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Allison: Clackamas tutor
Certified Tutor in Clackamas, OR
...middle school students after school and over the summer in Math & Reading. More recently, I have taught English classes for non-native speakers in Egypt and during weekly Skype sessions. I have enjoyed helping some of my students prepare for the TOEFL test. I also can teach Arabic to native English speakers! As I went through the college admissions process not too long ago, I remember how rigorous and stressful taking the SAT and ACT...
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Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, Arabic
University of Oxford - Master of Philosophy, Near and Middle Eastern Studies
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Madison: Clackamas tutor
Certified Tutor in Clackamas, OR
I graduated from USC with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Web Technologies and Applications. I currently work as a software developer in McMinnville, Oregon. I am tutoring the LSAT, and my strongest section is Logic Games. Through my own preparation for taking the LSAT, I have learned a lot about strategy and analyzing the different question types to improve one's score. I am excited to pass on this knowledge...
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University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
LSAT: 172
Daniel: Clackamas tutor
Certified Tutor in Clackamas, OR
...am extremely passionate about learning, and love to get people excited about it as well. I like to say that I teach "maieutically;" which comes from the Greek and means "to midwife, or aid in giving birth," in this sense, to an idea. I prefer to ask the student lots of guiding questions, instead of didactically infusing them with answers. This method results in what I like to call "intellectual exhilaration," in other words, the...
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Reed College - Current Undergrad, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Frank: Clackamas tutor
Certified Tutor in Clackamas, 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 with tutoring at Varsity Tutors! I've had extensive experience with Speech and Debate throughout high school, which not only helped...
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Duke University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Shannon: Clackamas tutor
Certified Tutor in Clackamas, OR
I am a recent Portland transplant from the East Coast, along 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 tutor because I genuinely love learning, no matter the...
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St. John's College - Annapolis - Bachelors, Liberal Arts
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 800
Jared: Clackamas tutor
Certified Tutor in Clackamas, OR
...people overcome these obstacles to be the best students they can be. I have prior tutoring experience through the volunteer organizations National Honor Society and Key Club. Additionally, I have also worked on my own as a private mathematics tutor and tennis coach. While I have tutored a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about high school mathematics as well as the S.A.T./A.C.T., because I believe a strong foundation in both of these...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Luke: Clackamas tutor
Certified Tutor in Clackamas, OR
...Assistance Program, which provided one-on-one tutoring with inmates in the correctional education system. I also tutored for Let's Get Ready, which was a free SAT prep program. From these experiences I gained a broad knowledge of how best to tutor people of different ages and backgrounds. I recently took the GRE test and I performed well on the SAT back in high school. I have a strong grasp of the tests and I would say...
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Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Architecture
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Jeffrey: Clackamas tutor
Certified Tutor in Clackamas, OR
...and engineering. As a Tau Beta Pi graduate from an Ivy League university, I recognize that hard work and devotion to your studies will allow you to achieve your goals. I will work with each student to set appropriate learning targets whether s/he is looking to supplement school or learning to prepare for admission exams. As a father of two teenage boys, I understand the challenges that modern life places on family schedules. In my...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Applied and Engineering Physics
Cornell University - Masters, Engineering Physics
SAT Math: 800
Brianna: Clackamas tutor
Certified Tutor in Clackamas, OR
My passion for Spanish started after I graduated high school. I began volunteering abroad working in non-profit preschools in impoverished areas in both Argentina and Mexico. I also took intense Spanish immersion classes in order to improve my Spanish to best communicate with the communities I worked with. In June I will graduate with degrees in Spanish and Psychology from Western Washington University. My goal is to instill the same passion for learning and speaking...
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Western Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Zev: Clackamas tutor
Certified Tutor in Clackamas, OR
...bicycling) and led day or week long trips with limited to no supervision. I was tasked with not only managing group safety, but maintaining healthy social dynamics and enthusiasm. This position understandably required exceptional responsibility and preparation, and I met these requirements without incident. Previously I have held two positions in education. In the Grinnell in Prison Program I first tutored two teenagers who had suffered mental and emotional trauma, and later taught two semester-long...
