Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Vancouver, WA

...experienced teacher. After completing my B.A. in English with Philosophy Minor from UC Berkeley, I lived in Rome, Italy for two years where I taught English as a Second Language. During this time, I discovered that I had a passion and a gift for teaching. I completed my PhD in Comparative Literature with an emphasis on Latin American Studies from UC Los Angeles in 2009. While at UCLA I taught courses in Comparative Literature (Great...

...Jon. I've worked in education for several years, teaching all levels of materials--K-12+ to people of all abilities. I have had lengthy experience tutoring math, writing, psychology and literature. I've also helped prep for standardized tests including ACT, SAT, PSAT, SOL, Praxis, GED and general GRE. I went to college on a academic scholarship focusing primarily on psychology and medicine. I have a zeal for helping others understand tough subject matter specific to their ability....

...processes that most people dread and allows the learner to feel empowered and confident. I tutor 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...

...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. I am...

I love chemistry. I have performed several years of research, and I have taught chemistry at the high school and university levels. I love making complicated topics more approachable for students, and helping students succeed. I will help students work through difficult problems, and help them understand exactly what the question is asking. I have over 5 years of tutoring experience, and I strive to help students understand challenging, abstract material in science and math.

I'm an electrical engineer working in the pro audio hardware industry. I currently hold a MSEE and BSEE with a minor in physics. I've also been a professional musician since the late 90s. I aim to help students develop their own intuition when solving problems and learning new concepts. If you're having trouble in some areas, there's a good chance I've already struggled through it!

...styles. I am one of those who needs tactile, auditory and visual methods of learning to really deeply absorb a topic, so I try to listen to my students and approach their lessons with the lens which fits them best. I love big concepts and like to connect simple skills to the larger picture in a way that stops anyone from coming from a lesson saying "Why should I learn this?". No matter how old...

...University of Oregon I attended South Texas College, where I attained my associates in biology and two years of work experience as a tutor. As a tutor, I have experience in math, science, and the humanities for college level courses and below. Personally, I prefer to take a more holistic approach to tutoring, often including aiding a student in learning how to solve each of their problems on their own. My goal is to support...

...their strengths, build new skills and become a lifelong learner. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Oregon in 2008. Since then I have worked in a variety of social service settings, mostly with children and young families. I have two small children of my own and enjoy spending time with them and watching them grow. A few activities that I enjoy beyond being a mother are hiking, camping,...

I am a graduate student studying Clinical Psychology, with a passion for helping others. I taught English abroad in china for 5 months, as well as helped special need kiddos for a school semester. I graduated with honors from my undergraduate institution with a degree in Psychology, and minors in History and Chinese. Whenever I teach students, I try to focus first on having fun and learning to love the material, and then on accuracy.

...the internet learning whatever it has to teach me, studying politics both as an art and a science, as well as my guilty pleasure of watching the NFL and the occasional Newcastle game. As an HIV vaccine researcher for several years, I was taught many obscure facts and techniques. As a specialist in assay development (making up new experiments), I created even more. All of these techniques and ideas had to be passed on to...

...in public school education REFORM. Together, we are personally passionate about helping kids get solid education. I am a solo-entrepreneur and would love to tutor in order to help fulfill my own needs while helping others. I have served as a college prep tutor, specifically in English and college applications. I have tutored elementary grades in all classes. For the past 6 years, I have been an adult educator to clinicians on nutritional sciences, for...

...It's just too bad that it took me until college to realize it. Teaching a large class, even one that seems smaller (30-40 students), is incredibly difficult when everyone learns in a different way. Usually professors and teachers will use a method that most students can understand, and hope for the best. But what happens when you're one of the students that doesn't learn well with that technique? It was at that point, for me,...

...in the Portland area. I graduated college with a Bachelors in Science for Secondary Education in Social Studies, and a minor in Spanish. I tutored professionally for two years in Denver primarily in ACT/SAT test prep and Spanish. I also enjoy tutoring math subjects. With my tutoring and substituting experience, I am comfortable with a variety of subjects and grade levels. I strive to make tutoring not only beneficial, but also an enjoyable experience.

...to changes in career goals. I have ample experience tutoring both high school and college students in a variety of subjects, but especially enjoy tutoring STEM-courses, qualifying exams and Spanish. I have always enjoyed the opportunity of playing a supportive role in the academic growth of students and look forward to also playing a mentorship role with students as it relates to their academic and personal growth, as well as helping develop their self-confidence and...

...Costa Rica to work on conservation projects. I work as field biologist. My husband and I moved to Portland in March 2018 and are excited to make it our home! Outside of work I love outdoor activities including hiking and camping (especially with our chocolate lab, Riley). I also love to bake, craft and sew, and do yoga. I have been tutoring for about 7 years now, working with students grades K-12 in a variety...

...undergraduate institution, which provides me with a broad background of expertise. I also have extensive public speaking experience and have mentored several people in developing/refining this skill. Additionally, I have done considerable work in writing mentorship ranging from college application essays to manuscripts. I have edited all my undergraduate's medical and graduate school essays, and I'm very proud that all of them have been accepted into a program of their choosing. I pride myself on...

...approach to writing and I enjoyed helping my peers make that transition. I love nature, which is why I chose to study Biology. The desire to learn about amazing things in the real world, or what might help our future, is something that helps students dedicate themselves to education, whichever path they want to follow. I like to help students find reasons that they can be personally interested in subjects. I am very patient and...

...love exploring and learning about the world through various perspectives and disciplines. I also have a life-long interest in the arts, particularly music and literature. Coming from a diverse background of education and environmental exposure, I understand the challenges of processing new information and approaches to intake and digest them. My emphasis in teaching lies in listening to my students and self-directed application. I am excited to discover how materials in science can help students...

...Spanish and Spanish immersion classes, as well as high school Spanish 1-4. I studied Spanish in high school and college and also spent a year in Madrid where I taught English as a foreign language, (both in secondary and business settings). I have over 10 years of education related experience. Much of it has been centered around language and literacy, whether it is Spanish, ESL, helping secondary students write research papers and access academic content...