Award-Winning Organic Chemistry Tutors serving Portland, OR

...3.92 GPA and I am planning on going to dental school after college. Of course, academic success is not enough to be a good tutor; tutoring experience is required as well. In high school, I became a TA for chemistry and spent many hours each week assisting students on an individual basis, both in school and out of school. I have also tutored independently in biology, chemistry, physics, and math with approximately 150 tutoring hours...

...school teacher, I have tutored a vast range of ages from elementary, middle, and college students. I am extremely passionate about science education, because I think that it is one of the largest gaps in our current education system. There is so much potential to frame science in an engaging and exciting manner, but too often students are left to struggle on their own! In my personal experience, I have found that incorporating multiple external...

I am currently a student at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. I have successfully completed my first professional year and will return this fall to complete the second year of the program. In May of 2015 I graduated from Sacred Heart University with...... Not everyone learns the same way. There often is more than one path or perspective to the right answer.... During a first typical session with a student, I would want to...

...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 help...

...teaching philosophy is focusing on figuring out how to make the learning "fun" by getting learners excited about what they know / what their potential is. Finding new ways to teach a topic can help alleviate that frustration and can give the "ah ha" moment all learners love. I am curious and eager to learn from the students as much as they are. I think bringing the perspective of a student to tutor other students...

...Kappa with a Bachelor of Arts degree. I hold my master's degree in Educational Psychology and Juris Doctor from the University of Connecticut. I am a certified professional in both general and special education. I have conducted academic assessments, chaired planning and placement team meetings, developed individualized education plans (IEPs), conducted behavior evaluations, and created individualized curricula. I have expertise working with learners from elementary school through college and am a certified K-12 teacher. As...

...I am available to teach high school Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. I have lots of passion to help students learning in different ways. There are 100 learning ways if there are 100 students. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematical Sciences from University of Connecticut and Master of Arts in Teaching (Secondary Mathematics) from University of Southern California. My main educational philosophy is that any lessons should be interesting and fun! So let's...

...I try to promote understanding in my tutoring sessions rather than memorization. I think tutoring is one of the most important things I can do in life, because I believe that you only truly understand something when you tutor it (teach it to someone else). I implement this approach in my own studying. I think it is really important to meet students where they are at and build an understanding foundation from there.

Graduate (3.9 GPA) from the University of Connecticut in chemical engineering. Four years of tutoring experience. Seeking to help students, much like the tutors who helped me become accepted to an MD program at my top medical school choice.

...current paramedic student in university. I am a certified EMT and have a passion for helping people. I have experience tutoring as a writing center tutor (as I am a CRLA Level One certified tutor). While most of my tutoring experience is as a writing tutor, I have a passion for STEM and health-related classes, such as anatomy and physiology, biology, and EMT classes. I have experience tutoring upcoming EMRs and EMTs with the current...

...old in developing their language and literacy skills, to tutoring college students who are tackling tough Chemistry topics, and all ages in between. Not every student learns the same way, so I introduce material in different ways until it becomes relatable to the student. Enthusiasm and encouragement are important in order to keep students engaged and interested, and these are the tools I use to teach subjects that are often seen as difficult and frustrating...

...at University of Connecticut Bachelor's of Science in Molecular Cell Biology and Sociology I can provide both structured tutoring, where I assign work in between sessions, and more free-form tutoring. I can tutor topics regarding medicine (including MCAT) or medical terminology as well topics in chemistry (high school/intro college chemistry and organic chemistry), biology (high school/college), and statistics (AP statistics specificaly). I joined Varsity Tutors to give students an easy resource to access when they...

...recently graduated Cum Laude from James Madison University with a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry with minors in Criminal Justice and Honors Interdisciplinary studies. I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of Connecticut. My previous tutor experience was several 1 on 1 tutoring sessions for the 2022 - 2023 school year and I was a TA for a instrumental chemistry laboratory class for Junior and Senior chemistry majors. I mainly tutor...

...graduate from Yale University. As a STEM major on the premed path, I specialize in STEM subjects, but also excelled in high school english and reading courses. I am an FGLI student from a small town in PA and have made it this far through A LOT of studying, and therefore I have found some fun and effective ways to study, especially in difficult subjects. I have a passion for learning and teaching, and can't...

...to impact the next generation positively. In my classroom, I strive to create an engaging environment where all students feel heard and valued. My approach involves interactive discussions and tailored feedback, which helps students develop their critical thinking and express their ideas confidently. I enjoy adapting to the diverse needs of each student, making learning both enjoyable and effective. Joining Varsity Tutors is a thrilling opportunity for me to continue inspiring students and fostering a...

...students toward academic excellence in subjects like biology, chemistry, and health sciences. My teaching philosophy is centered on making challenging topics accessible and fostering an environment where students feel confident in asking questions and thinking critically. With my medical background, I understand the value of patience, clarity, and encouragement in the learning process. I take pride in helping students achieve their academic goals, whether preparing for standardized tests or mastering difficult concepts.

...in a course I took on the art of teaching. Lastly, in an ethics of medicine course of non-STEM majors, I prepared and facilitated discussion sections on current topics in personalized medicine. These experiences, combined with my time as a teaching assistant in correctional facilities, helped me grow as a varsity tutor now going into my 4th year on this platform. Given this breadth of experience teaching diverse and unique students, I am eager and...

...member of the University of Rochester Class of 2015, working towards a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering. I have been tutoring for four years in a professional setting and seven years on a volunteer basis, specializing in math and science education. I also worked as a curriculum designer for an SAT tutoring firm. I enjoy tutoring because I am strongly against the practice of teaching to the lowest common denominator of students and...

...for three years but then I wanted to do biomedical research. I soon began at Yale University and worked side by side with some of the top research scientists in the world. I continued there for fifteen years. I have many publications with them in some of the top scientific journals in the world. I have also been fascinated by world history and it has been a very strong interest of mine for many years....

...student at the University of Connecticut pursuing a PhD in medicinal chemistry. My current research is primarily based in organic synthesis. I have a B.S.Chm in Biochemistry and a B.A. in German Studies from Creighton University, where I graduate magna cum laude in 2021. I have worked as a TA in organic chemistry for the last two years, and I also have experience helping high school students with test preparation and homework in all subjects....