Award-Winning Chemistry Tutors in Portland, OR

...with others! I am most passionate about math and hard sciences, such as biology, chemistry, and physics and have most experience tutoring middle school, high school, and college students. My mission is to develop students' problem-solving skills so that they can get to the answers on their own to not only improve their homework scores but also help on quizzes and tests through better knowledge of the material. I hope to be able to help...

...believe that teachers have duties to their students and that students have duties to their teachers. I believe that it is my responsibility as a teacher to provide students with the following: an environment conducive to learning, knowledge that will help them be successful in achieving their lives' goals, materials, opportunities, and feedback that will help them learn, and help in becoming and remaining motivated to be successful both in their studies and in applying...

...a recent graduate from the University of Georgia with a major in Chemistry and a minor in Spanish. During my junior year, I spent the fall through summer semesters helping instruct general chemistry classes and organic chemistry labs. Overall, I personally enjoy teaching and tutoring others not only because it better helps people understand some of the more difficult concepts of the material but because it also allows me to fully cement my knowledge and...

...the Connecticut Science Center summer program for 2 weeks. I assisted in teaching children ages 7-10 about different topics in science, including forensics and astronomy. I conducted many of the daily experiments and worked to help them understand these topics. Additionally, during my junior and senior years of high school, I served as a facilitator in my school's Diversity Day programs (the student one and the faculty one). I helped to organize the entire day's...

...about Chemistry, Biology, and Science but I also tutor in other fields. I have experience helping students of many different ages in stem and non-stem fields. I like to figure out how you learn best and then go from there to ensure you learn and understand materials in the way that works best for you! I love playing soccer, running, reading, and traveling in my free time. I am currently training for a marathon as...

...also distill enjoyment and satisfaction that I hope to disseminate to my students. Since high school, I have engaged in pedagogy, participating in educational outreach programs and professional instructional services during my undergraduate career at the University of Connecticut. I emphasize conceptual understanding in my instruction as comprehension of the underlying principles of material provides the most powerful tool for solving both computational and abstract problems. I will often detail to students derivations to provide...

...tutoring a fun and enjoyable learning experience. Math and Science can be eye opening and amazing but also challenging. I can help you or your loved one understand the concepts necessary to excel and achieve those academic goals. I can help your Elementary School, Middle School, or High School youngster finally understand those difficult math concepts! I can tutor Algebra, Physical Science, Geometry, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Arithmetic. Lets make Math and Science fun!

...results. School just never came naturally for me, and I often felt incompetent, unmotivated and embarrassed to ask for help. Thankfully, I had wonderful teachers, mentors, and tutors along the way that helped me master the strategies and techniques that worked best for my studies and inspired me to love learning. I became increasingly confident throughout the years, eventually earning a spot at my dream college and currently pursuing a career that I'm truly passionate...

...Connecticut State University with a Major Concentration in Sustainable Energy Management and a Minor Concentration in Political Science. My Masters of Education was earned from Sacred Heart University, majoring in Secondary Science Education. Since graduating, I have worked as a Building Substitute Teacher for Wheeler High School and Middle School and as a K-12 Substitute Teacher for Kelly Educational Services. These roles have given me experience and confidence working with students of all age groups...

...Asian American Studies with a pre-med track. I am currently a grad student at the Yale School of Public Health. Throughout my undergraduate career, I have instructed SAT/ACT classes for low-income students in the Los Angeles area. I truly believe that education is the gateway to success. It is my teaching philosophy to ensure that each student has individualized attention. I work to enhance a student's strengths and work on their weaknesses. Outside of school,...

I am a current senior at Winthrop University where I hope to graduate this May with a BS in Forensic Chemistry. I have three years of tutoring experience through my university, and I love to help with chemistry. I firmly believe in practice questions and building up from smaller to larger problems.

...a concentration in Biochemistry in May of 2012. I have two years of tutoring experience at SCSU and I am looking forward to meeting more students through Varsity Tutors. I love science, especially where Chemistry and Biology overlap, and I enjoy teaching others about science and why I love it so much. I come from a more unique background than most recent graduates. I did not attend college right after high school. In fact, it...

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...have experience teaching elementary students to read and write. As a student myself, I know how important having the right educator is to learning. Not everyone learns in the same way and I think every student deserves to make sure they are being taught or explained something in a way that makes sense to them. My teaching philosophy is focusing on figuring out how to make the learning "fun" by getting learners excited about what...

...a wealth of expertise and experience to the table. My journey in the corporate sector has equipped me with invaluable insights into the intricacies of finance and business management. However, it's my passion for education and mentorship that truly drives me. With four years of dedicated teaching experience, I have honed my ability to effectively convey complex concepts in a clear and concise manner, ensuring that my students not only grasp the material but also...

I am a graduate of Yale University with a degree in biology and am currently working as a research associate at a cancer biology lab. I am an experienced STEM tutor for college and high school students and also tutor for standardized tests such as the MCAT and the SAT.

I love learning new things each day. I also am a huge outdoorsman and love water sports. I even love to cook and found a passion in the kitchen. I have a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science and Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies. I am currently getting an MBA in Healthcare Management.

...I believe that the best teachers make learning engaging and exciting. I am an incoming junior at Smith College, majoring in Biology and minoring in Chemistry, hoping to pursue a research career in developmental biology working with the zebrafish model. I have experience teaching biology in classroom settings through several month-long internships/work opportunities in classroom and lab settings. My strengths are patience, endurance, and organizational skills. I am most interested in teaching 5th-college levels in...

...I have completed all of the basic science requirements, and I took the MCAT this past summer. Throughout my undergraduate years, I have tutored elementary school students in South Bend, IN and in Dublin, Ireland. I believe that every person has the ability to succeed in any course, and I think the key to success is understanding how you best learn as an individual. I am excited to help more students find success in subjects...

...a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Auburn University and a master's chemical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. My education at both of these institutions provided me with a strong foundation in mathematics and chemistry. I have completed extensive coursework in both those areas. While working on my master's degree, I worked as a teaching assistant, teaching courses and providing extra tutoring help for undergraduate college age and adult students. In addition...