Award-Winning AP Calculus BC Tutors serving Portland, OR

...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 access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member taught me to adapt my teaching style to...

...role in your future. My own experience as test-taker and test-teacher has convinced me that as a tool for evaluating students, standardized testing has its share of flaws. But the tests aren't unfair or unbeatable; they challenge you to learn a specific language. I don't mean the fancy vocabulary you'll want in a verbal section, but the forms and patterns of the questions themselves. With thoughtful effort, any student can learn to understand the language...

...and travel the entire world with the Yale Whiffenpoofs, America's oldest collegiate a cappella singing group. Apart from singing, I'm is passionate about education, particularly in helping high school students achieve their academic goals as they work their way towards college. I volunteer in New Haven as a math teacher and coach at a public middle school (my team of 7th graders just won the 2016 New Haven regional championship!), and I've been tutoring middle...

...in Spanish. I currently do research studying changes in stem cells and gene expression during different planarian physiological processes. I am extremely interested in biochemical and biophysical processes, closely tied to my interest in STEM courses and education. I have the most experience tutoring math, science, and Spanish, using my personal and current education with feedback from previous students to refine my approach. In high school I started a student success center during covid to...

...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 sake. Math and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I...

...in everything I do. Some of my earliest memories are of exploring the Boston Science Museum as a toddler, where I would spend hours upon hours running from exhibit to exhibit and playing at each interactive station. It is this very same curiosity which I hope to instill in my peers. Trust me, I know that learning about integrals, doing titrations, or reading "Moby Dick" isn't always going to be fun. But there is something...

...I have graduated from college with a Bachelor of Science in physics. Throughout my time in college, I have tutored an array of students ranging in various skills of mathematics and physics and ages. I love the feeling of helping others understand and gain an appreciation for the fields through the sessions we have. My goal is to help students solve problems on their own, but also have some fun while doing it too.

...help students with similar struggles to those I've had and help them overcome challenges in a unique but efficient manner. In the past I've worked for Kumon - Math and Reading Center where I assisted students in their weekly work. I've also tutored College Intro Biology to freshmen as a part of a program with the Professor. This gave me the experience of creating lesson plans and understanding the importance of prioritizing the students. Each...

...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 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...

...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 at my university. One of my passions is helping others succeed and as result build a long-lasting relationship. I do this through teaching whether it is one-on-one or group settings....

I'm an analytical 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 analytical chemistry.

...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 student, making learning both enjoyable and effective. Joining Varsity Tutors is a thrilling opportunity for me to continue inspiring students...

I am currently getting my MS in Mathematical Philosophy! I have experience tutoring up to the subject of Algebraic Topology and class experience in a multitude of graduate level math courses/topics. I am originally from Germany and I grew up in Texas. I love reading and watching tv/movies in my spare time.

...In 2012, I was able to represent HSU as an Pre-Veterinary attendee to the St. George's University's Med/Vet Academy in Grenada, West Indies. The experience fortified topics that we had discussed and learned in lecture and lab courses and served to broaden my cultural and academic perspective through the exploration of Grenada's sea-side culture, the Grand Etang Forest Reserve, the Caribbean Ocean and its complex life systems, conservation programs such as Ocean Spirits, facilitated hands-on...

...currently preparing to attend medical school this upcoming fall. However, I have always had an interest in teaching. I started as a general chemistry TA, supporting students during problem solving sessions. Then, I helped teach our genetics lecture course, coordinating individual and group tutoring sessions that guided students in content application. This position transformed into a leadership role, organizing our teaching team while spearheading an initiative to train fellow teaching assistants in pedagogical techniques that...

...and high school, college, and working professionals. I mainly focus on math classes and the SAT and ACT, as this is where my main interests lie. My experience with math gives me a unique perspective on math education, and I aim to help students cut through the jargon and symbols to understand simple, core concepts that underlie them. My sessions usually involve starting with difficult problems, using these as a jumping off point to explore...

I just completed 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.

Hi! My name is Aaron, and I am an Economics and Mathematics major at Yale University. I will be tutoring the SAT Math Section, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, and Calculus AB and BC. Some of my math experience includes a 790 on the SAT Math Section, an 800 on the SAT Math 2 Subject Test, and a 5...

...grad student at the Yale School of Public Health. Throughout my undergraduate career, I have instructed SAT/ACT classes for low-income students in the Los Angeles area. I truly believe that education is the gateway to success. It is my teaching philosophy to ensure that each student has individualized attention. I work to enhance a student's strengths and work on their weaknesses. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, travel, weightlifting, hiking, yoga, writing, and more,

...high school and university level. As a tutor, I try to not only instruct students how to do the problem that they are struggling with but to also make sure that they understand why such a procedure works. As a student, I did not always find new concepts easy to understand and I therefore empathise with struggling students, coaching them with a patient, probing approach until we are both satisfied that we have reached our...