Award-Winning High School Chemistry Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

...to be a scientist. As a high school student, I was exceptionally mediocre at school. Fortunately I was accepted to Western Washington University. It was my time at Western that I found what I was capable of. Chemistry, and mathematics are such daunting subjects, I never imagined I would be able to grasp them, after all academics were not my strong suit. Through hard work, endless study sessions, and a blossoming passion I was able...

...in environmental science and physics and minored in math. Throughout college I tutored other university students in one on one and in small groups environments. While most my tutoring experience is with older students, I have 5 years of experience teaching and coaching swimming to kids ranging from 2-17. In my spare time I enjoy all things outdoors, from backpacking to hiking to climbing or swimming as long as I am outside I am happy....

...in Mathematics. I enjoy doing and teaching math and love to think of math in real-life terms with lots of different kinds of examples to help as a guide through the abstract. Along with math, I focussed on both Computer Science and Spanish. I gained most of my Spanish literacy through two study abroad experiences in the Dominican Republic and Chile, where I took all my classes and completed all my coursework in Spanish. Since...

...am currently attending law school (with an anticipated graduation date in January 2026). I have experience coaching English, math and social science at the middle, high school, and college level, both one-on-one and in a classroom setting. I have also worked as an academic coach and curriculum advisor for high school and college students. As a former homeschooled and online schooled student I am personally familiar with the unique challenges of hybrid, online, and in-person...

...received my Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering with a minor in French. During my time at CU, I studied abroad in Paris, as well as being a Teaching Assistant for Chemistry, Biology, and Fluid Mechanics for engineers and often helped my peers with homework. During the summer and fall I teach percussion for a local high school marching band. While I tutor a variety of math and science topics, my favorite subjects...

...how to solve the problem. Then letting the student take a shot at a similar problem and see if they can solve it. Also to target specific weak areas that the student is struggling in. Usually a visual aid accompanying the problem is how I like to teach. Using videos and open discussion are also good methods. Often times engagement in both verbal and written activities at the same time are great ways to learn...

I believe that any student can learn. I believe that the only reason a student may be struggling is because material isn't being taught in the way that suits the individual. I try to uncover the different ways each student learns and present information in ways that make more sense to each student. I always try to make learning personal.... I believe that any student can learn. The only reason they may be struggling is because...

...That???s why I???m here at Varsity Tutors, so I can help others reach academic excellence, and beyond. Before I became a tutor, I was a Lead Teaching Assistant for human anatomy and physiology at my university for two years, became a Division I track and field All-American honorable mention and Academic All-American, did synthetic organic chemistry research, and graduated summa cum laude. Now that I???ve graduated, I???m applying and interviewing for medical school, volunteering in...

...in Special Education at Grand Canyon University on December 2021. The Master's degree in helping students with mild to moderate disabilities. My Bachelor of Science in 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...

I'm a long-time Portland resident who has worked on a lot of cool projects in healthcare as an engineer, often helping grad students with their projects. I like flying my Phantom quad when its not raining and indoor soccer when it is.

...Portland, Oregon originally. The Pacific Northwest is my home through and through; I am particularly enamored with the boundless outdoor opportunities constantly enticing me away from the metropolitan area. I love the rain and could not ask for a better backyard than the Cascades! I am an avid backcountry skier, alpine climber, cyclist, and runner. I also try to lead a well-rounded life by reading, playing/writing music, tending my garden and goofing off with my...

...math and science. Math is a very logical and orderly discipline, and I really enjoy discovering the elegance and simplicity behind it. Science is awe-inspiring, and it is a joy to study the beauty woven into the tapestry of life. Some of my favorite topics to study in science are special relativity, astronomy, artificial intelligence, and molecular biology. I also enjoy creating music and art, and reading good literature. I am currently reading books by...

...grades the AP Physics exams. Outside of school I train for and participate in triathlons and I enjoy backpacking and travelling and camping with my family. I have also participated in science activities outside of school including working at the US Geological Survey during my college years and collaborating with members of the Lawrence Berkeley Labs Astrophysics Division with their research that led to the discovery of the accelerated expansion of the universe and Dark...

Learning should happen in a fun and supportive environment. Each student learns their own way and needs a different level of help, which is why I cater each lesson to the students specific needs and learning style. The right tutor can change the way one student feels about learning and accepting challenges.

...exceptional learner all my life. Yet, it's my experience in working with children and in tutoring others that makes me an effective teacher. As a Child Care Assistant at Play Boutique and a Youth Soccer Coach at the Lake Oswego Soccer Club, I learned valuable skills in how to effectively teach young learners. I've had experience with tutoring, too, as a volunteer with the National Honors Society. This made me realize how rewarding it can...

...Middle and High school. While attending PSU, I found myself helping a group of my friends in classes that I had already completed and Aced. Although I have never actually perused tutoring as a job, I feel that my wide range of experiences make me more than qualified to become a tutor at this point in my life. As you probably already noticed from the career path that I have chosen to pursue (becoming a...

...year prior to continuing graduate education in September 2018. I am eager to share my passion for the technical challenge with younger students facing the same coursework that has prepared me to succeed in college, internships, and the work force. Because everyone learns differently, I believe one on one tutoring is an extremely powerful educational resource for a student that is struggling or hoping to get ahead. I would begin a tutoring session with a...

To teach to students in a way that is easy to understand, taking what they know, building on it and reinforcing concepts.

...immersed in the world of education. I am a people-focused person. I tutored from my first year of college all the way to the day I received my Master's.. Tutoring has brought me great focus, enjoyment and, ultimately, a fulfilling and meaningful contribution to determined students. I am excited about the concept of education. I have always been a student who achieved stellar grades in all areas of study. I am highly motivated and perceptive....

...school students. I currently tutor calculus and Introduction to Analysis at the undergraduate level and serve as a TA in the Physics 201/202 labs. My philosophy is not only to teach students the subjects they struggle with, but also to help them develop intuition, independence, and appreciation for math and science to carry with them throughout their educational career. At school, I enjoy running our college radio station and playing squash! I am an avid...