Tutor profile: Ben V.

I'm a hard-working Math major and Physics minor at the University of Oregon. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with the next generation of learners. In particular, I love the feeling of helping a struggling student understand a concept by explaining it in a new, deeper way. I also excel in remote teaching. I have a joint paint disorder which has forced me to tutor and take many classes remotely. Because of these limitations, I've had to learn to do quality work while not physically present. Some people tend to slack off when not physically...

I've done 80+ hours of self-employed tutoring in math and reading/writing in the past. I did research on youth education to make sure I could provide the best teaching possible. I prepped unique education plans to adapt to each student's individual needs. I brought one student from Kindergarten to 1st grade reading level in 10 sessions (according to the student's grandmother), using my extensive research on phonics. I always try and go above and beyond for my clients, for which they often seem noticeably grateful. I also worked as a childcare...