Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

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...of rapport, enthusiasm for learning, enthusiasm for the subject matter and one where I guide the student in the right direction, rather than giving them all the answers. Together we'll tackle whatever problems or issues face us and figure it out together. The more we do this, the more the student gains knowledge, confidence and critical thinking skills, all of which will serve the student going forward as an independent thinker and worker. I love...

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...developed organizational and study skills over many years as a student. I am a Nursing Lab Professor known for my creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. I currently teach first-semester nursing students Health Promotion and Assessment Lab and Pharmacology Lab. I have always been drawn to vulnerable populations, and before becoming an instructor, I worked for 17 years as an Adult Medical/Surgical Hematology/Oncology Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse. I look forward to meeting and working with you! Brenda

...of Science in Biology with a concentration in research. Since graduating, I have traveled around the West coast working in various hands-on education and research positions. This included volunteering as a docent at a wildlife refuge in Nevada, educating aquarium guests on whale watch cruises in Southern California, and performing environmental monitoring and outreach in the Puget Sound region of Washington State. While my recent experiences provide me a deep understanding and love for Biology...

...the intricacies of law. I graduated from University of California, Hastings College of the Law cum laude, and have an MA in Communications Management from University of Southern California. My BA is from Pomona College (Go Sagehens!) I have taught Constitutional Law, Evidence, Professional Responsibility, and Criminal Procedure as an adjunct professor. I personalize my approach to the needs of the student and the demands of the class or test that they're preparing for. To...

...student in Animal 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...

...have also taught mathematics at the college level for the past 7 years. My research touches on the interactions between math and theoretical computer science, as well as number theory (largely the study of prime numbers). I've taught courses ranging from basic arithmetic up through linear algebra and multivariable calculus. The second most exciting thing about mathematics is that moment when something totally opaque and confusing suddenly solidifies into crystal clarity. It's the sort of...

...at Amazon. I work in the field of computer science and machine learning. As a graduate student during my PhD, I have had the opportunity to be a teaching assistant for introductory computer science courses, and I have also tutored students taking classes in various areas, including programming, algorithms, and research topics. Both as a teaching assistant and as a tutor, I naturally worked mainly with students who had difficulties following the course.I have been...

...students while I was studying at Oregon State University. I was a teaching intern for Human Anatomy & Physiology for 2 years, and found it extremely gratifying and rewarding to be able to work closely with students and help them understand such a complex subject. I received my Bachelors of Science in BioHealth Sciences and a Minor in Chemistry in 2016, and recently applied to medical school. I am passionate and comfortable with any type...

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...their new college experience. I now have an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts, as well as a Bachelor's degree in English - Professional Communications/Technical Writing and Editing. I love helping students understand how to write in a way that captures their voice and interests while also meeting all of the requirements of their assignments. It is vastly important that students walk away from a tutor session with the proper materials to enhance the skills they've...

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...of Medicine, and has done postdoctoral work at Brandeis University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the NASA Johnson Space Center. He earned his Bachelor's degree of Science in Zoology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. David enjoys, and loves explaining, many of the very subjects that often scare students in medical school, premedical students, and those studying, or preparing to study, in the health sciences. If you're having trouble in these areas, or even if...

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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.

...medical student who will graduate from Georgetown University School of Medicine in May 2025. I have been tutoring since high school in a wide variety of subjects at all levels of education from elementary school to the graduate level. My tutoring philosophy is to identify where and how students are struggling and to use each student's learning style to break down concepts and learn in smaller steps. While I have a wide breadth of subjects...

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