Award-Winning Chemistry Tutors in Gresham, OR

...and my M.A. in Psychology from Adler University. I am currently in the application process for medical school, which is quite the adventure. I spent most of my educational career trying to find the best way to study complex material, and studying in groups, where we each take turns "teaching" the material to each other...

...biology lab courses. Here, I learned that my true interest was teaching and that I enjoy helping people appreciate and understand science, which can be intimidating and confusing. I am willing to work with students to find an effective AND fun learning strategy to ensure that studying is not simply a chore, but something that...

...year and I have been a tutor (in home and online). In fact, substitute teaching is a lot like being a tutor. Beyond subject matter content, teaching is always about the self-esteem of the student. Learning is a lifelong process. Each teaching situation is an opportunity to influence positively how a student sees him or...

...college. Subjects that I tutored included calculus, chemistry (AP and introductory), organic chemistry, and analytical chemistry. I particularly enjoy tutoring introductory chemistry because I find that the broad range of topics covered offers many different opportunities to find chemistry examples in everyday life! I think that to love and understand any subject, it's important to...

...Speech and Hearing Sciences from Portland State University. My philosophy is each child has a unique way to learn. Some children are auditory learners, some are visual learners, and others are a combination of both. It is easy to learn in an environment that makes children curious and not afraid to take chances. Children need...

...about learning and while I enjoyed working on my research, part of my responsibilities included teaching students. One of my favorite classes to teach was an Introduction to Mechanical Engineering where we used Lego Mindstorms to build robots. I tutor a wide range of subjects in math and science. What I love about math is...

I have 4 years of tutoring students with learning disabilities across various academic subjects. My teaching approach is to adjust a unique learning environment that fits the needs of each individual. I am a dedicated tutor because I strongly believe that everyone deserves proper education.

...same way or day. I understand and have experienced that feeling of frustration and confusion while learning due to a "cookie-cut tutor". Therefore, after all these years of tutoring, I highly value the differences (race, gender, ethnicity, learning styles/speeds) between my students. The essence of my tutoring principles are built on what I hold to...

...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...

I have a B.S. in Natural Resources from Cornell University and a Ph.D. in Biology from UCLA. My focus is in ecology, evolution, genetics, and marine biology, with additional expertise in cellular and organismal biology, conservation, and environmental science.

...it's time to talk science! Everywhere you look is something new end fantastic. I do bring this enthusiasm into session, and default to drawing out participation with questions, (What would happen if we changed this? What does this term mean to you? Why do you think we are learning this?) Learning is an active process,...

...natural sciences since I was a young boy; I love to pass this enthusiasm on to younger generations -- after all, we always need more scientists in the world! I have extensive experience teaching and tutoring in both classroom and one-on-one settings, from middle school to undergraduate students. I would be equally happy to tutor younger...

...new to a subject. In the past, I have worked with students on a 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...

...over two years, focusing in writing, English, communication, humanities, study skills, organization and academic/career planning. I love finding creative ways for students to learn and apply their skills to things that interest them. I am also two years into my Master's program at University of Oregon, where I'm studying Strategic Communication with a focus in...

...teach introductory & intermediate accounting. I have conducted Math and English after school intervention programs and helped kids who were at risk of academic failure. I took it as a challenge and helped all those kids succeed. English & Math are the foundational subjects. Children who develop a strong background in those subjects in their...

...have my students complete problems themselves and offer support and explanations when there is a question or a gap in their knowledge. I spend a lot of time thinking of ways to visualize complex topics, and finding ways to communicate over a wide range of learning styles. I am one of those who needs tactile,...

...pharmacy school, I created an educational review presentation on the topic of heart failure for third-year pharmacy students. Moreover, I created an educational brochure to help educate university students about depression and a cardiac medication education brochure for cardiac rehab patients during my experiential rotation. With many courses in pharmacy school, I have developed a...

...other. We are programmed to learn, excited to learn, sometimes we just have to convince the students that the material they are to learn is pertinent to them. This have proven true, no matter the age of population. This idea has always remained true; treat the students as individuals with their own goals and aspirations,...

...mentored undergraduate students who were applying to graduate school. It is meaningful to me to provide resources, support, and confidence to students so they can achieve their future goals. I am particularly passionate about working with students who have diverse learning styles or needs that are not adequately supported in the traditional education system. As someone...

...world and helping others to do the same. However, my first love was science and math. I tutored college statistics and freshman chemistry for two years at MSU. I want to continue to tutor math and science at the primary and secondary level alongside philosophy. My personal philosophy on education is that we are all...