Award-Winning Tutors serving Happy Valley, OR

...process of learning I discovered and was taught many techniques that helped me along the way, and that I am now able to pass along to students of my own. And writing ability cannot be attained without the accompaniment of reading. My writing first developed out of my strength at reading comprehension and ability to...

...seeing a student have an "ah-ha!" moment or seeing improvement in test scores and skills, and it is my goal to help you get there. I am originally from Madison, WI, and although I have now lived all over the world and settled on the West Coast, I consider myself a cheese-head for life. In...

...have taught all levels of High School Mathematics, from Pre-Algebra all the way through AP Calculus BC and AP Statistics, as well as adjunct teaching at the Community College level. I work hard at making Math easier for students to understand, and realize that helping students make sense of the logic is imperative to success....

...believe that the only reason a student may be struggling is because material isn't being taught in the way that suits the individual. I try to uncover the different ways each student learns and present information in ways that make more sense to each student. I always try to make learning personal.... I believe that any student can learn. The only reason they may be struggling is because it isn't being taught in the way that...

...was a Senior Tutor for 2 years in the Writing Center at Georgia Southern University. There, I tutored both undergraduate and graduate students from and in all disciplines and with varying levels of experience in creative, technical, academic, and professional writing. Before that, I was a Peer Mentor for first and second-year college students, teaching...

...study, I served as a general chemistry learning assistant, facilitating student self-directed teaching. And in pharmacy school, I created an educational review presentation on the topic of heart failure for third-year pharmacy students. Moreover, I created an educational brochure to help educate university students about depression and a cardiac medication education brochure for cardiac rehab...

...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...

...the University of Oregon, where I attended the Honor's College, as well as my Master's Degree in Education with a focus on Curriculum and Instruction. I lived and traveled around East Asia for ten years before coming back to Oregon in the US. I have taught English language, Humanities subjects (Language Arts and Social Studies)...

...journey. My teaching philosophy is centered around building a deep understanding of the material, I have my students complete problems themselves and offer support and explanations when there is a question or a gap in their knowledge. I spend a lot of time thinking of ways to visualize complex topics, and finding ways to communicate...

...the most is languages and the ways in which people live and communicate around the world. I am also passionate about working with and caring for people in a variety of contexts. I would be delighted to work with you to figure out the best ways to strengthen your skills and confidence in the subject...

...when absolutely necessary. As an example, if you to learn which ECG leads show pathology in which parts of the heart, you can do this by learning the electrophysiology and deriving what shows what based on the locations and polarities of each electrode. If you expect to memorize everything without conceptualizing, do not seek David...

...have worked as a consultant in my university's writing center. I love helping students in all aspects of the writing process, from brainstorming to the final editing stages. My goal is to teach students to become confident, self-sufficient writers. I am available to tutor Spanish courses as well including high school Spanish I, II, III,...

...and my commitment to help create a just, peaceful and sustainable world. I work with other volunteers on environmental issues such as climate change, the cleanup of the Hanford Nuclear Reservation and the Portland Harbor superfund cleanup. I graduated from the PSU Leadership for Sustainability Education master's program with a certificate in Teaching Adult Learners....

...teaching for longer. Whether it be academics or martial arts I have found that I thrive when able to help others learn and grow. Being a college student has only furthered this as I transitioned from tutoring to becoming a TA for my peers. I have worked with students as young as 4 and even...

...40 years and am happy to say I have helped many people in their learning processes. I have worked with children, teenagers, and adults. I got a B.A. in English from U.C.L.A. and a Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language from the same institution. I have tutored many students and my favorite subjects...

...is in Psychology and Biology from Western Oregon University. I have been mentoring and tutoring high school, undergraduate, and graduate students for over 10 years across a variety of scientific disciplines. I love all areas of biology and use chemistry and math on a daily basis with my job, while I also have a degree...

...I have a B.A. in English with Honors from the University of Texas and a J.D. from Lewis & Clark Law School. I loved school and continue to broaden my interests through classes and new experiences even with my professional position. I benefited from tutoring in various subjects including test prep, that was critical to...

Effective Chinese Tutou specializing in speaking and Test Prep Skill

...success. In my classroom, I strive to create a learning community in which everyone can feel like an equal partner, while at the same time celebrating each student's individuality. I place a great deal of importance on promoting growth mindset in the classroom. I choose content and design lessons that are relevant to the students,...

...master's in leadership at Bradley University, and a doctorate in education at Capella University. In addition, I have completed several graduate management courses, a graduate certificate in measurement, evaluation, statistics & assessment from the University of Illinois Chicago, and a graduate certificate in evidence-based coaching from Walden University. After graduating from my undergraduate program, I...