Award-Winning Thermochemistry Tutors serving Hillsboro, OR

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...since I enjoy the challenge of helping students understand difficult topics. I worked as a tutor for various topics in a university setting. I have also tutored students at their homes. I understand the value of tutoring since this helped me to excel at computer programming. I am at a point where I teach myself new topics and find it helpful to teach what I know well since this builds a stronger understanding of these...

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Hello, My name is Erik Dassoff and I hold a master's degree in Food Technology from a leading Dutch University. I also have a strong academic track record, having all A's throughout K-12 and my undergraduate degree. I enjoy problem-solving in math and science, but also enjoy applying it to useful real-life scenarios. I look forward to meeting and working with you! Cheers, Erik