(496) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 97207
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Mary
Experienced teacher, tutor, and long-term student
Hi, I'm Mary! I graduated with a PhD in Clinical Psychology and am currently working as a psychologist in the Portland area. During graduate school I taught several psychology courses and helped students not only with course material but also with written and verbal communication skills, improving study habits and study strategies, and learning how to take tests. The courses I taught had anywhere from 20-125 students and I worked very hard to make the material understandable and relatable, an... Read more
Robert
Robert- Great with reading and writing skills!
I have experience as a special education instructional teacher. I've worked in two elementary schools helping kiddos with behavioral and educational disabilities. I consider myself a natural in education. I've been especially successful in helping students learn to read. My mother was my kindergarten teacher and I use the same creative techniques she used while teaching me to read and write. I have always been proficient at writing. I have taught in writing as well as other skills in eleme... Read more
Rachel
Spanish and English tutoring from a PhD/MFA
Having started teaching Spanish at the university level at age 19, I am well-versed in tutoring students. I have tutored elementary-level math and college-level English. I also have experience teaching English grammar in context for ESL students. I love helping students unlock their full potential by providing ways to approach learning with patience, kindness, and understanding. I have nearly a decade in teaching experience at the university level and am able to explain complex language... Read more
Kristen
Elementary/Middle School, Special Ed, Math/Literacy, Homework Help
I have been working with students in a school setting for 13 years. I have experience in each elementary grade, Kindergarten through fifth grade. I have also taught at the middle school level. I currently teach grades 5-8 as a learning specialist. I have experience differentiating learning, adapting when necessary, and motivating students of all abilities and disabilities. I truly believe that learning should be individualized for every student, that is what I love about tutoring. I am ... Read more
Nancy
Enthusiastic tutor for English writing, grammar, literature
- $60 / h
- Lake Oswego , Oregon ( 97035 )
- 10 miles
As one who has always had a passion for learning and the English language, I look forward to working with enthusiastic students who want to improve their written and verbal communication skills. I am a retired instructor of both high school and college English who has enjoyed a tri-part career. After teaching freshman composition for several years, I worked as a senior staff person for city government and then served the Executive Director of a key non-profit membership organization in Po... Read more
Melvyn
I teach using life's everyday experiences
- $40 / h
- Lake Oswego , Oregon ( 97035 )
- 15 miles
My passion for ESL started while I was a student at the U of Miami. I volunteered to help teach English as a second language to the Cuban refugees that fled Castro's Cuba. For many years I worked with the Philadelphia Board of Education and the Atlantic City Board of Education. Not only did I teach ESL to students (from kindergarten to adults), I also taught teachers how to teach ESL. I teach using life's everyday experiences.... Read more
James
Professional Classical/Jazz musician
- $40 / h
- Lake Oswego , Oregon ( 97035 )
- 10 miles
I began music at first playing trumpet and later tenor sax in school bands. I became interested in the guitar and began playing at age 14. I was Initially interested in rock but as I matured I became interested in other styles. My sister is a professional classical pianist and I was interested in the virtuosity that classical musicians possessed. I remember Chopin's 11th etude caught my ear. I took some music theory lessons from my sister and began going to all her recitals. I had a friend... Read more
Peggy
Better in Math
- $40 / h
- Lake Oswego , Oregon ( 97035 )
- 20 miles
When tutoring students in math, I help them to know the methodology and to understand the reasoning behind it. So they have a better chance to be able to solve the current problems, to build a better math foundation, and yet to have fun with it as well. I work with the students around their class materials and assignments. Also, if it is needed, I could pick a few additional problems to enhance what they've learned. This connects their school work and would fill the gaps around the subjects... Read more
Michelle
Effective Chinese Tutou specializing in speaking and Test Prep Skill
- $25 / h
- Lake Oswego , Oregon ( 97035 )
- 20 miles
I’m a native speaker of Chinese from Beijing, China, with a bachelor’s degree in Chinese Art and Literature. Currently, I am pursuing a master degree in Early Childhood Education in Concordia University, Portland. I have some experiences helping people learning Chinese and I really know how hard it is to learn a second language and speak fluently. I can casually, but systematically, improve students' Mandarin speaking skills, or assist students with any of their lessons in Chinese. During... Read more
Alannah
Alannah: Math Tutor
- $40 / h
- Lake Oswego , Oregon ( 97035 )
- 20 miles
My name is Alannah, and I recently graduated from St. Mary's Academy. In the fall, I will be attending Yale University. I was a volunteer tutor at Mathnasium when I was an underclassman, where I worked with elementary, middle, and high school aged kids. As an upperclassmen, I racked up over a hundred math tutoring hours through my school's National Honors Society. I love math and teaching it! I really have a passion for math, and I love sharing that passion with others. Feel free to con... Read more