(426) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 97008
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Alan
Alan-Photographer and Educator
As a person who has worked as a professional educator and photographer, I strive for excellence. That is my guiding principle. Professional skills are important, but listening and observation are critical in assisting someone's learning process. My master's degree in education was comprised of a year's teaching bracketed by course work focused on practical classroom application. My final project was a tutoring program I created between my third-graders and a kindergarten classroom. In my... Read more
Natalie
Elementary School Teacher Looking to Help Your Child Succeed
I have taught preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and will be teaching 4th grade this upcoming school year. I am certified, and I have experience with Common Core as well as teaching reading in various stages of development. I love being a teacher and helping children realize they are capable of success. I decided to become a teacher after tutoring students in ESOL and still love to teach English as a second language. I have done one-on-one tutoring in reading and math since becomi... Read more
James
Why law/politics/history? Because your school is making you do it
If you are reading this, I'm assuming you are looking for a tutor in law, history, or politics. In that case, my name is James, and I would be happy to help you. I was born and raised in New Jersey. I graduated from Rutgers University in 2001 with a B.A. in political science and obtained my law degree in 2004 from California Western School of Law. I currently have my own law practice in the Portland area. While I have not tutored before, I worked as a substitute teacher during my colleg... Read more
Clarice
Enthusiastic and Expert French Tutor in Portland, Oregon
I have four years of classroom teaching experience in high school French. I have a master's degree in French from Middlebury College in Vermont. Nine months of my experience as a graduate student were spent in Paris, France, where I took courses in French language, literature and civilization, as well as researched and completed my master's thesis. I began my teaching career in Bakersfield, CA, and for the past three years, I worked as a high school French teacher at a public charter schoo... Read more
Eli
Experienced Spanish instructor and tutor
I'm an experienced Spanish instructor and tutor who has worked with all ages of students at all levels. I hold a B.A. and M.A. in Spanish from Portland State University and have been tutoring students for over 15 years. I've lived abroad in Mexico and Argentina and have near-native fluency. I'm happy to help you with grammar, pronunciation, conversation, writing, slang and regional speech, syntax and advanced grammar. First, I make sure I understand your needs and goals. Then, I personaliz... Read more
Scott
All children can learn:)
Experienced teacher with multiple endorsements ready to help your children succeed. I've worked with children with special challenges to highly gifted. If you have an at-risk child, a child who has given up hope, a child who feels different from their peers, someone who hasn't been successful in school, contact me. I believe that everyone has the capacity to succeed in school and in life. I've been everything from a classroom teacher (ten years), coach, advisor, athletic direct, principal, s... Read more
Corie
Experienced College-Level Tutor and Professional Writer
Between my resume and my education, I know what it takes to make writing eloquent and compelling. I love helping YOU discover what "good writing" means and using your new skills to get high marks on essays and on exams. I don't proofread and edit your work; I guide you on your path to making your writing better so you can be successful on your own. I am a grammar nerd with a love for MLA (and experience and respect for APA), the oxford comma, and crafting a thesis you can support with solid ... Read more
Jaime
Learning specialist
I made the transition to working one on one with students after years of working as a classroom teacher and feeling frustrated with the lack of individualized time there was to help my most struggling learners. For the last 3 years, I have been working on a post-master's certification in educational therapy and working with students one on one in private centers. I specialize in reading remediation, dyslexia, and executive functioning. My approach to my students' learning challenges is th... Read more
Maria
Native Speaker from South America with 15+ yrs of teaching experience
I have been working in an elementary school with a dual language immersion program for the past 15 years working with students from grades K - 5. My area of expertise in this position includes helping the students to master the sounds, blending, vocabulary, retelling the stories that they have read and the comprehension of the language. In addition, I have tutored first and second year Spanish students at Portland Community College by assisting with homework completion, reading comprehensi... Read more
Mitchell
Highly Skilled Chemistry Tutor
Hello, my name is Mitchell and I look forward to helping you with your questions and learning needs. I enjoy teaching students and supporting them to succeed in their academics. I have a Bachelor degree of Science in Biochemistry. I have had experience in teaching chemistry workshops and laboratory sessions during college. I taught students how to solve problems that helped them comprehend the major chemical concepts and build their foundational knowledge. I also immersed myself in performing... Read more