Award-Winning Tutors serving Portland, OR

...majored in biological sciences and minored in physiology and neurobiology. This past year I got my Master of Sciences degree in biology from Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA and am currently working at The Jackson Laboratory as a Clinical Genomic Technologist. I am also a licensed EMT and have been volunteering for two years now! My approach to tutoring has always been taking a practical approach and putting the concept in terms the student is...

...five years and I absolutely love it. It gives me an opportunity to spend more time with my husband and daughter. I am currently teaching classes for Kaplan University, Argosy University and onsite at Post University. I have received a B.A. degree in English as well as M.A. and M.S. degrees in English and Education, respectively. My M.A. degree was completed entirely online. In my spare time (when I have any), I like to read...

...with the Professor. This gave me the experience of creating lesson plans and understanding the importance of prioritizing the students. Each student has different approaches to learning and acknowledging that is key. I am currently an undergraduate but I do have experience in elementary to high school curriculum. Being a student allows me to still be in the network and know the content that is taught today and narrow down topics that are crucial for...

I love learning about my students' hobbies and interests, and strive to connect these with the material I tutor them on.

...graduate of the University of Connecticut. I received my Ph.D. in Chemistry with a focus upon Analytical Organic and Inorganic Chemical Analyses with an emphasis upon Chemical Instrumentation. My experiences were deeply involved with research and development as well as commercial laboratory analysis. My primary applications involved environmental and beverage-food analytical methods for over forty years. I have been an Adjunct Professor for various colleges teaching Chemistry and Chemical applications covering various fields.

...ESL, and SAT prep. After my love of languages comes my love of math. My mom is a high school math teacher and raised me to be a math nerd just like her. I try to overcome people's distaste of math by making it fun. Above all, I focus on test-taking and study strategies, something that I feels is overlooked by schools. I promote life-long learning, encouraging my students to dig deeper and never be...

MBA graduate from Sacred Heart University with a concentration in finance. Over 5 years of logistic operations experience from barges to rail, truck and air transportation. Inventory analyst and warehousing professional from freezer warehousing to storage of dry goods.I have 6 years of trade finance experience from working in a global commodity trading company. 13 years of a plethora of accounting and finance experience.

Hi everyone my name is Robyn Alves and I am excited to work with you. I have 10 years of experience working in the school system and enjoying helping students find different and fun ways to learn.

...for the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, School of Mathematics. I also obtained both my Bachelor's and Master's of Arts degree from Rhode Island College (RIC) and have worked as a Math Tutor and Teacher's Assistant throughout my time at RIC. Intellectually, I believe knowledge is fluid and requires practice to perfect. I enjoy showing my peers/students different ways of examining problems in order to achieve a well-rounded understanding of the material through derivation, never memorization....

...of the outdoors, including running, hiking, skiing, and nature photography, I am passionate about environmental protection and climate change mitigation. My studies have led me to take rigorous classes in math and the sciences, and I have past experience helping my peers with math and writing. Though I am qualified to tutor in a range of subjects, I feel most specialized in math, physics, test preparation, and essay-editing. In addition to my academic experience, I...

...in providing innovative lessons to students who found mathematics difficult or uninteresting. I always applied mathematics to real-world problems and using mathematics to determine optimal solutions to various issues. These questions allow students to appreciate mathematics and understand it from a concrete perspective. I student-taught my senior year Algebra I and Precalculus. I always found that posing interesting, yet challenging problems develop a learner's ability to attain an interest in both the mathematics and the...

Committed to turning your "I don't get it" into "Wew, that's it?!" trying to keep things frustration-free!

...education is a powerful tool for both personal growth and social change. Over the past decade, I've had the privilege of teaching a diverse range of students in history, social justice, and humanities, designing inclusive curricula that meet individual needs and foster critical thinking. I hold a BA in Education and American Studies from Smith College and am currently working towards a Master's in Teaching Leadership at Mount Holyoke College. I tutor history, social studies,...

...substantial positive online and print publicity). These successes as well as extraordinarily positive references from parents, students, teachers, and school principals are set forth in my website: www.eratnertutor.com . I urge the reader to check them out. I am hugely proud of them. They present a more complete and personal description than I could possibly present in a Personal Statement. My expertise also extends to the law. I am a graduate of the University of...

...interests and motivations in school very interesting. I have studied at Yale University, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Troy University. I have two master's degrees, one in Divinity and one in Applied Linguistics. My bachelor's degree is in English. Each of these places helped me learn more about English, linguistics, and the humanities. Because of my strong background in humanities, I have learned a lot about the dignity of each person. That is...

...Chemistry and Biology overlap, and I enjoy teaching others about science and why I love it so much. I come from a more unique background than most recent graduates. I did not attend college right after high school. In fact, it was several years before I returned to college. My experience during that time was invaluable and taught me the importance of higher education. When I returned to college, I worked while studying full time,...

...I will be starting a Masters program in Music History at the Hartt School of Music. Throughout college, I took multiple upper-level courses in the basic sciences and music, and would be capable of tutoring in these fields. My strongest subjects are music history/theory and anatomy/physiology, although I also have a lot of tutoring experience in general chemistry. All of the students who I tutored during college saw improvements in their grades and test scores...

I am very excited to be working as a tutor for the summer and throughout the school year. Currently, I am an 8th grade math teacher at a STEM school and greatly enjoy it. I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education with a focus in mathematics. I am also certified in general education for grades K-6 and in mathematics for grades 7-12.

...teach 6th grade however I also tutor Spanish levels 1-5. I love learning and teaching about the Spanish language and culture. I am passionate about helping students because I am fascinated by their growth and development. It is rewarding to see that I have made an impact on someone when I see the light go on when they understand material. My teaching philosophy and tutoring style is all about helping the needs of the student....

...the incredible opportunity to travel to Prague and teach English as a second language to a diverse range of students, spanning from young children to working professionals. These experiences have equipped me with a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges that students face. My educational background is comprehensive, spanning different countries and degrees. As an exchange student, I spent my senior year of high school in the Philippines, which broadened my perspective and...