Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving Vancouver, WA

...urgency, humor and energy—“Let’s do it and do it now!” Be it a special education class, a remedial class or a college course, kids apply their knowledge and insights in projects. Ideas are applied to writing, mastery of mathematical processes or performance techniques. Feelings of confidence motivate kids and stretch into other parts of life—problems become challenges to tackle, rather than disappointments to avoid. Gaining mastery is supported by trust. Setting achievement goals is risky....

...eventually found the right tutors, everything began to make sense to me and I realized how much I enjoyed learning when I could understand the material. It was empowering and I felt proud and confident in myself when the concepts started clicking. Because of my experiences, I decided to start tutoring to help others experience that feeling of finally understanding a tough concept. While I tutor a variety of different subjects, I've always been most...

...both math and science are applicable and beneficial to their everyday lives, regardless of where their interests may eventually lead them. I also want to give my students methods for surviving and thriving in today's increasingly fast- paced and technologically advanced world. To do this, they need the critical thinking and analytical skills to discriminate and interpret the information with which they are bombarded everyday from a variety of sources. I want to show them...

...Whitewater where I double majored in International Business and French. I also obtained my paralegal certificate and minored in Legal Studies. After my undergraduate program, I earned my Juris Doctorate from Vermont Law School where I specialized in International Environmental Treaties. I also obtained my certificate in Comparative Legal Systems. I began working as a child care provider in 1998 and continued until I graduated from Law School. I also worked as a para-educator for...

...impact a good teacher can make on the course of your life. For that reason, I love being involved in education and having the chance to help students learn. I love having the chance to meet together with students trying to better their lives and their minds, and to provide them with assistance on their way. I find it incredibly rewarding, and I am regularly surprised by the things I learn from my students.

...Elementary reading, writing, and math, as well as PSAT and SAT test prep. I am also available to help with every step of the academic writing process, from brainstorming and outlining to final editing. My goal as a tutor is to help each of my students reach their academic goals, while keeping the learning process interesting, and enjoyable, too! I firmly believe that there's never just one way to learn. If the conventional methods of...

...connect students with other peers, mentors and potential employers, as well as lead business pitching workshops. I am passionate about design, engineering and art and would love to help students with creative projects. I am also very interested in US History, US Government, am an avid fan of trivia and a frequent Jeopardy watcher. My teaching philosophy is to get to know the students on a personal level and connect with them in a way...

...think of myself as a scientist, in truth I aspire to be a science educator, and plan on attending graduate school to become a teacher. I recently graduated with a B.S. In Environmental Biology and I have since worked on ecological studies of population structures, and most recently worked as a zookeeper, caring for animals and teaching guests about conservationism. I recently moved from Florida to Oregon for the nature, the people, and for the...

I'm a physicist with a broad background in the optical and biological sciences. Currently I work as a Systems Engineer - I design optical metrology devices for companies like Samsung and Intel, enabling improvements in the performance and reliability of their next-generation computer chips. I'm lucky enough to apply my educational background in physics to my day job, and I enjoy extending my knowledge to the teaching domain.

...their teachers. The best tutors are those who have a true passion for the subject and not someone who just have good grades (although I have both!). I want to help if you are confused, lost, or overwhelmed with all the information you have to know. When I teach, I like to be clear and organized, so I can effectively guide you through the complex concepts rather than let all the information boggle you down....

...all algebra is in my opinion. When I tutor, I give students room to discover the path to their own understanding of a topic or concept. I'm a "guide on the side." Outside of tutoring, I enjoy hiking, hearing live music, scoring great finds at thrift stores, and playing guitar. I love to share the experience of learning with other people. I believe our minds are miraculous. Learning exercises the mind, as does play. When...

...Division I track and field All-American honorable mention and Academic All-American, did synthetic organic chemistry research, and graduated summa cum laude. Now that I???ve graduated, I???m applying and interviewing for medical school, volunteering in the rural, underserved community as an EMT on an ambulance, and helping young children with special needs in an impoverished city. A lot of people ask me why I chose medicine. One reason why I???m pursuing medicine is because I???m passionate...

...variety of mathematics subjects such as: algebra, trigonometry, and calculus. I am confident I can help students grasp just about any math concept. I have always had a drive to understand things completely and this has has helped me develop a comprehensive understanding of high school and early college mathematics and physics. Mathematics and physics are my favorite subjects to tutor because I appreciate the consistent logic that is fundamental to these to these topics....

...in a student's life. Ever since that time I have been passionate about tutoring. I have worked with students of all ages and skill levels, in my volunteer work, as a private tutor, and as a peer tutor. Tutoring is a one-on-one experience, and I've found that the key to good tutoring is to realize that every individual student is different. My tutoring philosophy is that tutoring should by no means follow a one-size-fits-all approach. In...

...taught English online for a year and art, music, math and writing online for a year. I believe learning should be fun and geared toward the individual learner! I enjoy teaching the visual arts vocal music, music theory as well as math and writing. I have two boys of my own age 9 and 4 and I help them with their schooling. I have an undergraduate degree in music education and a masters of education.

...to do their best. During my public-school career I taught art, technology, reading and writing. Similarly, as a professor my efforts and doctorate focused on the learner in online environments much like Varsity Tutors. Recently, I returned from a year of teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in Thailand to both adults and children; it was an incredible experience learning new teaching techniques and earning my TEFL. I continue to teach because I am...

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...Arts in Geology from Bryn Mawr College. As a masters student, I taught environmental science labs and helped to curate science curriculum for elementary and middle-school teachers. Although my speciality lies in earth sciences, I have attained an extensive math, physics, chemistry, and english background throughout my studies. My philosophy is to work smarter, not harder! I love to teach students how to build a framework to efficiently learn the subject material, which reduces anxiety...

My goal is to create an environment to suit all students needs and to assist them in their studies. I want all students to excel in their studies.

...fourth year pre-dental biology student at Texas Christian University, set to attend the OHSU School of Dentistry next year. When I tutor, my main goal is to teach my students the confidence they'll need to think quickly and flexibly when the time comes. Biology, chemistry, and math are fascinating subjects. What's great about them is there are skills to learn and practice so that you can crush your next exam. Being a student takes practice,...