Award-Winning Biochemistry Tutors serving Portland, OR

...Yale University conducing research in genetics/neuroscience. Throughout the years I have had many opportunities to interact with and train students. Specifically, as a graduate student I have had experience as a teaching assistant for general biology and advanced genetics lab courses, and have also tutored high school students in AP chemistry. Hopefully as a tutor for VT I can make STEM courses more approachable and rewarding for high school and undergraduate students.

...and providing extra tutoring help for undergraduate college age and adult students. In addition to teaching at the University of Texas at Austin, I served as a mentor at the local Boys and Girls Club in Austin. TX assisting middle school and high school students in various math and science related subjects. As a tutor, I work to help students to improve their grades and gain confidence in their abilities. Tutoring students is a very...

...a professional setting and seven years on a volunteer basis, specializing in math and science education. I also worked as a curriculum designer for an SAT tutoring firm. I enjoy tutoring because I am strongly against the practice of teaching to the lowest common denominator of students and I believe that every student is entitled to a teacher that will personalize their curriculum and teaching pace to make sure that the student understands the subject...

...James Madison University with a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry with minors in Criminal Justice and Honors Interdisciplinary studies. I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of Connecticut. My previous tutor experience was several 1 on 1 tutoring sessions for the 2022 - 2023 school year and I was a TA for a instrumental chemistry laboratory class for Junior and Senior chemistry majors. I mainly tutor college level general chemistry and...

...a premed student, I have completed all of the basic science requirements, and I took the MCAT this past summer. Throughout my undergraduate years, I have tutored elementary school students in South Bend, IN and in Dublin, Ireland. I believe that every person has the ability to succeed in any course, and I think the key to success is understanding how you best learn as an individual. I am excited to help more students find...

...undergrad I earned by CRLA tutoring certification and tutored in many subjects including neuroscience, biology, scientific writing, essay writing. I also tutored foreign students in English, and lead clinics where I taught fencing to middle and high school students. I am passionate about teaching and helping everyone get an excellent education. In my spare time, I enjoy running, reading, fencing, and spending time with family and friends. I am more than happy to answer any...

I am a graduate of Yale University with a degree in biology and am currently working as a research associate at a cancer biology lab. I am an experienced STEM tutor for college and high school students and also tutor for standardized tests such as the MCAT and the SAT.

...high school students. I like to tutor in Science and Math but I have experience in tutoring in English to students who do not speak English fluently. I was an Adjunct Faculty at a college and taught a 3-credit Genetics course. My tutoring style focuses on lots of practice and understanding the student's learning style so that I can make sure they grasp the concept in a way they understand. I look forward to working...

...I wanted to do biomedical research. I soon began at Yale University and worked side by side with some of the top research scientists in the world. I continued there for fifteen years. I have many publications with them in some of the top scientific journals in the world. I have also been fascinated by world history and it has been a very strong interest of mine for many years. Additionally, during my time as...

...By working through each problem little by little, the path towards understanding is revealed. It can take time, but there is always going to be a path forward. I obtained my Bachelors of Science in Marine Biology from the University of Rhode Island and my masters of science in Oceanography from Oregon State University. I have taught classes about oceanography, biology, and chemistry. My favorite subjects to tutor are biology and chemistry but all of...

...it is one of the largest gaps in our current education system. There is so much potential to frame science in an engaging and exciting manner, but too often students are left to struggle on their own! In my personal experience, I have found that incorporating multiple external resources such as models, simulations, demonstrations or even virtual labs can fundamentally change a students achievement and investment when compared to just reading a text and answering...

...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 students' problem-solving skills so that they can get to the answers on their own to not only improve their homework scores but also help on quizzes and tests through better knowledge of the material....

...that teachers have duties to their students and that students have duties to their teachers. I believe that it is my responsibility as a teacher to provide students with the following: an environment conducive to learning, knowledge that will help them be successful in achieving their lives' goals, materials, opportunities, and feedback that will help them learn, and help in becoming and remaining motivated to be successful both in their studies and in applying their...

...other people. As I prepare to be a teaching assistant for chemistry in the fall, as I was selected out of 500+ students to be, I want to execute this and therefore use this opportunity to practice skills in teaching any variety of subjects. I have experience in all of these classes through high school and a little bit of college, and having worked hard in each one I know what strategy I used that...

...the same sense of accomplishment and joy that you get when you drop a few seconds off your 5k PR. When you finally play your recital piece at full-tempo. When all the time and effort that you poured into something pays off. It's a form of self-improvement that is tangible and rewarding in it of itself. It is my pleasure and sincere goal to bring this joy of learning and pursuit to success to anyone...

...Connecticut pursuing a PhD in medicinal chemistry. My current research is primarily based in organic synthesis. I have a B.S.Chm in Biochemistry and a B.A. in German Studies from Creighton University, where I graduate magna cum laude in 2021. I have worked as a TA in organic chemistry for the last two years, and I also have experience helping high school students with test preparation and homework in all subjects. My long-term goal is to...

...a top academic university in New York and have been accepted to medical school for the class of 2025. I have worked with Kumon and Mathnasium in the past which has given me plenty of experience tutoring and teaching math and various sciences to elementary through college students. I believe in understanding fundamental concepts the most and can vary my teaching style tremendously to fit a variety of student needs and problems.

...I am a CRLA Level One certified tutor). While most of my tutoring experience is as a writing tutor, I have a passion for STEM and health-related classes, such as anatomy and physiology, biology, and EMT classes. I have experience tutoring upcoming EMRs and EMTs with the current national registry standards. My tutoring strategy is to make a better student, not just a better assignment. In my free time, I work as a volunteer firefighter/EMT...

...kindergarten to college. I specialize in science and math but am very good at English composition and writing. Each student learns and understands differently, so I prioritize teaching in a way that suits them. That philosophy can apply to their learning style but also their lifestyle. I've found that this comprehensive approach helps students feel less intimidated and allows them to build confidence as they tackle challenging material. The process of breaking down complex concepts,...

...also Physics I and II. Students would come to me with any questions they had on concepts or specific homework problems they were struggling with. I have also been hired at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences to tutor in 3 courses that I have completed during this past academic year. I am passionate about learning and hope that I can help students understand concepts and learning strategies so that they are able to...