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Katie
Math Tutor, Former HS Math Teacher, 10+ years tutoring experience
I have always enjoyed helping others learn. I started tutoring and teaching when I was in high school, and I've never looked back! I attended the University of Notre Dame and graduated in 2011 with a 3.5 GPA and a double major in Mathematics and International Peace Studies. After graduation, I taught upper-level math courses at a high school. (My favorite was AP Calculus!) I realized my passion was working one-on-one with students though, so I left teaching to become a full-time private tutor... Read more
Frank
Math and Physics tutor with Engineering PhD
I have tutored physics and math students since I was in college, with most of my emphasis on introductory physics courses for students in other departments (e.g. pre-med), and undergraduate math classes, especially single-variable calculus. In addition, I have tutored high school calculus and other math classes. I love working through problems with students and seeing when they grasp the methods and are able to apply them to solve new problems. I enjoy working with students at all stages, ... Read more
Lance
Illustration, Animation & VFX Production: The 3D Workflow
I have worked in Maya professionally for over 10 years, and it is the primary application I use for my illustrations and animations. Using Maya, I have created images and animations for clients such as Nikon, BMW, Nike, Exide Batteries, Freightliner Trucks, Leatherman Tools, Danner Boots, Salesforce.com, Oracle and Cisco Systems. I wrote a monthl Read more
Janet
Experienced and Effective Test Prep Tutor (LSAT, GMAT, MCAT-CARS)
I hold a Master's degree in Adult Education from Portland State University. My Master's project involved developing a participatory approach to Adult ESOL. I also hold a graduate certificate in Teaching English as a Second or Other Language (TESOL) from Seattle Pacific University. I have been teaching adult ESL (paid and volunteer) for many year Read more
Martha
Spanish Tutor. Native Spanish Speaker
I taught school for 12 years in Spanish Immersion programs. I am a native speaker of Spanish. I was born and raised in Habana Cuba. I love being bilingual and love teaching about the rich culture and wonderful language that is Spanish. We live in a very diverse and pluralistic society. Being bilingual will only benefit your future aspirations. I became a teacher and have a Masters Degree of Education, where I graduated with a 4.0 GPA. My thesis and work sample brought forth the im... Read more
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
Anthony
Anthony (40+ years experience)
- $65 / h
- Vancouver , Washington ( 98664 )
- 20 miles
I always start with giving my student my respect as a human being and as a learner. My student is my professional reason for being. I teach to a student's strengths and work with my student to either overcome or work around deficits. I have over 40 years of experience working with children with special needs and this allows me to understand the frustrations that come with low achievement as well as the methods that work best to improve student performance. I have been a Teacher of Children... Read more
Alisha
Harvard Medical School Student Passionate About Your Success!
Hello, my name is Alisha, and I am an experienced tutor with a passion for helping students achieve their academic goals! I attended Portland State University, where I double majored in Biology and Public Health. During my time at PSU, I was dedicated to my studies and maintained a perfect GPA of 4.0. I also scored in the 95th percentile on my MCAT exam, which set me up for a successful medical school application cycle. This fall, I will be attending Harvard Medical School, an opportunity ... Read more
Jay
Full-time Coder, Part-time Tutor
Why code with me? -- 20+ years of professional software engineering experience -- I break down complex concepts and problems into smaller, easier to understand chunks -- I make it a point to ensure that my students understand the concepts -- I tailor the learning process to a student's individual learning style. After getting my BS and Masters degrees from Carnegie Mellon, I was hired as a software engineer to build web applications, and I'm still employed as a software developer today... Read more
Jessica
The Best Study Strategies in Tough Subjects from an Honors Grad
I have worked as a graphic designer and Photoshop artist for many companies and private clients. I have knowledge from CS3 to CC. The best way to learn Photoshop is through hands-on exploration, so I like to act as a guide more than a tutor! Read more