Award-Winning College Algebra Tutors serving Vancouver, WA

...success. I tutor Mathematics, Physics, SAT Prep and, my favorite, Computer Science. I have experience putting Computer Science to use both in the classroom and in the software industry, years of exposure to Physics and Mathematics in the classroom, and my own experience preparing for the SAT to draw on. My grasp of these subjects...

...activities, and aided the instructors. Last semester, I also tutored an introductory biology course for non-majors at Kenyon College. I sat in on lectures and provided weekly and occasionally bi-weekly assistance outside of class at the college's Math and Science Skills Center. This job required a great deal of creative thinking, as I often had...

...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 college. I have particular experience and expertise in tutoring math (of all levels) and SAT prep, but I also tutor for other...

...and means "to midwife, or aid in giving birth," in this sense, to an idea. I prefer to ask the student lots of guiding questions, instead of didactically infusing them with answers. This method results in what I like to call "intellectual exhilaration," in other words, the student is excited because they were able to...

...it. And I feel gratified when I can relieve the stress a student is feeling about not getting the math they have to do for a class or test. Outside of math, I have a degree in psychology and am very interested in the topic. In my spare time, I also like hiking, mountain climbing,...

...Peace Corps. Prior to moving abroad, I graduated with a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Oregon State University. As a tutor and mentor, I am passionate about helping students reach their full potential and overcome any obstacles that are in their way of academic success. I look forward to working with you!

...other students that same opportunity to reach their potential. I love helping students get excited about learning and boosting their confidence in subjects they might not have enjoyed before. When working with students I like to help them find what learning techniques are best for them. I myself am a visual learner, and I usually...

I enjoy helping students with high school and college level math problems. I have been tutoring math online for the past 8 years. I like to make each tutoring session as student-centered as possible by letting the student do as much work as he or she can.

...the best method of tutoring is to tailor it to each student's learning style (every concept can be taught/understood in multiple ways), and make sure the student actually understands what he/she is doing versus just learning equations and methods to complete assignments. I am very passionate about tutoring math as I love empowering people, and...

...are, to be realistic and supportive, and to help you gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to achieve your goals. My first time tutoring was back in elementary school, as an accelerated math student, I had time in the mornings to tutor 3rd grade math. When I was in graduate school, I tutored a collegiate...

...an approach that is tailored to the student's cognitive needs. I am comfortable tutoring the sciences (especially Anatomy and Physiology), math, French, the arts, literature, and essay writing. I really "geek-out" on biology and A&P because it never ceases to amaze me that the delicate and precise mechanisms that drive our existence came about purely...

...Teachers and tutors act to facilitate new discoveries, and the best teachers strive to develop a personal learning strategy for each student so they may succeed themselves. I've served two AmeriCorps service terms after college and recently moved to Portland May 2014 to seek new opportunities. I'm dedicated to helping others and look forward to getting...

...been awarded a Master's in Education. 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...

...years and math tutor for the past nine years. I love helping students understand and grasp new concepts. I help students relate math to the real world so it make sense to them! I love when students ask questions because I want to make sure they are understanding the content. I am here to help...

...the subject. I am a firm believer at creating a trusting relationship with my students. I work with students to create a safe and trusting environments, ones in which students are not afraid to ask questions and raise challenges. I believe that building confidence and self esteem is large factor in the success rates of...

...promote their understanding of the materials. In addition, my teaching positions and knowledge have equipped me with the most up-to-date information and resources for student learning and effective instruction. I like presenting my students with interesting examples and applications for the topics we work on. I believe students learn better when they are motivated.... I believe everyone can understand math if they are given the right approach. A lot of times, there are multiple ways to...

I love learning and teaching! I enjoy learning because it interesting to discover new ideas and fun to understand how things work. I'm currently working on a Masters in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering, but I enjoy to work on mathematics and study other sciences including biology and physics. Feel free to ask me any questions. ... We have to learn the subject together. After we understand how much of the topic you understand, then we can figure...

...simplifying the language, or by pointing out common pitfalls and misunderstandings, catching mistakes before they happen. Also, good communication between student and tutor is key to learning. I like to ask the student questions to make sure I know where they are at conceptually at different points in the session. I always try to fill...

...order to fill the gaps in their knowledge. A lot of time a single reinterpretation of what a student already knows can lead to that "a-ha" moment that makes the subject suddenly click in a very satisfying way. Outside of the academic field I enjoy playing basketball and will play pretty much any board or...

...educational backgrounds, and I adapt my teaching methods to each individual student to ensure that they understand the material while enjoying the subject matter. I am a firm believer in the benefits of math and find it extremely rewarding helping students learn the many concepts and principles. When not tutoring, I enjoy baking and spending...