"I greatly enjoy helping people learn, and would like to help you as well. I am a licensed teacher and online tutor with years of teaching and tutoring experience. I have taught Science and Math for 7 years at various grade levels in Public Schools in Oregon and California. I also provide professional development to other teachers on topics such as NGSS, CER, Rubrics, Google Classroom etc. I have worked with a variety of needs and have scaffolding to support students, including but not limited to:

Students with learning disabilities

Students who are developing English fluency

Students with trauma

Students from many different backgrounds and socioeconomic status

I graduated from University of Oregon with a Masters in Education in 2015. Before that I was a tutor for a few years. I graduated in 2012 from UCSC with a Biology (B.S.) degree. I also tutored other students there as well as some high school students.

I believe my past will help me serve you best, and each new session will be a valuable experience for me. If I was given the opportunity, I would work with you to build the skills and habits it takes to succeed.

From my past experiences, I have learned the biggest thing that prevents learning is disliking a subject. I try to make my examples relate-able to my students' everyday life, showing them how they can use a concept in the real world. I also work on developing self-management skills, so that learning can be done efficiently and with confidence.

I can use my Wacom Pen/Tablet on our Interactive Whiteboard Program, or other online learning tools like Desmos or Google Slides. I have a Yeti Microphone and pop filter for clear audio. I can also record sessions for later review, and share any documents we work on. I also intend to create independent self guided lessons in Wyzant and Youtube.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you,

Andrew McLaren

Masters in Education, University of Oregon

Bachelors in Science, University of California

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