Award-Winning College Algebra Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

...my students to see these subjects as I do: as a challenge, not a chore. I try to do this by making things simple and showing straightforward techniques that students can use on their own to sidestep mental walls, thus building confidence. I love to see them succeed academically and value the opportunity to be...

...teach specific testing strategies and tricks, but I ensure that at the heart of my tutoring is the academic material itself. A student who simply masters the strategies and tricks might do great on the SAT, but the student who understands the material will do great on the SAT and continue to do great in...

...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...

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...time tutor. I have taught math from algebra, geometry to calculus II and difference equations. Teaching is not just passing the knowledge but inspiring students to learn and to be a problem solver. I also taught my three sons in their Math courses from middle school to high school. Michael graduated from Oxford University in...

...outdoor trips. I worked as a tutor and/or a teaching assistant for more than three years during school and always enjoyed doing it. I love to learn about everything, and being able to pass on that love on learning is a big part of why I tutor. I believe that memorization often takes the enjoyment...

...been struggling with. I believe that everybody is entitled to an education, and strive to ensure that my students overcome their obstacles. I tutor a variety of math subjects, but I especially enjoy calculus. My college physics classes gave me a chance to utilize all of my calculus knowledge, so it is the subject I...

...concentration in biology. My major consisted of many very physics-heavy classes, as well as lots of biology and math classes. I also took several chemistry, engineering, and computer science classes. My year-long research project that I did for my senior year was a bio-statistics project, focused on mining the NCBI DNA database and collecting information...

...is a vital subject to learn and understand. In addition to tutoring, I have worked as a data analyst for a market research firm near Chicago. In my free time, I enjoy keeping up on current events, reading (I love Harry Potter and Hunger Games!), Ultimate Frisbee, playing guitar and piano, and learning economics.

...with both an education and the opportunity to assist others with their education. Additionally, the world we are entering is more demanding of critical thinking skills than ever, so it would be remiss of us not to emphasize intellectual growth. The subject I am most passionate about tutoring is mechanics since this is usually a...

...teaching but, really, the best part of the job is working with my students one-on-one, getting to know them and really addressing what each needs to succeed in their studies. I'd love to work with you.I have a Bachelor's in Mathematics/Music from the University of Oregon and a master's in Mathematics from Oregon State University....

...I lead most of these tutoring sessions, so I have many years of experience teaching. I love to do it and hope to continue it here. I have done many different levels of tutoring. I hope to be able to help anyone that wants the help and willing to learn. I believe that no matter...

...more than willing to help someone past this first stepping stone to success and to help the community reach the 'next level' together. My patience and my ability to make a subject understandable at many different levels of thinking is a very important tutoring trait that I have. I can work with someone and figure...

My name is Tara and I am a rising junior at Vanderbilt University where I'm double majoring in Engineering Science and Economics and double minoring in Scientific Computing and Business. I have plenty of experience in the college application process as well as in internship recruiting. I have interned at Nike and Facebook.

...a special happiness when you understand something for the first time. This happiness is only surpassed by the happiness who you teach it to someone. I would like to share that experience with you. I have a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering from a top 10 school and if I can understand it, so can you.

...With a large background in science, I also tutor kids that are struggling with chemistry and physics. Generally, my favorite subject to teach is algebra. Often times this is when kids begin to doubt themselves or first struggle with mathematics, so I think its important to make sure they are really comfortable with the skills...

...ranging from basic arithmetic up through linear algebra and multivariable calculus. The second most exciting thing about mathematics is that moment when something totally opaque and confusing suddenly solidifies into crystal clarity. It's the sort of moment that makes you shout "aha!" or "eureka!". The most exciting thing about mathematics is sharing that experience with...

...As such, my job as a tutor is to support, ask questions, and be a sounding board for learners to coach them through their own process of discovery and integration. My high school and college education gave me a broad, interdisciplinary background, which makes me feel comfortable moving between quantitative and qualitative subjects and a...

...others is truly wonderful, and I hope I am able to push students who are having a difficult time in the right direction. I love math and science, as they came naturally to me as I learned those subjects in high school and in college. I look forward to helping students understand those subject areas...

...I am passionate about teaching mathematics to anyone who would like to learn, as such I tutor all levels of mathematics. I like to teach in a guided manner, reasoning through problems with you to reach the conclusion. I have been a teacher's assistant, learning assistant, and student-teacher all while offering one on one time...