(516) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 97201
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Gregory
English Composition, Reading Comprehension, Literature Analysis
Hi! I live in Milwaukie, Oregon, just south of Portland, and am currently writing my dissertation to complete a PhD in English Literature at the University of California–Davis. At Davis, I taught composition and English literature classes for seven years, and I have experience privately tutoring adolescents and adults, both in person and online. Outside of the academic world, I'm a musician and creative writer/songwriter, and I performed at clubs throughout the Bay Area for over fifteen years... Read more
Margaret
Tutor, Margaret S.
I have been tutoring students in SAT prep for 6 years, and general English tutoring for 10. I taught remedial High School English. I'm a writer, published in 3 poetry anthologies, several published Book reviews and articles in small local publications. I love tutoring, and I regard the SAT as a valuable test for several reasons. The SAT offers students the opportunity to practice college level skills and to rehearse for test taking in general. Writing under pressure, reading for content, usi... Read more
Erik
I help you make progress with patience and a growth mindset.
My name is Erik; I'm a writing tutor with more than three years of experience tutoring college-level writing of all sorts, mainly papers but also essays and applications. I've also attended various training workshops about academic writing and helping English-language learners. My tutoring skill-set is robust. In addition to my skills and experience, I also bring kindness and patience to the tutoring table. Writing is a process, so we must try and try again in order to proceed. My tutoring s... Read more
Alex
Passionate about The Fine Arts, In Theory and Practice
I love making art and finding beauty in the way people visually interpret ideas. I view tutoring as an exchange in thoughts, while the objective is of course to help you learn material, I'm sure in many cases I will end up learning a great about myself through engaging with young, creative, minds. I have knowledge about Art objects and history, but I also consider myself a resource to people who want to get more involved in the arts. As working artist myself I pair knowledge of material and ... Read more
Mary
Mary Ellen here 4U
I taught elementary grades 1-8 for 27 years either as a classroom teacher, a TAG specialist or a school counselor. During the summers I often worked as a reading specialist, a TAG specialist or a resource specialist. I have a Masters degree in Elementary Educations and a Masters degree in Counseling and Psychology with a special certification in TA 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
Ron
Special Education Teacher with Multiple Subject Experience
I am a special education teacher with 20 years experience. I am currently employed at Alder Creek Middle School running a self contained program with students with emotional and behavioral disabilities. Many of the students I serve have ADHD and ADD. Read more
Gay
Certified English/ESL Teacher with 13 years US & Overseas Experience
Dear Prospective Students and Parents, Hello! Please allow me this opportunity to introduce myself and offer the assistance of my exceptional teaching skills for your educational endeavors. Using our combined efforts, I can assure success taking those tests, writing essays, learning effective study habits, or simply improving your English language speaking skills. First of all, I am a licensed, experienced English and Social Studies teacher, Highly Qualified for grades 5 - 12, in the state of... Read more
Alexis
Broaden your horizons with French!
I am Alexis. I was born and raised in a French environment in Central Africa! I did my primary and secondary education in French. Then I moved to an English speaking environment where I learned and continued my education in English reaching a masters level! I hold a Masters in International Relations from The United States International University in Nairobi, Kenya. This is an accredited university by the Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Scho... Read more
Rebecca
Rebecca - Personal Teacher for Your Student
Hello, my name is Rebecca and I am an aspiring to become an English teacher. I recently graduated from the Portland area in 2015, so I know what your student is going through, both academically and socially. I was one of the top students in my class, taking all advanced placement classes through my junior and senior years. I even job shadowed one the the English teachers for my senior year. She allowed me to grade papers, create lessons and even teach small lessons. I have done some tutoring ... Read more