(511) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 97205
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Alexis
Experienced & Patient Tutor, Preschool through Adult
I'm a professional editor/writer with a master's degree from UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism and more than seven years of experience working at public radio outlets like NPR, KCRW and Marketplace. I graduated from UC Davis in 2008 with a B.A. in English and a B.S. in Managerial Economics. I have ample education in everything from Calculus to graduate-level writing. Since high school, I've worked in classrooms and professional environments as an editor and teacher. During grad schoo... Read more
Emily
Highly Experienced and Qualified ESL Tutor
I have been a substitute teacher for six years and I have been working with children for over 10. I have received my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Elementary Education from George Mason University. My graduate degree included a 16-week internship where I taught general education classrooms of 2nd grade and 5th grade students. I just completed my ESOL Endorsement at Portland State University, which included 90 hours of student teaching. It is my dream to teach English in order to help hum... Read more
Melissa
Experienced Science Teacher
Hello! I am a science teacher with over 4 years of experience in high school and middle school. I have over 2 years of tutoring, including online tutoring. I specialize in life sciences, but have extensive experience in chemistry and math as well. I have taught subjects such as earth science, anatomy/physiology, biology, and medical science. I believe that teaching students the skills to be successful long term is the key to tutoring success. I build trusting relationships with students so I ... Read more
Marissa
English and Japanese Tutor - taught English for 6 years abroad
Konnichiwa, my name is Marissa. I lived in Japan for 6 + years and really enjoy speaking Japanese. I studied Japanese since high school through university and was accepted on a scholarship study program for one year in Sapporo. I went back to Japan numerous times and worked there for 5 years teaching English. I taught adults and children for 2 years, and then taught for 3 years at an international preschool. During my time abroad I have taught and lived in other Asian countries and I am willi... Read more
Nicholas
Spanish Teacher and Tutor/ESL Teacher
I have over 7 years of tutoring and teaching experience in both Spanish and English. I have lived in Spain, Costa Rica, Peru, and the USA. I am a native English speaker but am fluent in Spanish. I have worked with students from age 3 to 62. I adapt well to any age-range, skill-level, or personal background. I am more than happy to work with novice students learning the basics up to advanced university students seeking some guidance. I love teaching, tutoring, and mentoring someone and watc... Read more
Alex
Tutor Specializing in English and Russian
Hello, I'm Alex! I have always enjoyed learning and helping others, and would love to help you with your tutoring needs. I graduated summa cum laude from Brandeis University, having majored in English & American Literature and Theater Arts, and minored in Russian Language & Literature. I also have a Master of Fine Arts degree in Design for Performance from the California Institute of the Arts, where I worked as a TA in dramatic literature classes. Since I earned my graduate degree, I have ... Read more
Liz
Elizabeth
I received a B.S. in Elementary Education and a Handicapped Learner Certificate (30 hours post-BA in Special Education from the University of Oregon, one of the country's top three universities in Special Education. My specialty is teaching reading, spelling and writing, although I also enjoy teaching math at the elementary level. I am very positive, flexible and highly trained in my teaching. I strongly believe in cumulative review, reviewing previously taught materials in subsequent ses... Read more
Curtis
Seasoned Professional Adobe Creative Suite User
With over 40 years as an art director and graphic designer, of which the last 20 have been working with Apple and PC computers. I've worked my career from the bottom up, learning from some of the best mentors and professionals in their respective fields of what it takes to make great, award winning designs, which also conform to the realities of production and implementation of the final product. It is with this philosophy and experience, which I wish to share with others. To help a new g... Read more
Susan
Reading for Enjoyment, Brain Fitness and Success by Susan
My name is Susan and I am a mother of a 21 year-old athletically talented son who will be on the college Basketballteam again for his sophomore year at a community college. During his elementary school years, I have volunteered with reading to the children who required more attention and praise for their achievements. I also worked with the SMART program here in Northeast Portland. I receive so much energy from these innocent and eager children. Their enthusiasm is contagious. I worked a... Read more
Willa
Ivy League Writing and Test Prep Coach
I am a local writer, editor, and writing coach, and I have previously worked as an actor, theater educator, and horse trekking guide in South America. My life has been a mix of extreme outdoor travel and academic pursuits and I've had a lot of adventures along the way. I have extensive experience prepare students of all abilities for the Reading. English, and Essay sections of the SAT, and ACT, as well as the AP Literature test, AP Language test, and SAT II Literature test. My specialty i... Read more