Help your student reach their highest potential

Siena Ballance, Tutor

Education Background

As an educator, my goal has always been to help students reach their highest potential. Every student has beautiful differences; I work with each student to embrace their unique skillset, build self-confidence, and craft creative techniques to learn difficult material in a way that fits their needs. In a time when school can feel overwhelming and stressful, I hope to make learning fun and exciting for students, while helping to build healthy life skills and mindsets along the way!

I have worked as an educator in a variety of subjects and environments throughout my life. I started tutoring in high school and deepened my love for teaching in college as a teacher’s assistant in Oceanography, private tutor in Mathematics, and instructor for whitewater kayaking and outdoor leadership. After graduating from Bowdoin College with a BA in Earth and Oceanographic Science and Mathematics, I furthered my skills as an educator at Little Oak Montessori. I have continued to build relationships with local schools, currently leading a stream survey program where Whitson and Little Oak students have the opportunity to apply in-class learning to the field! In addition to program offerings, I have been a private tutor in the Gorge for the past 4 years and am excited to expand on my offerings. I am grateful for my diverse background that allows me to offer a broad skillset to students of all ages with help in all subjects!

Subjects Offered

  • Math

  • Science

  • Reading and writing

  • College prep

  • More!

Words from current parents and students

  • "Siena is not only an exceptional math tutor – she also understands and supports her students’ social-emotional needs. Her warm, engaging approach makes learning fun and meaningful, and she connects in a way that truly resonates with children. With Siena, it’s more than tutoring – it’s confidence-building for both mind and heart."

    Lindee Lewit (parent)

  • “I started seeing Siena after a particularly rough academic year when she began helping me out with math until, as my grades improved, she started helping me with college applications as well. She has been such a great resource as well as a gentle guide throughout many struggles through formulas and college websites, and I have been so lucky to have her there to teach and support me through the past two years. I truly wouldn’t have done it all without her, and I am so grateful to her unyielding patience and flexible teaching style. I've never felt stupid asking a question or making a mistake and this alone has made an immense difference on my willingness to try and fail in the grand process of learning.”

    Zoe Mortenson (student)