Award-Winning Biology Tutors in Hillsboro, OR

...say that I teach "maieutically;" which comes from the Greek and means "to midwife, or aid in giving birth," in this sense, to an idea. I prefer to ask the student lots of guiding questions, instead of didactically infusing them with answers. This method results in what I like to call "intellectual exhilaration," in other words, the student is excited because they were able to create something out of themselves, instead of being imbued with...

...the tools for success. I aim to turn every "I can't" into "I know I can." I want to instill in my students a confidence in their own academic abilities and a true love of learning. I like to work with a student's unique skills to help them master new or difficult material. My ultimate goal is to help my students truly comprehend the material, and be able to apply what they have learned when...

...dynamics and enthusiasm. This position understandably required exceptional responsibility and preparation, and I met these requirements without incident. Previously I have held two positions in education. In the Grinnell in Prison Program I first tutored two teenagers who had suffered mental and emotional trauma, and later taught two semester-long classes with self-composed curricula to inmates at a local correctional facility. With ambitious subjects, namely Cell Structure and Ancient Greek Humanities, I successfully captured class attention...

...Madrid where I taught English as a foreign language, (both in secondary and business settings). I have over 10 years of education related experience. Much of it has been centered around language and literacy, whether it is Spanish, ESL, helping secondary students write research papers and access academic content and vocabulary, or doing direct instruction and remedial reading intervention with elementary students. Finally I also have some experience teaching basic math, and beginning algebra. I...

I have always had a passion for education. While pursuing my MS degree I was awarded a highly competitive Teaching Assistantship, which allowed me to experience teaching general biology and human anatomy at the university level. My strengths include being able to portray complex concepts and ideas in innovative ways to cater to all learning types, in addition to my strong interpersonal skills with diverse populations.

I am a science communicator with a background in English, biology, and environmental education. I have worked previously on a citizen science initiative, The American Kestrel Partnership, and recently graduated from the University of Oregon with M.S. degrees in Environmental Studies and Multimedia Journalism. In my free time, I play competitive roller derby for Portland's Wheels of Justice.

...an undergraduate student at Oregon State University studying Bio Health Sciences and Psychology. I am studying to become a future healthcare professional. In the past, I have tutored college students for calculus and biology. I also have experience taking IB classes and exams. While I tutor a wide variety of subjects, I am most passionate about biology, chemistry, and algebra. I am more than willing to modify my teaching methods to fit each person.

...all adults have, and my partner is in public school education REFORM. Together, we are personally passionate about helping kids get solid education. I am a solo-entrepreneur and would love to tutor in order to help fulfill my own needs while helping others. I have served as a college prep tutor, specifically in English and college applications. I have tutored elementary grades in all classes. For the past 6 years, I have been an adult...

...State University pursuing my M.S. in education! I received a B.S. in Biology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and am currently obtaining my teaching credential in secondary science. I have led group study sessions at Cal Poly for both chemistry and biology college courses, was a specialized one-on-one tutor for students with various learning needs, and now have almost a year of experience student teaching in both middle and high school science classrooms! I...

...incredibly difficult when everyone learns in a different way. Usually professors and teachers will use a method that most students can understand, and hope for the best. But what happens when you're one of the students that doesn't learn well with that technique? It was at that point, for me, that realized a tutor was my only hope of passing certain classes. Because the tutor could tell exactly where I was getting caught up, they...

...I have worked extensively in education, mentoring high schoolers in school and life skills, teaching nutrition classes, leading after-school programs, and, most recently, teaching English and Math to Syrian refugees living in Lebanon. While I tutor in a wide range of topics, I am most interested in Writing, Social Sciences, and overall academic coaching. I am very passionate about making learning as accessible and engaging for every, unique student. Especially having worked with students from...

...and Public Speaking. I currently work as a receptionist at a company in Portland and I feel very happy and rewarded at my job. In my personal time, I enjoy jogging and plan on running a half marathon some day. I also enjoy cooking as I am gluten-free and have fun experimenting with different recipes which sometimes turn into disasters. I love getting to know people and cannot wait to meet new faces and share...

...major in Biology and minors in Chemistry and Music Performance (piano). My background in tutoring comes from teaching college math to various students and helping them through some of the toughest math courses in the university. I also teach classical piano lessons to a few students. Through tutoring I have developed a number of unique teaching styles that tailor to all different types of students. I also can provide quick tips and tricks to make...

...Drama. Since graduation I have spent time teaching classes and private tutoring sessions for children in Dalian, China. I have experience working with students ages 3 through adulthood. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Speech, Drama, English, Literature, Spanish 1, ESL, History, and Geography. In my spare time, I enjoy dancing, acting, reading, crafting, hiking, and traveling. I have had the joy of visiting 12 different countries so...

...up again after just finishing graduate school--I'm now a Doctor of Chiropractic. I have been an athlete all of my life, and a coach for most--I have a coaching mentality and bring it to tutoring...I like to think I am a pretty nice coach ;) I'll try my best to bring as many tools to the table as possible, so we can work as a team to work through any problem that may arise.

History, Economics, Government, and Human Anatomy & Physiology are my primary specialties, and I love working with students and getting them to their fullest potential, and increasing their learning capabilities along the way! I reside in Portland, Oregon, and I am a personal trainer.

...ranging from elementary school to high school. I primarily tutor in mathematics, but have experience and qualifications to tutor in a wide variety of other subjects as well. I love learning, and am always excited to help others learn. Learning looks different for everyone, and it is my goal to adapt to my students' needs and learning styles to reach the best possible outcome. I believe that learning is not just about retaining information, it...

...was learning. This affinity for teaching turned me tutoring. I also have spent quite a bit of time in the research realm, where I had to broker complex scientific topics to people and agencies that needed the gist of the situation without having the foundational scientific knowledge. This experience taught me how to break down information into digestible chunks so it can be understood and built upon - a skill that I use quite frequently...

...My experience in tutoring stems from my time working as a physics TA as well as working as a math tutor for a teaching facility in the Seattle area. I've always have had a passion for helping others and one of my favorite things is seeing students light up when they finally understand a difficult subject. When not tutoring I enjoy hunting for my next book at a used book stores, board games, traveling, and...

Dear prospective students: My name is Gail. I am a tutor specializing in English and Mathematics to improve grades. I am educated in many subjects including biology, science, math, English, and Communication. I look forward to working with you and hope your experience working with me will be a good one! Cheers, Gail