Top Tutors serving Southwest Portland

Matthew: Southwest Portland tutor
Certified Tutor in Southwest Portland, OR
...skills and knowledge in the realms of math, science, and engineering, and I am eager to help others do the same. The best way to learn, in my mind, is through cultivating a willingness to examine the complex nature of the world around us. This does not always come easy (the best things in life...
Education & Certification
Arizona State University - Bachelors, Civil Engineering
Arizona State University - Masters, Environmental Engineering

Charlotte: Southwest Portland tutor
Certified Tutor in Southwest Portland, OR
...Throughout college, I chose to focus on Early Childhood Education and worked primarily with preschool through second grade students. I taught Reading, Phonics, Spelling, Math, Science and Social Studies. Upon graduation I chose to move to the great state of Oregon, since my move I have been working with preschool students ranging in age from 2-5...
Education & Certification
Western Michigan University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education

August: Southwest Portland tutor
Certified Tutor in Southwest Portland, OR
...a Master's in Teaching, I am passionate about helping students engage with and master challenging material. With 10 years of tutoring experience and 5 years of leading my own classroom, I've developed the ability to create supportive, student-centered environments tailored to individual needs. My teaching philosophy emphasizes patience and adaptability, grounded in the belief that...
Education & Certification
Western Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, History
St. Martin's College - Master's/Graduate, Masters in Teaching
State Certified Teacher

Eric: Southwest Portland tutor
Certified Tutor in Southwest Portland, OR
...saying that the only thing I love more than Math are people who hate Math. I have failed Math classes before and struggled with difficult topics and found my way through. I understand that Math is often the most difficult, confusing, and most frustrating subject for most people. Half of succeeding in Math is knowledge,...
Education & Certification
Chadron State College - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Julie: Southwest Portland tutor
Certified Tutor in Southwest Portland, OR
...Biology in order to do research. I tutored all throughout college 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...
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Linfield College - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Sheri: Southwest Portland tutor
Certified Tutor in Southwest Portland, OR
...math. I enjoy working with those students, even though at times it can be difficult. After teaching math full time for a few years, I will be working on going back to school to pursue a career in applied mathematics. That means I will have homework too! Outside of work, I spend most of my...
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelors, Math
Lewis & Clark College - Masters, Masters of Teaching

Christina: Southwest Portland tutor
Certified Tutor in Southwest Portland, OR
I am a student at the University of Washington Michael G. Foster School of Business who wants to help you succeed! I am patient and resourceful and aim to make your tutoring session an engaging, fun, and most importantly, fruitful interaction. Looking forward to helping you learn!
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 32

Sharis: Southwest Portland tutor
Certified Tutor in Southwest Portland, OR
...at University of Portland. I spend part of my leisure time tutoring students and peers in Mandarin at my school for 2 years. I enjoy working with students with pronunciation, reading, writing and speaking conversations. I grew up in Hong Kong. I learned to speak three languages fluently since I was in kindergarten. I am...
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University of Portland - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)

Amy: Southwest Portland tutor
Certified Tutor in Southwest Portland, OR
...in 2000 I have had the privilege of teaching all age groups from young children to grandparents all across the United States. My passion is with the younger students. I have been tutoring ESL students after school for the last three years at the private school I teach at. While I can and do tutor...
Education & Certification
Grand Canyon University - Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood Education
State Certified Teacher

Thomas: Southwest Portland tutor
Certified Tutor in Southwest Portland, OR
...Central Washington University, completing programs in Music Composition, Music Education, and Mathematics Education. I have two years of experience with reciprocal peer tutoring in the areas of Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, and Music. My interdisciplinary experiences help me work with students from diverse and unique academic backgrounds, and enable me to present material in a...
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Central Washington University - Current Undergrad, Music Composition, Music Education, Mathematics Education

