Award-Winning Tutors serving Portland, OR

...settings using a therapeutic approach since then. I also have experience providing in home behavioral support as well as tele-health. I have experience working with children with disabilities and have a wide range of learning tools and strategies to help all children grow. Patience is key when working with children and so is celebrating all growth. I enjoy all facets of education and like to learn new things. I am also musical and play the...

...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 make excuses and those who find a way. I believe in the power of determination and a hard...

...I have been dedicated to helping students of different age groups (from middle school to college) in mostly math and science. As someone driven to become a professor, I love to teach and have a great passion for sharing my knowledge with others! I am most passionate about math and hard sciences, such as biology, chemistry, and physics and have most experience tutoring middle school, high school, and college students. My mission is to develop...

...I've worked with difficult kids to help them prepare for standardized tests, and we always seem to make the greatest progress (and have the most fun) working on the Critical Reading and Coding sections of the tests. I strongly believe that education is essential for a higher quality of life, and I work hard to instill this belief in all of my pupils. In my free time, I like to read books that add value...

I'm an analytical chemist that has experience primarily tutoring for college general chemistry. I also love teaching about math and science in general. I have a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry from Western Kentucky University. I also have a Masters of Science in Chemistry and a PhD in Chemistry from The Ohio State University with an emphasis in analytical chemistry.

...others. Math was my favorite subject as a kid and I get really excited about it. Being able to share that excitement with students and have them grow to enjoy doing math is such a wonderful feeling. I am passionate about helping students create a positive mindset as they learn and master new skills. I choose to make learning as fun as possible and feel so proud when I see a student's face light up,...

...me master the strategies and techniques that worked best for my studies and inspired me to love learning. I became increasingly confident throughout the years, eventually earning a spot at my dream college and currently pursuing a career that I'm truly passionate about. I now wish to 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...

...program. I also hold a Masters degree in Education with a concentration in Curriculum & Instruction. I am a lifelong learner believing that it is critical to impart an ongoing passion for learning to my students. I have had great success in my teaching and tutoring in many subjects because I combine the essential mastery of foundation skills with a creative approach. My other interests include Asian Brushwork painting, guitar, singing, tennis, golf, and walking.

Hey! I'm Serena! I have been a substitute teacher and a drama teacher for a while now, and being an English major, I believe I can be a great asset to you! I love to be creative, so I hope you do, too!

...career at the University of Connecticut. I emphasize conceptual understanding in my instruction as comprehension of the underlying principles of material provides the most powerful tool for solving both computational and abstract problems. I will often detail to students derivations to provide a rigorous and complete background on which the student can construct a knowledge base and through which a student can observe clear reasoning and solution techniques. To evaluate student weaknesses, I typically ask...

...job for maternity leave. I decided to take the following year off to be home with my daughter. I am so grateful to Varsity Tutors for allowing me to continue to stay home with her but also work and continue teaching. I've certainly missed it! In my time as a teacher I have taught many grades! Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, and 11th; several of them at the same time. I love teaching!

...while researching cell cycle control and DNA damage repair pathways in the common bread mold Aspergillus nidulans. This experience led me to pursue a PhD in Biomedical Sciences at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. I decided to start tutoring because it is the perfect opportunity for me to share my passion for science and gain valuable teaching experience. The two things that make me a great tutor are my deep understanding of biology and my...

...is Carolyn and I have recently graduated with my undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering. I have 6 years of experience in writing tutoring throughout high school and college, and have tutored students with all types of backgrounds in writing. I am also interested in tutoring in AP Chemistry and various subjects for ACT/SAT test prep! If you or your child is in elementary school, I would enjoy tutoring elementary math, science, and english as well....

...for a tutor that makes learning fun and engaging? How about a tutor that will help you achieve your academic goals? If so, you've found her! I have worked in the education field for over ten years and have spent the last two years tutoring students online from all over the country. I also have experience in a classroom setting teaching students from Pre-K to 5th grade. I look forward to meeting you and helping...

...workshops, being a Teaching Assistant and creating curriculum, and nearly a year of private tutoring, I know how to help students and people of all ages easily understand concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Having graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelors degree in Engineering Science, I know how to move from not understanding a subject to understanding it well. The subjects I tutor include: - Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Calculus)...

...to over 280 emergency calls as a volunteer EMT and have experience teaching BLS CPR and Stop the Bleed. I've also been part of a tactical emergency care course and worked on medical research focused on pediatric emergency care. These experiences have given me a strong foundation in both the practical and academic sides of EMS. When I tutor, I focus on keeping things simple, clear, and practical. I like to break down complicated topics,...

...student at the University of Hartford. I major in Computer Science and minor in Data Science. I have been learning and working with Java for over 2 and a half years now. I currently work as a TA for a computer science course teaching the fundamental concepts of Java. As a student myself, I can understand the frustration of not being able to follow along with a certain topic in class whether that is due...

...a Master's in Entomology (study of insects) and University of Connecticut in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. I've been involved in research of how unnamed species are related to one another using DNA sequencing of genes (called systematics) for my undergraduate and graduate career, and hence I am very strong in biology, genetics, microbiology and ecology. My passion in science lies in the implementation of modern DNA sequencing technology to study genes and genomes, especially to...

Hello everyone! I love to learn and I love to help others learn. I'm a BS in Physics and I'm confident I can help with any math or physics.... When solving math and physics problems the best place to start is with the fundamentals. Sometimes I have to start with, "So what happens when you let go of your pencil?" Or, "When I divide by ten on this side what do I have to do to...

I am a practicing nurse practitioner with a wealth of field experience. I am dual-board certified in family practice through AANP and ANCC. I am also an educator and currently teach at the college level. I am excited to partner with you in obtaining your goals!