Award-Winning College Algebra Tutors serving Portland, OR

...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 math problem. As long as she felt grounded enough to...

...Aquinas, and Anselm. I love to read and to discuss what I've read, and I heartily appreciate a good philosophical argument. Extracurricularly, I write musicals, one of which premiered at Yale last year, and attend Yale Political Union meetings to debate the pros and cons of various fiscal and social policies until the crack of...

...and Teacher's Assistant for UConn's Mathematics Department. I obtained both my Bachelor's and Master's of Arts degree from Rhode Island College (RIC) and have worked as a Math Tutor and Teacher's Assistant throughout my time at RIC. Intellectually, I believe knowledge is fluid and requires practice to perfect. I enjoy showing my peers/students different ways...

...in Civil Engineering. I believe the most important thing when tutoring students is demonstrating that they can conquer the subject material at hand. As a tutor I believe it is my job to not only help the student with the specific coursework they requested but also address underlying issues with study habits or test taking...

...and the concepts of learning. When students learn to focus their attention on education, every aspect of their lives will be positively impacted. Education broadens perspectives and opportunities, as well as motivates innovative individuals. Through tutoring, I hope my knowledge and skills will cultivate a yearning for knowledge within the student that will invoke success...

Hi, my name is Aaron Khan and I am a senior studying electrical engineering at the University of Connecticut. I am passionate about math, physics, and chemistry and would love to help you out! Other than learning, I love running and hiking with my dogs, I have a rescue and a sheltie!

...Engineering from Iowa State University. Throughout my academic and professional careers, I have enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my colleagues. I thought strenght of materials, structural analysis, reinforced concrete design, and structural teel design courses at undergraduate and graduate levels. I have organized and led the Fundamentals of Engineering examination review for civil engineering students...

...mathematics (Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1 & 2, Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, and high school Statistics). Also, I am available to teach high school Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. I have lots of passion to help students learning in different ways. There are 100 learning ways if there are 100...

...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 as its financial secretary. I'm currently an elder in my church. I've...

...grad student studying computer 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...

...my Masters of Education degree from American College of Education shows that I have learned something of education theory. However, my passion for learning and for helping others learn is what really drives my desire to tutor. I began by tutoring my peers in the math lab at college. Then I continued by teaching my...

...chemist that has experience primarily tutoring for college general chemistry. I also love teaching about math and science in general. I have a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry from Western Kentucky University. I also have a Masters of Science in Chemistry and a PhD in Chemistry from The Ohio State University with an emphasis in...

...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 studying. I think it is really important to meet students where they...

...degree in Neuroscience and will be attending the University of Connecticut School of Medicine this coming fall. I have consistently played the role of a student mentor throughout high school and my undergraduate experience. My main objective when guiding students, whether their goal is to determine a fitting career path, ace an in-class exam, or...

...professional and punctual. I enjoy being part of a team, working collaboratively to achieve results at the highest standard. I love tutoring; I find the whole experience extremely rewarding. I have tutored in the UK for 3 years and have recently moved to the US. I think that the most rewarding thing you can see...

...graduated Summa Cum Laude. I have 4+ years of tutoring experience beginning with introductory college algebra and currently with all levels of high school biology including AP and college-level courses. I also cover middle and elementary levels of science, math, reading, and writing. My strength is my dedication to making the material clear and easy...

...I strive to make math available to every student. Each student has their own learning style and is capable of learning. My job is to connect the student to their learning, using techniques that suit their needs. We need to include a few laughs along the way, as this is Math after all!

...my undergraduate degree in mathematics at Cornell University, with a minor in computer science. I will be pursuing a Master of Science in computer science at Cornell for the next two years. Teaching has always been a passion of mine, as has mathematics - and I am always eager to share this excitement with others.

...in Biomedical Engineering. I have been tutoring for four years in a professional setting and seven years on a volunteer basis, specializing in math and science education. I also worked as a curriculum designer for an SAT tutoring firm. I enjoy tutoring because I am strongly against the practice of teaching to the lowest common...

...career interests include human resources, programming, and non-profit management. Along with non-profit management, I enjoy volunteering and helping others. As a tutor at the middle, high school, and college level, I have a wide range of experience helping students in various subjects, including Chinese, reading, and math, which is my favorite subject.Tutoring is one of...