
Ashley
Certified Tutor
...instructed from the middle school level to the collegiate level. Aside from my formal teaching and tutoring, I have also had the opportunity to be a mother and teach my own children. I have a passion for both literature and writing and enjoy sharing that with others. I desire to help others enhance their learning...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, Teaching in Language Arts
State Certified Teacher

Joshua
Certified Tutor
...as assistant instructor, at the universities I attended, as a high school chemistry/physical science teacher, and as an instructor at Northwest Vista College and Incarnate Word University. While I can tutor all pre-calculus math, chemistry, grammar, and writing, my favorite subjects to tutor are chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. I am most passionate about chemistry...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Master of Arts, Chemistry/Education

Michelle
Certified Tutor
...language to adults, and one-on-one tutoring in Math and Language Arts. I tutor Math up through Algebra II, middle and high school English & grammar, and the core subjects of middle school. My intent, when tutoring, is to responsively connect with students, so that they can engage in understanding their subject and acquire learning tools...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Daniel
Certified Tutor
...the opportunity to grasp the very complex ideas into something that they can take home for life. I consider this challenge with fun and excitement because I am able to bring to the layman a level of knowledge and understanding that they would have never thought possible. Currently my areas that I will be mentoring...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Sarah
Certified Tutor
...like small groups or one on one. I have worked with young children through science outreach programs. I tutor a variety of science subjects as well as French, my native language, but my favorite subject is biology because I am fascinated by the diversity of adaptations in the living world. I work with students by...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Master of Science, Zoology
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 740

Jason
Certified Tutor
...and tutored for quite some time with considerable success. My most notable experience was as an ESL instructor and tutor in Thailand, though I have taught or tutored a wide variety of topics. I am most comfortable with history, English grammar, reading, writing, proofreading, and literature, public speaking, religious studies, astronomy, geography, anthropology and archaeology,...
Education & Certification
Master of Arts, History, English

Megan
Certified Tutor
I hope to help students who are struggling with their science subjects by being patient, knowledgeable, and able to find a solution to their confusion or struggle.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Master of Science, Science Education

Caitlyn
Certified Tutor
...be fun, and address learning with a sense of humor and a positive attitude. My approach to learning tends to be very communication-based, and often driven by how the client I'm working with feels they learn best. As a result, I tend to provide structure and guidance in a more flexible learning environment. When I'm...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, Botany
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33

Dara
Certified Tutor
...longer need me. I like to focus on the underlying concepts so that students can apply what we learn in our sessions to problems they haven't seen before. After our sessions, my students should be able to have a concrete plan when attempting a new problem and be able to extrapolate their knowledge of concepts...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Bioengineering
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 31

Amy
Certified Tutor
...a tutor, teaching assistant, and composition instructor, I have learned that many students have a great deal of anxiety and fear about writing. I am dedicated, then, to meeting students where they are at in their writing. I have found that my strengths lie in listening to students, hearing what they struggle with, and then...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
Master of Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440

Ih-Ren
Certified Tutor
...such as College Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Vector and Trigonometry (for an aviation program training future pilots at the St. Cloud State University, MN), and Vector Calculus (Multi-Variable Calculus). I taught Vector Calculus for many terms and received a letter of recognition by the Math Department Chair of the Oregon State University for strong student evaluations. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics

Jeff
Certified Tutor
...Tutor for a few High School students in the town I moved from. Helping those students in Algebra and Geometry was a blast and they learned a lot, but I also found pleasure in assisting students in college level Pre-calculus, Trig, and both Derivative and Integral Calculus'. When tutoring, I'm very big on making sure...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Bobby
Certified Tutor
...have had the pleasure to teach and learn from peers and students and know there are diverse learning styles. While teaching at Oregon State, I was fortunate to have being taught principles in pedagogy: the art of teaching. Through my experiences in academics I can relate to a wide variety of student's motivations and manners...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biological Sciences
PHD, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Kelly
Certified Tutor
...I am living proof that anyone can learn to understand the material and even learn to love it! When tutoring a student, I am extremely patient. I understand that struggling with a subject can be frustrating and many people prefer to avoid the work all together. I have learned that relating difficult topics to something...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemical Engineering

Eric
Certified Tutor
...mathematics and statistics including graduate levels. I've spent the past 12 years with an Autistic student who recently received his Ph.D in Systems Science/Mathematics. We've also been studying for the Society of Actuaries examinations. I spend most of the rest of my time designing/programming sequencers, synthesizers and strange effects processors in Max/MSP. My latest creations...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics
Masters, Mathematics

Cheuk Man
Certified Tutor
...Mathematics. With years of peers tutoring through high school/college and over 1 year of professional tutoring, I am confident in assisting anyone who are interested in learning to excel in the subject of their interests. I mainly focus on Mathematics tutoring (HS, College) but also available in subjects such as General Programming, Chinese and High-School...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics

Tamir
Certified Tutor
...it's a subject that many students struggle with. I've found more often than not, that students struggle with math because they weren't able to master previous material. Tutoring can be extremely helpful to students because it's so much more targeted and lessons can be tailored to a students needs. My personal teaching philosophy is that...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics

Joshua
Certified Tutor
...do what I can to gain experience in all manner of things. I have worked in many positions in which I have been thoroughly engaged in public interaction. I am a skilled communicator, and I connect with others very well. I am also skilled in written communication, and regularly use that expertise to assist students...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English

David
Certified Tutor
...the other in Mathematics. I tutored high school to college level math at Clackamas Community College for a year, and have done private tutoring since. I have a lot of experience teaching people with vastly different learning styles, and enjoy helping people learn and understand new information. My teaching focus is primarily on helping the...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Physics and Mathematics (two separate degrees)

Nate
Certified Tutor
...as a teaching and research assistant. Currently, I work as an education research analyst for the U.S. Department of Education. I also tutor low-income students from Washington, DC through the non-profit organization, Horton's Kids. I can help students of all backgrounds improve their subject-area knowledge and advance their educational and career goals by developing and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
PHD, Political Science and Government
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