Lee E.

• Portland, OR 97239 ( 4.7 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Male Age 40
• Member since: 01/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $10 to $30 /hr
• Also Tutors: Chemistry, Biology

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Lutheran Family Services, Portland, OR, 2006-2009: I worked with Russian, Ukrainian, Somali, and Burmese immigrant families to help with cultural assimilation and English language skills. I also helped the children with their homework and taught them about American history and world history, and how the two play into each other.

JASEN W.

• Portland, OR 97214 ( 7.2 mi )
• Experienced Physics Tutor

• Male Age 46
• Member Since: 10/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $35.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Earth Science, Chemistry

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I worked for Panther Academic Support Services at UW Milwaukee from Sept 2007 to May 2011. I tutored students individually and in group settings in math and science courses. I have worked with students from all academic backgrounds. I began tutoring algebra to incoming freshmen. I tutored calculus to business students and I tutored physics to students studying health science. I have found that it takes multiple ways of presenting a topic for students to have a expert grasp of the subject.
I have a conversational teaching style. I emphasize the thought process that facilitates problem solving and conceptual understanding that lies behind all math and science subjects.

Owen Y.

• Scappoose, OR 97056 ( 16.6 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Male Age 73
• Member Since: 11/2011
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $25.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Earth Science, Chemistry

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I have built over 27 years experience as an executive-level manager with Fortune 100 high-technology electronics company. I now serve on the Metal Boat Society board of directors and am the editor of their internally published magazine, the Metal Boat Quarterly. I am also a professional boat builder, having recently completed a 38' steel & aluminum vessel.

Stephanie D.

• Beaverton, OR 97006 ( 3.5 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Life Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology

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I received my Bachelors of Arts degree from Willamette University, where I majored in politics and minored in economics. I chose to work for a Bachelor's of Arts degree because it stresses a strong understanding of all subjects - this is the core of my approach to learning and education. During my senior year of high school I tutored math and science at a middle school for one year, and prior to this spent several years babysitting and assisting elementary school-aged children with their studies. Though my experience is limited to tutoring, it came easily to me and I am confident that I can help others better understand what I have already learned. As a student that has earned consistently high marks and test scores, I am in a great position to do this.
In my own experience, the key to learning has been to find a "critical link:" that is, to figure out an angle that makes sense to ... read more

Wilson J.

• Hillsboro, OR 97124 ( 5 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Organic Chemistry, Life Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology

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I have got my PhD degree (Chemistry) from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India, which is one of the best institutes across the globe. During my MS program I had extensive courses in all branches of Chemistry and had Math and Physics as subsidiaries in the BS program. Qualified many competitive exams, GRE,TOEFL, PRAXIS etc.Had five years of experience in teaching undergraduate students. Have very good writting and lecture skills. Had helped many students during school and college days, who needed special assistance in Science and Math.
Each child is a unique individual who needs a stimulating, secure, and, caring atmosphere to grow and mature.The enthusiasm of a motivated teacher energize the students. I encourage independent thinking and analytical reasoning to augment their problem solving skills, thus encouraging them to not just memorize. My first academic teaching expe ... read more

Ralph V.

• Tigard, OR 97224 ( 5.2 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Organic Chemistry, Marine Biology, Life Science, Genetics, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy

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I have a PhD in Zoology from The Ohio State University and over the past 25 years I have taught at Columbus Technical Institute and Portland State University. I have taught courses in General Biology, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Ecology and a graduate course in Limnology. At Portland State I was also involved in a research program to improve student outcomes. This project attempted to improve student's experiences in a cost effective manner, establish an infrastructure that helps implement technology, and evaluate the effectiveness of educational technology on student learning.
I enjoy teaching. There is something about the educational process, transfer of knowledge to students, that I have always found satisfying. It has been my experience that learning is an active process rather than a passive one. Thus I have seldom “taught” students anything. Rather I have enabl ... read more

Jake K.

• Tigard, OR 97224 ( 5.2 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $59.00 /hr

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I first like to establish the circumstances or situation of the problem to simply verify and make clear what is happening. This is important for any problem, whether math or an essay question. Next, my goal is to make clear the basic concept of the theory or formula that needs to be applied to the problem. This is probably the most crucial step in that it is very important to make a connection between reality and being able to measure or quantify the problem and that it makes sense. Next, it is important to simplistically breakdown the problem as much as possible to clearly apply the theory and calculations to the problem. Finally, go through the fundamentals of solving the problem and go over any “shortcuts” that may ease the calculations.
Studying applied physics and mathematics at a liberal arts school not only helped me strengthen my mathematical, problem solving, and anal ... read more

Dominique F.

• PORTLAND, OR 97239 ( 5.6 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Organic Chemistry, Life Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy

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I am very flexible in my teaching style, and delivery of information. Some students know exactly how they learn, while others are unsure. I will always adapt to an individuals learning style. Although it is sometimes difficult to determine how a student learns best, it is important to recognize these differences among individuals. It is my goal to make sure that each student leaves a tutor session feeling better than when they first arrived. This is often accomplished by personalizing the tutor sessions.
As a biochemistry undergraduate student, I was selected to be an organic chemistry workshop leader. As a workshop leader, I meet with students on a weekly basis to complete difficult organic chemistry problems and answer any questions that they may have. In addition to the workshops, I was also asked to be a teaching assistant. As a teaching assistant, I work closely with professor ... read more

Kurt C.

