Nora W.
Private tutor in Portland, OR
Education
I just earned my Masters degree in Teaching, with a specialty in Biology, from the University of Portland. In December 2014, I graduated a semester early with a Bachelor's in Human Biology from USC. I earned a 3.93 GPA while at USC, which allowed me to graduate with top summa cum laude honors. I also completed my graduate program with an A average. I am a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. I worked and volunteered regularly while in school.
Experience
As part of my Masters program, I've taken a full year of coursework in education and spent the school year working as a student teacher in a high school biology classroom. Before beginning the Master program, I worked abroad teaching English in Chile. Preceding this experience, I worked as a full-time tutor. I have experience with students of all ages in a wide range of subjects; from second grade math to middle school social studies to GRE prep with adults aiming to return to graduate school, I've tutored it all. When I was in school, I earned a 2350 on the SAT, with perfect scores on the reading and writing sections. I was a National Merit Scholar based on my performance on the PSAT. I also scored well on the GRE, and I am comfortable tutoring for any of these tests. I love all subjects in school, and have earned A's in college courses as diverse as biology, calculus, and writing. I can also help with study skills, test-taking skills, and organizational strategies, as these are some of my personal keys to success.
Subject Expertise
SAT Critical ReadingKindergarten - 8th GradeLife SciencesPhysiologyPSATPre-AlgebraPre-CalculusPsychologyReadingSATIntermediate AlgebraSAT MathStudy Skills And OrganizationSAT Subject TestsWritingVocabularyTrigonometryTest PrepStudy SkillsElementary AlgebraAlgebra 1Algebra 2AnatomyAP BiologyBiologyAP English Language and CompositionAP English Literature and CompositionAP PsychologyCollege AlgebraCollege EssaysACTElementary MathEnglishEnvironmental ScienceEssay EditingGeneral BiologyGeneral ChemistryGeometryGiftedGRE
Availability
Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 25 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I love teaching and tutoring because I have a passion for helping people succeed. As a tutor, I am reliable and professional, and I come to sessions fully prepared. I'm a clear and patient communicator who can have a sense of humor about almost anything. Outside of work, I enjoy running, cycling, hiking, camping, reading, and spending time with friends. If you think that we would be a good match, please don't hesitate to contact me so that we can talk more :)
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