Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Gresham, OR

...following subjects for both children and adults: Elementary Math, Middle School Math, Algebra (all levels) and Business & Finance. At each place I have worked, it has been part of my job to teach and mentor junior members of our teams. I have always enjoyed this aspect of my duties, and I now have the...

...to clarify difficult material and seeing students succeed. I am most experienced with Human Anatomy and Physiology related courses, but I am also happy to assist with biology, chemistry, statistics and general study skills/organization. I am passionate about sciences, healthcare technology, and sports performance training. Outside of academics, I enjoy skiing, rock climbing and almost...

...guilty pleasure of watching the NFL and the occasional Newcastle game. As an HIV vaccine researcher for several years, I was taught many obscure facts and techniques. As a specialist in assay development (making up new experiments), I created even more. All of these techniques and ideas had to be passed on to the next...

...that success. I tutor Mathematics, Physics, SAT Prep and, my favorite, Computer Science. I have experience putting Computer Science to use both in the classroom and in the software industry, years of exposure to Physics and Mathematics in the classroom, and my own experience preparing for the SAT to draw on. My grasp of these...

...special happiness when you understand something for the first time. This happiness is only surpassed by the happiness who you teach it to someone. I would like to share that experience with you. I have a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering from a top 10 school and if I can understand it, so can you.

...a minor in English studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) and an EMT with nearly three years of experience, I am well-versed in the nuances of the learning process. This allows me to see eye-to-eye with my students, making learning collaborative. I create an easygoing environment by being myself: I'm not a lecturer, and I'm...

...knowledge into a context that is relevant for them and to lead them through complex concepts with real world examples. In my free time, I like being active and enjoying all that Oregon has to offer, whether it be running, swimming, hiking, or camping with my dogs and am currently training for my first triathlon!

...well as my students. Because I had such strong bonds with students, administration usually gave me students that were considered difficult. I am patient, kind, empathetic, positive, fun and persistent. As a student, I was pretty bored in school for many years so I understand the value of keeping things fresh, interesting and relevant. During...

...discriminate and interpret the information with which they are bombarded everyday from a variety of sources. I want to show them that science is not a static body of knowledge to be memorized, but a growing and changing way of understanding our selves and our world. I try approach concepts by modeling how scientists collect...

Building airplanes and flying, my childhood dreams turned into my life. Now, ready to inspire and support everyone to follow similar path..

...and science. I received high grades in all of my math and science courses in college and often helped my peers with homework and studying. I feel that I am a good teacher because I am patient and communicative, especially when working with children and young adults. I believe in using visuals and a calm...

...in Portland, Oregon. I organized art and science activities as well as coordinate indoor and outdoor recreation (games & sports). Since 2016 I have been a tutor for 1st thru middle school students in math, English, reading, writing, social studies and science throughout the greater Portland area, tutoring at their homes . In 2019 I...

...in Art History with a minor in Chemistry, which gives me a strong foundation in both the humanities and sciences. My academic background allows me to assist in subjects such as science and mathparticularly algebra, which has always been a strength of mine. In fact, I've received multiple math awards, including recognition up to College...

...it will involve more school and more science! I decided to apply to become a tutor because I really do love education. I know that having a warm, compassionate person to help you with difficult subjects can make or break your grade and your school experience. As a tutor, it is my goal to help...

...content areas. I believe that children learn best when provided with real world, hands-on experiences that are challenging and collaborative. Students are capable of more than they know and will push their own perceived limits when given a supportive learning environment. My goal is to provide this environment to students whether I am working with...

...subjects. It is the obligation of the tutor to shape their method of teaching around the student's unique set of strengths and weaknesses. By discovering where a student has a gap of understanding in a subject and helping the student to bridge that gap, a foundation can be created in order to progress to the...

...combined with my experience instructing young learners, make me an outstanding tutor. My general tutoring philosophy is to allow the student to be as hands-on as possible in the learning process. Psychology shows that learning is much more efficient if you exercise your own neural pathways through doing (rather than watching). I excel in tutoring...

...with. I tutor in a variety of subjects but I am most passionate about Algebra, the SAT Grammar section, and the SAT Math Section. I believe that curating a unique approach for each individual is important in their advancement. Everybody is different and therefore their way of learning will be different too! This has helped...

...and develop strong study skills. I use a variety of differentiated instruction methods, including scaffolding, demonstrations, and multiple response strategies during my lessons and assignments to ensure students are actually learning the information and using their knowledge to their fullest potential. I truly believe every student has the ability to learn, and I try to...

...that asking guiding, insightful questions is the best way to engender a robust understanding of a given concept in a student. As for me, I am from 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...