Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

...Mizzou graduate who is currently applying to medical schools. I have a Bachelor of Arts in English. After getting my degree from Mizzou, I completed all of my medical school prerequisites at the University of Missouri St. Louis last year. I have experience tutoring French, English, Pre-algebra, Chemistry and I have volunteered helping elementary school kids with their homework. I love school and I love to learn but I know that it is really hard...

...passionate about helping others, and have always found fulfillment in learning and sharing new information, skills, and techniques. I have worked for the past 12 years to build my career as an educator. During the last 8 years, I have worked with elementary and preschool aged children, in the classroom and online. I started as an educational assistant, and received my Bachelors of Elementary Education, with an ESOL endorsement, from George Fox University in the...

...one-size-fits-all system, and my philosophy has always been that neither should teaching. At the end of the day, it's also important how much a student can retain, and how interested in the subject they can become. I remember when I was a student and feeling less than, or unintelligent when I didn't understand a concept. It wasn't until I worked with a tutor myself that I understood that my learning style didn't match up with...

I have passionately pursued the application of sciences and math over my 25+ year career. I am a firm believer in promoting professional development and learning in all those around you, and being prepared to learn at the same time. Many of my examples will draw on my history in aquariums, water quality and water purification and relate to environmental stewardship and conservation biology.

...Galen. I have been tutoring math and test prep on and off for several years, since I graduated with my Mathematics degree in 2005. I also recently completed a second bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. I like being a tutor because I enjoy helping people find a connection with the world through math and physics. I also enjoy working with students of all ages and backgrounds to find a learning method that suits them the...

...of Washington State University Vancouver with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. I am endorsed in Elementary Education and ELL. I have worked with all grades K-12 through my student teaching and substituting. I love teaching math and helping students grasp mathematical concepts. I believe that everybody is capable of success and learning, and I love being a part of that process. Outside of teaching I love getting involved in theatre, singing, and watching movies.

...and fresh perspective. In pursuit of this, I've traveled around the world, visiting places like China and New Zealand. There is so much value in a diversity of experiences through different cultures and beliefs. When I returned to the United States, I decided to earn my degree. In pursuit of communicating well with others, and coupled with a deep love of storytelling, I earned my undergraduate degree in English. I have an emphasis on understanding...

...made it to college that I realized I wanted to be a scientist. As a high school student, I was exceptionally mediocre at school. Fortunately I was accepted to Western Washington University. It was my time at Western that I found what I was capable of. Chemistry, and mathematics are such daunting subjects, I never imagined I would be able to grasp them, after all academics were not my strong suit. Through hard work, endless...

...of Mills College, with a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and a minor in Mathematics. While in college, I tutored students ranging from middle-schoolers to college students. I also have experience as a tutor, grader, TA, and editor of educational books, and won several essay prizes while in college. For me, the most important outcome of any tutoring experience -- whether in math, science, English, or something else -- is the improved confidence of...

...master's degree in physics at San Jose State University, where I focused on general relativity and quantum mechanics. During my studies, I conducted extensive research projects, including my MS thesis on Geodesics in Black Hole Spacetimes. This background has given me a solid understanding of math and physics, enabling me to explain complex concepts effectively to students. I have three years of experience tutoring at both San Jose City College and San Jose State University,...

...students meet their academic potential. During the 16 years that I've worked as an instructional assistant in elementary schools I've taught reading, writing, math, science and social studies. I have the patience, kindness and commitment it takes when teaching children which enables me to instill confidence, self-esteem and an optimistic attitude in each student for the subject they are working in. I work in a positive, nurturing and diligent manner to support students with varied...

...tutoring experience and classroom experience with elementary and middle school students. I currently tutor calculus and Introduction to Analysis at the undergraduate level and serve as a TA in the Physics 201/202 labs. My philosophy is not only to teach students the subjects they struggle with, but also to help them develop intuition, independence, and appreciation for math and science to carry with them throughout their educational career. At school, I enjoy running our college...

...students get to the direction that they want to go in life after they finish their formal public education. I believe that education is a powerful tool for helping that individual to make a positive change in their life as well as in turn a positive change in someone else's life. By helping students succeed academically will help them to develop the skills and knowledge they need to make a difference in their communities and...

...takes place in a focused, yet easygoing environment-- this is the framework I bring to my teaching. I create a focused learning environment by entering into the learning process with my students-- as a recent college grad (degree in biomed with 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...

...tutor from elementary school math to upper level college sciences. I've been tutoring for 10 years, and I love to see my client's grow! My tutoring style encompasses learning how to implement habits that will lead us to our goals. I am a big believer in conceptual understanding, organization, repetition and applying new information in different ways (I like props and real-life examples). Please contact me with details of what you're looking for and we'll...

I hope to help students who are struggling with their science subjects by being patient, knowledgeable, and able to find a solution to their confusion or struggle.

...involves providing exercises and then providing an example of how to solve the problem. Then letting the student take a shot at a similar problem and see if they can solve it. Also to target specific weak areas that the student is struggling in. Usually a visual aid accompanying the problem is how I like to teach. Using videos and open discussion are also good methods. Often times engagement in both verbal and written activities...

...helping students learn because a strong education is the basis for a successful life. I have 4 years of tutoring experience and it has been such an enriching experience; I look forward to working with your kiddo or young adult to help them do well with their studies. I obtained my Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from The Evergreen State College in Washington, and a Master of Liberal Arts degree from the Ivy...

...I teach physics, and math up to Calculus AB. I am better at math. I still can hold my own in physics. I like to teach. I like it better when I teach well. I am Christian. I believe in God. I believe He loves everyone. I offer the opportunity to those who are interested, no matter who you or or what your situation. If you would like me to try and help, let me...

...degree from Portland State University. I have experience tutoring a kindergartner who had gotten sick and missed a large amount of school. I have also taught some select advanced eighth grade chemistry classes guided by a PhD level teacher as volunteer work. I have also volunteered doing grading for an AIG Language Arts teacher which included sixth, seventh, and eighth grade work. I am currently looking to tutor in the following areas: general English, grammar,...