Top Middle School Math Tutors serving Portland
Joy: Portland Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Portland, OR
...me to adapt my teaching style to each childs needs. While some learned better through mnemonics and letter-to-word associations, others preferred to process information and teach content back to me themselves. The greatest lesson I've learned as a tutor is to first step back and let a student tell me their goals, show me how they take in information, and point me in the direction of the challenging areas. With this information, I can help...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Current Undergrad, Physiology and Neurobiology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
Theresa: Portland Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Portland, OR
...college admissions, and academic essay writing. Math, mainly Algebra (but spanning up to statistics and calculus II) has also always been a strong subject for me, and the majority of my professional tutoring experience comes from a full year, full-time fellowship teaching pre-algebra and algebra I. My interest in assisting with college admissions stems from: 1) getting into an Ivy League school, 2) qualifying for scholarships (including full-ride) to universities through National Merit & National...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Government
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
Alexander: Portland Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Portland, OR
...(introductory web development and object-oriented programming), and English-Language Arts (reading comprehension with students grades 1-4). I've worked in environments ranging from a charter school in the South Bronx to a prep school in Connecticut. In mathematics in particular I have strong experience working with students who have learning disabilities. I'm near-fluent in German and Spanish, have a year of Chinese under my belt, and have introductory familiarity with Turkish, Korean, French, Italian, and Japanese. If...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Kimberly: Portland Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Portland, OR
...to know the students I work with in order to have the greatest impact on my students academic achievements. I create various games and activities to help students enjoy learning and gain confidence in the areas they struggle. I have worked with children my whole life in various settings. I am passionate about helping children learn and grow. I plan to be a positive role model and influence on your child's life. In my free time,...
Education & Certification
Sacred Heart University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Sacred Heart University - Master of Science, Elementary Education
Daniel: Portland Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Portland, OR
...experience teaching game design to ages 10-17 at a computer camp this past summer. My favorite thing to teach is game design because that is what I am most passionate about but I also enjoy teaching in general. I find it very rewarding to teach and help students learn, especially, when it is a subject they are not comfortable with. This is due to many students thinking that they are just unable to learn a...
Education & Certification
Becker College - Bachelors, Interactive Media Design
SAT Verbal: 700
Amy: Portland Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Portland, OR
...the Hartford public Schools. My classroom was self-contained that was composed of ASD,PDD students, and many had severe behavioral issues. The students in my class were deemed "un-teachable" With the exception of one child all of my kids graduated in the mainstream! I am a very strong reading and math teacher at the elementary and middle school level. I use a multi-kinesthetic approach which enhances memory; while additionally we are having a lot of fun...
Education & Certification
University of Northern Colorado - Bachelors, Special Education Teacher K-12
Central Connecticut State University - Masters, Special Education
Marisa : Portland Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Portland, OR
...Additionally, I have been a tutor in a variety of subjects since I was in high school. Initially, my first students were middle schoolers needing additional help with their algebra during a homework club. This quickly expanded to personal tutoring, where I focused one on one with students to cover subjects more advanced such as pre-calculus and calculus. The most recent students I have worked with have been utilizing my knowledge to help them with...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Current Undergrad, Biomedical Engineering
Vaughn: Portland Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Portland, OR
...Math and hope that with our sessions, you'll feel the same way, too! Furthermore, I've been tutoring well over 7 years and helped many students, from elementary school through college students, with courses from basic arithmetic, Algebra, through Calculus. So, you can rest assured that I'm your guy! Moreover, I graduated from CUNY Baruch College with a major in Actuarial Science and minors in Statistics and Quantitative Modeling and Economics. With that being said, I...
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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Current Undergrad, Actuarial Science
Tamu: Portland Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Portland, OR
...needs. This includes social language as well as verbal and written language. I have also tutored students in basic math such as arithmetic and algebra. I have a love for languages. I am an American Sign Lanuage interpreter and I speak conversational French. My philosophy for learning is learning should be fun. This happens when the teacher knows what teaching style works best for the student. I look forward to working with you and helping...
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Temple University - Bachelors, Speech, Language & Hearing
Max: Portland Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Portland, OR
...strong argument, recognize logical fallacies in one's own thinking as well as in others, and conduct thorough, accurate and credible research. I also learned the AP's grammatical style guides inside and out, though remain a devotee of the Oxford comma. While most of my work in tutoring specifically has been with middle and high school-age students, I've also worked with younger students as a summer camp counselor and a teaching assistant. I've also got a...
