Award-Winning Trigonometry Tutors serving Portland, OR

Sekou Certified Teacher Subjects: Math, Chemistry, Physics Loves tutoring because: Education is the most precious gift you can give to anyone. Helping someone who is desperately in need makes me feel valuable. Background: Graduated from UNH with a BA in Mathematics. For fun: Running and playing soccer are my favorites, I like going to the gym 2 to 3 times a week to do push-ups and pull-ups. I like going out with friends.

As an educator, 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!

...derivatives and integrals, I have covered most algebraic and calculus based classes. In addition, to the math based coursework, I have also been well versed in biology, chemistry and anatomy. The foundation of my college education will definitely contribute to knowledge and methods of my tutoring. 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...

...Connecticut (UConn) and I now work as a Lecturer for the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, School of Mathematics. I also 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 of examining problems in order to achieve a...

...in a wide variety of math up through Calculus 2. Furthermore I am certified to tutor in and a variety of physics and mechanical engineering classes. Calculus would be my favorite subject to tutor in because this is the core foundation of engineering problem solving. However, I enjoy a wide variety of different disciplines of math and physics. Everyone learns differently and traditional environments are not always ideal for all students. My approach is to...

...research projects as a research scientist/software developer. My favorite programming language is Python. I enjoy tutoring students in a wide variety of scientific and technical disciplines, including: physics, astronomy, mathematics, and computer programming. As regards my teaching philosophy, I believe in building on what a person already knows, teaching general principles first and then focusing on how they apply in specific instances, and ensuring that once students grasp a particular concept, they also become confident...

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...drives my desire to tutor. I began by tutoring my peers in the math lab at college. Then I continued by teaching my own children for the last twenty-two years in our homeschool. Today, I tutor friends (old and new ones). From elementary math to pre-calculus, I enjoy the privilege of helping students understand math. Although math presents beautiful puzzles and amazing connections to life, I also enjoy being outdoors, creating crafty projects, and spending...

...a student at the University of Maryland pursuing a major in Business Analytics & Computer Science. I am open to tutoring students in math (SAT, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, and calculus). I have always been a strong student in math and I am excited to pass on the knowledge and tricks that have helped me excel in my classes to other students. I make sure to tailor lessons to each student, so that they get...

...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 taught in summer school and in after school programs too. I do love teaching... that's why I can't seem to leave it. These days I'm employed as a paraprofessional at Middletown High School. I spend a lot of my spare time with my grandson, Joshua, who is 13 years old and a...

...I have tutored, course assisted, and led my own courses at Stanford University, Wesleyan University, and more. I work best with students grades 6 and onward in subject areas and on standardized tests. I also enjoy working with college students and students preparing for graduate applications. I believe that the development of critical analysis skills is the most important thing I can teach, and I'm excited to tailor my approach to each student. In my...

...is Richard. 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...

...math in New York. My knowledge of mathematics comes from an interest in the social science research, a field I pursued in college and may return to in the future. I can also provide tutoring in French at every proficiency level, as I grew up in a French-speaking household in central Maine. My teaching style is relaxed and flexible. I am comfortable adjusting my plans on the fly to suit my students' interests and learning...

...many years of experience in the education field. I have a B.S. in Physics, and I am working both towards a Masters of Mathematics and a Teaching Certification, which I plan to complete within a years time. I have tutored students from ages 12 to 60 in math (elementary through Algebra, Geometry, Calculus and Graduate Business Statistics), Physics, Biology, Social Studies, Reading, and even Philosophy. I have worked with children and adults as an educator...

...setting, starting with primary public schooling and then transferring to a private high school. I pursued higher education at the University of Connecticut, where I majored in Allied Health Sciences. Currently, I am working towards my Allied Health degree and my nursing degree, with the goal of eventually obtaining my nurse anesthetist degree. In my tutoring, I primarily focus on K-8 mathematics, but I am also working on certifications to expand my ability to help...

...teaching math and science from elementary through college. I primarily tutor high school math and sciences but also have extensive experience in all forms of physics and higher mathematics including Calculus and Linear Algebra. Not only do I have experience as a tutor, I was also an instructional assistant in college and a camp counselor. I like to use real world examples to help students realize how math and science can be applied in everyday...

...I also privately tutored Math and Algebra at my home for many years. Algebra is my favorite subject to teach, because Algebra is the gate way and the foundation needed to advance your career in engineering or other science or financial subjects. My philosophy in teaching is to lead the student to the correct answer by asking their input and understanding of the problem. I never give the student the correct answer, I always try...

...a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. I'm also certified as an Engineer-in-training, and I'm working towards making the jump to Professional Engineer. My areas of specialty in tutoring are Math and Science topics, with an emphasis on Engineering (I'm told I'm one of those weird people that actually like to do math in their everyday life). My way of tutoring is finding the humorous angle on otherwise dry topics to make it easier and more...

My name is Francis Nguyen. I am 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 succeed in math.

...technique with which the student approaches the problem, I provide an example of an ideal method of solution, ensuring to explain the rationale for each step, from which the student can learn. Then, I request the student to complete a similar problem to exercise the student with the most productive and efficient problem-solving skills. I have worked as a classroom assistant in a high school local to my alma mater, providing assistance to students in...