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Jacob

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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
Moya

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

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

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

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

Henry

PHD, English
Henry's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

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 t...

Education

Duke University

PHD, English

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Bachelors, English

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

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

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

8+ years

Maya

Current Undergrad Student, Environmental Studies
Maya's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

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.

Education

Harvard University

Current Undergrad Student, Environmental Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1490

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sophia

Masters in Education, Education
Sophia's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
College Essays

I'm outside, I like to skateboard and try to land new tricks, either on my street or at the skate park.

Education

University of California Los Angeles

Masters in Education, Education

New York University

Bachelor in Arts, Children's and Adolescent Literature

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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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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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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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Sophia

Calculus Tutor • +28 Subjects

I'm outside, I like to skateboard and try to land new tricks, either on my street or at the skate park.

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Ezra

AP Calculus BC Tutor • +58 Subjects

I'm not tutoring, I'm probably reading, listening to music, cooking desserts or shopping at a thrift store. Hobbies: writing, reading, cooking, music, art, books

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Mariela

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +23 Subjects

I am fluent in both conversational and academic Spanish. Over the past five years, I have taught a variety of physical science courses at the collegiate level to both pre-college, college, and advanced high school students from which I have cultivated a strong student-centered teaching philosophy based on responding to the needs of my students. While I tutor a variety of subjects, my favorite is Geology because it allows me to always be connected to what happens around me. In my spare time, I enjoy sewing, reading, running, swimming, and hiking. I love traveling the world any time I have the chance.

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Claire

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +22 Subjects

I am so excited to teach online this year. For the last seven years, I taught all over the country (Charleston, SC, Nashville, TN, Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA) and also earned a master's degree in education from Johns Hopkins University along the way.

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Robin

Calculus Tutor • +33 Subjects

I am passionate about helping students learn because a strong education is the basis for a successful life. I have 4 years of tutoring experience and it has been such an enriching experience; I look forward to working with your kiddo or young adult to help them do well with their studies.

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Jordan

AP Calculus AB Tutor • +23 Subjects

I am a recent graduate of Michigan State University where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics along with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies. Throughout my work as a tutor I have enjoyed helping students and peers one on one. I always love a good aha! moment where I can really tell that the subject matter is clicking. I take personal pride in watching my students learn. Most of my experience is in tutoring for high school and college level math and music. I also have experience assisting with high school Spanish. When I teach I try to help students fully understand the concepts and logic behind subjects. This way they not only can apply them on a test but they learn useful skills and ways to think and learn. I love learning as well as teaching and look to gain much experience from working with you. In my free time I listen to and play music, shoot hoops, practice yoga, and enjoy time outside hiking and such. Hobbies: music, writing, art, books, traveling, hiking, yoga, travel, reading, cooking

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