Certified Tutors From Pitzer College

...across the country. I tutor a vast array of subjects from Algebra to Spanish, but my favorites are English, History, and organizational skills. In my observations, I have always found that giving students proper organizing skills as their foundation for success allows them to reach their full academic potential. I enjoy nothing more than witnessing...

...math, and reading. I have also worked as an art teacher through Explorations Summer Academy and taught 6th grade English at a summer school. My tutoring experience includes: tutoring African refugees living in Oregon, tutoring children in Ecuador, teaching preschool as an AmeriCorps member in a low-income community in California, and tutoring children living with...

...information to students as clearly as possible so that they can apply it to assignments after our lesson. Further, I strive to understand each individual student's learning style and tailor my lessons accordingly. Outside of helping students achieve academic success, I love to play all kinds of sports, spend time hiking, skiing, fishing and backpacking...

...in order to help fulfill my own needs while helping others. I have served as a college prep tutor, specifically in English and college applications. I have tutored elementary grades in all classes. For the past 6 years, I have been an adult educator to clinicians on nutritional sciences, for a nutra-pharmaceutical organization.

...African- American), Earth and Life Sciences, Literature, and Social Studies, because they deal the most with transforming how we see the world. In my free time, this theme of self-improvement and transformation continues. I am a part of several community organizations surrounding environmental justice, holistic wellness, and education. I enjoy reading, watching documentaries, traveling, gardening,...

...taught. I use more visual mnemonics and try to make it all relatable so the student will better grasp and retain the information. If a concept can be related simply, in a manner that makes it more tangible to the student, the lesson will remain with you longer, and you will be better able to...

I am a recent College grad with a passion for reading and the production and interrogation of knowledge.

I am a special education teacher in Portland, OR. I have traveled quite a bit and had the privilege of leading groups of students on international trips. I love to help students of all ages achieve their potential. Contact me to get started!

...load. Furthermore, I worked for a tutoring company where I was able to discover my passion for helping other students to overcome obstacles. I found the student's personal growth to be truly inspirational. I'd love to leverage my knowledge and skill set to help students to have the confidence to excel academically and beyond.

...searching for that solution. There is nothing more fulfilling than the feeling you get when you help a student understand something, at a detailed level, which they previously struggled with. My goal is to find creative solutions to explain any topic. Nothing is too complicated; there are always alternative teaching methods, analogies, memory techniques, and...