Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

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...of mathematics for the University of Alaska Anchorage! My first Bachelor of Science is in Mechanical Engineering, and my second Bachelor of Science is in Mathematical Physics. I supervised a math and physics tutoring center at the university for 2 years, and worked for that student service center for 4 years. Our math lab was a community center style tutoring lab, no signing in or making appointments, in fact, no doors to our space at...

...to the same problem until something fits and makes sense to the student. Learning is about more than being able to solve the challenge in front of you; it's about walking away from a session feeling like you can tackle that challenge on your own, with confidence, the next time you see it. If we're talking about study and test prep skills, I focus on time management with self compassion and on understanding what the...

...understanding of the language, making me well-equipped to teach it. However, I also enjoy and have experience teaching ESL. In both subjects I have taught writing, reading comprehension, test prep, vocabulary, grammar and conversation. I took the AP Spanish test and the SAT Subject test in Spanish and feel well-prepared to tutor for these specific exams. One of the most difficult things about learning a language is being afraid to make mistakes, and for that...

...to work with a wide variety of learning styles. I also studied abroad in Panamawhere I researched poison dart frog behaviorand Spain, in addition to working in a bilingual English/Spanish elementary classroom. In the journey to learn Spanish myself, I have made many connections that make learning new languages more understandable and less daunting. I love working through the subtle adjustments which can make an essay powerful, and stepping through the processes of math and...

...struggling. Overall, my exceptional academic abilities, 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 Elementary/Middle-School level Science and Math, Biology, Psychology, Chemistry, Math, first-year Spanish and Music Theory,...

...rising sophomore at Northwestern University pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Statistics. In both middle school and high school I was able to work with students with disabilities through programs that helped the students learn valuable life skills through relationship building. As a result of those experiences, I have always enjoyed using my knowledge to help teach anyone who needs it, tutoring various friends and neighbors throughout high school. I love to tutor...

...am an instructor for a science based summer camp where I teach the fundamentals of science to K-5 students. My favorite part about my job is showing how exciting the world is around us when you dive in deep enough. I love relating subjects like math and physics to the real world to encourage students to want to learn more. When I have some free time, I like to go on hikes and study the...

...math tutor in the Portland metro area, working with underprivileged and at-risk youth. I teach supplemental algebra classes as well as help students prepare to pass the GED test and earn credit recovery. I have a Masters in Geological Sciences from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Arts in Geology from Bryn Mawr College. As a masters student, I taught environmental science labs and helped to curate science curriculum for elementary and middle-school...

I have always had a passion for education. While pursuing my MS degree I was awarded a highly competitive Teaching Assistantship, which allowed me to experience teaching general biology and human anatomy at the university level. My strengths include being able to portray complex concepts and ideas in innovative ways to cater to all learning types, in addition to my strong interpersonal skills with diverse populations.

...study of education. I have been studying Waldorf and Montessori educational theories, among others, as part of a journey to better understand the learning process, especially as it occurs during early stages of childhood development. I hope that these studies will enrich my tutoring practice, and give me further insight into the capabilities and needs of students I work with. I believe that every human being is unique, and every human being has great potential....

...own books whenever I have time. I believe that a positive environment is the key to learning. When students are happy, safe, and enjoying their tasks, they acquire new information much more quickly and easily. It is my mission to always create this environment with my students and those I tutor. I have experience tutoring both elementary and middle school students in all subjects and have done this privately for many years. When I am...

...in my major and a GPA above 3.8 from a rigorous school: Whitman College. I took courses in tutoring writing and have taught numerous students in the past. I am an exceptional editor; talented at complimenting and fostering strengths while maintaining a sharp eye for mistakes and opportunities for improvement. I can help take a poor piece of writing and make it good. But where I truly excel is in my ability to take decent...

...math, algebra, geometry and most sciences. After my graduation from the University of Portland, majoring in mathematics and education. I taught middle and high school math and science for 20 years. I have been a substitute teacher for the past 5 years, teaching all levels of many subjects. I also have been working on my masters of public health with Walden University, with a focus on biostatistics and epidemiology. I enjoy quilting, crafting, gardening and...

...teaching and helping people to understand things that I worked hard to learn. Personally, there are very few greater joys than seeing someone successfully use a concept that you taught them. For a tutor, encountering this joy is a regular thing; it is a major factor of my admission into the field. I understand first hand the benefits that come along with being tutored, as I have been on both ends of the interaction many...

...grade teacher. I have taught in China, and am currently teaching in Portland. I received my elementary education degree from Northwest Nazarene University. I am certified to teach k-8, with an emphasis in natural science in Idaho, and Oregon. I love to help foster students' love for learning, and helping them discover their potential. Outside of academia I enjoy live music. hiking, reading, being in community, traveling, experiencing new things, and watching documentaries.

...learn a broad spectrum of topics that span from history to geochemistry, genetics, and biology. I am however a huge animal lover (hence the 'zoo' in zooarchaeology! Have you been brushing up on your Greek?). Although I spend a significant amount of time in a trench or in the laboratory, one of my favorite aspects of academia is teaching, passing down the tomes of human knowledge to those who come after you. This is one...

As a teacher with 11+ years of experience, I hope to bring the same passion of learning that I have to students. With subjects that range from Spanish to Statistics, my goal is to help students find a way to overcome their obstacles and learn in a way that really sticks. I enjoy sports, films, books, music, and the outdoors.

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!

...had the chance to interact and help students as a teaching assistant in a general biology course lab and my education helped me develop learning techniques and time management skills that I look forward to bringing to you. Not all information can be approached in the same manner and I hope to help students find new ways of learning as well as identify what works best for them. Certain subjects can be extremely daunting and...