Top Tutors serving Multnomah County

Yung Suk: Multnomah County tutor
Certified Tutor in Multnomah County, OR
...admit, I didn't know how to perform differentiation properly until my last year of high school. Since then, I found creative ways to understand difficult concepts by trying to re-teach myself using my own words and visual illustrations. This helped me through engineering school and eventually through my doctoral thesis projects. My goal is to...
Education & Certification
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Doctor of Engineering, Materials Engineering

Marilyn: Multnomah County tutor
Certified Tutor in Multnomah County, OR
...and college, and have tutored English, Math, Reading, Writing, Attic Greek, Latin, and Humanities. I also spent five years as a Hebrew School teacher where I worked with elementary age children teaching basic Hebrew and Jewish studies. I'm passionate about tutoring because I believe every student can achieve any academic goal they set their mind...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelors, Classics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32

Emily: Multnomah County tutor
Certified Tutor in Multnomah County, OR
...a secondary concentration in Healthcare Management. Miss Couch is interested in pharmaceutical and prosthetic sales as well as commercial banking, preferably in the healthcare sector. As a current Sophomore, Miss Couch is actively seeking an internship in the latter fields. Miss Couch graduated from Jesuit High School in Portland, Oregon with a GPA of 4.05...
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Fordham University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 33

Shannon: Multnomah County tutor
Certified Tutor in Multnomah County, OR
...and our dog Max. I'm in the process of transitioning into a career in software development, and am currently attending a coding bootcamp downtown. When I'm not wrestling with Ruby and JavaScript, you can find me exploring Portland parks or hanging out reading and playing video games. I think I'm a great tutor because I...
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St. John's College - Annapolis - Bachelors, Liberal Arts
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 800

Sara: Multnomah County tutor
Certified Tutor in Multnomah County, OR
...skill! I tutor for Spanish, math up to Algebra I, and writing. I believe that every individual learns differently and everyone has the potential to succeed in whatever subject they pursue. The trick to success is finding the best way each person learns. I will work with you to reach your academic and intellectual goals...
Education & Certification
BA - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish, Anthropology, Art

Daniel: Multnomah County tutor
Certified Tutor in Multnomah County, OR
...taken the last four years off of school to travel, handle some medical issues, work hard, and do some soul-searching. I enjoy reading and writing, being outside and active, cooking and eating good food, playing guitar, climbing rock and ice, and being alive. I am extremely passionate about learning, and love to get people excited...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Current Undergrad, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Libby: Multnomah County tutor
Certified Tutor in Multnomah County, OR
...I have a degree in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Math, but I also have an extensive background in Latin Language, standardized test preparation, grammar, and writing. I'm currently pursuing a Master's Degree in writing, in an attempt to balance my education between the arts and the sciences. I'm excited about having the opportunity...
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University of Kansas - Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800

Aaron: Multnomah County tutor
Certified Tutor in Multnomah County, OR
...portions of standardized tests, as well as English school subjects. The subjects I enjoy teaching most are test prep, essay writing, and literary analysisperfect for any junior or senior preparing for college. No matter where you're at as a reader and writer, you will come away from my tutoring sessions with an appreciation for close...
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San Francisco State University - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 31
SAT Verbal: 700

Gray: Multnomah County tutor
Certified Tutor in Multnomah County, OR
...eight years. My philosophy is that there are always a couple of simple, crucial keys to success in any subject, and I'm looking to pass what I've learned over the years to students. I'm into politics (I'm a former government major), sports (especially basketball), video games, and reading. I have a good sense of humor...
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Portland State University - Current Undergrad, Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770

