Award-Winning Physics Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

...science I believe that with the right help, math and science are easy to understand. As embarrassing it is to admit, I didn't know how to perform differentiation properly until my last year of high school. Since then, I found creative ways to understand difficult concepts by trying to re-teach myself using my own words and visual illustrations. This helped me through engineering school and eventually through my doctoral thesis projects. My goal is to...

...polymerization processes. I am looking to tutor a variety of subjects : Mathematics (Calculus, linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Statistics), Physics (Newtonian, Electricity and Magnetism), Chemistry (Inorganic, Organic, Physical Chemistry), Programming in Matlab, Standardized Test Prep (ACT, SAT, GRE), Specialty Chemical Engineering courses, and Data Analysis. I love these topics since they were also the subjects I spent the most time preparing for in school and ultimately also the most valuable in my career. My Tutoring...

...it as well. I like to say that I teach "maieutically;" which comes from the Greek and means "to midwife, or aid in giving birth," in this sense, to an idea. I prefer to ask the student lots of guiding questions, instead of didactically infusing them with answers. This method results in what I like to call "intellectual exhilaration," in other words, the student is excited because they were able to create something out of...

...formal education, I have obtained a wealth of real-world experience that can benefit technically-minded students prepare for careers in science and engineering. As a Tau Beta Pi graduate from an Ivy League university, I recognize that hard work and devotion to your studies will allow you to achieve your goals. I will work with each student to set appropriate learning targets whether s/he is looking to supplement school or learning to prepare for admission exams....

...in group (classroom and lab) settings and working with students individually on homework problems or test preparation. For the past few years, I have also tutored students independently, primarily focusing on Algebra/Algebra 2, Physics, and Chemistry. Students have often said that I am a very clear, patient, and thorough tutor. I believe it's important to let students do as much of the work independently as possible so that they stay involved in the learning process,...

...am an experienced Mechanical Engineer currently trying to make my way into the product design arena. I recently moved to Oregon from Michigan in pursuit of this goal! I have always loved and had a skill for math and physics. This was only strengthened through two degrees in engineering. Although my formal tutoring didn't start until college, in high school I did some volunteer tutoring and was often helping my friends with their physics and...

...Grinnell Outdoor Recreation Program to teach participants the techniques of various outdoor activities (e.g., canoeing, bicycling) and led day or week long trips with limited to no supervision. I was tasked with not only managing group safety, but maintaining healthy social dynamics and enthusiasm. This position understandably required exceptional responsibility and preparation, and I met these requirements without incident. Previously I have held two positions in education. In the Grinnell in Prison Program I first...

Hello! My name is Chase and I'm currently a junior at PSU majoring in Physics. I've always enjoyed helping people who are struggling with math and science. It's challenged me to articulate complicated ideas in the form of analogies that tie together abstract concepts and real world experiences. I strongly believe that science and math are subjects that should be understood, and not feared!

...volunteer in the study hall by helping fellow students with their math homework. From PCC I transferred to Portland State University. I am currently working on my bachelor's of science in mechanical engineering degree. I currently tutor Algebra 1 through 4, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1 and Physics. My favorite subject to tutor is Calculus 1 because that is where I find mathematics to become very interesting. I believe that each student has their own unique...

...balance this tedium with jokes and funny faces to make my students laugh. I have found that each individual's impediments to learning can be very different. I use compassion and dialogue to uncover the causes of anxiety or helplessness technical subjects can engender. My bachelor's degree is from UCLA, where I studied math and physics. My Master's degree is from Arizona State University where I studied logic and philosophy. During the lockdown I became interested...

...am an official AP Reader, which means I am one of the teachers who 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...

I am a student attending Central Washington University, completing programs in Music Composition, Music Education, and Mathematics Education. I have two years of experience with reciprocal peer tutoring in the areas of Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, and Music. My interdisciplinary experiences help me work with students from diverse and unique academic backgrounds, and enable me to present material in a variety of different ways. Most importantly, I believe in fostering a love for learning.

I received my PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. My dissertation work was in optics, specifically optical imaging systems. I primarily tutor Optics, Electromagnetism, Analog Circuits, and Digital Electronics. My teaching style tends to be Socratic; I like to use guiding questions to help students grow their comprehension and problem solving skills.

...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 learning and am committed to helping students succeed in any and all of these educational...

...the aerospace industry before branching out into consulting. I grew up around teachers, my mom having taught nearly every subject imaginable except science in a middle school setting. This sparked my love of learning and teaching. I have sought experience around the classroom, tutoring officially and unofficially since high school. I have also taught in the classroom setting as an unofficial substitute and Teaching Assistant. I believe in reaching out to meet students where they...

...it's algebra, chemistry, biology or writing. I get particularly excited when 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, but it certainly shouldn't be a chore; the world...

...College, where I attained my associates in biology and two years of work experience as a tutor. As a tutor, I have experience in math, science, and the humanities for college level courses and below. Personally, I prefer to take a more holistic approach to tutoring, often including aiding a student in learning how to solve each of their problems on their own. My goal is to support confidence, creativity, and a passion for learning.

...and realistic expectations of myself and others, I developed skills and knowledge in the realms of math, science, and engineering, and I am eager to help others do the same. The best way to learn, in my mind, is through cultivating a willingness to examine the complex nature of the world around us. This does not always come easy (the best things in life rarely do), but I firmly believe that this willingness allows us...

...and learning are much easier in a 1-on-1 scenario, because the tutor must only focus on the growth of a single student. Additionally, the student and tutor can actually discuss the subject to really build an understanding of it. I incorporate lots of real-world applications and analogies in my teaching, as I know from experience that bridging the gap between theoretical equations students might know and what it actually means in the world makes an...

...Philosophy with a religious studies option. I love learning about the 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 both students and teachers and we all continually learn...