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Current Undergrad, International and Global Studies, Journalism
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 730
Tessa: Portland Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Portland, OR
...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 lifting the curtain on the intricacies of the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
AJ: Portland Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Portland, OR
...with any topics within mathematics. My favorite math topics to tutor are pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, but I like to work with all other topics as well. I choose to tutor because I would like to make a difference in the lives of the students I work with and help them, just as others have helped me throughout my school career. Outside of tutoring, I coach soccer and have done so for many years,...
Education & Certification
Central Connecticut State University - Bachelors, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Math: 700
Diana: Portland Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Portland, OR
...engineer and I haven't looked back since! I tutored when I was an undergraduate in college for college level physics and calculus. I've always enjoyed teaching and tutoring whether it's by helping a student step by step or helping them to come up with a creative solution. Now, as a professional I participate in STEM outreach programs to advocate for students from underrepresented demographics to pursue engineering. I take pride in my education and career,...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
William: Portland Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Portland, OR
...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 to Tunxis Community College. It is at Tunxis where I began my career as a tutor. I got CRLA Certified through Tunxis and I've never had a better job in my life. I love to see the smile on my student's faces when they finally solve a...
Education & Certification
Tunxis Community College - Associates, General studies in science
Lauren: Portland Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Portland, OR
I am passionate about teaching; my mother said my brother was able to skip kindergarten because I taught him everything I was learning at school! I am a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where I earned a bachelor's degree in English; I also am a 15-year homeschooling "veteran." Most recently, I have worked in a private school teaching grammar, pre-algebra, and physical science. My hobbies include piano, hiking, and singing. ... I make sure they...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, English
Jauneen: Portland Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Portland, OR
...have 23 years of experience teaching. I received my BA in elementary education and Biblical studies from Northeastern Bible College. I moved on to teach in classrooms, churches, small group settings, swimming pools (as a swim instructor) and even in my own home. As a homeschool mom, I teach my own children and am preparing them for college. I believe that if learning is boring, frustrating or upsetting, it's not being done right. We can...
Education & Certification
Northeastern Bible College/Kings College - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Louie: Portland Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Portland, OR
I am a junior at Southern Connecticut State University where I recently transferred to study Exercise Science after completing my first two years at Yale University. I have extensive experience tutoring the SAT/ACT, but my favorite subject to tutor is math. Though it can be a daunting subject for many students, I strive to make math accessible and even enjoyable. In my spare time I enjoy weight training and spoken word poetry.... Motivation is internal. I...
Education & Certification
Southern Connecticut State University - Bachelors, Exercise Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Verbal: 790
SAT Writing: 780
Landon: Portland Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Portland, OR
...the student to where they are comfortable with seeking assistance and communicating their feelings and frustrations with me. Once a rapport is established, I'm able to identify the students' disconnects and convey the confusing concept or strategy in a new and understandable way. My goal is to help students develop a love of learning, and I seek to achieve that by inspiring motivation and confidence both inside and outside of the classroom.
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Public Relations and Government
ACT English: 32
Virginia: Portland Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Portland, OR
...relationship and setting realistic goals are vital for a successful tutoring experience. With the proper learning strategies and a little hard work, you can achieve your goals. Take small steps, celebrate even the most modest accomplishments, and turn a disadvantage into an advantage. Learning how to overcome adversity, allows us to prove to ourselves that we can surmount our challenges, achieve our goals, and gain the knowledge and confidence we need to become successful individuals,...
Education & Certification
State University of New York at Purchase - Bachelors, Fine Arts with a Minor in Biology
James: Portland Middle School Math tutor
Certified Middle School Math Tutor in Portland, OR
...will be a pleasure to have you as my student. I am certain you will enjoy my tutoring strategies because I endeavor to give students the concepts that will help them build mastery in math and be confident in their ability to pursue career paths that may require some level of knowledge in math. Students who intend to pursue college programs that require higher levels in math proficiency will also benefit from my tutoring lessons.
Education & Certification
KN University of Science and Technology - Bachelor of Science, Surveying Engineering
Bethel University - Doctor of Education, Educational Administration
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