Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Vancouver, WA

Hi! My name is Kaliko Jones! I'm currently pursuing a Masters Degree in School Counseling. I have a wealth of experience teaching and tutoring from the simplest subjects to many that are more difficult and complex. My strengths include Mathematics and hard sciences - IE Biology, Physics, Chemistry. I am also an excellent writer and can help to edit papers! Whatever you need, I'm happy to help!

I am a professional engineer who has a passion for helping students of all ages to be successful - specifically, in STEM! I love to tutor math, science, and engineering of course, but I am also passionate about good communication and storytelling!

...Arts. I tutor Math up through Algebra II, middle and high school English & grammar, and the core subjects of middle school. My intent, when tutoring, is to responsively connect with students, so that they can engage in understanding their subject and acquire learning tools to attack new material confidently. My favorite subjects to tutor are English, Math, and Social Studies. Studying U.S. and World History is a personal passion; delving into STEM topics, such...

...similar holistic health subjects. I am able to help those looking to study for MCAT, USMLE, or NPLEX exams, as I just finished passing all my exams and the information and study techniques are fresh in my mind. At the moment I am available to help tutor most days and evenings, except Wednesdays, but I am in the process of opening my own naturopathic medical practice in Portland, and my availability will be changing soon...

...career in scientific fields. My teaching experience has given me the skills to find ways of helpings students understand concepts and develop strong study skills. I use a variety of differentiated instruction methods, including scaffolding, demonstrations, and multiple response strategies during my lessons and assignments to ensure students are actually learning the information and using their knowledge to their fullest potential. I truly believe every student has the ability to learn, and I try to...

...love teaching and watching my students succeed. I tutored all throughout my undergrad and will continue to help those who seek it :). I love to tutor chemistry, but I also enjoy tutoring students in math and physics, along with standardized tests. My style of teaching is one where I work to find the specific needs of the student and then work up from there. Outside of school and studying, I love to spend time...

...school, I discovered a love for knowledge, both in class and out. I enjoy reading books, listening to podcasts, and sharing the knowledge I gain with others. There are a lot of subjects I tutor, but I like to focus most on subjects that involve deep critical thinking, like English/Literature and History classes, or standardized test prep. I also currently work as an ACT/SAT tutor at CollegeDrive in Golden, CO. I love walking with students...

...Portland area. I graduated college with a Bachelors in Science for Secondary Education in Social Studies, and a minor in Spanish. I tutored professionally for two years in Denver primarily in ACT/SAT test prep and Spanish. I also enjoy tutoring math subjects. With my tutoring and substituting experience, I am comfortable with a variety of subjects and grade levels. I strive to make tutoring not only beneficial, but also an enjoyable experience.

...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 that science is not a static body of knowledge to be memorized, but a growing and changing way of understanding our selves and our world. I try approach concepts by modeling how scientists collect...

...in career goals. I have ample experience tutoring both high school and college students in a variety of subjects, but especially enjoy tutoring STEM-courses, qualifying exams and Spanish. I have always enjoyed the opportunity of playing a supportive role in the academic growth of students and look forward to also playing a mentorship role with students as it relates to their academic and personal growth, as well as helping develop their self-confidence and resilience skills.

...to work on conservation projects. I work as field biologist. My husband and I moved to Portland in March 2018 and are excited to make it our home! Outside of work I love outdoor activities including hiking and camping (especially with our chocolate lab, Riley). I also love to bake, craft and sew, and do yoga. I have been tutoring for about 7 years now, working with students grades K-12 in a variety of subjects...

...too bad that it took me until college to realize it. Teaching a large class, even one that seems smaller (30-40 students), is 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...

...with mathematics, so I think its important to make sure they are really comfortable with the skills they will need. With two years of professional mathematics tutoring experience, I am able to help students get to the very root of their struggles. My main priority is to not only give students the strategies they need to succeed, but also build confidence. I really enjoy when I see that a student has become an expert in...

...and Psychology from Washington State University. I am Math/Science teacher, and I tutor. Generally, I tutor inorganic Chemistry, basic math, geometry, algebra, philosophy, psychology, reading comprehension, and study Skills. I have experienced tutoring with students of different ages including college, high school, middle school, and elementary school. Science and Mathematics were my favorite since elementary school, and I used to help my friends with Chemistry, Trigonometry, Calculus, and Physics during college years.

...my B.A. in Psychology. While at University of Portland, I was recommended by professors to serve as 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, physiology, general chemistry,...

...Biology at UC Davis and am currently in the process of finishing my dissertation. I study the proteins that are involved in membrane fusion -- for example, when the sperm and egg cell membranes fuse together during fertilization. I have a Master's in Education and a BA in Human Biology from Stanford University. I love working with students of all ages and do my best to make learning relevant and fun. I look forward to...

...from my undergrad program. I have picked it 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...

...Middle School Math and Science teacher and 7th grade Homeroom teacher at Arthur Academy in St. Helens, Oregon. I am committed to creating an educational environment that is challenging and relevant to all students, while at the same time supporting the differences in character and learning styles that make teaching interesting. Furthermore, I am familiar with Common Core subject standards, and "backward planning", and am comfortable using a variety of assessment strategies to determine student...

...them improve. It has helped me to learn about every students learning styles to meet their individual needs. Because some students can learn better by using visual aids, hands-on activities, and group work. Encouraging students to think critically and develop problem-solving skills like open-ended questions, encouraging students to ask questions, and providing opportunities for students to apply what they have learned in real-world contexts. Managing student behavior by setting clear expectations, providing positive reinforcement for...

...Ecology related subjects, I have intensive writing experience from college that fuels my passion for writing and language, a passion that I use when preparing students to understand and succeed on the ACT. I believe that even the most complex scientific concepts can be broken down into easily understood ideas, and hope to impart this belief to my students. In my free time, I enjoy hiking around the Pacific Northwest, wildlife watching, playing music, and...