...I frequently work with high school students but I am successful with middle school and adult learners also. I think the "secret" to successful tutoring is identifying and resolving foundational gaps in comprehension. Building knowledge is like building tower. (read more)
6 Subjects: includingChemistry,Algebra 1,Algebra 2,SAT Math
...I am well-qualified academically. I earned a bachelor's degree in General Science (with honors) from the University of Oregon, a master's degree in Biology (emphasis biochemistry) from MIT, a master's degree in business (MBA) from the University of California at Berkeley, and an unfinished docto... (read more)
...I will teach the concepts through traditional notes and textbooks, if needed, but also animations and analogies, and art and performance, and more. I am well versed in standardized text prep, including AP Biology, IB Biology, and the SAT Subject Test in Biology. I have also taught General Scien... (read more)
...I’ve helped multiple students achieve higher grades and confidence through applying core principles, even helping some who always thought they were bad at math become A students. I’ve spent much of my time reading about and testing strategies to see what really works with learning. Perhaps the ... (read more)
James M., MFA is a practicing poet and fiction writer who retired from teaching Native American youth at Chemawa Indian School. He also taught junior high, public high school in California and in Oregon, as well as all levels of college undergraduate writing coursework and Creative Writing (his specialty) at University in Colorado. Recently he has tutored for the Chemeketa Writing Center. (read more)