Award-Winning Tutors serving Sandy, OR

...it out together. The more we do this, the more the student gains knowledge, confidence and critical thinking skills, all of which will serve the student going forward as an independent thinker and worker. I love to teach, I love to learn and I know my enthusiasm for both comes across when working with a...

...graduated from Willamette University May 2015, where I majored in English/Creative Writing. I learned a huge appreciation for education from an amazing, lifelong network of students, professors, and administrators in both public and private institutions. I believe firmly that every student is capable of learning given the attention and opportunity they deserve, and that each...

...an honors degree in Philosophy. My specific areas of focus are epistemology, formal logic, and philosophy of mind. However, I have an extensive background in the social sciences, especially political science. Oftentimes, a lack of confidence in their own ability will hold a student back from achieving their goals. I believe that supplementing a student's...

...may not share the same learning level, speed, or teaching methods used in the typical classroom. I have applied my problem-solving hobbies to my education and now to your education as well. I can offer a new and creative approach to teaching methods for learning and remembering important fundamentals past exam season. Hobbies include music...

...with my fiancee 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...

...I double majored in Math and Economics, with a minor in Physics. I also had a lot of fun being a part of my school's outdoor leadership training program where I learned to lead fellow classmates on backpacking and outdoor trips. I worked as a tutor and/or a teaching assistant for more than three years...

...Vassar College with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry and Hispanic studies. I began studying biology in high school, where I took IB HL biology and got a 6. I have continued to take advanced biology and biochemistry courses, including writing a thesis in enzymology and presenting my findings at a national conference. I have been...

...subjects to tutor are English, Math, and Social Studies. Studying U.S. and World History is a personal passion; delving into STEM topics, such as 3D printing, microbiology, and chemistry, is a self-educating goal. I believe education is inspiring the desire to engage in learning, then, providing lucid instruction so that the individual can pursue formal...

...General Studies, with a focus on English and Psychology. Throughout my high school and college years I volunteered and later worked at a teen suicide hotline where, in addition to supporting teens in crisis, I taught lessons on mental health to middle schools and high schools and mentored over 100 teenage volunteers. My favorite subjects...

...taught 7th and 8th grades at an online school. I value education, and believe in teaching students how to seek out the answers, rather than just providing the answers for them. Every person is capable of learning, and one of my favorite things as a teacher is seeing the light in a student's eyes when...

...am a firm proponent of education believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two dogs, reading, watching all kinds of sports, jogging, and most of all writing songs,...

...of Arts in Mathematics and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. I have been tutoring math for over five years. I started tutoring in college helping fellow students in math. The math subjects I tutor include but are not limited to Algebra, Pre-calculus, Calculus, Trigonometry, Geometry, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations. I have worked with...

...to succeed in math and science. I take pride in my patience and listening skills, and believe that anyone can understand a concept if taught with the right method. Math often becomes blurry to students, and they give up. My goal is to show them that math is not some magical unknown subject, but has...

...Medicine/ND (Naturopathic Doctor). I recently passed my NPLEX examinations (similar to medical boards exams to be able to obtain a physician's license), and I am looking to tutor students looking for help in high school sciences, pre-med, and graduate level medical and holistic health subjects. Being a naturopathic doctor, I am not only proficient in...

...that help avoid making mistakes and falling for trick questions. I believe a tutoring session should be a discussion, rather any type of lecture, where you should feel comfortable enough to ask questions or let me know if something isn't working. Personally, I struggle in math and never thought I would be able to get...

Licensed public school ELA educator with international experience. Personable and professional, I can bring my engaging personality and classroom-tested skill base together in tandem to ensure my student's success.

...time teaching due to big personal changes recently. I studied biology and chemistry at Oregon State University to get my Bachelors degree then went on to get a Masters of Art in Teaching from Pacific University. I then worked for two years at a local high school teaching biology, chemistry, physics, and physical science. I...

...belt, I have developed creative and innovative approaches to working with all types of learning styles. I work as a tutor because I love to help students evolve as writers, readers, and critical thinkers. I draw continual inspiration as I observe students benefiting from the transformational and empowering properties of written expression, active reading, and...

...Los Angeles and Niwot, Colorado, Boulder County. I successfully teamed with an English and art instructor in LA to teach an art centered thematic curriculum that was underwritten by The Getty Center. While teaching I won two National Endowment of the Humanities summer teacher grants to study at Georgetown University and the Prado Museum in...

...nothing more than to instill a passion for learning in my students. I am especially adept in the studies of Language Arts and Social Studies -- and am most comfortable teaching adolescents and young adults. I possess a Master's degree in education, as well as professional experience in editing and publishing, to bolster my academic...