engineering
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry

I'm currently majoring in bioengineering/pre-med at Rice University. I graduated as the valedictorian of my high school class. My interests include biology, math, and violin performance. I've done neuroscience research at the Jungers Center for Neuroscience Reseach and the Oregon National Primate Re...

Education

Rice University

Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1530

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Owen

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Owen's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Calculus
Algebra
AP Biology

I'm Owen! I was born and raised in Portland, OR, but I currently live in Rhode Island, where I'm working towards a Bachelor's Degree at Brown University. If there's one thing to know about me, it's that I love to learn, no matter the subject. Learning is a life-long process that can take you anywher...

Education

Brown University

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Test Scores
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

Caitlyn

Bachelors, Biology, Botany
Caitlyn's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
Elementary Math

I'm a strong believer that education can be fun, and address learning with a sense of humor and a positive attitude. My approach to learning tends to be very communication-based, and often driven by how the client I'm working with feels they learn best. As a result, I tend to provide structure and g...

Education

Oregon State University

Bachelors, Biology, Botany

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

Cynthia

Bachelor in Arts, Folklore & Mythology
Cynthia's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
CAHSEE English

I am particularly passionate about language arts and I hope to help learners realize the beauty, complexity and joy of reading and writing well. I believe that education is transformative and necessary--and that one's education is a lifelong journey. In my free time, I enjoy reading, traveling, yoga...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts, Folklore & Mythology

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Thea

Masters, Creative Writing
Thea's other Tutor Subjects
10th-12th Grade Writing
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays

I am not teaching, I write fiction (my debut book, From the Caves, won several national awards) and my shorter works have appeared in Poets & Writers, Longreads, The Kenyon Review, CRAFT Literary Magazine, New Orleans Review, and elsewhere. Learn more at theaprieto.com.

Education

Portland State University

Masters, Creative Writing

University of California-Berkeley

Bachelors, English

Test Scores
SAT
1410

Certified Tutor

Andrew

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Pre-Calculus

I am a graduate of The University of Portland, where I received my Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation, I worked for Nike as a Test and Validation Engineer on their Digital Sport products (FuelBand, SportWatch, Nike+, etc.) for one year before returning to graduate school...

Education

Stanford University

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering

University of Portland

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Madeleine

Current Undergrad, Program of Liberal Studies
Madeleine's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
PSAT Critical Reading

I am currently a senior attending the University of Notre Dame, and I am pursuing a degree in the Program of Liberal Studies (PLS). PLS is a renowned Great Books program that aims to perfect the student's ability to think critically in a variety of disciplines, such as literature, philosophy, and hi...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Current Undergrad, Program of Liberal Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1500

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Luke

Bachelor in Arts, Architecture
Luke's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays

I am excited to see what the West Coast has to offer. I love learning and teaching, and I am excited to share what I know of standardized tests, the English language, and of writing overall.

Education

Princeton University

Bachelor in Arts, Architecture

Test Scores
SAT
1580

Certified Tutor

Luke

Bachelors, English Honors
Luke's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT English
Public Speaking

I am a writer of nearly ten years. In this realm, I have focused mainly on short fiction stories as well as the odd novel. In another life I also taught yoga regularly for a year, a discipline in which I learned to teach from my own experience and convey myself in front of large audiences.

Education

University of British Columbia

Bachelors, English Honors

Certified Tutor

Danny

Master of Science, MS Statistics candidate
Danny's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Finite Mathematics
College Algebra

I'm currently pursuing an MS in Statistics at Portland State University. Between Brown and Portland State, I have traveled to most countries in Europe as well as many countries in Asia. I have been tutoring Math and Statistics at PCC since 2013, and I enjoy working with students from all different b...

Education

Portland State University

Master of Science, MS Statistics candidate

Brown University

Bachelor in Arts

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Andrew

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +19 Subjects

I am a graduate of The University of Portland, where I received my Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation, I worked for Nike as a Test and Validation Engineer on their Digital Sport products (FuelBand, SportWatch, Nike+, etc.) for one year before returning to graduate school. I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in mechanical engineering from Stanford University, with a focus in design and manufacturing, and will graduate in the summer of 2015.

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Madeleine

Calculus Tutor • +19 Subjects

I am currently a senior attending the University of Notre Dame, and I am pursuing a degree in the Program of Liberal Studies (PLS). PLS is a renowned Great Books program that aims to perfect the student's ability to think critically in a variety of disciplines, such as literature, philosophy, and history. In PLS, great emphasis is placed on formulating deep and effective arguments and presenting them clearly in a technically correct manner, both in class and through my written work. Consequently, I have had much practice writing and editing my own work as well as editing that of my classmates. I am also pursuing a minor in education and am seriously considering pursuing a career in the educational field after graduating. I am passionate about helping others learn to the fullest extent of their abilities while enjoying the subject at the same time! Hobbies: running, reading, music, writing, art, books

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Luke

Middle School Math Tutor • +25 Subjects

I am excited to see what the West Coast has to offer. I love learning and teaching, and I am excited to share what I know of standardized tests, the English language, and of writing overall.

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Luke

Calculus Tutor • +17 Subjects

I am a writer of nearly ten years. In this realm, I have focused mainly on short fiction stories as well as the odd novel. In another life I also taught yoga regularly for a year, a discipline in which I learned to teach from my own experience and convey myself in front of large audiences.

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Danny

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +29 Subjects

I'm currently pursuing an MS in Statistics at Portland State University. Between Brown and Portland State, I have traveled to most countries in Europe as well as many countries in Asia. I have been tutoring Math and Statistics at PCC since 2013, and I enjoy working with students from all different backgrounds. I have tutored Algebra (both beginning and college level), the Calculus series, and even courses in Differential Equations and Linear Algebra. I particularly love Statistics because it is used in so many ways in the modern world! In my spare time, I love being outdoors and practicing meditation.

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Henry

Calculus Tutor • +23 Subjects

I am a patient, understanding and experienced tutor, mentor and teacher. My basic belief is that people learn best from encouragement and practice that brings insight, and never from ridicule or harshness. I look forward to working with you to improve your skills in the subjects and goals you want to work on.

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Tammy

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +27 Subjects

I am an experienced Mechanical Engineer currently trying to make my way into the product design arena. I recently moved to Oregon from Michigan in pursuit of this goal! I have always loved and had a skill for math and physics. This was only strengthened through two degrees in engineering. Hobbies: running, hiking, art, books, writing, reading, music

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Maya

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +26 Subjects

I am a current undergraduate sophomore at Harvard College majoring in biology. I also have some previous tutoring experience and I enjoy working with students. I'm patient, I have high expectations for work, I am passionate about learning, and I am excited to share what I know.

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Amy

Elementary Math Tutor • +20 Subjects

I am dedicated, then, to meeting students where they are at in their writing. I have found that my strengths lie in listening to students, hearing what they struggle with, and then dedicating the time and patience to helping them improve their work. My goal as an instructor and tutor is to not only equip students with the skills they need to improve their writing and English but also to help them see that they do have something valuable to say and that they can make improvements. I have learned through my experiences that I am passionate about working with students because I greatly enjoy helping them gain confidence to become better writers, communicators, and learners. Hobbies: cooking, music, writing, art, books, running, hiking, reading

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Meghana

Calculus Tutor • +28 Subjects

I'm Meghana, and I'm a recent graduate of Yale University, where I majored in English Literature with a concentration in creative writing. I have worked with undergraduates on journalistic projects, taught creative writing workshops for middle and high school students, and tutored elementary school students in reading and listening comprehension.

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