Himashi A.
Private tutor in Eugene, OR
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Science Double Majored in Biology & Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry - May 2008 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Biochemistry - May 2009
Experience
I was a full-time Private Academic Instructor/Educational Consultant in Virginia for 13 years prior to moving to Oregon a couple years ago. Currently, I manage a state accredited environmental laboratory and have been missing the time I spent working with students. I have worked with numerous students at various points in their education from preschool to postgraduate admissions. Currently, I am hoping to find a family with at least 2 or more students that will need assistance throughout the entire school year. I work closely with my students to find out what works best for them in subject areas such as Math, Science, Foreign Language and even test prep. I am experienced in working with children, teens, and adults from Kindergarten to College and beyond. I try to instill a firm understanding of the fundamentals each student needs to succeed in their classes now AND in the FUTURE. Over several years, I have obtained an immense working knowledge of students in academic environments. It is of great importance to identify areas of weakness in the student's knowledge of material and study skills to help the student progress smoothly, now and in the future. I'm friendly and love working with kids and adults . I also work with students to help them sort and organize their class material into proper and effective study tools. Every student is different, and finding a method that works best for each individual is extremely important. As a tutor, I can successfully integrate material and utilize a student's preferred learning preferences to help them succeed. Also, I stress the real-world application of concepts for better understanding. I started tutoring while in high school and graduated with an AP Diploma. During high school, I tutored and was available to help in nearly every science and math class, including classes I was enrolled in at the time. As a proficient speaker of the Spanish language I also assist with tutoring students who are taking beginning & intermediate level classes currently (Through high school level Spanish 3 as well as the first two semesters of college Spanish) Thus far, through this site I have tutored over 47 different students through this site and have positive results and numerous returning students. RELEVANT CLASSES As a Biology Major: General Biology I & II, General Biology I & II Lab, Cell Biology, Genetics & Lab, Ornithology, Vertebrate Natural History & Lab, Ecology, Plant Development, Biotechniques Lab, & Biomedical Research As a Chemistry Major: General Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry I & II, General Chemistry I & II Lab, Organic Chemistry I & II Lab, Quantitative Analysis, Quantitative Analysis Lab, Physical Chemistry I & II, Physical Chemistry I Lab, Biochemistry I & II, Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Design, Inorganic Chemistry, Laboratory Teaching Assistant for Organic Chemistry II Lab at Virginia Commonwealth University General Education Studies: Calculus & Analytic Geometry I & II & Calculus-based Physics I & II As a Biochemistry Post-Baccalaureate: Graduate Mammalian Physiology, Molecular Biology of Cancer, Cellular & Molecular Physiology, Advanced Animal & Plant Biology, Biochemistry: Cell and Molecular Biology 1 & 2 As a Medical Student: Behavioral Science, Human Anatomy, Neuroscience, Physiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology/Histology, Doctor, Patient & Society. As a tutor I also try to instill excellent critical thinking, analytical & problem solving, organizational, and communications skills in my students. I look forward to hearing from you and getting the chance to help you succeed and surpass your expectations for the class or test you are taking! **Proven history of delivering one-on-one service focused on learning and skills development
Subject Expertise
Kindergarten - 8th GradePhonics1st Grade Reading2nd Grade Reading3rd Grade Reading4th Grade Reading5th Grade Reading6th Grade ReadingLife SciencesISEE- Upper LevelISEE- Lower LevelIntermediate AlgebraIB Mathematics HLIBISEE- Middle LevelISEEHomeschoolIB Mathematics SLGRE Subject Test in MathematicsIB Mathematical Studies SLHonorsGRE Quantitative ReasoningGRE QuantitativeGREGraduate Test PrepAPAdvanced PlacementACT WritingACT with WritingACT ScienceGRE Subject TestsACT ReadingACT MathACT EnglishACTReadingIntermediate AlgebraElementary AlgebraCollege AlgebraAlgebra 3/4Algebra 2Algebra 19th Grade8th Grade7th Grade6th Grade5th Grade4th Grade3rd Grade2nd Grade1st GradeMolecular GeneticsGeneticsSAT Subject Test in PhysicsPhysicsIB Physics SLIB Physics HLGRE Subject Test in PhysicsAP Physics 2: MechanicsAP Physics 2: Electricity and MagnetismAP Physics 2 - DUPEAP Physics 1 - DUPEAP Physics 1SAT Subject Test in ChemistryOrganic ChemistrySAT Subject Test in ChemistryOrganic ChemistryIB Chemistry SLIB Chemistry SLIB Chemistry HLIB Chemistry HLHonors ChemistryHonors ChemistryGRE Subject Test in ChemistryGRE Subject Test in ChemistryGeneral ChemistryGeneral ChemistryChemistryAP ChemistryChemistryAnalytical ChemistryAP ChemistrySAT Subject Test in Biology E/MMolecular BiologyIB BIology SLIB BIology HLGRE Subject Test in BiologyGRE Subject Test in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular BiologyGeneral BiologyCell BiologyBiologyAP BiologyCalculus 3Calculus 2Calculus 1AP Calculus BCAP Calculus ABPre-CalculusTrigonometryGeometryGeometryPre-AlgebraElementary Math9th Grade math12th Grade math11th Grade math10th Grade mathSSAT- Upper LevelSSAT- Middle LevelSSAT- Elementary LevelSSAT8th Grade Writing7th Grade Writing6th Grade Writing5th Grade Writing4th Grade Writing3rd Grade Writing2nd Grade Writing1st Grade Writing8th Grade Science8th Grade Science7th Grade Science7th Grade Science6th Grade Science6th Grade Science5th Grade Science5th Grade Science4th Grade Science3rd Grade Science8th Grade math7th Grade math6th Grade math5th Grade math4th Grade math3rd Grade math2nd Grade math1st Grade math8th Grade Reading7th Grade ReadingWritingVocabularyTest PrepMiddle School MathSpanish 1Study Skills And OrganizationStudy SkillsSpanishSpanish 3SAT WritingSpanish 2Summer TutoringSAT VerbalSAT Subject TestsSAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1SAT MathematicsSAT MathSAT Critical ReadingSATMiddle School
Availability
Any day in the morning, Weekdays after 7PM
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I enjoy playing tennis, billiards, and am part of a bowling & golfing leagues. I also enjoy playing the piano and gardening for leisure, as well going hiking with my leash-trained cat Abby.
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