(416) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 97213
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Tammy
PhD Scientist - 20+ years explaining science to students!
I can explain complicated science concepts very clearly and really enjoy helping students be their best self! I have a Ph.D. in Immunology, over 30 years of laboratory research experience (beginning as an undergraduate student) and a high level of expertise in biology, immunology, genetics, microbiology, and molecular mechanisms of disease. Throughout my research career, I have performed various roles as an educator. These roles include mentoring students (high school, undergraduate, medic... Read more
Chad
Chad Photography/Photoshop
I am a professional commercial photographer with a passion for sharing my knowledge of photography, Adobe Photoshop and location/studio lighting. I first started tutoring while attending the Academy of Art University in San Francisco where I earned a BFA in Photography. I received many creative awards and was recognized as one of the top photographers in the university. As a professional, my work has been featured in numerous publications around the world. I've collaborated with advertising a... Read more
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
Judy
Tutor w/MA for Spanish, ESL/English, German, QuickBooks, Computers
For more than two years, I served as the Director of the Language Learning and Resource Center at a small private college, and during that time, I taught numerous students how to use a computer who previously didn't know how to use a computer. Some of these students came from other cultures and didn't have access to a computer previously. In addi Read more
Kathleen
Retired attorney available to teach adults and children
I hold myself to the highest standards. I graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with distinction and was asked to give the commencement address for my graduating class. I attended law school while working full time in a law office as a law clerk. I know the value of hard work and the rewards that come from striving for excellence. During my sabbatical I took graduate classes in education from Lewis and Clark College. For many years I taught Art history and art techniqu... Read more
Wendy
Providing Reading and Writing Support for all Ages
My teaching experience began in Seattle in 2005, where I worked with diverse groups of students in low-income neighborhoods to provide them with garden-based education in schools and after-school centers through a small non-profit, Cultivating Youth. I was pleased to instill in these students an interest in science and nature while they inspired me to take my teaching career abroad. Since then I have taught English in Southeast Asia, worked to assess grassroots education efforts with a large ... Read more
Jakob
Photography and Photoshop Tutor looking for Students to help
Hello, I’m Jakob. I have worked in the photography industry in Portland for the past 11 years, starting out at an art glass factory in Tigard, running the shipping department and shooting products in the time between orders. Since that first fortuitous opportunity, I have followed all leads in the direction of photography. I quickly pursued formal education in the field and graduated from the Art Institute of Portland with a BFA in Photography+Design in 2012. I followed my schooling with ... Read more
Riley
Experienced Writing Tutor for All Ages and Subjects
If you're feeling stuck, frustrated, or overwhelmed with your writing project, then I can help. My name is Riley, and I've been teaching and tutoring writing since 2008. I started as a graduate assistant while getting my Master's in English at Portland State University, where I taught undergraduate writing courses and tutored in the writing center. After receiving my Master's, I continued teaching writing as an adjunct professor, tutoring students one-on-one, and working as a writing assistan... Read more
Paul
Exceptional English Tutor Specializing in Writing and Test Prep
I've been teaching and tutoring for over fifteen years and to me the most important aspect of teaching is that the student learns how to think for him or herself. Without that, there is no real learning. This begins with the relationship between teacher and student. There must first and foremost be trust, so that the student feels comfortable learning with a particular person. This is also important for the teacher so they begin to understand how the student thinks, how the student learns and... Read more
Paula
Math for Tweens. Homeschoolers Welcomed.
During the past 15 years, I have had both personal and work experience with children, preteens and teens with attention, impulse, and focus issues. While working with the King County Work Training Program, I taught teens who had dropped out of school due to ADD/ADHD and other learning difficulties. By incorporating student values and optimizing t Read more