Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Portland, OR

...am currently a high school teacher at a private school in Edmond OK. My goal in my classroom and with the students I tutor is to help every student master their subject matter in the quickest / most efficient way possible. As educators, it doesn't make sense to give a student a fish but rather to teach them to fish for themselves. For this reason, I believe there are two types of students: those who...

...pay it forward and be a positive influence for the students that are frustrated in school. Based on my own experiences, I recognize how important it is to form a relationship with the student to where they are comfortable with seeking assistance and communicating their feelings and frustrations with me. Once a rapport is established, I'm able to identify the students' disconnects and convey the confusing concept or strategy in a new and understandable way....

...I'm Kyra. I graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle, WA with a BS in neuroscience and a BA in psychology in spring of 2023. I currently work at Yale University School of Medicine in the Department of Nephrology as a research associate. I am attending Washington State University's MD Program in August! :) My biggest motto is that if you're not embracing your mistakes, you're not growing. Failure happens and there is no...

...explain the rationale for each step, from which the student can learn. Then, I request the student to complete a similar problem to exercise the student with the most productive and efficient problem-solving skills. I have worked as a classroom assistant in a high school local to my alma mater, providing assistance to students in a socially interactive, but academically focused environment to inspire collaboration on in-class assignments, from which I also gained experience in...

...year, I was lucky enough to be a year-long substitute in a middle school building while I pursued my degree in mathematics. I loved having that opportunity, and look forward to getting back in the classroom as soon as my degree is finished. This year, I will be pursuing my degree full time and have decided to take a break from full time subbing to work in the field of tutoring. I have already passed...

...am only as good as the knowledge I can pass on. We work best only when we are being challenged by the very same people we are trying to teach. In doing so, as tutors , we are constantly reminded on the need to stay current, to continuously strive to add more to our arsenal of information and to simultaneously be prepared to reinvent oneself in a very short period of time. It is my...

...have been working with children for over 10 years. I began babysitting a family friend when I was just 15 years old and my experience since then has certainly evolved. I have worked with elementary age students in grades preK-3 through 8 as an environmental educator, literacy & math tutor, science instructor, and summer camp director. I hold my 013 Elementary Educator certificate in the state of Connecticut. I am first aid certified including CPR...

...am a graduate of the University of Connecticut. I received my Ph.D. in Chemistry with a focus upon Analytical Organic and Inorganic Chemical Analyses with an emphasis upon Chemical Instrumentation. My experiences were deeply involved with research and development as well as commercial laboratory analysis. My primary applications involved environmental and beverage-food analytical methods for over forty years. I have been an Adjunct Professor for various colleges teaching Chemistry and Chemical applications covering various fields.

I have been a math teacher for 22 years. I love every minute of it! When any of my students are successful, it brings me great joy.

...loved being a middle school teacher for 25 years. My biggest joy is when a child is having fun while learning and is able to apply what they have learned to their every day lives. My strengths are in science, however, I'm certified to teach grades 4-8. I have a middle school teaching certification in CT as well as a Masters Degree in Special Education. I'm able to make any lesson fun, engaging, as well...

...my name is Emily and I am so excited to learn with you! I have been teaching professionally for 3 and a half years as an elementary teacher. Most recently I was teaching ESL for adults in Prague. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Education. I have a passion for learning and teaching, especially English! I have taught reading, writing, and grammar. I am a certified teacher and I...

...and online. My work includes helping students tackle large volumes of make-up work after illness or athletic commitments, using strategies like visualization, note-taking, and outlining to break difficult material into manageable parts. I ask for feedback regularly and adapt my instruction to meet different learning styles. My academic background includes two Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of New Haven (Forensic Science and Biology) and a Master of Science in Biology from Central Connecticut...

I am a passionate, motivated and focused educator who strives for all students to be successful learners. I am an advocate for students to receive what they need to be successful.

...greatest passion in life is teaching! With a BA in Journalism and a Masters In Teaching Elementary Education, I am well equipped to help you achieve your educational goals. I completed my student teaching in Grade 2, and am experienced in elementary reading and word study. I currently work as a Special Education Tutor with both elementary students and High School Students. Due to my background working as a news reporter, I specialize in tutoring...

...Manager, I hold a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Colombia. In (1984) I completed my Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE). I am working towards becoming a certified teacher in the Connecticut. My teaching skills, commitment to education, and passion to help others will be an asset to your school. Currently, I work as a freelance teacher for Spanish on the Green, a company providing Spanish language learning for New Haven community members. (Here explain...

...lessons, as I have found in my own experiences that I am able to learn content more effectively when I am able to apply my knowledge to something tangible. I also want to create a safe and comfortable learning environment for students. As someone who used to be nervous to reach out to my peers for academic help, I understand that it can be difficult to ask for help sometimes. Not only do I want...

...I'm Shannon Garrick, a dedicated tutor based in the Charlotte metro region, currently pursuing a Master's in Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. With over five years of experience in both classroom and tutoring settings, I have taught a variety of subjects, including Algebra, College Biology, and Elementary Math and Reading. My teaching philosophy centers on understanding each student's unique learning style, utilizing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to create...

Hello! My name is Stephen and I am a Junior at Yale University studying Psychology and Education Studies. I am very passionate about working with kids and pursuing a career in teaching, and my main goal is to help students achieve their full potential!

...am a graduate of Westfield State University with my Bachelors of Art in Moderate/Mild Special Education K-8. I have been teaching for 5 years as both a resource Special Education Teacher and an Intensive Special Education Teacher in an Alternative School. Most recently, I have graduated with my Master's Degree from Concordia University at St. Paul in Special Education concentrated on Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. I am passionate about creating a safe and inclusive environment...

...have been teaching at the college level for 12+ years, as a student in high school I struggled until I learned the method of learning that worked for me. My goal is to help you learn the method that works best for you and teach you skills in the subject area you need assistance with to be successful. I am very patient, a good communicator and can usually identify why an individual is struggling and...