Certified Tutors From University of Portland

...school teacher, I have developed several Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with students that required direct one-to-one instruction, assessment, goal formation, and review. What separates me from many teachers and tutors is my pedagogical style. Coming from a theatre background, my instructional methods are often engaging and performance-based, not only to provide students with an active...

...Though I have never strictly worked as a tutor, I tutored undergraduates as part of the Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society while at the University of Portland, and this past year was a TA for a statics & solid mechanics class at Stanford, which included holding office hours for students to help with homework...

...Washington, and I plan to use this experience to pursue a Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience (the study of how we form and access memories). My interest in neuroscience fuels my philosophy of education. I think all students have a profound capacity to learn and my role as an educator is to help the student unlock...

...guides others to answers rather than providing the answers. In 2013, I earned my Master of Arts in Teaching from University of Portland; prior to that experience, I earned my Bachelor of Arts in English at Portland State University in 2011. I first began working with students by tutoring math for an after school homework...

...I am originally from Seattle, where I attended Lakeside School. I tutor most subjects in middle and high school math, and also work with students to prepare for SAT mathematics. This year I have volunteered at a high school in North Portland as a writing tutor as well as a math and science tutor. Previous...

...teaching was needed to benefit students. Some of those positions have included 5th grade teacher, 7th grade ELA teacher, HS Algebra teacher, assistant principal, principal, and learning support coordinator. In addition to the titles that I have held, working with students to help them understand a concept is extremely rewarding, so I have continued to...

...and science, as they came naturally to me as I learned those subjects in high school and in college. I look forward to helping students understand those subject areas better. From basic elementary math to college-level math courses, I am able to get to know each individual so that they do not feel awkward or...

...years. This time included working in both educational and industrial settings. As a graduate student at Washington State University, I studied cell and molecular biology and taught biology lab courses. Here, I learned that my true interest was teaching and that I enjoy helping people appreciate and understand science, which can be intimidating and confusing....

...face-to-face and online. The real excitement is to meet a student where they are academically, then develop a plan of where they want to be and how "we" are going to get the student there! Keep in mind I always think education is a team effort, we all do our part to help students achieve...

...years teaching ESL abroad. I love what I do, am passionate about teaching and tutoring and have a great skill set that allows me to easily connect with students who struggle with certain areas of English or are still learning. I have experience teaching all age ranges, individual and group classes, and helping students with...

...tutor at my college. As President of my Leadership class for 3 years, I learned many skills for adapting concepts to individuals and different types of learners. In college, I am part of the Leadership Certificate Program, which trains young leaders on teaching and communicating with people based on their own unique strengths. This type...

...tutor at my university's Language Resource Center while taking a Language Assistance Internship, so I understand the learning process. As someone of Mexican American nationality who studied abroad in Spain, I have been lucky enough to grow up with Spanish in my life. A favorite hobby of mine is traveling and I most recently spent...

...a tutor in biology, chemistry, and neuroscience courses for four years. Additionally, at University of Portland I worked in a neuroscience laboratory investigating neurologic correlates of depression and addiction. Currently, I work in the emergency room and am in the process of applying to medical school. My favorite subjects to tutor include cell/molecular biology, anatomy,...

...with test-taking strategies. My favorite area of teaching is definitely writing, because I love helping students express themselves... but I enjoy teaching and tutoring a variety of other subjects as well. I can help students get organized, tackle projects, generate ideas, research information, and think critically. In any teaching situation, I believe that honesty and...

...Milwaukie and I graduated from the University of Portland with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 2018. I tutor in many different math classes including middle school math, Geometry, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus. I also tutor in Mechanical Engineering classes, Physics and Spanish. My personal interests include soccer, the outdoors, and video games.

...in Early Childhood but I have been tutoring since I was 16 years old. My degrees include a bachelors in Environmental Ethics and Policy, a Master's in Teaching, and a Child Development Associate certificate. I have taught at Elementary schools and Middle Schools. My dream job is to teach at the University level. Thank you...

I am a graduate from the University of Portland with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I love math and science and I enjoy helping others learn math and science as well. I am currently awaiting a top secret security clearance so I can begin my career as a nuclear engineer for the United States Navy.

...writing skills and am especially drawn to helping people with academic and creative papers, or anything in the field of art or theater. I am passionate about learning, and I believe that every person learns in their own way, so my goal is to find the method that works best for each student individually. I...

...strengths while also building up the areas in which they feel less able or confident. In my teaching approach I place a high value on multi-modal and authentic instructional methods. These principles combined help students receive and review information from a variety of different angles and approaches, while also attaching relevance to content by connecting...

...classes in Language Arts, Drama/Theater, Leadership, and lead workshops where students completed their Essential Skills graduation requirements. My expertise is working with students grades 6-12 and adult learners. I love to help students explore their interests and hone their writing skills in English, but I am also here to help learners of French as well....