Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

...Masters of Science degree in Human Physiology with an emphasis on Neurophysiology from University of Oregon. While completing my degree, I lead human anatomy/physiology lab sections. This experience enabled me to develop various successful teaching and learning strategies. I enjoy working 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....

...worked in plant biology research for 8 years. This time included working in both educational and industrial settings. As a graduate student at Washington State University, I studied cell and molecular biology and taught biology lab courses. Here, I learned that my true interest was teaching and that I enjoy helping people appreciate and understand science, which can be intimidating and confusing. I am willing to work with students to find an effective AND fun...

As a tutor and college graduate, I am dedicated to the advancement of the scholastic skills and personal empowerment of my students and clients. Clear, honest, open communication are integral to the tutoring/client relationship. Accuracy, preparedness and professionalism are paramount to my tutoring approach. As your tutor, I vow to apply these attributes to every tutoring session. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have before, during, or after tutoring sessions.... My teaching approach,...

...of quantitative subjects. It's all too common for folks to struggle with math and even stress out about it. I hope to help more students to realize that math isn't scary. The most important thing is that we take the pressure off. The primary goal of the tutor should be to make the subject approachable and comprehensible. Once we unlock your intuitive quantitative skills you will find things like math and physics are much simpler...

...graduate of the University of Oregon where I Studied Biochemistry, and minored in fine arts. During my time at school, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to work at Springfield High School where I tutored students both in the classroom and in after school programs. This experience was incredibly rewarding, as the evidence of my daily work could be directly observed, and the difference I was making seemed to have a real impact. This...

Life is an adventure and the need to learn - and know how to learn - is the most important skill to have in (my) toolbox. As a teacher, trainer, coach, I strive to help clients grow while helping them learn how to learn, and, most importantly have fun in the process.

...of Reed College. I received my degree in physics with an emphasis on nuclear physics. I have worked as a science teacher for middle and high school students for 5 years. I have taught Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences, AP Calculus, and AP Physics courses. My teaching experience was in Thailand and China, and I am comfortable teaching ESL students at Elementary School, High School, and Undergraduate levels. I have a good grasp of the...

...organizing and leading study groups for my high school peers as we prepared for our IB exams, working with high school freshmen in small groups in an algebra 1 recovery class, teaching Sunday school at the elementary school level... These hands on experiences coupled with the knowledge I have gleaned from my human development and education classes have equipped me to work with students of all ages. As a third generation teacher, a love for teaching...

I am a professional engineer who has a passion for helping students of all ages to be successful - specifically, in STEM! I love to tutor math, science, and engineering of course, but I am also passionate about good communication and storytelling!

I am a graduate of the University of Michigan where I studied materials science and physics. Since graduation, I've worked in various industries including education, automotive, and tech. I'm passionate about learning and am preparing to take my education further as I work towards attaining my PhD in particle physics. I have several years of 1:1 and group tutoring experience. My goal is to personalize the learning experience for all students.

I am currently an undergraduate student in college studying engineering. I hope to not only help students better understand their material, but also inspire them to enjoy learning, as I came to really appreciate the intellectual challenge of learning from great teachers and professors, whose roles I seek to embody as much as I can as a tutor.

...Physics and Calculus for the past four years both independently and with tutoring services. My favorite subject to tutor is Calculus 1, because it can be so intuitive when explained well. When tutoring, I find it most effective to have the student work on the problems and help them through roadblocks rather than lecture at them. In my free time, I play the piano/keyboard in a few local bands, and enjoy hiking and other outdoor...

...I care about the world and what happens to all things. I am interested in how everything connects. My education has afforded me the opportunity to work both in the United States and internationally. After teaching high school math for two years in Medford, Oregon, I joined the Peace Corps. I was fortunate to accept a placement in Papua New Guinea, where I completed my two-year contract and was head teacher before leaving. Following that...

I have a Bachelor of Science in psychology and work as a daycare provider and private tutor. My favorite subject is writing. I am a skilled editor and sometimes freelance in content development for websites and other online media platforms. One thing students love to learn about me is that I am involved in wildlife rehabilitation and have had the pleasure of raising and releasing many wild animals including a crow!

...and I am currently a graduate student at Oregon State University pursuing my M.S. in education! I received a B.S. in Biology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and am currently obtaining my teaching credential in secondary science. I have led group study sessions at Cal Poly for both chemistry and biology college courses, was a specialized one-on-one tutor for students with various learning needs, and now have almost a year of experience student teaching...

...only been exposed to a diversity of people, but I have also had the chance to work as part of a team in many different settings. From helping my peers with problem sets in my biochemistry class to conducting spelling and geography bees as a volunteer with the North South Foundation, I have had many opportunities to work with others in an academic setting. Perhaps it is these previous experiences that most significantly contribute to...

...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 will be committed to helping students succeed in any and all of these educational formats. In addition, I am a classically trained violinist and would...

...mind when I meet with students; my tutoring style is focused on building up from strong foundational principles, rather than drilling material into one ear so it can spill out the other. I'm striving to reach that "aha" moment, when the material becomes intuitive. I love to approach science problems from multiple angles with students, to increase comprehension and confidence in the material rapidly. I've been a part of two very strong organic chemistry research...

...as those related to ADHD), and other mental or health concerns. One of my greatest strengths as a tutor and a teacher is helping students develop the skills to support inner well-being. This might include breathing and relaxation exercises, goal-setting, communication skills (whether with teacher or peers), psychological reframing exercises or other advice tailored to keep students focused and feeling at their best, ready to tackle what comes their way! I am currently studying Chinese...

Have a love of learning and enjoy teaching others