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Grinnell College - Bachelors, Biology, General
MCAT: 39
Libby: Clackamas tutor
Certified Tutor in Clackamas, OR
...in topics from Mathematics to Literature to Latin, and I love finding new ways to explain complex topics to students. 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
Megan: Clackamas tutor
Certified Tutor in Clackamas, OR
...camp counselor for the Center's camps. These programs' participants ranged from elementary to high school students. I kept their schedules, interacted with parents, supervised activities, and aided the instructors. Last semester, I also tutored an introductory biology course for non-majors at Kenyon College. I sat in on lectures and provided weekly and occasionally bi-weekly assistance outside of class at the college's Math and Science Skills Center. This job required a great deal of creative thinking,...
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Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology and Studio Art
Master of Science and Medical Illustration - Master of Arts, Georgia Regents
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Sven : Clackamas tutor
Certified Tutor in Clackamas, OR
...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 with high school and college mathematics students. I have experience working with nontraditional students as well as students with poor math backgrounds. I'm especially interested in college algebra, discrete math, and statistics.
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University of Oregon - Bachelors, Mathematics
Oregon Health Sciences University - Masters, Biostatistics
Marilyn: Clackamas tutor
Certified Tutor in Clackamas, OR
...be able to apply what they have learned when encountering new problems and questions. When I'm not working I spend my time hiking at the Sandy River Delta with my husky puppy, Kili, or whipping up new vegan recipes. I love to read, especially modern fiction and historical biographies, and try to travel as much as I am able; my most recent trip was to Italy, and this winter I am heading South to the...
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Reed College - Bachelors, Classics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
Hannah: Clackamas tutor
Certified Tutor in Clackamas, OR
...we create for ourselves. An important part of my approach to working with students is first identifying whether the student's main challenge is one of content, strategy, or mindset. We can then work from there to give attention to the areas that need the most strengthening, creating a unique plan of action that will lead to success. Commonly, issues of focus, confidence, and anxiety can be the most important underlying obstacles preventing someone from mastering...
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Middlebury College - Bachelors, Biology, General
SAT Verbal: 750
Emily: Clackamas tutor
Certified Tutor in Clackamas, 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 after taking AP and Honors courses and as a distinguished member of National Honors Society and Spanish National Honors Society....
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Fordham University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 33
Mariela: Clackamas tutor
Certified Tutor in Clackamas, OR
...at the collegiate level to both pre-college, college, and advanced high school students from which I have cultivated a strong student-centered teaching philosophy based on responding to the needs of my students. While I tutor a variety of subjects, my favorite is Geology because it allows me to always be connected to what happens around me. In my spare time, I enjoy sewing, reading, running, swimming, and hiking. I love traveling the world any time...
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University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez - Bachelor of Science, Geology
Brown University - Master of Science, Geological Sciences (Geophysics)
Alison: Clackamas tutor
Certified Tutor in Clackamas, OR
...GIA. I write fiction and am interested in a MFA or MS in publishing. Always a student! I have tutored classroom (college) and online (HS) courses in math (e.g. algebra), botany, biology, physical, environmental, and life science. I also have experience with remedial English and ESL. In addition to science, I would like to tutor writing and English courses. Although I am progress driven, I also have a sense of humor. I love to laugh....
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Brown University - Bachelors, Art History/Anthropology
Duke University - PHD, Botany
Timo: Clackamas tutor
Certified Tutor in Clackamas, OR
Let's use our time and have fun by reaching the best individual level possible
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Gymnasium Tostedt - Bachelor of Laws, Law Enforcement Administration
ESADE Business School - Master in Management, Business Administration and Management
Gayle: Clackamas tutor
Certified Tutor in Clackamas, OR
...a retired (but still licensed) special education teacher. I am certified to teach SpEd, Social Studies, and ELA for K-12. I have tutored adults who are studying to pass the US Citizenship test as well. I do my best to meet students wherever they are without judgment and with curiosity. I genuinely believe that a good teacher/student connection is essential for students to feel comfortable and be successful. In my "day job," I work behind...
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Portland State University - Bachelor of Science, History
Lewis & Clark College - Master of Arts, Social Studies Teacher Education
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