• Portland, OR 97202 ( 6.5 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Chemistry

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I strongly believe that an education that leads with concepts instead of rote is the surest route to lifelong success. This is certainly the method that worked for me, and I find that, without the conceptual grounding, a student will not get as much out of necessary practice exercises. Thus, when I am working with a student on a subject, I tend to approach the concept foremost, creatively using a wide range of examples and descriptions to elucidate it. This is the best use of my time with a student, instead of just correcting their exercises. It also requires the confidence of the student to know that they can fully grasp a concept first, and then put it into practice, so I like to encourage that personal confidence.
Throughout my education, I've found that broad academic interests have led me to pursue a wide range of subjects simultaneously. My undergraduate degree is a double ma ... read more

Andrew S.

• Portland, OR 97211 ( 7.7 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Organic Chemistry, Life Science, Genetics, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy

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I enjoy tutoring, especially with motivated people. I have much experience in translating difficult academic problems to meaningful skills. I still don't have my times tables memorized but can demonstrate difficult fractions and imaginary numbers to others. My experience in laboratory, design and classroom settings allows me to illustrate complex concepts meaningfully. I enjoy working one-on-one to help facilitate deeper understanding. I would consider working with special needs children or those with learning disabilities.
I have had experience in tutoring mathematics at local community colleges. I have also tutored chemistry, physics and many medical subjects informally. I have finished classwork in a medical program and have assisted with many classes, mostly in physiology related courses.

Paul M.

• Portland, OR 97214 ( 8 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Earth Science

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For various reasons, we all learn in different ways. Often times this is difficult to address in a classroom setting, forcing teachers to address skills by giving particular instructions (how to write a paper, how to solve an equation, etc.) thereby making education a project of memorization more so than understanding. I believe it is important for students to grasp the broad concepts of their subject manner, through their particular learning style, then applying these to specific objects as opposed to the other way around. This not only allows for students to achieve in various exercises, but creates a context by which students can relate to their subject, thus internalizing it and creating a solid foundation to move forward from.
Educationally, I have a BA in Mathematics from Vassar College, a school where I achieved a high level of success graduating with high honors both gen ... read more

Shash B.

• West Linn, OR 97068 ( 10.3 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Sociology, Psychology, Organic Chemistry, Life Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology

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After pursuing PhD at Dartmouth College, I have acquired years of process engineering and management experience at Intel Corporation and Biotronik Inc. I have five years real world engineering experience and have spent two years teaching science courses at University Buffalo and George Washington University as an instructor and a teaching assistant. At times, I taught 134 college students during my masters work at Buffalo, NY and 75 senior and middle level professionals and technicians from engineering to safety classes. I have tutored math and science students extensively in India and UK during my college years and have passion to teach History, Geography and Biological sciences.
A major drawback in current teaching methods at schools and institutions is the absence of efforts to educate students, why they should learn things they are being taught. I try to understand the students ... read more

Michael K.

• Vancouver, WA 98661 ( 11.3 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $61.00 to $64.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Life Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy

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Graduating from three different institutions, I have earned two master and a bachelor degrees – MS in Biology and MA in Special Education, and BA in Biology. Math and Science have my main strengths in earning the degrees. Being deaf since birth, I have learned a lot about deaf people – especially children with their delayed language and math skills. I want to give something back of what I have excelled in education. Many people and children deserve the education and help they need in order to make progress in math.
Teaching for 11 years in deaf education, I have enjoyed seeing a growth in my students’ math academic progress in middle school and high school level. Most children who are deaf have a delay in language learning. A deaf child who uses sign language, English is not their first language. Math, reading, and writing are the three academic subjects that require special goal ... read more

Kenneth R.

• Vancouver, OR 98661 ( 12 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $50.00 /hr

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I have always ended up in leadership positions which gives me the opportunity to teach. I generally supervise adults and in this role act as teacher for processes, procedures, rules and general good practices. I am a great learner, which I think makes for a great teacher because I want to be sure that whomever I am working with finds the excitement in really understanding a topic. Many of the people I work with tell me I should be a teacher. I do also have two children, girls, seven and five. They are of course much different than adults, much quicker and very capable of absorbing lots of material.
I really like to teach but only topics I really believe in. I am not a good salesperson for the same reason, if I don't believe in something you can see right through me. I have seen too many adults and kids taught the steps to something, do "A" then do "B" then do "C". Thi ... read more

Brian M.

• vancouver, WA 98664 ( 12.8 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $58.00 to $71.00 /hr

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My teaching style focuses on teaching students how to find the big picture. If they understand what it is they are trying to do, then showing them how to get there becomes easier. Any student can learn math, and have the capability to understand numbers, this just comes harder for some and easier for others. In my past I have benefited greatly from some math teachers, and fallen behind in classes where I was not getting what the teacher was talking about. Tutors can be a great help in pushing students over a difficult concept or idea. Then, when the student is back on track, they can take their education in their own hands again.
During the last four years, I have spent a large amount of time working with, and around middle school and High school students. I have spent time in the classroom, worked with small groups, and spent one summer working with multiple summer camps up and do ... read more