Certified Tutors From Willamette University

...with a minor in Mathematics. Currently, I am preparing for the Actuarial Science certification exams by taking classes at Arizona State University. I tutored students from a variety of academic backgrounds at my previous university, primarily in quantitative methods like Applied Statistics. Although Statistics is my favorite subject to tutor, I also very much enjoy...

...world that exists right under our nose! My teaching philosophy is to present the subject to my students in a way that places the knowledge into a context that is relevant for them and to lead them through complex concepts with real world examples. In my free time, I like being active and enjoying all...

...in History and Jazz Performance. Since graduating, I have traveled extensively throughout Europe, and spent the past year in Paris as a teaching assistant in a high school. I have experience tutoring kids and adults in a variety of tutoring centers online and in person in subjects including French, reading and writing, and math. I...

...as a primary teaching resource. To that end, I have endeavored to truly understand my students on a personal level to make sure that the way I am tutoring them is the best way for them to learn. I have constructed lesson plans for both a single person and an entire 30 student classroom.

...interested in History, Literature, and Politics. Upon the completion of my graduate work, I hope to earn a commission as a JAG officer in the Armed Forces. In high school, I was a 3 sport Varsity Athlete captaining my football team freshman and senior years, as well as being a wrestler and track runner. I...

...students should be respected for who they are and not belittled. I don't believe anyone should be forced to conform to a system arbitrarily or unnecessarily. It is okay not to fit inside a box. Students should be welcomed into learning, rather than cut down for what they don't know. If learning is presented as...

...essay writing and editing, and study skills and organization. I am a firm believer that organized writing is an invaluable lifeskill, regardless of academic area of interest, and love helping students realize their full writing potential for success in the classroom and beyond. I also believe students get out of their education precisely what they...

I've tutored math for over four years, and as a grad student in math I have both the experience and knowledge to impart concepts and problem-solving skills. My tutoring style emphasizes patience, persistence and understanding the big picture.

...Spanish and a minor in Chemistry. My teaching experience began as a teacher of horseback riding and horse trainer, where I learned how to work with a wide variety of learning styles. I also studied abroad in Panamawhere I researched poison dart frog behaviorand Spain, in addition to working in a bilingual English/Spanish elementary classroom....

...and the University of Pittsburgh with a Masters of Business Administration in International Business. I have 20+ years of business finance experience in the creation of actionable plans, the identification and remediation of performance issues, the development of insightful metrics and the evaluation and prioritization of projects. I have been noted for mentoring my colleagues...

...my favorites are elementary math and reading. I love seeing students engage with a story and helping them break a complex problem down into simpler pieces. I am passionate about access to quality education for everyone, which means meeting students where they are and providing them with the tools they need to succeed. In my...

...the community that has supported me in the pursuit of a meaningful, enlightening life. I love all things reading and writing: literature and poetry, creative or technical, in English or Spanish. Books, music, and film are what I talk about in my spare time; how could I help but love to teach it?... Teaching should be hands-on, active work. Every student has the potential to learn and love a subject given the attention and consideration they...

...Liberal Arts college. I greatly benefited from the small class sizes and the small department size. During this time I worked as both a grader for Economic Statistics and as a Tutor for the Introduction to Microeconomics Course. My senior thesis was primarily focused on Labor Economics, but I really enjoy the Micro and Macro...

...a Social Studies, Language Arts and AVID teacher. I really enjoy traveling, food, running, volleyball and hiking. I am a visual learner, I like to be able to see things and I also really like graphic organizers to help keep track of information but I understand that everyone learns differently and I have a lot...

I practice student-driven meetings in which I offer resources, support, and guidance. My students maintain agency over their work in order to enhance confidence in their capabilities to master material.

...with a minor in mathematics. I received my Master of Science in mathematics from Boise State University. The most significant portion of my teaching and tutoring experience comes as an adjunct faculty member in the university system, teaching calculus as my preferred subject, with experience teaching the usual prerequisites as well as a more broad...

...teaching on land as well when I began volunteering as a math for bilingual students. Teaching is something that brings me joy because I believe there is a duality of discovery when working in this field. As a Masters student my favorite part of my role is serving as a Graduate Assistant, working one-on-one with...

...student passively listens; instead, we work as a team to identify what strategies work best and individualize a plan that works specifically for them. My specialties are: writing, language, English, essay editing, social studies, and standardized test prep. I am passionate about equity, and especially enjoy working with students who have not had equal access...

...environmental studies, biology, and chemistry. Outside of the sciences, I love helping students with reading or English. I am passionate about reading and sit down with a good book every chance I get. When I am not tutoring, I like to spend my time outdoors at the beach with a book, or exploring new areas...

...children (now in college and beyond), and have been working as a tutor (SES and privately) for 8 years. I tutor most elementary subjects, but especially enjoy teaching math (through Algebra 2 and Geometry) as well as English/ Language arts (K-12), Spanish, and French. I enjoy helping others learn to ENJOY learning, as well as...