Flynn: Multnomah County tutor
Certified Tutor in Multnomah County, OR
...to share that knowledge with students here. I've taught over thirty students in standardized test preparation, English, German, and various kinds of math and science. It's very important to find teaching methods that meet students' individual needs,so the first meeting will usually be largely about finding the perfect learning strategy for a student.
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Frank: Multnomah County tutor
Certified Tutor in Multnomah County, OR
...many problems to their core components, and after finding similar patterns with the types of questions asked, I realized how I could easily excel in standardized tests. After a summer teaching English in China and a whole school year as an active teaching assistant (personalized tutoring and lab instruction), I hope to continue my involvement...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Hannah: Multnomah County tutor
Certified Tutor in Multnomah County, OR
...trying new things, and working on medical school prerequisites. I love learning, and through my own studies have learned a great deal about effective study strategies, the psychology of learning, and how to overcome obstacles that are both pre-existing and, perhaps more importantly, that we create for ourselves. An important part of my approach to...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelors, Biology, General
SAT Verbal: 750

Anne: Multnomah County tutor
Certified Tutor in Multnomah County, OR
...and organized curriculums for different subjects and age groups. However, I was always drawn more to teaching one-on-one, where I could form a relationship and really tailor my teaching style to the students' way of thinking and approaching various concepts and ideas. I have been fortunate to instruct and engage with students in a variety...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Biophysics
San Francisco Conservatory of Music - Masters, Composition

Mark: Multnomah County tutor
Certified Tutor in Multnomah County, OR
...districts in Massachusetts doing a combination of English and theater. In addition to classroom teaching, I spent quite a bit of time before and after school tutoring students in English, history, test preparation, and in critical reading and writing skills needed in other subjects. My favorite subject to tutor is writing because it is often...
Education & Certification
Clark University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Clark University - Master of Arts, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

Miles: Multnomah County tutor
Certified Tutor in Multnomah County, OR
...my education, I graduated from high school in 1998 and began with earning an engineering degree in computer science. I then chose to start a family and had my son when I was 24. Once he was a little older (around 4), I went back to school at University of Phoenix and earned my bachelors...
Education & Certification
University of Phoenix-Oregon Campus - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Marylhurst University - Master in Management, Business Administration and Management

Rebecca: Multnomah County tutor
Certified Tutor in Multnomah County, OR
...I'm no stranger to standardized testing either. I have worked with kids of all ages in a variety of educational settings, from academic tutoring to guitar and vocal lessons. During tutoring sessions, I keep things light and fun while staying focused on the material. I will make sure that you understand the material inside and...
Education & Certification
Lewis & Clark College - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 33

Julie: Multnomah County tutor
Certified Tutor in Multnomah County, OR
...and enjoy instilling confidence in students. In addition to teaching concepts or going over problems, I explain why and how one would arrive at a particular answer. I think that this is beneficial because it teaches students how to learn. This is a skill that can applied to any area of study and it helps make...
Education & Certification
Linfield College - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Henry: Multnomah County tutor
Certified Tutor in Multnomah County, OR
...conferences on how to write for a variety of purposes: explanations, arguments, analyses, research, poetry and fiction. I worked with writers from those having basic difficulties to sophisticated seniors working on complex research papers or creative collections of stories and poems. My primary approach is first to try to understand you as a learner, to...
Education & Certification
University of South Carolina-Columbia - Bachelors, English
Duke University - PHD, English

Sherry: Multnomah County tutor
Certified Tutor in Multnomah County, OR
...me and my students! I have been tutoring for over six years now, in a variety of subjects pertinent to students of all ages. Specifically, I find teaching rewarding because of the knowledge students gain as they excel. I have worked both independently and under tutoring centers, specifically the startup company TutorSync. Since I have...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Current Undergrad Student, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Deborah: Multnomah County tutor
Certified Tutor in Multnomah County, OR
...very studious. As a result, I often helped other students who were struggling. This is why I was truly excited when I learned about Varsity Tutors. I absolutely love helping students succeed. I love the challenge of getting to know my students and helping them recognize their own unique way of learning. I have collected...
Education & Certification
California State University-San Bernardino - Bachelor of Science, Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
Loma Linda University - Master in Public Health, Nutrition Sciences
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