Astoria STEM Academy, Founded in 2021

In 2011 I completed the Science Education Partnership (SEP) program through the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, a separate Masters-level educational instruction program within my laboratory Ph.D. program in Infectious Disease Research and Global Public Health at the now Center for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases. I taught classes as a guest expert at Roosevelt High School and Ballard High School. I specialized in training educators to bring the science from academia and industry to their classrooms and high school science laboratories.

I continue to work with educators to bring my proprietary STREAM or Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Arts & Artificial Intelligence, and Mathematics project-based curriculum to their classrooms.

Private Tutoring at the Astoria STEM Academy:

I offer private and group tutoring for Math, Science, Reading, and English Language Arts. College preparatory tutoring and personal essay assistance, college application services are available on a case-by-case basis.

A total of four private tutoring time slots are available daily for the Autumn 2024 Semester, September 1st to December 19th.

Four-week, Six-week, Eight-week, and Ten-week Programs are available. Use the contact form linked here to inquire and schedule an introductory meeting to see if the Astoria STEM Academy curriculum and my tutoring services would be a good fit for the children in your life.

Young Scientist Program: 4-5pm on Weekdays

Children retain material best when they learn through experiential learning. These weekly programs are designed for children based on high-dosage tutoring and hands-on activities each session. I incorporate nationally regarded Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Oregon K-12 Science Standards that support Common Core Standards in English, Language Arts, and Mathematics. Class sizes are limited. Tuition is $25 per Scientist.

Group Classes:

Inquire about our group classes at a discounted rate. A Scholarship Fund was established in 2022. Please reach out using the contact form to apply.

Upcoming Event Dates are included Here

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Topics for STEM Astoria Academy Youth Programs:

Elements and Atomic Structure

Electrochemistry and Metals

Xerces Society X Kids Program Week 1:
Habitats and Nature’s Filters

Xerces Society X Kids Program Week 2:
Habitats and Invertebrates

STEM Astoria Academy for Preschool Children

The History and Science of Soap Making:
Make your own Soap

Microscopes:
Examine Biological Tissues

Acid Base Colormetric Chemistry

Human Biology: Super Gross Science

Climate and Topography