"I am Ken D. I graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry in 1985, then earned my high school teaching credential a year later. For fun, I went on to graduate school in Philosophy and ended up earning a Ph.D., specializing in the philosophy of language. For 20+ years after graduate school, I served as a full-time high school science teacher in Eastern Oregon and a part-time Philosophy Instructor at Boise State University. As a teacher, I received numerous awards, including National Board Certified Teacher and Teacher of the Year for my region in Oregon.

It is easy for me to do chemistry, physics, and philosophy. But as a teacher, it has always been my goal to use my skills to help others. That means understanding where my students are coming from, anticipating common difficulties, and having multiple techniques on hand to help students with varying learning styles. As a teacher and now as a tutor, I never wanted students to just get by with "good enough". Rather, I want you to build the skills and concepts you need to succeed at the highest level. The proof comes not only in your class grades but also in the confidence you exude from being excellent.

I have a lot of flexibility as a tutor. All that really matters to me is that I am providing effective help for you. Please don't hesitate to contact me. I'd love to discuss your specific tutoring needs and see how I can help." less...