Award-Winning College Algebra Tutors serving Portland, OR

I am a current MBA student at the Yale School of Management who will also be attending UCLA School of Law post-MBA. I've also enjoyed taking standardized tests and "cracking" their code; so I love getting to continue to work on this with my students.

...as a tutor for the summer and throughout the school year. Currently, I am an 8th grade math teacher at a STEM school and greatly enjoy it. I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education with a focus in mathematics. I am also certified in general education for grades K-6 and in mathematics for grades...

...were struggling in school, but never charged any money for it. I wanted to help them get through their classes so that they could continue making their dreams come true. I ended up taking a hiatus from school for a little while to take care of family, but then went back in January of 2014...

...obstacles that can prevent them from doing their best in a class. That is where I can help! I have a masters in physics and have taught physics classes as well as tutored students in physics and math. It is important to identify which areas are causing you difficulty. Once you get on the right...

...kindergarten through high school and an adult in math, I have used and developed a teaching approach that values the student as a whole person, not just their test scores. I am patient, methodical, and understanding, and I work well with students who are willing to make an effort toward improving. I can tutor in...

...2006, working with a range of students from grades 3+ in a variety of subjects from test prep and study skills, to history and government, to mathematics and the sciences. My students have enjoyed understanding concepts through problem solving, emphasizing understanding over rote memorization. Since moving up to the northeast, I have taught multiple levels...

...level since 1972. I retired in 2009 after 37 years of teaching, took a year off, and decided that a life of retirement wasn't for me. Fortunately I was rehired as a math interventionist and I've been working at that job ever since, and loving it. I'm active in my local Lutheran church and served...

I graduated from Yale University with a degree in Math and Philosophy. Currently, I am a music and entertainment critic-hopeful. I have tutored for over four years now with specialties in mathematics, logic, philosophy, English, and the ACT.

...tutoring is understanding. I try to promote understanding in my tutoring sessions rather than memorization. I think tutoring is one of the most important things I can do in life, because I believe that you only truly understand something when you tutor it (teach it to someone else). I implement this approach in my own...

...my best to establish myself as the cool guy who just happened to be smart, and not the nerd who was trying too hard to be cool. Part of the reason why I love tutoring is because it allows students to see me in a different light - while I may be smart in certain...

...my Bachelor of Science in Economics and my minor in mathematics. I have been tutoring at my college for the past year and a half, which has helped me discover my love for teaching and tutoring. I am planning on entering a master's or Ph.D. program in the fall for economics so I can become...

...Force for 4 years after completing high school. Next, I attended Central Connecticut State University and Quinnipiac University School of Law. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Criminal Justice and then went on to earn my Juris Doctorate. Since graduation, I have gained experience as a substitute teacher and...

...French, Physics and Chemistry right here!] Hi! I am an honors graduate with a degree in Human-Computer Interaction. My passion for tutoring began during my own studies, where I wished for a mentor to guide me through challenging subjects like Calculus, French, and SAT/ACT Prep! I've worked with students of all ages and have successfully...

...married and have three beautiful daughters. I graduated with a Bachelor in Math Education in 2000 and a Masters in Math in 2003 from Fairfield University. I have been teaching high school for over 20 years. The subjects I have taught ranged from elementary math to Trigonometry. I love to help children learn math and...

...tutor in my high school years, revealed the deep insecurities we all carry as students. To a 6th grader, the thought of algebra was so frightening and intimidating that any reasoning disintegrated. So, we followed the mantra Algebra is not magic, reminding the student in times when she faltered that she can think through a...

...7th grade. I had a wonderful math teacher who allowed students, once they had finished their practice sets, to help others. I learned then that I had a knack for helping others understand math concepts. I did some tutoring in college and after graduation worked for several tutoring organizations before becoming an actual classroom teacher...

...it allows me to impact the next generation positively. In my classroom, I strive to create an engaging environment where all students feel heard and valued. My approach involves interactive discussions and tailored feedback, which helps students develop their critical thinking and express their ideas confidently. I enjoy adapting to the diverse needs of each...

...past six years and have tutored students from kindergarten to college. I specialize in science and math but am very good at English composition and writing. Each student learns and understands differently, so I prioritize teaching in a way that suits them. That philosophy can apply to their learning style but also their lifestyle. I've...

...science, with plenty of experience teaching computer science and related areas (eg. math) to students of all academic backgrounds. I have TA'd for courses both in undergrad and grad school. I've been on the learning curve myself, and understand it well. I approach teaching with patience and try to help students become independent learners.

...University, with a prospective double major in Mathematics and History. I strive to bring students toward their lightbulb moments not by repeating facts until they're drilled in, but by helping my students understand precisely why the laws of science, the rules of grammar, and the events of history are the way they are, and by...