Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Tigard, OR

...in a way that is as consistently useful. I prefer to think of tutoring in terms of helping a peer rather than the more hierarchical framing of teacher and student. Although the latter is technically also accurate, I find it less useful. I am neurodivergent (diagnosed as both autistic and ADHD) and, as one might...

...an educator, naturalist, and geographer that focuses on study skills, critical thinking, and real-world applications in my pedagogical approach. I have a M.S. in geography (cultural and physical applications) and a B.S. in ecology and conservation biology. I have taught college biology and geography, and have 5 years experience in K-12 curriculum development for the...

I like teaching and I am a very patient and a committed instructor. I have a Ph.D. in Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology which means that I am highly experienced in general biology, cell biology, and molecular biology. I also can teach Medical Terminology.

...a former high school science teacher with a degree in biology teaching from Central Washington University. I can tutor in most science subject areas but would be the most helpful for students asking Biology, Physics, or Physical Science questions. I use an inquiry-based teaching style that helps you learn how science directly impacts your life.

...a graduate of Lewis and Clark College (OR) with a Master of Arts in Teaching. I have been an elementary teacher for 18 years. I love working one-on-one with students to help them understand a concept, gain confidence in a skill, or try out some new strategies. My favorite subject to teach and tutor is...

...tailor my teaching to students' individual needs and interests and love when we can laugh and have fun together while learning. All students deserve to succeed and I believe that with the right supports any student can achieve great things. In my spare time I spend time with my daughter, my dog, and my farm...

...these areas, or even if you just want to deepen your understanding of the topics to perfect your performance, he will be happy to tutor you, depending, of course, on his time availability, which does fluctuate. Rather than teaching you mnemonics and helping you to memorize without understanding, as is common in the health sciences,...

...My name is Kaliko Jones! I'm currently pursuing a Masters Degree in School Counseling. I have a wealth of experience teaching and tutoring from the simplest subjects to many that are more difficult and complex. My strengths include Mathematics and hard sciences - IE Biology, Physics, Chemistry. I am also an excellent writer and can...

...situation is an opportunity to influence positively how a student sees him or herself as a learner. Learning takes place over the course of a school year, semester, quarter, week, or in a five minute time frame (such as with a substitute teacher). The math problem or the causes of the American Revolution may be...

...completed all my coursework in Spanish. Since graduating in 2019, I have worked as an Americorps volunteer in a bilingual (Spanish and English) elementary school. Until Covid, I was teaching math and reading to children who were falling behind in normal classroom settings, as well as running an afterschool program. I have worked extensively at...

...there. I am a certified teacher with a conglomerate of experience. Among my professional experiences, I have worked with all ages in various capacities, most recently teaching math intervention at the middle school level. I am a trained professional, but also consider teaching to be among my natural abilities and something that I love doing.

...was an Introduction to Mechanical Engineering where we used Lego Mindstorms to build robots. I tutor a wide range of subjects in math and science. What I love about math is that once youre able to gain a basic understanding of the principles, you can learn to apply them to more complex problems. Theres no...

...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 various mushroom and plant species native...

...to make extra money on the side. Others may excel in a specific content area, and want to help others learn the content, too. I, however, want to tutor because tutoring (or teaching) is my passion. I am currently a 4th grade Writing and Social Studies teacher and I adore what I do. Teaching is...

...of the answers for them and they will need to find some of them on their own. They need to be willing and capable enough to do this. When working with math, I attempt to connect concepts to "real world" uses and ideas. I hope to show my students that math is not a torture...

I've tutored math for over four years, and as a grad student in math I have both the experience and knowledge to impart concepts and problem-solving skills. My tutoring style emphasizes patience, persistence and understanding the big picture.

My goal is to connect with students to help making learning enjoyable. Through a variety of teaching methods I help students gain a full understanding of material instead of simply memorizing facts for an exam.

...schools over there!). On the side, I love to practice Tai Chi and other martial arts, learn and practice new languages (fluent in German, working hard on Chinese), write books and articles, spent time in nature, make healthy and delicious food, play music, work on my YouTube channel, and spend time with my family. Most...

...science. I also have experience with remedial English and ESL. In addition to science, I would like to tutor writing and English courses. Although I am progress driven, I also have a sense of humor. I love to laugh. I am interested in reading, writing, gems and minerals, nature, travel, and hiking. I love animals.

After working for what seems as a lifetime in healthcare administration, I realized that much of my role in leadership was education. It brings me sincere joy to assist others in learning new concepts through the style that best meets the student's style.