April: Southwest Portland tutor
Certified Tutor in Southwest Portland, OR
I'm a professional journalist and teach kids yoga on the side. I've taught SAT/ACT/AP test prep in the past with great results, and I'd love to help make writing, reading, history and grammar way more fun and accessible for you! ... I think learning should be an interactive experience. I don't teach by lecturing or droning on and on about a topic. I involve games, topics the student is interested in, and make our study sessions...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelors, English Literature with a minor in History

Rostislav: Southwest Portland tutor
Certified Tutor in Southwest Portland, OR
...broad background in the optical and biological sciences. Currently I work as a Systems Engineer - I design optical metrology devices for companies like Samsung and Intel, enabling improvements in the performance and reliability of their next-generation computer chips. I'm lucky enough to apply my educational background in physics to my day job, and I...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
SUNY at Binghamton - Doctor of Philosophy, Physics

Heidi: Southwest Portland tutor
Certified Tutor in Southwest Portland, OR
...extensively in education, mentoring high schoolers in school and life skills, teaching nutrition classes, leading after-school programs, and, most recently, teaching English and Math to Syrian refugees living in Lebanon. While I tutor in a wide range of topics, I am most interested in Writing, Social Sciences, and overall academic coaching. I am very passionate...
Education & Certification
Macalester College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Jaclyn: Southwest Portland tutor
Certified Tutor in Southwest Portland, OR
Current Masters student studying Education and working towards licensure! I am applying for primary education because I feel I have the potential to inspire and encourage children of all abilities to reach their full potential, as well as inspire life long learners.
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
Western Governors University - Master of Arts Teaching, Elementary School Teaching

Rebecca: Southwest Portland tutor
Certified Tutor in Southwest Portland, OR
...through your present struggle to help you conquer new skills. You CAN do this! A little more about me... I have always enjoyed math, but let's be honest, it's still just math. Growing up in Florida, I was fascinated by thunderstorms and hurricanes. This led me to pursue a Master's degree in Meteorology, which allowed...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Florida State University - Master of Science, Meteorology

Alison: Southwest Portland tutor
Certified Tutor in Southwest Portland, OR
...subjects to friends in real life to help people understand (even if they didn't ask for it). In summary, I know how much harder it can be for some students to learn certain things, according to circumstances, and before anything else, I will find the best way to explain a subject to you personally. Everyone...
Education & Certification
Oregon Institute of Technology - Current Undergrad, Applied Mathematics
Gisela: Southwest Portland tutor
Certified Tutor in Southwest Portland, OR
An ambitious student pursuing a Social Sciences degree eager to contribute developed knowledge. Skilled in communications and problem-solving in any given setting. Adaptable and driven with a strong work ethic and motivation to thrive. Your success is my success and I'm always happy to assist in anyway I can.
Education & Certification
Washington State University - Bachelor of Science, Social Sciences

Emily : Southwest Portland tutor
Certified Tutor in Southwest Portland, OR
...work within the scope of these new standards. I have also tutored older students in English as a Second Language and ACT prep (mostly Reading/Writing). I LOVE teaching, reading and using rich vocabulary and would LOVE to help students deepen their understanding of the tricky (yet useful) English language. In my free time, I work...
Education & Certification
Towson University - Bachelors, Education/Special Education
Pacific University - Masters, Education/ESL

Kristina: Southwest Portland tutor
Certified Tutor in Southwest Portland, OR
...kids the things I love has been so much more fulfilling than sitting in an office at a museum would have been. Since then I've taught 6th and 8th grade History, High School Art, and I've tutored SAT English for the past three years. In my free time I enjoy reading (I'm a big nerd...
Education & Certification
Arizona State University - Bachelor in Arts, Museum Studies
National University - Master of Arts Teaching, Education

Sven : Southwest Portland tutor
Certified Tutor in Southwest Portland, OR
...My teaching style emphasizes writing and self sufficiency because I want to teach my students how to accelerate the pace of their learning, not just keep their head above water. I also seek to tailor my teaching to the individual so that they can meet their individual goals in academia My preference is to work...
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelors, Mathematics
Oregon Health Sciences University - Masters, Biostatistics
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